Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods are officially engaged!
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods are engaged! The couple announced their engagement today in a joint post on Instagram, sharing photos at the Overstory rooftop bar in New York City. Woods wore an all-white outfit that went with the occasion, as the two posed with their family members. In the caption, they cleverly wrote “Marry […]
Georgia Father Wins Custody Of Infant Son After Mother’s Death; Calls For Reform Of ‘Antiquated’ Laws
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 25, 2025 The ordeal began in early 2025 when Smith, a 30-year-old nurse who was nine weeks pregnant, suffered a severe medical emergency. A Georgia father has been awarded sole legal and physical custody of his infant son following a months-long legal battle that began after the tragic death of […]
Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
A Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19. The winning ticket was sold at a Murphy USA […]
‘No kids, no presents’: Ray J shares his ‘lonley Christmas’ on social media
Due to the extension of his restraining order, Ray J is spending Christmas without his kids, and he’s not suffering in silence about it. The “One Wish” singer took to social media to show off his “lonely Christmas.” In the video, whose name is William Raymond Norwood Jr., flipped the camera from selfie-mode to show […]
New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Another powerful storm system that could soak Southern California with its wettest Christmas in years rolled into the region on Thursday, potentially causing more flooding and mudslides a day after heavy rain and gusty winds were blamed for at least two deaths. Forecasters warned the additional rain could increase the risk […]
Skyh Black, Kelli Ferrell And Two Lewis Host Surprise Holiday Giveaway At Decatur Walmart
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 25, 2025 The presence of these high-profile figures brought a palpable energy to the Decatur location. In a surprise effort to brighten the holidays for local residents, actor Skyh Black, television personality Kelli Ferrell, and producer Two Lewis transformed a Decatur Walmart into a “festive giving hub” Tuesday evening. The […]
Delaware State Rewards First Year Football Head Coach DeSean Jackson With Contract Extension
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 25, 2025 ‘We have some unfinished business to take care of on the field, and I am proud to be a part of the athletic transformation taking place at the school.’ Nearly a year after he signed to lead the Delaware State University football team, former NFL player DeSean Jackson has […]
Amanda Seales says she lost writing job because of Erykah Badu
Amanda Seales said that Erykah Badu got her fired from a TV job over a remark she made about the “On and On” singer that was interpreted as an insult. Yesterday on a YouTube livestream, Seales responded to a comment that she and Badu should share the stage sometime, which led her to explain that […]
Veterans’ Disability Pay Boosted In 2026 Cost-Of-Living Adjustment
by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 25, 2025 The raise varies by a veteran’s disability rating. Good news for veterans: VA disability pay will increase with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. Following a recent VA benefits update, disability compensation is set to increase with the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), confirmed at 2.8% and effective Dec. 1, […]
Lizzo on Nicki Minaj’s Turning Point USA appearance: ‘There is money behind everything’
According to Lizzo, Nicki Minaj’s MAGA moves are an indicator of an upcoming celebrity trend in politics. “You’re about to see an influx of people who see that it is more profitable and more beneficial to join that side, she said in a now- deleted video on social media. “You’re gonna see it. It’s already […]