DJ Unk of ‘Walk It Out’ and ‘2 Step’ fame has passed away
DJ Unk, born Anthony Platt, has reportedly passed away, according to a recent social media post from his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt. DJ Unk was either, 42 or 43; different media sources have different birth years for the rapper. “Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their […]
Who is Andrea Lucas? Meet the acting chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Early in his presidency, President Donald Trump implemented a series of executive orders and actions, including appointing Andrea Lucas as acting chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC, established by Congress to enforce the anti-bias employment provisions of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, has long been tasked with investigating and prosecuting […]
Already ditched your New Year fitness goals? Peloton instructor Adrian Williams has some advice
If you have either let your New Year’s resolutions go or have yet to even kick them off, no matter what they are, you’re far from alone. By the second week of January, many people have abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. In fact, ditching your New Year’s Resolutions around the second week of the month […]
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says DEI is actually rooted in the Constitution —here’s where to find it (Watch)
Though President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive orders eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, has seemingly gutted racial equity for the foreseeable future throughout the federal government (with a snowball effect in the private sector), Democrats continue to push back. Party members have vowed to keep fighting for critical programs that Black and brown communities […]
Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina
President Donald Trump said he was considering “getting rid of FEMA” as he visited hurricane-battered North Carolina on Friday during the first trip of his second term. The comment, made during a briefing on the monthslong recovery from Hurricane Helene, was the latest signal of how Trump is planning sweeping changes to the federal government’s role in managing catastrophes. […]
What to watch: movies and shows to watch this weekend (January 24-26)
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on PopViewers. Looking for something to watch? This weekend offers a great mix of new releases in theaters and streaming options, plus an exciting opportunity to catch up on the films nominated for this year’s Academy Awards. With the nominations just announced, it’s the perfect time to watch some […]
Lori Harvey and ‘Playboy’ release a sultry teaser ahead of the brand’s long-awaited return to print
“Playboy” is making a comeback. This week, Playboy Enterprises announced Lori Harvey as the cover star of the highly anticipated return of “Playboy” magazine. Before it discontinued printing physical copies of the magazine in 2020 due to the coronavirus, “Playboy” held a 66-year-old legacy that defined an era. “For nearly seven decades, ‘Playboy’ wasn’t just […]
58 Uplifting Winter Quotes to Appreciate The Colder Season
The polar season of winter can be…well…polarizing. But the fact remains that there’s just as much to appreciate about these colder months as there is in spring, summer or fall. From the wonder of building a snowman out of glittering snow to donning cozy winter fashion and skiing down powdery slopes, winter has its fair […]
From prison cell to Hollywood stardom: one Oscar nominee’s astonishing transformation
Editor’s Note: This article was originally posted on PopViewers. Clarence Maclin made history as the first formerly incarcerated person to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. He shares the nomination for Sing Sing with co-writers Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, and John “Divine G” Whitfield. The groundbreaking film, produced by A24, has captivated audiences […]
STARZ announces a March 7 premiere date for season 4 of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
“Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” the popular third spinoff of the “Power” series is heading back to our television (or phone or iPad, etc.) screens on March 7, 2025, according to a press release from STARZ. The original series centered in the mid-90s is the origin story of Kanan Stark, the drug game mentor to […]
