‘Dreamgirls’ is returning to Broadway for first revival in over 40 years
“And I’m telling you….” after more than 40 years since its debut, the iconic musical “Dreamgirls” is heading back to Broadway! On Monday, September 15, the upcoming musical’s producers, Sonia Friedman, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, and LaChanze, announced that the Tony Award–winning show is returning, with performances slated to begin in fall 2026, Playbill magazine […]
Not even back-to-school season and multiple promotions brought Target’s foot traffic back
After one of the biggest annual retail seasons, back-to-school shopping, Target’s foot traffic still has yet to bounce back. According to new data by Placer.ai, the retailer experienced one of its worst weekly declines in seven weeks, when, during the week of August 25 (including Labor Day weekend), foot traffic dropped by 4.6%, Fortune reported. […]
Clipse, John Legend, Pharrell, and more take over the Vatican with historic performance
It might sound like the setup to an unlikely joke, but Clipse, Pharrell Williams, and John Legend just made history on the steps of the Vatican. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Virginia rap duo (which includes Pusha T and his brother No Malice) became the first rap act to ever perform at the Vatican, […]
Let’s Get It! Jeezy’s Electrifying ‘TM:101’ Tour Finale In Detroit Ends With Upcoming Album & Las Vegas Residency Announcement
by Keka Araújo September 15, 2025 Jeezy was intentional about the evening being an elegant black-tie affair, and it wasn’t lost on his Motor City fans. Twenty years ago, Jeezy’s major-label debut, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, blazed a new trail for hip-hop. On Sept. 13, at Detroit’s Fox Theatre, the “Snowman” proved that […]
New Report Reveals Gen-Z Still Loves Job-Hopping, But Not Out Of Disloyalty To Employers
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 15, 2025 Gen Z continues to seek other roles out of a need for job fulfillment. A new report is getting to the heart of why Gen-Z cannot stop job-hopping. Prior to the current state of the job market, the youngest cohort of the workforce jumped at the opportunity to secure […]
Social Media Erupts After Black Servicemen Made To Honor Charlie Kirk In New Video
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 15, 2025 The video was met with backlash from people who felt it politicized the military. Social media critics had much to say after the U.S. Secretary of Defense made a video with Black servicemen to honor Charlie Kirk. Sec. Pete Hegseth posted a new video honoring the slain conservative activist, […]
Phylica Rashad says ‘beloved’ Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s light remains in the fabric of the industry
Phylicia Rashad has broken her silence about TV son, Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death. On Sunday during the 2025 Emmy awards, the actress who famously played Claire Huxtable delivered a powerful tribute to the actor who played her son Theo on “The Cosby Show.” “He was a beloved teenager in an iconic television series who the world […]
This 63-Year-Old Retired USPS Worker Brings Snow Cones To Mesquite, Texas
by Black Enterprise September 15, 2025 It’s never too late to dream again It’s never too late to dream again. At 63, Janet Marsh, a retired U.S. Postal Service supervisor, has transformed her retirement years into an inspiring second act as the proud owner of Snow Cone City — the only Black-owned, year-round storefront snow cone shop […]
The Vitamin Suite Is A Black-Owned Wellness Lounge Launched By Mother And Son
by Black Enterprise September 15, 2025 The lounge offers a variety of services Lakel Ebb, BSN, RN, and her son, founder and CEO of The Vitamin Suite in Prince George’s County, Maryland, are transforming the way communities think about health, healing, and self-care. This Black-owned wellness lounge specializes in IV vitamin therapy, holistic health services, and integrative […]
Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed
Fox News Channel host Brian Kilmeade apologized on Sunday for advocating for the execution of mentally ill homeless people in a discussion on the network last week, saying his remark was “extremely callous.” Kilmeade’s initial comment came on a “Fox & Friends” episode Wednesday and began getting widespread circulation online over the weekend. Kilmeade, a host of […]