Ego Nwodim gets candid about ‘SNL’ exit and cast dynamics: ‘It can make you not like each other’
Close quarters, hours-long rehearsals, and a fiercely competitive atmosphere were just part of life for Ego Nwodim and her fellow “Saturday Night Live” castmates during her seven-season run on the show. On a recent episode of her podcast “Thanks Dad,” the 37-year-old comedian and actress sat down with her former “SNL” castmate Heidi Gardner to […]
‘How you leave Jordan for Rodman?’: Offset jabs at Cardi B & Stefon Diggs on new single
Cardi B asked if she was the drama on her sophomore album, and according to Offset, the “Outside” rapper is just that. The Migos alum released his “Haunted By Fame” project on Friday (Oct. 31), and fans immediately pinpointed the lyrics toward the end of his “NO SWEAT” track as an obvious response to Cardi […]
LeBron James announces a ‘spooky’ new children’s book arriving next year
What’s spooky season without a good spooky story or two? Next year, we’ll have one from none other than LeBron James. On Thursday, Halloween Eve, the 40-year-old NBA superstar and longtime Halloween enthusiast revealed he’s adding a festive new title to his growing list of children’s books — “Happy Spooky Halloween,” inspired by his favorite […]
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The rulings came a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program because it […]
Gayle King clears the air on ‘CBS Mornings’ exit rumors
The rumor mill has been working overtime at CBS News, and this time, it’s spinning around the network’s morning mainstay, Gayle King. On Thursday night, Variety dropped a bombshell, reporting that King “is expected to depart as an anchor of that program next year.” The outlet cited unnamed sources and quickly sent social media into […]
Wanya Morris on responding to Chilli’s resurfaced Boyz II Men comments: ‘I had time’
When Wanya Morris fired off a recent response to a clip resurfacing (as they’re wont to do) from 2018 of TLC’s Chilli recalling the large egos of members of a boy band known for “harmonizing,” it’s because he had time. During an appearance on the “Breakfast Club” on Thursday, October 30, which also marked the […]
As millions of Black Americans could lose SNAP, Trump heads to resort for weekend dinner with donors
President Donald Trump, Republicans, and Democrats in Congress have yet to come to a deal to reopen the federal government, leaving millions of Americans vulnerable to hunger and worsened economic pain as SNAP benefits expire on Saturday. Trump, who returned from a nearly weeklong trip in Asia on Thursday, left Washington, D.C., on Friday to […]
Stacey Abrams Warns AI Can Become ‘A Tool For Authoritarianism’ If Not Democratized
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 31, 2025 “What, how, when, who? Those are important questions we should ask of any technology.” Stacey Abrams recognizes artificial intelligence’s growing influence on society and believes that it could become “a tool for authoritarianism” if it’s misused. Abrams, who recently released her tech-driven thriller Coded Justice, addressed the rise of […]
Black Lives Matter Foundation Investigated By DOJ Over Fraud Allegations
by Sharelle B. McNair October 31, 2025 The group released a statement insisting the foundation “is not a target of any federal criminal investigation” and being committed to full transparency, accountability, and the responsible stewardship of resources dedicated to building a better future for Black communities.” The Black Lives Matter (BLM) Foundation is under investigation […]
Candy Warehouse Goes Bankrupt Before Halloween As Treat Sales Fall
by Kandiss Edwards October 31, 2025 Despite the bankruptcy filing, CandyWarehouse.com indicated it will continue operations and fulfill current orders. CandyWarehouse.com, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company listed just under $224,000 in assets against roughly $3.2 million in liabilities. The filing comes just days before Halloween, traditionally the industry’s most lucrative sales […]