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Former NBA player Matt Barnes has officially tied the knot with model and entrepreneur Anansa Sims. Neither Barnes nor Sims has yet to officially announce their nuptials, but ESSENCE confirmed the wedding this week after a pair of images from the intimate event were shared on Instagram stories, captioned “Congrats
Drake has been accused of streaming manipulation in a new lawsuit with the online casino and sports betting company Stake. In a lawsuit filed in Virginia on December 31 on behalf of LaShawnna Ridley and Tiffany Hines, accusses the 39-year-old rapper, along with streamer Adin Ross and a man named
Anthony Joshua has shared his first public post since being released from the hospital following a deadly car crash in Nigeria earlier this week that claimed the lives of two of his close friends. The British boxing star posted a brief message on Instagram simply reading, “My Brothers Keeper ❤️🪖❤️,”
A passenger boat capsized in northern Nigeria’s Yobe state, leaving at least 25 people dead while 14 others remained missing, emergency services said Sunday. The boat was carrying residents who had gone to the local market as well as some who were involved in fishing or farming when it capsized along the
by Mary Spiller January 4, 2026 The Morants provided players with multiple colorways of the Nike Ja 3, Morant’s latest signature shoe, along with brand-new all-white jerseys. Mississippi Valley State University’s women’s basketball program received a significant show of support this week as NBA star Ja Morant and his mother,
by Mary Spiller January 4, 2026 New analysis shows medication costs continuing to rise even as drugmakers agree to Trump administration’s pricing policy The prices of hundreds of prescription medications in the United States are expected to climb in 2026, according to a new industry analysis, raising questions about the
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 4, 2026 ‘Trying to get a lot more original content. Right now, drama is being told through the eyes of these platforms.’ After their highly publicized breakup, Remy Ma and Papoose appear focused on moving forward rather than revisiting the past. When TMZ caught
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 4, 2026 n event of this magnitude has a warping effect on the local economy, tourism, and travel sectors. The Super Bowl is the most high-profile sporting event in the United States, drawing around 70,000 spectators each year. At its peak, attendance has surpassed 103,000
by Mary Spiller January 3, 2026 City leaders call the measure a symbolic step toward accountability, while critics say it falls short without guaranteed funding. San Francisco officials have taken a formal step toward potential reparations for Black residents by approving a measure that creates a dedicated fund for financial
by Mary Spiller January 3, 2026 The Compton rapper brought in $109 million last year, fueled by a blockbuster tour and the fallout from a high-profile feud that reshaped rap’s financial hierarchy. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the highest-earning rapper of 2025, outpacing longtime rival Drake by a significant margin and
Former NBA player Matt Barnes has officially tied the knot with model and entrepreneur Anansa Sims. Neither Barnes nor Sims has yet to officially announce their nuptials, but ESSENCE confirmed the wedding this week after a pair of images from the intimate event were shared on Instagram stories, captioned “Congrats
Drake has been accused of streaming manipulation in a new lawsuit with the online casino and sports betting company Stake. In a lawsuit filed in Virginia on December 31 on behalf of LaShawnna Ridley and Tiffany Hines, accusses the 39-year-old rapper, along with streamer Adin Ross and a man named
Anthony Joshua has shared his first public post since being released from the hospital following a deadly car crash in Nigeria earlier this week that claimed the lives of two of his close friends. The British boxing star posted a brief message on Instagram simply reading, “My Brothers Keeper ❤️🪖❤️,”
A passenger boat capsized in northern Nigeria’s Yobe state, leaving at least 25 people dead while 14 others remained missing, emergency services said Sunday. The boat was carrying residents who had gone to the local market as well as some who were involved in fishing or farming when it capsized along the
by Mary Spiller January 4, 2026 The Morants provided players with multiple colorways of the Nike Ja 3, Morant’s latest signature shoe, along with brand-new all-white jerseys. Mississippi Valley State University’s women’s basketball program received a significant show of support this week as NBA star Ja Morant and his mother,
by Mary Spiller January 4, 2026 New analysis shows medication costs continuing to rise even as drugmakers agree to Trump administration’s pricing policy The prices of hundreds of prescription medications in the United States are expected to climb in 2026, according to a new industry analysis, raising questions about the
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 4, 2026 ‘Trying to get a lot more original content. Right now, drama is being told through the eyes of these platforms.’ After their highly publicized breakup, Remy Ma and Papoose appear focused on moving forward rather than revisiting the past. When TMZ caught
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 4, 2026 n event of this magnitude has a warping effect on the local economy, tourism, and travel sectors. The Super Bowl is the most high-profile sporting event in the United States, drawing around 70,000 spectators each year. At its peak, attendance has surpassed 103,000
by Mary Spiller January 3, 2026 City leaders call the measure a symbolic step toward accountability, while critics say it falls short without guaranteed funding. San Francisco officials have taken a formal step toward potential reparations for Black residents by approving a measure that creates a dedicated fund for financial
by Mary Spiller January 3, 2026 The Compton rapper brought in $109 million last year, fueled by a blockbuster tour and the fallout from a high-profile feud that reshaped rap’s financial hierarchy. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the highest-earning rapper of 2025, outpacing longtime rival Drake by a significant margin and