Denzel and John David Washington talk working on ‘The Piano Lesson’ under the direction of ‘mama’s boy’ Malcolm
Debuting in theaters Friday, Nov. 8, the film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama “The Piano Lesson” is a true family affair. Denzel Washington and eldest daughter Katia Washington are executive producers on the film, which was directed by his youngest son, Malcolm, and co-stars eldest son John David Washington. Family matriarch Pauletta […]
Trump’s win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student loan forgiveness
Savannah Britt owes about $27,000 on loans she took out to attend college at Rutgers University, a debt she was hoping to see reduced by President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness efforts. Her payments are currently on hold while courts untangle challenges to the loan forgiveness program. But as the weeks tick down on Biden’s time in […]
Deion Sanders and No. 21 Colorado go to Texas Tech within a game of Big 12 lead
No. 21 Colorado (6-2, 4-1 Big 12, No. 20 CFP) at Texas Tech (6-3, 4-2), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (Fox) BetMGM College Football Odds: Colorado by 3 1/2. Series record: Tied 5-5. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Colorado moved into a tie for second place in the Big 12 last weekend during its open date. The Buffaloes […]
Laverne Cox shares the impact Trump’s win could have on her life as a transgender woman
Like many Americans, Laverne Cox was devastated by the outcome of the 2024 presidential elections. On an episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast, the actress revealed that she cried while watching polling results come in and eventually turned off the news coverage when things seemed to be leaning in former President Donald Trump’s favor. […]
Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history
NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome toBeyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. “Cowboy Carter” is up for album and country album of the year, and “Texas Hold ’Em” is […]
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade celebrate daughter Kaavia’s 6th birthday
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade’s daughter Kaavia, often referred to as “shady baby” online, is no longer a baby. On Nov. 7, Union and Wade celebrated their daughter’s sixth birthday. Posting a carousel of photos and videos, the parents penned a sweet birthday message to Kaavia on Instagram. “Miss Kaavia James Union Wade is 6 […]
There’s Trouble in the WordPress Ecosystem. What Do Businesses Need to Know?
WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) globally, currently powering 40% of all websites. So if you’re following the current drama between WordPress founder, Matt Mullenweg, and managed WordPress hosting provider WP Engine, you might be concerned about what will happen if you use WordPress or are thinking about it. If you haven’t […]
Cynthia Erivo, Regina King and more to be honored at the annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television Awards
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced its full slate of honorees for its seventh annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television awards. The ceremony, which will take place on December 9, will be hosted by “Saturday Night Live” actor and comedian Jay Pharoah. Celebrating standout performances and work in Black entertainment, this year’s honorees […]
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. They generally used a similar tone but varied in wording. […]
Pharrell Williams recalls being fired from McDonald’s three times: ‘I was eating the chicken nuggets’
Pharrell Williams has experienced stratospheric success in his career. The 13-time Grammy-winning artist, who currently heads Louis Vuitton menswear, is the epitome of a multihyphenate. However, he wasn’t always so prolific. Long before his former production duo, The Neptunes, and band N.E.R.D. were topping the music charts, Williams was just another day worker getting fired […]
