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by Kandiss Edwards July 11, 2025 Kenan Thompson’s comedic chops have entertained multiple generations. He’s now creating space for the new generation with the release of ‘Unfunny Bunny.’ Kenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live’s comedic veteran, is stepping back into children’s literature with his second book, Unfunny Bunny. The veteran comedian,
by Sharelle B. McNair July 11, 2025 Experts advise against engaging with unexpected texts or WhatsApp messages about jobs, despite how charming the message may come across as. In a climate where people are struggling to gain employment, it doesn’t help that some are falling for job scams from scammers
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 11, 2025 ‘I’m not here to talk about my health,” Sanders said. “I’m here to talk about my team.’ In recent weeks, there has been talk of Deion Sanders‘ health, with no indication of what the issues were; but in a return to public
Amid widespread online scrutiny following the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, Essence Ventures CEO Caroline Wanga is entering the chat. On Thursday, July 10, just four days after the festival wrapped on Sunday, the CEO posted a somewhat cryptic Instagram post breaking down her role in the brand’s current state
A pastor who miraculously fought off and forgave a teen carjacker while visiting Baltimore hopes something positive can come out of the moment. Pastor Kenneth Moales Jr., who was visiting Baltimore City towards the end of June from Bridgeport, Connecticut, for a funeral, was carjacked at gunpoint on Pratt Street
When American Transit, an insurance company, accused Sunny Hostin’s husband, Dr. Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin, an orthopedic surgeon, of committing insurance fraud, “The View” co-host called it a “frivolous civil lawsuit.” Now that the insurer has withdrawn its claims against Dr. Hostin, she says: “When you play stupid games, you win
Jonathan Majors does not play about his wife, Meagan Good. In a video recently posted on X, Majors and Good are seen taking photos with fans in an Apple store. As the couple posed for one photo, another man holding the camera took the opportunity to shoot his shot with
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union share one big, happy blended family, but it took some work to get there. During a recent guest co-hosting spot on “Today with Jenna and Friends,” the 43-year-old NBA Hall of Famer shared more insight into the beginnings of his and the 52-year-old actress’ blended
For the past few weeks, “Love Island USA” has been the pulse of social media—messy, meme-worthy, and magnetic. Whether you’re in your group chat live-texting at 9 p.m. sharp or just vibing off the secondhand chaos via TikTok recaps, the show has had a hold on people. And as usual,
Members of Congress have introduced a resolution demanding equal pay for Black women amid persistent racial and gender wage gaps in the United States. Marking Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, U.S. Reps. Alma Adams, D-N.C., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Teresa Leger Fernández, D-Fla., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., and U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt
by Kandiss Edwards July 11, 2025 Kenan Thompson’s comedic chops have entertained multiple generations. He’s now creating space for the new generation with the release of ‘Unfunny Bunny.’ Kenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live’s comedic veteran, is stepping back into children’s literature with his second book, Unfunny Bunny. The veteran comedian,
by Sharelle B. McNair July 11, 2025 Experts advise against engaging with unexpected texts or WhatsApp messages about jobs, despite how charming the message may come across as. In a climate where people are struggling to gain employment, it doesn’t help that some are falling for job scams from scammers
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 11, 2025 ‘I’m not here to talk about my health,” Sanders said. “I’m here to talk about my team.’ In recent weeks, there has been talk of Deion Sanders‘ health, with no indication of what the issues were; but in a return to public
Amid widespread online scrutiny following the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, Essence Ventures CEO Caroline Wanga is entering the chat. On Thursday, July 10, just four days after the festival wrapped on Sunday, the CEO posted a somewhat cryptic Instagram post breaking down her role in the brand’s current state
A pastor who miraculously fought off and forgave a teen carjacker while visiting Baltimore hopes something positive can come out of the moment. Pastor Kenneth Moales Jr., who was visiting Baltimore City towards the end of June from Bridgeport, Connecticut, for a funeral, was carjacked at gunpoint on Pratt Street
When American Transit, an insurance company, accused Sunny Hostin’s husband, Dr. Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin, an orthopedic surgeon, of committing insurance fraud, “The View” co-host called it a “frivolous civil lawsuit.” Now that the insurer has withdrawn its claims against Dr. Hostin, she says: “When you play stupid games, you win
Jonathan Majors does not play about his wife, Meagan Good. In a video recently posted on X, Majors and Good are seen taking photos with fans in an Apple store. As the couple posed for one photo, another man holding the camera took the opportunity to shoot his shot with
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union share one big, happy blended family, but it took some work to get there. During a recent guest co-hosting spot on “Today with Jenna and Friends,” the 43-year-old NBA Hall of Famer shared more insight into the beginnings of his and the 52-year-old actress’ blended
For the past few weeks, “Love Island USA” has been the pulse of social media—messy, meme-worthy, and magnetic. Whether you’re in your group chat live-texting at 9 p.m. sharp or just vibing off the secondhand chaos via TikTok recaps, the show has had a hold on people. And as usual,
Members of Congress have introduced a resolution demanding equal pay for Black women amid persistent racial and gender wage gaps in the United States. Marking Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, U.S. Reps. Alma Adams, D-N.C., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Teresa Leger Fernández, D-Fla., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., and U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt