Snoop Dogg no longer hosting NYE special on NBC, citing focus on upcoming Winter Olympics
Snoop Dogg, by force of sheer personality, has become one of the faces of NBC. Whether by his appearances on “The Voice” or his coverage of the Winter and Summer Olympics, one of the most famous rappers ever has carved out a niche on the network that once aired “The Cosby Show” and “A Different […]
Jasmine Crockett says Democrats could benefit from ‘master class’ from Zohran Mamdani
Since Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in the New York City mayoral election on Tuesday, many have questioned whether he could be the future of the Democratic Party. While some Democrats like U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have dismissed the notion, some Democrats say their party could learn from Mamdani’s seismic victory. One of them […]
Ryan Clark reminds sports fans that ‘athletic feats don’t fend off’ mental health struggles
This week, the sports world was reminded that no amount of padding or fame can shield anyone from the weight of mental health struggles. The sudden death by suicide of Dallas Cowboys star Marshawn Kneeland brought that truth painfully to the surface. As his teammates, family, and friends mourn his loss, former NFL player turned […]
‘Out of Time’ exposes the human cost of corporate greed & the power of a Black mother’s love
It’s time to tune into “Out of Time!” Now available to rent or own on digital HD, cable, and satellite platforms through Byron Allen’s Freestyle Digital Media, “Out of Time” tells the gripping story about a mother’s relentless fight against the system, and is a reminder that sometimes love is the only weapon strong enough […]
‘High Horse: The Black Cowboy’ trailer drops, reclaiming erased history with Jordan Peele, Tina Knowles, and more
There’s a reckoning happening in Western and Southern culture. From Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” to Pharrell’s elevated modern rodeo looks for Louis Vuitton, Black folks have been reclaiming a history long hidden beneath dust and myth. And now, a new documentary is asking the question everyone’s been thinking: what happened to all the Black cowboys? Jordan […]
Claressa Shields signs historic $8 million deal: ‘Getting my just due’
Claressa Shields is not only the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, a five-division world champion, and a two-time Olympic gold medal fighter; she’s also now the highest-paid woman in the ring. On Thursday, Nov. 6, the 30-year-old boxing star and rapper announced she signed a historic multi-fight contract with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records, […]
‘We can’t give everything away’: Trump suggests SNAP money goes to people who don’t want to work
President Donald Trump defended his administration’s decision to only partially disburse SNAP to more than 42 million Americans, before ultimately appealing a federal judge’s order to fully fund the food assistance program. “We have to remain liquid. We can’t give everything away based on a number,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday […]
“I wish you knew how bad we wanted you to stay”: Dallas Cowboys players grieve Marshawn Kneeland’s death
Football and non-football fans alike are grieving Marshawn Kneeland’s sudden death. The Dallas Cowboys player’s reported suicide reignited existing discussions about mental health, particularly amongst Black men, just days into Mental Health Awareness Month. Since finding out, many of Kneeland’s teammates and members of the football community have expressed their grief and the importance of […]
‘Is that not what Black women go through?’ Teyana Taylor on the mixed reactions to her character in One Battle After Another
If you felt uncomfortable watching Teyana Taylor’s character interact with Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn in ‘One Battle After Another,’ it turns out that was kind of the point. The action thriller, which has received a wave of buzz from viewers online and in the entertainment industry, follows a former revolutionary who is forced back […]
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting
Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed Thursday. Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai, said Miami police spokesman Mike Vega. He was flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is being held […]