En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson reveals she’s been living in her car for almost 3 years
Life can take unexpected turns—something former En Vogue member Dawn Robinson knows all too well. The founding member of the iconic 90s R&B group recently opened up in a YouTube video about how her journey since reaching stardom took an unforeseen shift over the past few years. “For the past almost three years, I’ve been […]
5 things to know about Junior Bridgeman—the former NBA player turned billionaire businessman—who died at age 71
On March 11, 2025, while at an event in downtown Louisville, Ky., billionaire businessman and philanthropist Ulysses L. “Junior” Bridgemen suffered a medical emergency; he later died. He was 71. While Junior Bridgeman is probably well known to the University of Louisville community and to the fans of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks franchise, where he […]
Tyler Perry: From humble beginnings to entertainment mogul
From the “Madea” franchise to “The Haves and the Have Nots,” Tyler Perry has been responsible for some of the most popular movies and TV shows from the last couple of decades, making him one of the world’s wealthiest celebrities. But how did this actor, filmmaker and playwright build his billion-dollar entertainment empire? Read more […]
Former NFL star Le’Veon Bell ordered to pay $25M to cousin alleging childhood sexual abuse; Bell denies claims
Former NFL running back, and now boxer, Le’Veon Bell is denying allegations that he sexually abused his cousin from the time she was six or seven through 2017, according to the New York Post. No information was given on the age of the cousin at present, or the age she would have been in 2017 […]
What they don’t tell you about ‘Black Girl Magic’ and grind culture — an excerpt from ‘Flip The Tables’
The excerpt below is from Alencia Johnson’s new book, “Flip The Tables: The Everyday Disrupter’s Guide.“ “Girl! I’m tired of doing all the things, the pressure of the world,” I exhaled during a catch-up with my friend Jess. We were sharing life goals, which for me was a chance to release the exhausting pressure of […]
Tyler Perry unveils ‘TPS Dreamers’ internship to train the next generation of TV talent
Are you a college student interested in learning about the ins and outs of the media industry? Are you curious about what it takes to work in and for a media and production company? Are you further interested in taking your talents to Atlanta to work at the studios for one of the most successful […]
Anika Noni Rose reacts to Disney canceling TV series based on ‘Princess and the Frog’
The original Princess Tiana has shared her thoughts on Disney’s recent decision to cancel the “Tiana” spinoff. This week, Anika Noni Rose, who voiced the lead in Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” released a statement on the media company’s decision to shelve the highly anticipated television series on Instagram. “Last week, an announcement was […]
There have been calls to issue a federal pardon to Derek Chauvin; it would not get him out of prison
When Elon Musk recently shared a snippet of a video by The Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro suggesting that President Donald Trump should issue a federal pardon to Derek Chauvin—the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of 2020 murder of George Floyd, that set off a chain of protests against police brutality and racial […]
Was President Trump’s purchase of a Tesla off White House lawn good or bad optics?
President Donald Trump purchased a Tesla at the White House on Tuesday in a show of presidential support for Tesla’s owner, Elon Musk, who is also a Trump senior advisor and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE. The move came amid several national protests of the carmaker — many of […]
TikTok Unveils New Parental Controls to Curb Late-Night Scrolling and Screen Addiction
This month, TikTok is rolling out new tools to empower parents and young users with improved control over their social media consumption and the content they access. Helping young people make smart choices about social media use is more important than ever. As the most active demographic on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, they are […]
