NEW YORK (AP) — Apple TV+ is hoping people will make a dent in the Strategic Popcorn Reserve by bingeing its streaming TV and movies for free this weekend in what experts are calling a canny promotion. The two-day offer this Saturday and Sunday is intended to give viewers a taste of

LAS VEGAS — Maurice Clark huddled in his tent along dusty railroad tracks as two homeless outreach workers began asking him questions to determine whether he would qualify for free or subsidized housing. Did he use drugs? Had he ever been in jail? How many times had he been to

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., made history on Friday when the new 119th Congress was sworn in, making him the longest-serving Black U.S. senator. The achievement marks a turning point in U.S. politics, where Black Americans were historically shut out of public office, particularly in the South. Scott, 59, has represented

In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump‘s sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he’s due to return to the White House — but promised not to jail him. Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided over Trump’s trial,

As Sean “Diddy” Combs continues to await trial for sex trafficking and more charges behind bars, members of his inner circle are beginning to talk. On Thursday, Peacock released the first trailer for its upcoming documentary, “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.” Through exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, the

Lupe Fiasco has long been one of hip-hop’s most thoughtful and thought-provoking emcees. His albums are often densely packed listening experiences that highlight Fiasco’s talents for both songwriting and lyrical performance. Now students at Johns Hopkins will get to experience that talent for themselves. Fiasco recently announced via Instagram that

Master P, legendary rapper and business mogul, recently spoke about the spirit and resilience of New Orleans in the wake of a New Year’s Day vehicle attack that took the lives of 15 people on New Orleans most famous street. In what authorities have deemed an act of terrorism, Shamsud-Din

Before you roll your eyes at those kicking off the year with a “dry January,” you may want to reconsider. According to an advisory released Friday by the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, there may be a direct link between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of cancer. “Alcohol

If you feel there hasn’t been a noticeable difference in the number of films by Black directors over the last few years, it’s not just your imagination. According to a new study by USC‘s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the needle barely moved for women and non-white directors in 2024. The study,

It’s been a fascinating week in college football. The semifinals matchups are set, inching closer to a champion in this first year of  the NCAA’s Football Bowl Subdivision’s (FBS) expanded, 12-team playoff to determine a national champion. Just as controversially as the teams that didn’t make the 12-team field (Alabama,