The Trump administration has quietly rewritten which holidays unlock free entry to America’s national parks in 2026 and the changes are already stirring national outrage. The new National Park Service “fee-free” calendar no longer includes Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, two federal holidays that honor Black civil rights and emancipation, while adding June […]
Boxing superstars Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are set to headline a high-profile exhibition bout in Africa penciled in for March 2026, but fans and critics alike are questioning if this is more about a spectacle than the sport. By definition, an exhibition fight does not count toward a fighter’s professional record, no matter […]
The mother of music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Janice Combs, has publicly condemned the new docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning — calling it full of “lies and inaccuracies” and demanding that false statements about her and her son be retracted. Janice’s statement came after the documentary included allegations from former associates, notably former Bad Boy […]
Amazon is turning up the notch on fast delivery. The retail giant officially launched Amazon Now, an “ultra-fast” program offering grocery and household essentials in 30 minutes or less. Through Amazon Now, customers can order items like fresh produce, milk, pet food, cosmetics, diapers, toiletries, over-the-counter medicines, and more — all delivered to their doors […]
A longtime friend of Will Smith has filed a $3 million lawsuit against Jada Pinkett Smith, claiming she threatened his life and attempted to silence him after he spoke publicly about intimate details concerning the Smith family. The plaintiff, Bilaal Salaam — who has described himself as Will’s “best friend for nearly 40 years” — […]
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has formally filed a motion seeking a new trial in the 2021 murder conviction of George Floyd. The filing, submitted November 20, 2025, asks the court to vacate Chauvin’s state-level convictions, including second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter, citing what his attorneys describe as significant trial errors. […]
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed this week that Chris Brown is now the best-selling Black male vocalist ever in U.S. history — having officially eclipsed Michael Jackson’s long-standing record. Brown’s discography recently earned eight new certifications, pushing his total U.S. sales for albums and singles to 163 million units, enough to take […]
The four-part docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, from 50 Cent dropped on Netflix this week (December 2, 2025) and immediately stirred controversy, conversation and conspiracy among viewers. Here are three major takeaways from the series: Never-Before-Seen Footage Before Arrest The documentary opens with raw, behind-the-scenes footage captured by Diddy himself in the days leading up […]
Harlem-born rapper and style icon A$AP Rocky has officially been named a brand ambassador for Chanel, making a major milestone for both the fashion house and Hip-Hop culture. The announcement, made on November 29, 2025, credits Rocky for his “talent, curiosity and limitless creativity,” qualities that Chanel says align with the brand’s evolving vision. The […]
Rihanna is standing at the top of a massive business milestone —she’s the first Black woman ever to build two separate companies, each valued over $1 billion. It all started with Fenty Beauty, which launched in 2017 and immediately disrupted the cosmetics world. Rihanna’s vision of makeup for everyone, especially underrepresented skin tones, turned into […]
Megan Thee Stallion scored a major legal victory today, as a Florida federal jury found Milagro Gramz (real name Milagro Cooper) liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and promoting an altered sexual depiction of the rapper tied to a deepfake video. The damages were initially set at $75,000 and later reduced to $59,000 […]
R&B icon Brandy suddenly walked off the stage in Chicago during The Boy Is Mine Tour on October 18, leading fans to express their disappointment with not getting their money’s worth for the show. The tour, marking a long-awaited reunion for the two singers, also features Kelly Rowland and Muni Long as supporting acts. Initially, […]