Offscript Acquires 3BLACKDOT, Expands Into $347B Gaming Industry With Creator-First Strategy
by Black Enterprise June 24, 2025 When Offscript Worldwide launched in April 2025, its goal was clear: build a media ecosystem that centers creators and gives them control over how content is built, distributed, and monetized. That strategy advances significantly today with the acquisition of 3BLACKDOT, a gaming and digital media company known for building successful creator-led franchises and […]
B. Simone’s podcast sparks big debates about friendship, support and accountability
Is B. Simone a good friend? This weekend, that seemed to be the question dominating timelines after clips from the comedian and content creator’s podcast, “Let’s Try This Again,” began circulating online. In the June 16 episode, Simone sat down with her longtime best friend, Shekinah Yon, to reflect on their sisterhood, the hardships they’ve […]
‘This really is a full-circle moment’ Monica and Brandy announce ‘The Boy is Mine Tour’
Twenty-seven years ago, Brandy and Monica released their hit song “The Boy is Mine,” and now the iconic R&B vocalists are going on tour, marking the celebration of an era and the collaboration of two artists rumored to be in and on-again, off-again decades long beef. Today, Monica and Brandy announced with a video trailer […]
Missing Sisters Last Seen At Metro Atlanta Playground Found Safe
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 24, 2025 The sisters were last seen at a park before returning home safely the next day. Missing teenaged sisters that were last seen at a playground in Metro Atlanta have been found safe. Police have confirmed that Caidyn, Ashlyn, and Raegyn McCou have been reunited with their family. The trio were […]
Black Women Fly, Too: Steffanie Rivers Is The First Black Woman-Owned Drone Academy In Texas
by Black Enterprise June 24, 2025 she is soaring to new heights Steffanie Rivers is no stranger to breaking barriers — and now she’s helping others break into one of the most profitable industries of the decade. As the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy, she is soaring to new heights […]
Does Unemployment Affect Your Credit Score?
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors June 24, 2025 Inquiring wallets want to know Unemployment won’t directly affect your credit score. Your credit score is a reflection of your history with credit accounts, not your situation. But if your financial behavior changes because of job loss, that’s a different story. For example, your score may drop if […]
Jury sees more sex videos as prosecutors wind down case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
On the verge of resting their sex trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, federal prosecutors on Monday showed jurors more videos of the drug-fueled sex marathons at the center of allegations that could put the hip-hop mogul behind bars for life. The clips, totaling about 20 minutes of footage of so-called “freak-offs” or “hotel nights,” bookended […]
The NBA offseason is officially here. It’s been going on for some time, actually
Kevin Durant already has been traded to Houston. The New York Knicks are looking for a coach. Cooper Flagg is about to become the No. 1 pick in the draft. Expansion plans likely will take a big step forward in a few weeks. The Los Angeles Lakers just got sold. The NBA offseason officially has started. In reality, it’s been going for a […]
U.S. Border Patrol is increasingly seen far from the border as Trump ramps up deportation arrests
Immigration arrests seen on video are showing an emerging trend: More Border Patrol agents are doing their jobs far from the borders with Mexico or Canada. A Border Patrol agent was seen hitting a Southern California landscaper on the head and neck as he was pinned to the ground during an arrest Saturday. The Department of Homeland […]
Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire ‘is in effect’ and Israeli planes won’t attack anymore
President Donald Trump said Israel and Iran violated ceasefire terms by carrying out attacks against each other after an early Tuesday deadline to stop hostilities but Israel was going to “turn around” its jets and stop its assault. Trump, as he pressed both sides to abide by the ceasefire, posted on social media, “ISRAEL is not going to […]