Former ‘Today’ anchor Bryant Gumbel hospitalized in New York
Bryant Gumbel was reportedly hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency, according to TMZ. Gumbel, 77, was transported from his Manhattan apartment to a New York-area hospital on Monday (Oct. 20). He was still getting treatment, according to sources. A family member told the outlet that Gumbel was doing “okay” but didn’t explain why Gumbel was […]
‘Let’s speak on it!’: Kandi Burruss wants Soulja Boy to pull up after viral tirade against her
If there’s one thing Kandi Burruss doesn’t tolerate, it’s disrespect. The singer, songwriter, reality star and podcast host wants a face-to-face chat with Soulja Boy after the rapper went on a tirade on social media, insulting her during a livestream. Instead of playing it sneakily, Burruss made her feelings regarding the “Crank That” rapper clear. […]
‘He kept it real’: Shaquille O’Neal reflects on Allen Iverson’s tearful appreciation of their friendship
There’s something powerful about seeing two legends drop the armor. When Allen Iverson cried earlier this year, talking about Shaquille O’Neal, calling him his “big brother” and “mentor”, it wasn’t about basketball. It was about brotherhood. “I love him so much. I don’t want to be up here crying and s—, you know what I […]
NBC Sports Special Contributor Michael Jordan To Make Debut On NBA Opening Night
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 21, 2025 The segment is called ‘MJ: Insights to Excellence.’ On Oct. 21, arguably the greatest basketball of all-time, Michael Jordan, will make his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports, which is airing NBA games for the first time since 2002. When NBC Sports initially announced Jordan’s […]
‘Why I got an EBT card?’: Kevin McCall breaks down crying discussing Chris Brown and financial struggles
Kevin McCall has seen his fair share of highs and lows in the recording industry, from hit records to fallouts. In a new interview, he’s opening up about his struggles and relationship with Chris Brown. McCall joined the Back on Figg podcast and, at the 45-minute mark, pulled out an EBT card to confirm he […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Charters First-Ever Chapter In Puerto Rico
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 21, 2025 The chapter was officially chartered on Oct. 18. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has chartered its first-ever chapter in Puerto Rico, marking the sorority’s debut in a Latin American region where Spanish is the primary language. On Saturday, Oct. 18, 25 sorority members formed the new Alpha Delta Nu […]
Omar Gooding reveals he and Tyrese nearly had a fist fight over ‘Baby Boy’
Almost twenty-five years later, Baby Boy remains a cult classic. The John Singleton-directed vehicle became a breakthrough film for Tyrese and Taraji P. Henson. Still, fellow cast member Omar Gooding reveals that things almost came to a head between him and the Fast & Furious star. In a sit-down interview with The Art of Dialogue, […]
Grace Wales Bonner makes history as the first Black woman to lead a luxury fashion house
Luxury fashion has slowly (and I mean slowly) but surely been welcoming Black talent into its notoriously rigid space. And today, Grace Wales Bonner received a historic appointment from Hermes as the fashion house’s newest menswear creative director, making her the first Black woman to lead a major European fashion house. “I am deeply honored,” […]
Bishop Marvin Winans draws backlash after confronting churchgoer over fundraising donation
Four-digit tithes to the church, in this economy? After footage began circulating online this week of Bishop Marvin Winans at Perfecting Church in Detroit, Michigan, seemingly confronting a churchgoer over her fundraising donation, the 67-year-old clergyman is facing backlash. In the clip, which has since gone viral, Winans is seen standing before the congregation after […]
Trump Administration Says It Will Cancel Certain Student Loan Debt For Millions
by Mitti Hicks October 21, 2025 The Department of Education will resume loan cancellations for the two Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, grant payment refunds to eligible borrowers, and provide regular status updates to maintain transparency and compliance with federal law. The Trump administration says it will agree to canceling student loan debt for eligible borrowers […]