Isiah Whitlock Jr., veteran actor known for ‘The Wire’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71
Some performances stay with audiences long after the scene ends. Isiah Whitlock Jr., the veteran character actor whose work helped define a generation of television, has taken his final bow. The veteran actor, best known for his unforgettable turn on “The Wire” and years of work with Spike Lee, died Tuesday in New York at […]
‘You saved my life’: Tiffany Haddish shares emotional reunion with former social worker onstage
Tiffany Haddish came to her recent stand-up show expecting loud laughs. What she received instead was the sign she says she’d been praying for. During a recent stand-up show, the comedian paused mid-set when she spotted a familiar face in the audience. One that instantly pulled her out of performer mode and into a deeply […]
A 91-year-old Black woman in Philadelphia faces eviction in rare tax lien case
At 91 years old, Gloria Gaynor spends her days in a hospital bed inside the home she’s lived in for years. Now, her family says she may soon be forced out of it. The Delaware County woman— just outside Philadelphia—is facing eviction after her home was sold through a tax lien sale, a process her […]
Carmen de Lavallade, trailblazing dancer and cultural icon, dies at 94
Carmen de Lavallade, the elegant and fearless performer whose artistry moved effortlessly across dance, theater, film, and television — and who helped open doors for generations of Black artists — has died. She was 94. Her son, Léo Holder, confirmed that de Lavallade died Monday in a New Jersey hospital following a short illness. Over […]
Gospel legend Richard Smallwood, composer of “Total Praise,” dies at 77
Richard Smallwood, the legendary gospel composer and worship leader whose music shaped generations of churchgoing Black folks — and crossed into mainstream culture through voices like Whitney Houston and Destiny’s Child — has died. He was 77. A representative for Smallwood confirmed to Variety that he died Tuesday from complications related to kidney failure at […]
Patriots star Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation, assault
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery, tied to an early December incident in Massachusetts. The story was broken by Boston25News shortly after Diggs’ attorney, Michael DiStefano appeared in Dedham District Court remotely on Tuesday, arguing to keep details about […]
Starbucks Shutters 400 Locations—Black-Owned Coffee Shops Step In To Fill The Cup
by Sharelle B. McNair December 30, 2025 Here are three Black-owned coffee shops to try out. Be prepared to see fewer Starbucks cups in major U.S. cities as the coffee conglomerate is scheduled to close almost 400 locations across state lines, KY3 reported. After years of rapid expansion, Starbucks is now confronting economic headwinds and […]
Oprah talks GLP-1 weight loss journey and how understanding obesity changed everything for her
Oprah Winrey is on the cover of People magazine AGAIN! For decades the iconic talk show host and entertainment mogul has lived out her relationship with weight in public; from headline-making diet moments to deeply personal reckonings around shame, discipline and self-blame. Now, she’s naming what she says finally changed the conversation for her: understanding […]
VP Music Group Partners With Food For The Poor To Accelerate Jamaica’s Post-Melissa Rebuilding Efforts
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 30, 2025 The collaboration centers on a newly launched donation portal designed to streamline the procurement of lumber, roofing supplies, cement, and construction tools. In a decisive move to address the long-term housing crisis triggered by Hurricane Melissa, VP Music Group has announced a formal partnership with Food For The […]
Kai Cenat Says Streaming Hiatus Was To Prioritize Mental Health: ‘I Was Losing Touch Of Reality’
by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 30, 2025 Cenat gets real about his mental health and break from streaming. Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat is opening up further about his mental health journey, explaining his decision to take a break from streaming and addressing critics of his transparency. After sharing a video on X for his 24th […]