Terrence J, Rocsi & AJ look back on 25 years of ‘106 & Park’: ‘This show is the love of my life’
It’s been 25 years since “106 & Park” first aired, and even now, it lives rent-free in our cultural memory. It wasn’t just a music countdown show—it was the space. A safe zone. A stage where Black teens saw themselves celebrated, where rising stars turned into icons, and where hosts felt like your cooler cousins […]
ASCAP To Honor Cardi B With Its Voice of the Culture Award
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 23, 2025 The award will be given to her June 8 in Los Angeles at a private, invitation-only event Bronx-bred recording artist Cardi B will be awarded another honor in June when the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) presents her with the ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award. […]
Louisiana Representative Steps Down After Being Charged With DWI And Child Endangerment
by Kandiss Edwards May 23, 2025 Kyle M. Green Jr. will take a leave of absence after arrest for driving while intoxicated. On May 21, Louisiana State Rep. Kyle M. Green Jr. was arrested on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated (DWI) and three counts of child endangerment, the Associated Press reported. Green represents District […]
United Way Launches The Civic Bravery Award To Give Up To $50K To Nonprofits, Community Advocates
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 23, 2025 Select nonprofits and community advocates could qualify for grants of up to $50,000 through a newly launched award program. On May 20, United Way, in collaboration with funders such as the Freedom Together Foundation, launched The Courage Project, a $5 million initiative that will distribute awards over the course […]
Charlotte City Councilmember Arrested, Accused Of Wire Fraud For Fraudulent PPP Loan Application
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 23, 2025 Tiawana Brown was arrested, along with her daughters, Tijema Brown and Antionette Rouse and are facing a maximum sentence of 40 years if convicted of wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud Charges have been filed against three women, including Charlotte City Councilmember Tiawana Brown, who were accused […]
‘Kenan & Kel’ star Kel Mitchell hopes to launch his own orange soda, reboot popular show with Kenan Thompson
Who loves orange soda? You know who! The one and only Kel Mitchell, who starred as Kel in the Nickelodeon hit comedy “Kenan & Kel” opposite Kenan Thompson, revealed during a recent appearance at 90s Con in Connecticut that he’s still thinking about his first love and intends to bring a healthy version of the […]
Jussie Smollett shares a scathing statement in light of hoax lawsuit settlement
Six years after a headline-making incident that challenged the intersection of celebrity, justice, and media scrutiny, actor Jussie Smollett has reached a settlement with the City of Chicago, choosing to close this turbulent chapter with a charitable donation rather than a courtroom battle. The “Empire” star will donate $50,000 to Building Brighter Futures Center for […]
Kid Cudi speaks out after testifying in court against Diddy: ‘Glad it’s behind me’
Kid Cudi broke his silence after testifying against Sean “Diddy” Combs in court. The 41-year-old rapper, born Scott Mescudi, took to Instagram Stories after he appeared in court on Thursday, May 23, to testify about how he claims the 55-year-old disgraced rap mogul attempted to intimidate him when he became romantically linked with the R&B […]
Georgia state officials rule death of twins on Bell Mountain a suicide, despite family’s belief of foul play
Two months after news surfaced of the twin brothers found deceased on Bell Mountain, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) concluded its investigation into the cause of their deaths. On March 8, GBI responded to a 911 call about two people who were found dead at the top of Bell Mountain. At the time, the state’s […]
Trump’s viral ‘white farmer genocide’ photo debunked—image is from Congo, not South Africa
President Donald Trump created quite the spectacle during Wednesday’s Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in his attempt to bolster his claim of a white “genocide” happening in the country. However, some of the evidence Trump presented has turned out to be false. Trump displayed numerous printed articles and played a nearly […]
