Four newly added Usher and Chris Brown tour dates canceled
The promoter cited the demands of a long stadium run as Brown prepares for a sentence hearing on October 26…
Former NFL player John Urschel makes breakthrough in mathematics research
Former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel, now an MIT mathematics professor, is gaining attention for new research on random…
Gunna launches new record label, taps Coco Gauff for ‘pop it’ music video
The Atlanta rapper has signed three artists to SB THE LABEL and released a new single ahead of his upcoming…
Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert over false divorce claims
Stephen A. Smith admitted that his claims about the divorce settlement were falseStephen A. Smith has publicly apologized to Teyana…
Mike Evans explains viral Trevon Diggs jersey moment after NFL trash talk
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans says he didn’t recognize Trevon Diggs when he checked the back of his jersey.…
Chilli shares update on T-Boz’s sickle cell recovery, vows to keep performing for her
The TLC singer asked fans to support her longtime bandmate as she continues recovering from a sickle cell crisis that…
Ayra Starr becomes first African artist to headline NFL International Games halftime show
The Nigerian singer performed some of her biggest hits during the Eagles-Jaguars game in London, marking another milestone in her…
Tomi Adeyemi withdraws from NYCC appearance as cast of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ promotes upcoming movie
Tomi Adeyemi cancelled her New York Comic Con panel for new novel The Siren as attention continues around her public…
Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream sweep New York Liberty to reach first WNBA Finals since 2013
Atlanta survived New York’s second-half comeback and will face Golden State for the championship beginning October 17.Angel Reese scored 22…
‘I could say the stupidest things and you’d clap,’ Trump tells Tennessee rally crowd
The president joked about his supporters’ loyalty during an appearance for Tennessee Republicans as the GOP works to maintain its…
Buffie the Body revisits her video-vixen era as hip-hop reexamines the women who defined it
The model’s appearance on “The Tamron Hall Show” comes as hip-hop revisits the women who became stars in their own…
Federal judge halts Oscar Belgal’s deportation as Bronx prosecutors examine the agents who shot him
Neighbors offered competing accounts of Oscar Belgal to the New York Post as a federal judge blocked his deportation and…
Pennsylvania mass shooting leaves nine dead, including two children and a pregnant woman
A Pennsylvania mass shooting in Erie left nine people dead, including two children and a pregnant woman, as police investigate…
Mia Thornton faces felony theft charge over furniture allegedly taken from Atlanta condo
The Fulton County filing concerns furniture and a television allegedly removed from a rental property in October 2025, before Thornton’s…
Medicaid cuts put maternity care at risk as hospitals close labor and delivery units
Fifty-two maternity wards have closed since the Trump administration’s sweeping Medicaid legislation was announced, with more closures expected as hospitals…
16-year-old charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Houston-area McDonald’s restroom
Reginald “RJ” Harrell, 17, was fatally stabbed by a 16-year-old coworker at a Harris County McDonald’s on what family say…
Black and Native Senate nominee slams Trump’s Columbus revival: ‘It’s still Indigenous Peoples’ Day’
N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas says Trump’s celebration of Christopher Columbus whitewashes Indigenous history and calls on Black and Native communities to…
Judge strikes down Justice Department policy to use voter rolls for citizenship checks
The ruling says the DOJ exceeded its authority and risked wrongly removing eligible voters from registration lists before the midterms.U.S.…
Earn Your Leisure co-founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings on why financial empowerment matters for Black communities
They discuss how financial literacy, entrepreneurship and economic power can help Black communities shape their futures.Earn Your Leisure co-founders Rashad…
Issa Rae and the ‘Insecure’ cast reunite to celebrate 10 years of the groundbreaking HBO series
The anniversary comes after a planned 13-city tour was canceled, giving fans a chance to reflect on the show’s portrayal…
Trump forms committee to investigate Lisa Cook in renewed attempt to fire Fed governor
The White House panel will hold a closed-door November hearing over mortgage allegations the Federal Reserve governor denies.President Donald Trump…
Fantasia, Tank, CeCe Winans and more pack Tyler Perry’s ‘The Gospel of Christmas’
The Netflix holiday film brings together major names from gospel and R&B, with Kirk Franklin producing the music.Tyler Perry said…
The U.S. wants to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution. Black Americans know the history of public killing
From lynchings to Rainey Bethea’s 1936 hanging, public executions have long been intertwined with race, power and spectacle in America.This…
Olandria Carthen manifests dream collaboration with Pat McGrath for Pandora
The Olandria Carthen Pandora campaign pairs the Love Island USA star with beauty icon Pat McGrath in a collection inspired…
5-year-old Bellamy Dawkins-Morris dies after classroom display board falls on him
A 120-pound interactive display fell on the student at Riviera Elementary School in Florida, prompting a police investigation.Bellamy Dawkins-Morris, a…
‘Anybody can catch that bullet’: Why the ICE shooting of a New York father hits close to home
The shooting of Oscar Belgal raises concerns over ICE tactics in New York City, a place where over 3 million…
‘It’s not entertainment’: Black soldier who survived 2009 Fort Hood shooting slams idea of livestreaming shooter’s execution
Alonzo Lunsford will attend Nidal Hasan’s Dec. 3 execution while questioning the decision to make it available to a live…
Abdul El-Sayed explains why he’s campaigning with Obama despite past criticism
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says former President Barack Obama helped inspire his political career, even though he previously criticized…
Sonya Curry remarries five years after split from Dell Curry
After the Curry matriarch’s much-publicized divorce, she shared an emotional wedding announcement about faith, grief, and finding love again.Sonya Curry,…
Henrietta Lacks’ legacy remains a family and institutional conversation 75 years after her death
Her grandson, Ron Lacks, says the estate remains excluded from some decisions, even as other descendants work with Johns Hopkins…
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris reaches major health milestone two months after medical emergency
Paris has entered a rehabilitation facility following his August hospitalization, but his family is asking for help as he has…
From Mojo Brookzz to ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ here’s 12 things to watch over the long weekend
Black talent is climbing to the streaming charts as several new releases hit theaters. We round up 12 things to…
Jon Ossoff shreds GOP opponent for hiring white nationalists in blistering debate
The Georgia senator pointedly confronted the Republican lawmaker in a heated debate on Thursday.Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) confronted Rep.…
LaMonica McIver takes ICE oversight case to full appeals court: ‘I will fight like hell’
Her attorneys say the case raises constitutional questions about whether the executive branch can prosecute lawmakers conducting oversight.Rep. LaMonica McIver…
Tayari Jones’ Kin wins 2026 Kirkus Prize for fiction, earns $50,000
The award-winning author’s latest novel follows two motherless Black women whose lifelong friendship is shaped by communityAuthor and Emory University…
Kadeem Hardison and Darryl M. Bell launch ‘A Different World’ rewatch podcast amid reboot success
The “A Different World View” podcast, announced by iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network, is due on…
Missouri freshman football player Johnnie ‘DJ’ Jones receives heart transplant
Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz confirmed the offensive lineman is in recovery following a successful surgery.A student-athlete enrolled at the…
‘A bias’: Defendant in Cornell case questions Letitita James appointment as prosecutor as calls for justice continue
Gillio Lopes, who has denied the allegations against him, claims James’ public comments show a “presumption of guilt.”As continued “I…
Dr. Anita Allen makes history as Mableton’s first Black woman police chief
Allen is making history as the first police chief of Mableton, Georgia, a city just west of Atlanta that’s preparing…
Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ beats Jimmy Fallon in key ratings measures
Byron Allen’s comedy panel show “Comics Unleashed” outperformed The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon among adults ages 18–49On Tuesday, Oct.…
Mike Rogers pulls the ‘your Mom’ card on El-Sayed in Michigan Senate debate
Attacks from Rogers fueled El-Sayed’s message that the Republican Senate candidate was more interested in him than in Michigan voters’…
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson sets record with 5th WNBA MVP award
The athlete received the news in a special, phoned-in message from former Vice President Kamala Harris. A’ja Wilson continues to…
Serena Williams honored with new signature Barbie doll
Inspired by her championship victory at the 2005 Australian Open, this is the athlete’s second Barbie collaboration this year.Serena Williams…
Mojo Brookzz celebrates Netflix comedy special reaching No. 1: ‘I know you lying!’
The Chicago comedian is celebrating a major milestone after his debut Netflix stand-up special, “I Know You Lying,” climbed to…
Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for defending international justice
Navanethem Pillay Nobel Peace Prize recognition honours the South African legal pioneer’s decades of work defending human rights and international…
‘I’m not the exception’: Loren LoRosa on what attending an HBCU taught her
“The platform and the microphone we have now are so important for people to know that we’re here,” LoRosa said…
Kevin Hart’s former assistant seeks testimony from woman in 2017 sex tape scandal
Miesha Shakes wants to question Montia Sabbag about the recording and its investigation in her ongoing legal dispute with Hart.Kevin…
‘Abbott Elementary’ returns to the ‘jungle’ of public schools in season 6
“Abbott Elementary” season six kicks off with AI deepfakes, broken air conditioning, and a jungle classroom.“Abbott Elementary” returned on Wednesday,…
Raven-Symoné reflects on cosmetic surgeries she regrets having as a teen
The actress Raven-Symoné says she regrets undergoing breast reduction surgery as a teenager and wishes she had waited until after…
Aldis Hodge and Wunmi Mosaku to lead ‘One Night Out’ thriller
The movie, directed by George Tillman Jr., is set for a Prime Video release.Aldis Hodge and Wunmi Mosaku are coming…
Halle Berry’s daughter Nahla defends her amid child abuse allegations
Nahla Aubry, 18, has defended her mother Halle Berry against allegations made by Olivier Martinez.Halle Berry’s 18-year-old daughter, Nahla Aubry,…
From ‘Lanterns’ to ‘The Gilded Age’: How Black stories are taking up more space on TV
Aaron Pierre and Salli Richardson-Whitfield discuss Black stories, representation, and authenticity in HBO’s “Lanterns” and “The Gilded Age” at CultureCon.Black…
Verne Allison, founding member of The Dells, dies at 90
The longtime second tenor and songwriter Verne Allison helped shape the unmistakable harmonies of “The Dells” across nearly six decadesVerne…
Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen’s colorism story is a reminder that beauty standards start young
Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen’s story reveals how colorism, comparison, and beauty standards can shape Black women’s self-image from childhood…
Byron Allen to receive special honors at 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards
Meredith Vieira and Patrika Darbo join Allen to be recognized as this year’s Gold Circle inductees.The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards…
Black former San Francisco DA employee testifies about racial slur and alleged HR retaliation
Twanda Bailey described a 2015 incident and the HR response in a lawsuit revived by the California Supreme Court in…
Pentagon confirms Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution to be livestreamed
President Donald Trump reportedly approved the execution.The execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan is set to be livestreamed.…
Deon Cole gifts his friends brand-new vehicles in emotional surprise
Deon Cole surprised two friends with a Ford Bronco and GMC Hummer EV, and their emotional reactions have the internet…
6 ways to make your home feel like a love letter to yourself, from interior designer Amber Guyton
Interior designer and author behind “Soulful Maximalism,” Amber Guyton, shares how color, art, comfort, and culture can transform any space.Designing…
Questlove admits he didn’t believe he was a storyteller before finding success as a filmmaker
The drummer and director describes the change that shaped his career and how “The Tonight Show” helps The Roots spend…