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Kenan Thompson has been a figure in Hollywood for more than four decades, dating back to his time on “All That” and “Kenan & Kel.” But the longtime “Saturday Night Live” star, who holds the record for being the longest tenured cast member, admits that trusting the wrong people early
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 7, 2026 The store opened in Jersey City in April 2025 After a successful grand opening in Jersey City last April, the Medicine Woman dispensary, co-owned by Newark, N.J. native Tracey “Ice-T” Marrow, has closed. According to Northjersey.com, the “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”
Tracee Ellis Ross is stepping into a new era of creative ownership. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Golden Globe winner has signed a first-look deal for scripted projects and an overall unscripted partnership with Fox Entertainment Studios, expanding the reach of her Joy Mill Entertainment banner as she develops
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 The man must return the money after receiving a settlement over the same crime in a civil suit. An exonerated man who was jailed for 25 years in a Michigan prison may repay the $1 million given to him for the wrongful conviction. Desmond
President Donald Trump doubled down on his administration’s characterization of Wednesday’s fatal ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman who appeared to be driving away from federal agents. “The woman screaming was, obviously, a professional agitator, and the woman driving the car was very disorderly, obstructing and resisting,” Trump wrote on
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley gives his all on and off the field. And now he hopes to inspire his teammates and future generations to do the same with his new partnership with the American Red Cross. In honor of National Blood Donor Month, the Super Bowl champion is encouraging
As successful as his transition has been from NFL quarterback to emerging media maven, Cam Newton still has a few things left to iron out in his personal life, namely marriage. Newton was the latest guest on T.D. Jakes‘ iHeartPodcast “NXT Chapter,” and while the two initially bonded over having
by Ahsan Washington January 7, 2026 These fitness influencers don’t just give you a sweat Black fitness influencers are transforming the online health and wellness landscape. They’re discussing everything from workouts to self-care. These experts are true to themselves and bring their culture of well-being to the table so that
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 7, 2026 A Charlotte, North Carolina, childcare center has gone viral after a TikTok tour showcased its thoughtfully designed in-home daycare experience. A Black-owned childcare center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is winning hearts online thanks to its thoughtfully designed, in-home daycare experience created specifically for its
After over five years of dating, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and entrepreneur Jordyn Woods are getting ready to step into a new chapter together: marriage. After announcing their engagement on Instagram over the holidays, Towns recently opened up about the care and intention he put behind the viral
Kenan Thompson has been a figure in Hollywood for more than four decades, dating back to his time on “All That” and “Kenan & Kel.” But the longtime “Saturday Night Live” star, who holds the record for being the longest tenured cast member, admits that trusting the wrong people early
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 7, 2026 The store opened in Jersey City in April 2025 After a successful grand opening in Jersey City last April, the Medicine Woman dispensary, co-owned by Newark, N.J. native Tracey “Ice-T” Marrow, has closed. According to Northjersey.com, the “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”
Tracee Ellis Ross is stepping into a new era of creative ownership. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Golden Globe winner has signed a first-look deal for scripted projects and an overall unscripted partnership with Fox Entertainment Studios, expanding the reach of her Joy Mill Entertainment banner as she develops
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 The man must return the money after receiving a settlement over the same crime in a civil suit. An exonerated man who was jailed for 25 years in a Michigan prison may repay the $1 million given to him for the wrongful conviction. Desmond
President Donald Trump doubled down on his administration’s characterization of Wednesday’s fatal ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman who appeared to be driving away from federal agents. “The woman screaming was, obviously, a professional agitator, and the woman driving the car was very disorderly, obstructing and resisting,” Trump wrote on
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley gives his all on and off the field. And now he hopes to inspire his teammates and future generations to do the same with his new partnership with the American Red Cross. In honor of National Blood Donor Month, the Super Bowl champion is encouraging
As successful as his transition has been from NFL quarterback to emerging media maven, Cam Newton still has a few things left to iron out in his personal life, namely marriage. Newton was the latest guest on T.D. Jakes‘ iHeartPodcast “NXT Chapter,” and while the two initially bonded over having
by Ahsan Washington January 7, 2026 These fitness influencers don’t just give you a sweat Black fitness influencers are transforming the online health and wellness landscape. They’re discussing everything from workouts to self-care. These experts are true to themselves and bring their culture of well-being to the table so that
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 7, 2026 A Charlotte, North Carolina, childcare center has gone viral after a TikTok tour showcased its thoughtfully designed in-home daycare experience. A Black-owned childcare center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is winning hearts online thanks to its thoughtfully designed, in-home daycare experience created specifically for its
After over five years of dating, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and entrepreneur Jordyn Woods are getting ready to step into a new chapter together: marriage. After announcing their engagement on Instagram over the holidays, Towns recently opened up about the care and intention he put behind the viral