NFL Fines Atlanta Falcons, Defensive Coordinator For Prank Call To Shedeur Sanders
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 30, 2025 The NFL team was fined $250,000, and their defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, was fined $100,000 The National Football League has fined the Atlanta Falcons and its defensive coordinator after the coach’s son made a prank call to Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the recent NFL Draft. The […]
The face of the 2025 Met Gala still works a 9 to 5 job
Behind the glitz and glam of the Met Gala are real people working everyday jobs. Most recently, model Christian Latchman, whose face many may have seen in discussions about the Met Gala, went viral on TikTok for sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the realities of modeling for the 2025 Met Gala. “Literally the face of […]
Terrence Howard says he turned down playing Marvin Gaye in a biopic because he did not want to kiss another man
If you ever thought to yourself, Terrence Howard, who was brought to life some of Black film and television’s most dynamic and complex characters, would be great as, say, Smokey Robinson, Billy Dee Williams’ son, or Marvin Gaye in a film, you’re not alone. However, there’s a reason neither of these things may ever happen. […]
NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders
The Atlanta Falcons have been fined $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been fined $100,000 as the result of Ulbrich’s son participating in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft. The NFL confirmed the fines on Wednesday for the roles by the Falcons and Ulbrich in failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential […]
Mary J. Blige reportedly hit with $5 million lawsuit from former friend, Misa Hylton
Things seem to be on the outs between two of hip hop and R&B’s most iconic longtime friends and collaborators, stylist (and mother to Diddy’s oldest son, Justin Combs), Misa Hylton, and R&B legend, Mary J. Blige. The 52-year-old stylist and designer is reportedly suing her former friend, Blige, for $5 million, alleging Blige interfered […]
Harvard University cancels funding for Black graduation and other affinity group celebrations
This year, graduation season may look different at Harvard University. This week, the Ivy League institution announced that the university will no longer host or fund affinity group celebrations during commencement weekend in light of the U.S. Department of Education’s attack on DEI. In an email sent to student affinity groups on Monday afternoon, the […]
Essence magazine co-founder, Clarence O. Smith, dies 92
Clarence O. Smith, one of the co-founders of Essence magazine, died on April 21, 2025, according to his obituary published by the outlet. He was 92. Smith co-founded the “Essence” brand with Edward Lewis, Cecil Hollingsworth, and Jonathan Blount in 1968; the brand published its first issue of the now legendary magazine in May 1970. […]
‘Nothing will stop me’: Defiant Trump says voters ‘signed up’ for tariffs amid rising costs and economic slump
President Donald Trump is defiant as he marks more than 100 days in office amid frustrations over continued high costs and growing concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. During a recent interview with ABC News, President Trump was pressed on Americans feeling “anxiety” over higher costs due to his tariff policies. The businessman […]
Former NBA Player Vernon Maxwell Calls Draymond Green ‘The O.J. Simpson Of Basketball’
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 30, 2025 The former Houston Rockets player made the comment on social media During an NBA Playoff game, which saw the Houston Rockets match up against the Golden State Warriors, a former NBA player compared Warriors player Draymond Green to another famous former athlete, O.J. Simpson. Former NBA champion […]
Megan Thee Stallion to open her own Popeyes store
Megan Thee Stallion is adding another title to her already stacked résumé: Popeyes franchise owner. This week, the Houston native shared a first look at her upcoming location on Instagram, posting a behind-the-scenes video from the construction site. “MY VERY OWN @popeyes IS OPENING THIS SUMMER HOTTIES 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I just visited my location while she’s […]
