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Fresh Prince’s Bel-Air Mansion Up For Sale

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 16, 2026 The property can be bought for under $30 million The mansion featured in the Will Smith-helmed The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air television sitcom has been listed for sale. According to TMZ, that infamous property will be up for sale at the end of January for under $30 million. […]

Lauryn Hill pens heartfelt tribute to Fugees producer John Forté

Lauryn Hill is remembering John Forté, one of hip-hop’s quiet architects. Yesterday, the Grammy-winning artist paid tribute to John Forté, the producer, songwriter, and longtime Fugees collaborator who died on Monday at age 50. In a profoundly personal Instagram post, Hill reflected on their friendship, their formative years in New York City, and a moment […]

Community Labs Brings Harun Coffee Back To LA’s Historic Leimert Park

by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 16, 2026 Harun Coffee originally closed in 2023. Harun Coffee has returned to Los Angeles’ historic Leimert Park Village after Community Labs stepped in to help stem the wave of closures among minority-owned businesses in the traditionally Black neighborhood. On Jan. 9, Harun Coffee celebrated its grand reopening, drawing a long […]

Finger Licking Fried Chicken Candle Is Coming To Bloomingdale’s

by Kandiss Edwards January 16, 2026 The Fried Chicken Candle is created by Gohar World, a design brand known for unique and playful household objects that reinterpret everyday items. Major retailer Bloomingdale’s is selling a novelty home décor item that blends food culture with design: the Gohar Fried Chicken Candle. The candle is modeled to […]

Altadena’s Historic Little Red Hen Café Facing Landlord Woes Year After Devastating Fire

by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 16, 2026 The future of the iconic restaurant remains uncertain as its owners struggle to secure the land where the restaurant once stood. As Altadena, California, continues rebuilding a year after the devastating Eaton Fire, the owners of the town’s Little Red Hen Café are confronting uncertainty about the landmark restaurant’s […]

Former NBA star Derrick Rose launches family-owned and operated flower shop

Derrick Rose is inviting everyone to wake up and smell the roses with his newest business venture. This week, the retired Chicago Bulls star launched Rose’s Flower Shop, a family-owned and operated brand that nods not only to his name, but also to his belief that “a simple gesture, like giving flowers, goes a long […]