Phaedra Parks has political dreams and ambitions—here are some other stars who took the leap into politics
Phaedra Parks’ dreams go beyond the scope of reality TV. During a recent appearance on “The View,” the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” and “Married to Medicine” star revealed she once dreamed of pursuing a career in politics. “My favorite thing is politics,” Parks told the hosts. “I always thought I was going to be the […]
A male escort hired for ‘freak-offs’ apologizes to Cassie after Diddy’s verdict
After Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial finally wrapped, a male escort hired for “freak-offs” is apologizing to Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Following the 55-year-old disgraced rap mogul’s acquittal of the most serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, a man identified during the trial simply as “Don,” has spoken out about what he wishes he could […]
Trump amazed by African president’s ‘good English,’ gleefully accepts praise for Nobel Peace Prize
President Donald Trump welcomed five African presidents to the White House on Wednesday for a multilateral mini-summit to discuss areas of mutual interest in trade and other kinds of economic partnerships. “My administration is committed to strengthening our friendships in Africa through economic development efforts that benefit both the United States and our partners,” said […]
US measles cases surpass 2019 count, while Missouri is latest state with an outbreak
The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread since 1991, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and another six months to go. But in Gaines County, Texas, which was once the nation’s epicenter for measles activity, health officials said they are no longer seeing ongoing measles transmission. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention count, […]
Nicki Minaj’s rants about Megan Thee Stallion, Jay-Z, and Roc Nation, explained
Nicki Minaj has never been afraid to speak her mind in her music and on her social media. This week, the rapper took to X and Instagram to share her two cents on Roc Nation, Megan Thee Stallion, and her continued frustrations with Jay-Z. Megan Thee Stallion Minaj’s rants began on Tuesday as she reacted […]
DNC’s Malcolm Kenyatta kicked off NewsNation by host who pushed him on Mamdani question
A NewsNation segment interview with Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta was abruptly cancelled after the show’s host was left unsatisfied with the Pennsylvania elected official’s response to his question about New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. The Monday evening segment on “On Balance with Leland Vittert” focused on political divisions. But those […]
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Essence set the record straight about her performance at Essence Fest 2025
When Ms. Lauryn Hill finally hit the stage to close out the first night of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture’s evening concert series, it had already reached the wee hours of the morning. However, despite the initial misconception, the late start was beyond her control. On Monday, July 7, two days after her Saturday, […]
Angel Reese debuts signature Reebok shoe on the cover of NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition
Angel Reese is celebrating a new milestone: her first signature basketball shoe. Today, the WNBA star and Reebok shared a first look at her highly anticipated signature basketball sneaker, the Angel Reese 1, in the colorway “Diamond Dust.” “Just a kid from Baltimore, turning dreams into reality and hoping I can inspire young women and […]
300 Black Educators Gather At Alabama Summit To Make Classrooms More Tech Advanced
by Ida Harris July 9, 2025 Summit attendees experienced firsthand Ed Farm’s “connected classroom” initiative. Ed Farm successfully concluded its highly anticipated Future of Learning Summit 2025 (FOLS2025), a transformative two-day event that brought together more than 300 education leaders, technology innovators, municipal officials, and business executives to address America’s expanding digital skills gap. With 90% of all […]
Angel Reese Extends Record Streak, But Slaps Clipboard Out Of Coach’s Hand In Close Defeat
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 9, 2025 ‘Refs make calls that they know are not right, and they’ll look back and know that wasn’t the right call,’ a frustrated Reese said after the losing game. Statistically, Chicago Sky center Angel Reese is having a great season, but maybe the constant losing is affecting her […]