US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted Tuesday on federal charges alleging she impeded and interfered with immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center while Newark’s mayor was being arrested after he tried to join a congressional oversight visit at the facility. Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced the grand jury indictment […]
Ice T spills the tea on mental health, fatherhood and more this National Iced Tea day
Who knew June 10 was National Iced Tea Day? Well, today Ice T pulled up to Raising Cane’s to celebrate the beverage’s holiday, but the conversation went deeper than sweet drinks and crispy chicken (though that was a major topic of conversation). In a conversation with theGrio, the hip-hop legend turned actor also opened up […]
Claressa Shields shades Angel Reese’s ‘Sportswoman of the Year’ win at 2025 BET Awards: ‘I just thought accolades mattered’
The 2025 BET Awards seem to be the gift that keeps on giving. Not only has B2K announced a 2026 reunion tour following their performance during the “106 & Park” opening segment of the show, but it also seems like we might have some beef brewing between two of the sports world’s most popular figures: world champion […]
Trump critics call out hyprocrisy, violation of the law by deploying military in Los Angeles
President Donald Trump was defiant on Tuesday, days into his decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of U.S. Marines to protests in the city of Los Angeles. While in the White House Oval Office, Trump justified the use of military force on civilians despite legal concerns. The president, who called protesters […]
Kirk Franklin thanks family, fans and his Aunt Gertrude, who adopted him as a little boy, in moving 2025 BET Awards speech
Kirk Franklin reminded everyone where he comes from and who has helped him along the way during the 2025 BET Awards show. During the live show on Monday, June 9, the 55-year-old gospel legend received the Ultimate Icon Award and brought down the house with a medley performance of some of his biggest hits including […]
Taraji P. Henson makes a moving appearance in ‘Straw’ co-star Teyana Taylor’s BET performance
Taraji P. Henson flexed her acting skills during a striking cameo in Teyana Taylor’s 2025 BET Award performance. As Taylor transformed the award show stage into her “Escape Room,” Henson surprised viewers by delivering a fiery monologue about scorned love. “He created this fire in me,” Henson said in a chilling monologue.”It started as a […]
‘I’ve got God in my life, and I’ve got a queen in my life’ Snoop Dogg honors wife in BET Awards speech
Snoop Dogg has long cemented his status as a hip-hop giant and at the 2025 BET Awards, the network made it official by honoring him with the Ultimate Icon Award, recognizing decades of trailblazing contributions to music, entertainment, activism, and community. Though the night was designed to celebrate his accomplishments, the West Coast legend used […]
Tyler Perry defends his portrayal of Black women amid the release of ‘Straw’: ‘I’m paying homage’
After nearly 30 films, Tyler Perry has nothing to say to those who take issue with his portrayal of Black life and, in particular, Black womanhood. Amid the release of his latest film on Netflix, “Straw,” which stars Taraji P. Henson as a struggling mother pushed to the brink to help her sick child, the […]
Kendrick Lamar dominates the 2025 BET Awards with the most wins
Kendrick Lamar continued his winning streak last night at the 2025 BET Awards. As stars gathered for “culture’s biggest night,” Lamar celebrated not one but five awards including “Album of the Year,” “Best Male Hip-Hop Artist,” “Best Collaboration” with SZA for their song “Luther,” “Video of the Year” for “Not Like US” and “Video Director […]
Shaq reveals what still haunts him about Kobe Bryant’s death—and why he struggles to show emotion
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most famous people on the planet and for many of us, has been part of our lives for the better part of it. From his days as a college basketball player at Louisiana State University in the early 90s, Shaq has turned his talent and personality into what would […]
