Ludacris no longer performing at controversial ‘Rock The Country’ festival: ‘Wasn’t supposed to be on there’
Kid Rock’s Rock the Country festival will have one less rapper on it. A rep confirmed that Ludacris will not be performing at the festival, which is headlined by Rock, a known MAGA supporter, and features performers like Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Miranda Lambert and more. According to Rolling Stone, Ludacris’ rep said the rapper’s […]
Teyana Taylor keeps it real about whether she’ll be singing in Dionne Warwick’s biopic
The key to a good biopic is proper reverence for the life being highlighted, and Teyana Taylor is full of it when it comes to Dionne Warwick. So much so that the actress who is expected to portray the “Walk On By” singer wouldn’t dare try to sing like her in the upcoming biopic. While […]
‘Remembrance meets responsibility’: Bernice A. King details ‘Beloved Community Commemorative’ service on MLK Day
The work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on through The King Center, helmed by his youngest daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King. The King Center will conclude its 2026 commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual Beloved Community Commemorative Service on Monday, Jan. 19, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the […]
Kim Wayans wants to ‘a sis’ you in new YouTube character sketch comedy series
Move over, Iyanla Vanzant, there’s a new life coach in town, and her name is Izzi Fabulous. And she’s here to “a sis” whoever she can. Actress and comedian Kim Wayans just took us back to the early 2010s with a brand-new sketch comedy series on YouTube, “Still Got It,” and with it, a new […]
What the internet’s collective investment in Kristy and Desmond Scott’s divorce reveals about parasocial relationships
Unless you live under a rock, your social media timeline has likely served you something about content creators Kristy Sarah and Desmond Scott’s divorce. Whether it was a TMZ report alleging Desmond was spotted kissing another woman at a bar in Houston, or TikToks dissecting supposed “signs” of infidelity and speculation about what really caused […]
Kamala Harris visits Lorraine Motel in Memphis, where MLK was assassinated: ‘We need to be reminded of our true history’
Kamala Harris on Thursday paid a visit to the historic Lorraine Motel in Memphis, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. The former Vice President, who also toured the National Civil Rights Museum in the Tennessee city, was in town for a stop on her “107 Days” book tour. On what ironically […]
Iyanla Vanzant reveals why she didn’t attend her daughter’s funeral
Iyanla Vanzant, who is returning to our screens soon, is also opening up about the difficult reason behind her decision not to attend the funeral of her youngest daughter, Nisa, who died at age 49 in 2023. During a recent appearance on the hit morning show “The Breakfast Club,” the 72-year-old celebrity life coach revealed […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticisms for having no Black deputy mayors
Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City, is facing criticisms from Black community leaders just weeks into his administration. As the Big Apple’s 34-year-old, first Muslim and South Asian mayor assembles his team to execute his ambitious affordability agenda, some are troubled that he has not appointed a single Black person as a […]
‘The Coach Vick Experience’ Premieres February 4, Chronicling Michael Vick’s 1st Season As Norfolk State Football Coach
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 16, 2026 ‘This journey has challenged me in ways I never expected, and I’m proud to share it honestly’ Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick recently returned to the spotlight after accepting the football head coaching position at Norfolk State University, and now that his first season is over, a docuseries filmed […]
Almost 40% Of Black Professionals Don’t Know How To Stand Out In Today’s Job Market — Check Out Tips To Help
by Jeffrey McKinney January 16, 2026 Focusing on highlighting skills is key to helping uncover job opportunities and accelerating the hiring process. NOTE: Please pull an image for the feature photo. I have included a photo and infographic in the piece. We have a completed BE permission for the materials. Thanks, Jeffrey Excessive competition, uncertainty […]