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Courtney B. Vance’s Hollywood star ceremony was a family love letter

This week, Courtney B. Vance was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, beyond receiving one of the industry’s most coveted honors, the ceremony was made extra special with speeches by Vance’s wife, Angela Bassett, and their children, Slater and Bronwyn. “As an actor, Courtney is

The Oscars are leaving ABC and heading to YouTube in 2029

The Oscars will have a new home in 2029.  This week, as fans reel over the Film Academy’s revelation of the shortlists for the 2026 Oscar awards, the Academy announced a new multi-year deal with YouTube that will grant the online platform exclusive global rights to the Oscars. Starting in

CDC Drops Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation For All Newborns

by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 17, 2025 The CDC has ended its decades-long policy recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adopted controversial guidance from its advisory panel, ending a decades-long policy that recommended the Hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns. On

Lizzo Speaks Out After Lawsuit Over ‘Fat-Shaming’ Claims Dismissed By Judge

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 17, 2025 While a judge has axed the fat shaming claims, the allegations of false imprisonment and sexual harassment remain. Lizzo spoke out after a judge dismissed the “fat-shaming” claims made by her ex-dancers in a defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit made headlines when it was filed

10 Black Movies To Cozy Up To For the Holidays

by Ahsan Washington December 17, 2025 Which is your favorite? As the holiday season nears and planning for all the festivities gets underway, remember that nothing beats watching films that focus on Black joy, family, love and tradition. When the busy hours of the holiday start to wind down, cozy

Courtney B. Vance’s Hollywood star ceremony was a family love letter

This week, Courtney B. Vance was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, beyond receiving one of the industry’s most coveted honors, the ceremony was made extra special with speeches by Vance’s wife, Angela Bassett, and their children, Slater and Bronwyn. “As an actor, Courtney is

The Oscars are leaving ABC and heading to YouTube in 2029

The Oscars will have a new home in 2029.  This week, as fans reel over the Film Academy’s revelation of the shortlists for the 2026 Oscar awards, the Academy announced a new multi-year deal with YouTube that will grant the online platform exclusive global rights to the Oscars. Starting in

CDC Drops Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation For All Newborns

by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 17, 2025 The CDC has ended its decades-long policy recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adopted controversial guidance from its advisory panel, ending a decades-long policy that recommended the Hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns. On

Lizzo Speaks Out After Lawsuit Over ‘Fat-Shaming’ Claims Dismissed By Judge

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 17, 2025 While a judge has axed the fat shaming claims, the allegations of false imprisonment and sexual harassment remain. Lizzo spoke out after a judge dismissed the “fat-shaming” claims made by her ex-dancers in a defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit made headlines when it was filed

10 Black Movies To Cozy Up To For the Holidays

by Ahsan Washington December 17, 2025 Which is your favorite? As the holiday season nears and planning for all the festivities gets underway, remember that nothing beats watching films that focus on Black joy, family, love and tradition. When the busy hours of the holiday start to wind down, cozy