Karmelo Anthony indicted on first-degree murder charge for fatal stabbing at Texas high school track meet
Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old high school student who allegedly fatally stabbed Austin Metcalf, also 17, at a championship track meet in Frisco, TX, in April, has been charged with first-degree murder, according to TMZ. Anthony reportedly admitted to the stabbing but maintained that he did it in self-defense. The charges were announced on Tuesday in […]
Porsha Williams speaks out for the first time since finalizing divorce from Simon Guobadia: ‘I feel relieved’
Porsha Williams is finally speaking out after finalizing her “nightmare” divorce from Simon Guobadia on June 11, and she’s doing it Angela Bassett style. The 44-year-old reality TV star channeled the legendary Bernadine (Bassett’s character) from the iconic 1995 film “Waiting to Exhale” for a new cover shoot in People magazine. The sultry and smoldering […]
Ashanti reveals why she won’t be showing her baby’s face in upcoming reality show
Ashanti and Nelly are giving fans a glimpse into their private lives, but Ashanti says it is just that—a glimpse. During a recent appearance at the American Black Film Festival, the “Foolish” singer revealed that her 11-month-old son Kareem Kenkaide “KK” Haynes’ face will not appear on viewers’ screens. And while that news may seem […]
‘It did cause me some issues’: Jasmine Crockett explains why she dropped out of race for top House Oversight role
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett‘s bid to be the top Democrat on the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform ended abruptly when the congresswoman announced that she dropped out of the race following a preliminary recommendation vote from her colleagues. The Monday vote among Democratic members of the House Committee on Steering and Policy […]
Joy Reid still doesn’t know why she was fired from MSNBC but says her new show is thriving
When Joy Reid was unceremoniously fired from MSNBC in February 2025 during what the network claims was an overhaul of their show lineups, bringing her popular show “The ReidOut” to an end, many folks wondered where she was going and what she would be doing next. The answer to that question is “The Joy Reid […]
Ryan Coogler on making ‘Ironheart’ a safe space for Black women — on camera and on set
Disney+ just dropped the first half of “Ironheart,” the latest series to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and it’s pulsing with tech, magic, and unapologetic Blackness. Starring Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, the series exhibits Black brilliance on screen and behind the scenes– a move executive producer Ryan Coogler says was intentional. In a […]
Red Lobster’s CEO has revamped the menu with ‘plenty under $20,’ including $5 margaritas, and the masses are rejoicing
Red Lobster’s new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, has revamped the menu with “plenty under $20.” On Monday, June 23, the restaurant chain announced its long-awaited revamped menu, including brand new items like decadent seafood boils and overflowing crab-topped dishes, and the return of tried-and-true favorites like “Crab Your Way” and $5 margaritas as part of its […]
Trump drops F-bomb after Israel and Iran violate ceasefire—is there bitterness about Obama’s Iran deal?
A frustrated President Donald Trump dropped the F-bomb on Tuesday morning while expressing his anger over Israel and Iran violating a ceasefire that he and Trump officials had brokered several hours before. “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f–k they’re doing!” […]
More Americans Need 6 Figures To Feel Financially Secure
by Mitti Hicks June 24, 2025 The latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median household income in 2023 was a little over $80,000. A new survey reveals an increasing number of Americans are concerned about their financial situation. Nearly half, or 45%, of adults surveyed in Bankrate’s Financial Freedom study reported that they need to […]
Keke Palmer slams double standards for successful women in love: ‘Nobody cares when a man finds his woman under a bridge’
Keke Palmer is once again keeping it real when it comes to love, power, and gender roles. In a recent interview with Bevy Smith, the multi-hyphenate entertainer opened up about how successful women are judged for dating men who earn less—and used none other than Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham to make her point. “Who […]