January 2025 Blog Posts (192)

Cynthia Erivo while speaking to the National Board of Review, who praised her recent portrayal of Elphaba (Wicked Witch of the West) in Wicked. When asked which role she would love to take on next, without hesitation, she named Ororo Munroe a.k.a Storm—emphasizing her admiration for the character’s complexity. “I really want to play Storm,” she…

Bogalusa, Louisiana mayor Tyrin Truong is caught in the web of a drug trafficking investigation. The 25-year-old city leader has been arrested in connection to the situation, the Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force’s report, law enforcement began their “comprehensive investigation” in April 2024 and went on for several months.…

BET is currently working on a reboot of 106 & Park, the popular music video countdown series that once stood as a cornerstone of the network’s programming throughout the ’00s. During an appearance on The Breakfast Club morning show, BET President and CEO Scott Mills touched on the show’s enduring legacy and the network’s plans to bring back 106…

Kym Whitley has officially launched her residency at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas. The multi-talented entertainer began her performances on Sunday (Jan. 5), with shows scheduled every Sunday and Monday through February “This isn’t just another stand-up gig; it’s an unfolding narrative that invites you into my world,” Whitley shared in a…

This week’s Los Angeles wildfires have officially grown to become the most destructive fires in L.A. history, and the affects of the natural disaster are continuing to be processed in its aftermath. Countless residents have been urged to evacuate their homes to move to safer locations with updates now steadily pouring in from people who discovered…

Check out 14 year old Tashawn Fambro Jr from Warren, Ohio. This 6'5' emerging freshman has been creating a buzz. Since the season started, the Howland Tigers have started the new power forward. One of the highlights is his 22 point, 11 rebound, 10 assists game against the Boardman Spartans, the young power has begun to gain the…

Cardi B went live on Instagram and shared that she’s taking a break from sex to focus on her career, as she believes her dating life has distanced her from her priorities. “I don’t even want to take d**k right now. Every single time I take d**k, I get distracted,” the Bronx native lamented. “I don’t want no distraction. Cardi also shared that…

Kirk Franklin has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Black Music Icon Award presented by the Black Music Collective. The Black Music Collective is an advisory group of music industry leaders who will speak openly about new and emerging opportunities in Black music and identify ways to drive Black representation. He is being recognized…

Brandy is telling her story in her own words as she announces that her memoir will be available this October. “Writing my memoir was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life,” said the Vocal Bible on Instagram. “I allowed myself the space to be fearless and vulnerable to reveal some of my most intimate moments. For the first…

Drake has, apparently, been “ducking” the opportunity to headline the Rolling Loud festival for years. In a new interview with legendary radio host Big Boy, the festival’s co-founder, Tariq Cherif, insisted that they have been trying to get Drizzy to headline one of his RL iterations over the years but to no luck. Cherif clarified that he has no…

Da Band member Chopper recently sat down for a chat where he detailed former boss Sean “Diddy” Combs’ “hate” for late rapper Tupac Shakur. The New Orleans native, Combs took issue with anyone in his vicinity praising ‘Pac as an influence, insisting that he and his group memorize verses from Bad Boy legend The Notorious B.I.G., a moment that was…

Tasha K is firing back at Cardi B’s claims she's hiding money in her bankruptcy case she says the rapper is just trying to financially ruin her and sabotage her career. In new docs, the blogger alleges Cardi tried to bully her financially and interfere with her bankruptcy case she filed back in 2023 after Cardi scored a huge judgment against her. She…

Jay-Z is demanding a court sanction Buzbee for what Jay calls the false rape lawsuit that's damaged his reputation. Jay's new motion, filed by his lawyer Alex Spiro, Buzbee did not conduct even the most rudimentary investigation into the shocking claims made by his "Jane Doe" client in her lawsuit. The woman alleged Jay-Z and Diddy drugged and raped…

Patti LaBelle is reportedly angry and heartbroken after being painted as a “villain” in CNN’s documentary about her late friend, Luther Vandross. She and the beloved crooner were friends for decades—after meeting at The Apollo and him running her first fan club. However, in Luther: Never Too Much, sources close to LaBelle feel she was framed as one…

Joy Taylor has been the talk of the internet for the last few days after Noushin Faraji, a former Fox Sports hairdresser, filed a lawsuit accusing the sports commentator of personal and professional misconduct. The media personality has now made her first television appearance since the suit, and internet users had a field day analyzing the dynamic…

Back in September, a judge ruled that T.I. and Tiny Harris would be awarded $17.8 million for real damages and $53.6 million in punitive damages from MGA Entertainment following the couple’s lawsuit over the OMG Girlz intellectual property. They accused the toy company of releasing L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls dolls eerily similar to the likeness of…

Busta Rhymes is showing off his jaw-dropping transformation This new look didn’t happen overnight the 52-year-old has shed an impressive 64 pounds since last fall, all thanks to a major lifestyle makeover. Busta’s dedication is next level he hired a traveling chef to keep his diet on track while on tour. Plus, he's been hitting the gym hard to keep…

Netflix's debut of WWE 'Raw' brought out a number of celebrities for the big wrestling event. Travis Scott was smack-dab in the middle of the crowd, smokin' up with a championship belt draped over his shoulder. The rapper looked right at home, as he escorted WWE superstar Jey Uso to the ring at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California Monday night.…

Rihanna already got hearts racing for Valentine’s Day with her scorching new Savage X Fenty campaign. The singer served up some serious sultriness in her latest drop of IG pics red-hot lace lingerie, a bow and arrow, Rihanna’s styling is pure fire, rocking that barely-there, see-through bra with matching lace and suspender-style undies.…

Lupe Fiasco has been named a distinguished visiting professor at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute. As announced by the musician on Instagram, he will teach rap to students seeking a Bachelor of Music in Hip-Hop at the esteemed institution. “Thrilled to share that I’ll be joining the faculty at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University’s…