Back-To-School Baddies! Lizzo, Skai Jackson, DreamDoll, Queen Naija, & More Black Women Enrolled In Kai Cenat’s Streamer University
This year’s Streamer University roster is bringing star power. Check out the baddies we’re watching take over Streamer University.The classroom…
IShowSpeed performs at World Cup closing ceremony as father travels 12 hours by bus to support him
The streamer’s father made the lengthy trip after canceled flights threatened to keep him from witnessing the career milestone.IShowSpeed’s World…
Baby Boomers’ Low Retirement Shortfalls Could Put Their Millennials Kids’ Finances In A Chokehold
July 16, 2026Financial planners say the trend is forcing many adult children to prepare for the possibility of helping aging…
September, Spring, Summer: Shannon Thornton Uses Shereé Whitfield’s Iconic #RHOA Reunion Quote To Tease ‘P-Valley’s’ Perpetually Pending Premiere
P-Valley star Shannon Thornton hilariously responded to a fan with this famed Shereé Whitfield quote when asked about Season 3.Even…
Ana Mendieta’s ‘Neolithic art’ recreated for major Tate Modern survey
The Tate Modern show will re-create key works from Ana Mendieta’s Silueta Series, including Ñañigo Burial (1976) Photo: Alex Yudzon;…
WNBA suspends Sandy Brondello after Angel Reese comment during game
The league announced the suspension, saying all coaches and team personnel are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism…
Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Election Claims, Deadly Floods, and a Studio Attack
In this edition of 'What We Need to Know,' host Sybil Wilkes discusses a variety of newsworthy topics, from election…
LeBron James says Jay-Z taught him how to move like a mogul
The NBA legend says Michael Jordan inspired his game, but the Brooklyn MC taught him how to move through business,…
Cuban artist-activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara travels to Miami following end of prison sentence
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is a performance artist and a prominent member of the San Isidro movement against Decree 349,…
U.S. and Iran inch closer to broader war after American troops are killed
The latest military escalation comes as a fragile peace agreement collapses and fighting over the Strait of Hormuz threatens service…
Jordan Chiles flips, vogues and dips her way through a WWE entrance at Fanatics Fest
The Olympic gymnast put her own spin on Bianca Belair’s entrance presentation, earning an enthusiastic co-sign from the WWE superstar…
Jacolby Satterwhite awarded inaugural Artists Living with Cancer Grant
Jacolby Satterwhite Photo: Xavier Scott Marshall, courtesy the artistAs the costs of cancer treatment continue to rise, the Rema Hort…
Why experts say tap-to-pay scams are becoming harder to spot
Fraudsters are using stolen card information, digital wallets, and familiar phishing texts to make unauthorized purchases that can look completely…
Tristan and Andrew Tate arrested in Miami as U.K. prosecutors expand rape and trafficking charges
British authorities are seeking the controversial influencers’ extradition after filing dozens of additional criminal charges involving seven alleged victims.Tristan and…
Poker Pro Jared Griener Allegedly Hogtied & Robbed In Vegas
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Poker pro Jared Griener says that after winning big in Las Vegas,…
Bavaria approves creation of Nazi loot panel and independent entity for provenance research
Left: The reforms were approved by the Bavarian cabinet, which meets at the Bavarian State Chancellery. Right: Pablo Picasso’s Fernande/Beatrice…
Legionella detected in cooling towers at the Metropolitan Museum, Cooper Hewitt and Jewish Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Photo: Fcb981, via Wikimedia CommonsCooling towers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Jewish…
LeBron James’ free-agency decision is delaying NBA schedule, Adam Silver says
The basketball legend’s latest decision is affecting opening week, Christmas Day and nationally televised games, according to the NBA commissioner.Adam…
Millions Of Student Loan Borrowers Have 90 Days To Switch Repayment Plans
July 18, 2026Borrowers who fail to choose a new repayment plan will be automatically enrolled. Millions of federal student loan…
Man crashes through security gate at Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s East Hampton home
A 63-year-old Bronx man was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal mischief and third-degree criminal trespass for the incident.A 63-year-old…
Back Booed Up? Angela Simmons & Yo Gotti Spark Reconciliation Rumors At Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Residency
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Following Angela Simmons’ split from Yo Gotti last year, some fans are…
Atlanta’s unhoused say they’re treated as ‘less than human’ during the World Cup
Unhoused people in Atlanta had tents, medication and identification thrown away near a World Cup fan zone, reviving scrutiny of…
Philly’s George Washington Slavery Exhibit Whitewashed By Trump Admin
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The exhibit, which opened…
‘Lord have mercy on your soul’ Nolan Wells’ mother responds to anonymous hate mail before funeral
Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine Wells-Wonsley, revealed that hate mail was sent to the family’s home just days before her son’s…
Biggest Moments From The 2026 ESPYS
The 2026 ESPYs delivered emotional speeches, championship celebrations and viral moments. Check them all out here!Every summer, the ESPYS bring…
Telfar scared fans with a ‘severe downsizing’ announcement, but the reveal was pure marketing genius
The beloved Black-owned fashion label had customers bracing for bad news before revealing its smallest Shopping Bag yet: a fully…
Harriet Tubman Museum Break-In Sparks National Call For Help
Donations are being requested after a break-in at the Harriet Tubman Museum in Maryland left the institution down thousands of…
Two Philadelphia women plead guilty to $3.4 million Minnesota Medicaid fraud scheme
Candice Langley, a former Essence model and Cynthia Allen, an actress who starred in Netflix’s “Concrete Cowboy,” pleaded guilty to…
Two U.S. soldiers killed, third service member missing after Iranian attacks in Jordan
The deaths of the service members are the first since an early truce was initiated between the two countries in…
ON THIS DAY: A Global GOAT Was Born On July 18
July 18, 2026He later became South Africa’s first Black presidentBorn Rolihlahla Mandela on July 18, 1917, in the village of…
Nara Smith shares her daughter Whimsy is in remission after cancer battle
The influencer Nara Smith says Whimsy has completed treatment and is now in remission after an eight-month battle with cancer.Nara…
Philly's George Washington Slavery Exhibit Whitewashed By Trump Admin
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The exhibit, which opened in 2010, honors the lives of the nine…
80K Twins’ Kamar Williams contacts family after disappearance, asks for more time away
Williams contacted his family after nearly two days of silence and said he needs more time away from social media.Days…
Employers Are Using AI To Screen Job Seekers’ Online Presence
July 17, 2026What does your digital footprint say about you?Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the hiring process as more employers…
#NextGenNYC: Riley Burruss Addresses Boozy Birkin Blowup After Seemingly Threatening To Throw A Glass–‘Nieces Mess Up Too’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Riley Burruss knows she crossed the line. The Next Gen NYC star…
theGrio to livestream Nolan Wells’ funeral on July 20
The celebration of life will take place at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, for the teen whose death…
75-year-old community volunteer shot while distributing food in Georgia
Police continue to search for the suspect involved in the shooting as Dorothy Gordon remains hospitalized with a bullet lodged…
'Everyone Is Carrying A Story' — Brandy Gracefully Claps Back At Body-Shamers After Viral Weight Debate
"The Voice" is speaking out after online comments about her appearance sparked a bigger conversation about body shaming, aging and…
WNBA coach apologizes to Angel Reese for calling her a ‘protected species’ during game
Sandy Brondello, who coaches the Toronto Tempo, took to Twitter and said that her words carried a different impact, namely…
The Most Undervalued Asset In Black America Isn’t Money—It’s Narrative
July 17, 2026Narrative isn’t separate from economics. By Constance Harper and Shantell Hinton When we talk about Black wealth, we…
Warner Bros. Drops 1st Teaser Trailer For ‘The Batman 2’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.We're actually pretty hype about this joint…Four years after Matt Reeves surprised…
North Carolina Republicans move to reduce Sunday and campus early voting
The early voting changes could move polling sites away from college campuses and limit Sunday voting, which is often used…
The Cast Of ‘Strung’ Talk Capitalism, Greed And Art Imitating Life In The Psychological Thriller
We spoke to the cast and director of "Strung" about art imitating life, capitalism, and greed, in the psychological thriller…
Christie’s and Sotheby’s 2026 half year results: trophy lots and luxury goods fuel rebound
Jackson Pollock’s Number 7A (1948) selling for $181.2m at Christie's New York in MayCourtesy Christie'sChristie’s and Sotheby’s have both reported…
Wes Moore explains why he won’t soften message on issues Black Americans face
The Maryland governor says conversations about racial inequities should be based on facts and that leaders should not avoid difficult…
Supreme Court actress? Matt Damon recalls being drama class classmates with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Before she became a Supreme Court Justice and he an Academy Award-winning actor and star of “The Odyssey,” the pair…
She Runs A Strict Program! Zendaya Told Tom Holland She Would 'Leave' Him If He Didn't Take 'The Odyssey' Role
Tom Holland is giving Zendaya plenty of credit for helping him land one of the biggest roles of his career.While…
Sen. Raphael Warnock Gets Law Passed, Limiting Private Equity Purchase Of Excess Single-Family Homes
July 17, 2026The law prohibits private equity firms that own 350 or more existing single-family homes from purchasing additional existing…
PHOTOS: Cathy Hughes Receives Key to the City of Washington, D.C.
Media pioneer Cathy Hughes was presented with the Key to the City by Mayor Muriel Bowser during a special celebration…
'The Climate Clock is ticking': new art trail in Finland shines a light on rapid Arctic warming
The Koiteli Rapids in Kiiminki, Finland, where Antti Laitinen's You Are Here (2026) is located Photo: Rosa Ruuskanen/Oulu 2026In this…
‘Sanford and Son’ And ‘227’ Star Hal Williams Dead at 91
The veteran actor also had roles on 'Sanford and Son' and 'The Sinbad Show.'TV dad Hal Williams has died, his…
‘Another difficult loss’: Marla Gibbs, Regina King and Jackée Harry deliver heartfelt tributes to late ‘227’ co-star Hal Williams
The trio starred on the hit sitcom for five seasons, but their relationship began well before helping craft one of…
Adults Under 30 Are Saving Money By Living With Their Parents
July 17, 2026Living with parents is increasingly becoming a strategic financial decision for young adults. For decades, moving out of…
Andrew Gillum tests negative for drugs following Alabama arrest as he preps to clear his name
The former Florida gubernatorial candidate’s arrest on drug charges earlier this month sparked a widespread moment of compassion from those…
New judge assigned to Karmelo Anthony’s case as handshake deal between prosecutors and Anthony’s old legal team comes to light
The deal between Anthony’s prior legal team and prosecutors limited the teen to a 10-minute decision to decide if he…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Calling Caitlin Clark The “Face Of The WNBA” Is An Insult, Social Media Debates
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar criticized the effort to label Caitlin Clark the WNBA's face and pressed Congress to focus on real bullying.Caitlin…
Los Angeles's Post-Fair will expand to Paris during Art Basel week
A view of Post-Fair Los Angeles in 2025. Courtesy Post-FairPost-Fair, the curatorially-minded fair that has quickly become a fixture of…
Dionne Warwick, A Love Letter — Thank You For Showing Black Women That Grace Never Goes Out Of Style
Some voices don’t simply soundtrack our lives. They shape them.Some voices don’t simply soundtrack our lives. They shape them.As conversations…
‘It’s not a safe home no more’: Black man speaks out after South Carolina neighbor sentenced to prison for shooting at him
Jonathan Felkel, a white man from Columbia, South Carolina, will spend nearly a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to…
"Savor the City" Cooks Up TV One's First-Ever Emmy Nomination
Just one year after its premiere, "Savor the City" is the only Black-led program nominated in its category.The nominations for…