Will Smith debuts new song in fiery performance at the BET Awards
Will Smith brought flames and faith to the stage at the BET Awards on Sunday.
Simone Biles aims to qualify for third Olympics at US Gymnastics Trials
Simone Biles is looking to book her spot at a third Olympic Games this week when the US Olympic Gymnastics Trials get underway in Minneapolis.
Sha’Carri Richardson makes statement with blistering 200m at US Olympic trials
Sha’Carri Richardson became the second-fastest women’s 200-meter runner in the world this year as she cruised to victory in her heat at the US Olympic Trials.
Bronny James: Will LeBron James’ son get picked in the NBA Draft?
One of the biggest talking points heading into the 2024 NBA Draft has been the future of Bronny James.
Some bars and eateries are banning 20-somethings. Can it become a widespread practice?
When Johnny B. Barounis opened The Auction House in New York’s Upper East Side in 1993, he knew he wanted to deter a certain type of customer in their early 20s — in his words, “those kids that had their …
Taco Bell enters the value meal wars with its biggest deal ever
This is the summer of fast food value meal wars, and Taco Bell isn’t sitting back. The chain announced Thursday that it’s entering the battle with one of its biggest deals ever.
Get Ready for the Smithsonian American Art Museum's 11th Annual SAAM Arcade 2024
On July 27, 2024, the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) will transform into a bustling hub of digital creativity as it hosts the 11th annual SAAM Arcade. This year's event, running from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., invites visitors to …
2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Ignites Culture & Conversation with Experiences featuring Serena Williams, Ava DuVernay, Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, and More
The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ is gearing up to be a monumental celebration in New Orleans, marking 30 years of honoring Black culture and excellence. Presented by Coca-Cola®, this four-day event from July 4-7, 2024, promises an array of …
Viral ‘BBL Drizzy’ AI Drake diss track company gets sued
A group of major record labels is suing two AI startups, alleging they wrongfully used popular artists’ work to train their systems to produce copyrighted music without their consent.
Black Americans Are Embracing a New Era of Financial Inclusion
In a country where wealth disparities persist, financial inclusion is still the road that leads to equity. Black Americans have historically faced barriers to wealth generation and investment opportunities. Today, the tide is turning, and technology is paving the road …
A new documentary explores why the first ‘Black Barbie’ was much more than just a doll
In the first few minutes of her new documentary film, the writer and director Lagueria Davis pays a visit to her aunt, Beulah Mitchell. At Mitchell’s house, they look through a room filled with boxes of dolls stacked up to …
Rapper Travis Scott arrested for disorderly intoxication, trespassing early Thursday
American rapper Travis Scott was arrested and booked into Miami-Dade County Jail early Thursday morning, county jail records show.
Donna's Recipe: Revolutionizing Haircare with Tabitha Brown's Vegan Touch
Pressed and straightened, blow-dried and curled, tangled and twisted, braided and stressed—our hair has a personality of its own. For actress, author, social media personality, and entrepreneur Tabitha Brown, her hair, affectionately named Donna, embodies a bold and beautiful crown. …
Join the Ultimate Silent Disco Party at Rooftop Cinema Honoring Prince
Join us at Rooftop Cinema on June 27th for an unforgettable silent disco honoring Prince, featuring a screening of "Purple Rain" and a night of dancing to his greatest hits.
Harriet Tubman led a raid that freed more than 700 enslaved people. A South Carolina church has built a statue in her honor
In the early hours of June 2, 1863, Union army gunboats idled along the banks of South Carolina’s Combahee River, waiting to give the signal to the enslaved people hiding ashore.
