Wunmi Mosaku announces she is pregnant with baby no. 2; discusses Black maternal health in new essay
The Golden Globe Awards are off to a great start, thanks to an exciting reveal from Wunmi Mosaku. The “Sinners” actress, whose film is nominated for seven awards tonight, walked the red carpet with a baby bump, showing she’s expecting a second child. The actress, whose character in “Sinners” is a hoodoo practitioner named Annie, […]
Presidential ‘Doomsday Plane’ Lands At LAX, Ignites Conspiracy Theories
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 While the plane was to carry Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to an event, the plane’s sighting still sparked concern. The presidential “Doomsday Plane” recently landed at Los Angeles International Airport, leaving internet users to speculate on the ominous sighting. According to TMZ, the aircraft, formally known as the Boeing E-4 Advanced […]
Cuteness overload! The internet is gushing over a three-year-old meeting Mickey Mouse
A toddler’s trip to Disney’s Magic Kingdom park is a reminder that dreams can come true! The internet is going crazy for a link-up between three-year-old Mali Valentine and his “boy” Mickey Mouse. The adorable video shows Mali starstruck upon seeing the iconic character. In the video posted by Disney fan Drew Smith, a.k.a. Drew […]
‘I made choices that I am not proud of’: Content creator Desmond Scott posts apology following divorce news
Following the news of his split from his wife and content partner, influencer Kristy Scott, Desmond Scott has posted a statement admitting he “made choices” toward the end of their relationship that he is not proud of. On Friday (January 9), TMZ obtained court documents filed by Kristy, where she cited alleged infidelity as the […]
Trump Says Diddy Asked For A Pardon In Writing, But He’s Not Granting It
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 Diddy’s sentence ends in May 2028. President Donald Trump disclosed that Sean “Diddy” Combs formally submitted a written request seeking a presidential pardon. In an interview with the New York Times, Trump shared how the disgraced entertainer asked the fellow media personality for a pardon “through a letter,” which […]
First Woman Mayor Of Detroit Revives Inaugural Ball After Half a Century
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 Sheffield opted to revive the affair while raising money for homeless services. New Detroit mayor Mary Sheffield hosted the city’s first inaugural ball in more than 50 years on Jan. 9, bringing the event back to raise money for homeless services. WXYZ Detroit reported that more than 400 attendees—including […]
Don Lemon Calls Out Stephen A. Smith For ‘Cozying Up To White People’
by Kandiss Edwards January 11, 2026 Lemon called out Smith over his comments on the death of Renee Good, who was caught on video being fatally shot by an ICE agent. Don Lemon publicly criticized ESPN star Stephen A. Smith over his commentary on the recent Minnesota shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in […]
Michael Jackson Rocks Billboard R&B Charts With Another Posthumous Top Ten Hit
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 ‘You Rock My World’ has found new resurgence on another Billboard chart, decades after its original release. Michael Jackson has rocked the world of the Billboard R&B charts with a Top 10 hit. Although the King of Pop died in 2009, his musical legacy remains through another posthumous hit. […]
Kentucky Small Business Owners Receive $25K Financial Infusion
by Kandiss Edwards January 11, 2026 The initiative pairs financing with coaching and mentorship to help entrepreneurs scale operations and manage growth. Eight Black-owned businesses in Louisville, Kentucky, have received $25,000 lines of credit as part of a local effort to expand access to capital and business support, organizers said. The initiative pairs financing with […]
‘The Thing’ Actor And Comedian, T.K. Carter, Dies At Age 69
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 Carter’s decades-long career consisted of numerous appearances on several Black sitcoms. T.K. Carter, the beloved veteran actor whose career spanned four decades, has died at 69. According to TMZ, authorities found Carter dead in his home in Duarte, California, on Jan. 9. Law enforcement appeared at the home that […]