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Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth since releasing his studio debut three years ago. But the more things have changed, they’ve also stayed the same. “The girls didn’t stop,” he said with a sly smile. “I don’t even know if I grew in that area.” That’s not
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to two further charges related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, denied the more serious charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm at a hearing last month. The singer,
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors July 11, 2025 Rising from obscurity: Unique baby names gaining sudden popularity in 2025 Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a treasure trove of data on baby names that quietly reveals how culture shifts, media influences, and societal moods shape one of the most
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
Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth since releasing his studio debut three years ago. But the more things have changed, they’ve also stayed the same. “The girls didn’t stop,” he said with a sly smile. “I don’t even know if I grew in that area.” That’s not
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to two further charges related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, denied the more serious charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm at a hearing last month. The singer,
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors July 11, 2025 Rising from obscurity: Unique baby names gaining sudden popularity in 2025 Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a treasure trove of data on baby names that quietly reveals how culture shifts, media influences, and societal moods shape one of the most
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