‘I prayed for this’: Leon Thomas gives a testimony as he looks back on massive 2025
The fall of 2024 was the initial breakthrough for Leon Thomas. At the time, his “MUTT” single and album had just been released, and fans were not only gravitating toward the music but also sharing it with the world. Year-end playlists turned into Thomas going on tour and ultimately being rewarded with six Grammy nominations, […]
Everything to know about Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The Department of Justice on Friday released some of its records related to its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. The convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world’s most powerful people, including President Donald Trump, who long sought to keep the files sealed. Among the thousands of records released are photos, call […]
Keith Lee named ‘Creator of the Year’ during the first-ever TikTok Awards in the United States
Keith Lee is officially top dog on TikTok. The 29-year-old food influencer, who has ascended to new heights on the platform over the past year, was named TikTok’s Creator of the Year on Thursday, Dec. 18, during the first-ever TikTok Awards in the United States, held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. “I never […]
Alleged killer of Jam Master Jay has conviction overturned by judge
A federal judge has overturned the conviction of one of two men who were found guilty of the 2002 murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell). According to Billboard, Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall granted the motion for acquittal of Karl Jordan Jr., who was found guilty in 2024 of murdering his godfather and legendary […]
18 top Black holiday movies to watch right now
There’s a particular kind of magic that only a holiday movie can conjure the second it starts — the way it makes you feel held, hopeful, and a little bit more open to joy. It doesn’t matter who’s on the couch with you or if you’re watching on your own, the spell works either way: […]
Lawsuit against Trump citing Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 could be last chance to hold him accountable, plaintiffs say
Current and former members of Congress and police officers impacted by the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, returned to federal court in Washington, D.C., on Friday for a civil case that is seen as the last legal recourse to hold Donald Trump accountable for his alleged attempts to overturn the […]
Did Trump just brag about firing Black federal workers?
In a Truth Social post on Friday, President Donald Trump defended himself against criticisms over his handling of the U.S. economy, following the release of the recent unemployment rate and amid polling showing Trump’s lowest approval rating on the economy since taking office. “The only reason our Unemployment ticked up to 4.5% is because we […]
Charlamagne tha God inks $200 million deal with iHeartRadio: ‘I want to create the BET of podcasting”
Charlamagne tha God has struck gold with iHeartRadio. The 47-year-old longtime radio personality has reportedly signed a five-year, $200 million deal with the media giant, according to a recent Forbes profile that chronicles his rise in the industry and details how he plans to utilize the agreement to expand his podcast network, Black Effect, into […]
‘Say my name with respect’: Creator behind AI-artist Xania Monet drops diss track toward her critics and Kehlani
If 2024 was the year of music beef highlighted by Drake versus Kendrick Lamar, then 2025 is going to end with Xania Monet versus… everybody? The controversial AI-artist returned with a brand new song on Friday (Dec. 19), aiming at artists like Kehlani and critics who deem the creation “not real” and have slammed AI […]
‘Why are we OK with it?’: Michelle Obama challenges how we treat women in the public eye
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has long understood that visibility comes with a price for women—especially for Black women. In her latest book, “The Look,” she put language to a truth many have lived, but few with her platform have articulated so plainly. “When you’re a woman in the public eye, you’re often reduced first […]