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American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, widely known as ASCAP, has announced the launch of ASCAP TuneUp. The program was created to support both the mental and physical needs of music creators, and according to The Breakfast Club’s Charlamagne Tha God, it’s “a great idea.” “I think this is …

Jordan Peele’s horror blockbuster ‘Us’ has been named the best film of 2019 by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA). AAFCA, the world’s largest group of black film critics, also named Peele the best director and Lupita Nyong’o,  the best actress for her leading role in the film. “Us” …

Russia has been banned from international competition in the Olympics for the next four years due to doping. Now, as a result, Russia’s flag, name, and anthem will be excluded at the Tokyo Games next Summer as well as the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022. However, Russian athletes that are …

A few days ago, it was reported that Tyka Nelson, the sister of the late rock and roll legend, Prince, had sold off a generous amount of her share in Prince’s estate, in the wake of her mounting financial debt. According to court documents, Nelson sold the portion of the …

2019 has been a monumental, record-breaking year for Disney Studios. The back to back releases of fan favorites like ”Avengers: Endgame,” ”Frozen 2,” and ”The Lion King,” which each surpassed billion-dollar ticket sales, led everyone to the movies and contributed to the studio reaching this historic goal. All year, critics …

Recompose, the world’s first funeral home dedicated to composting human remains will open in Seattle, Washington. Funeral home, or ‘Deathcare’ company as they call themselves, Recompose has marketed their process as a natural alternative to cremation. Founded by Katrina Spade in 2017, their goal is to connect death rituals back …

Ladies and gentlemen…In the world of “ballers,” everyone must dress to impress and be fierce at all times. Let’s play Baller Alert’s own Hit or Miss. It’s the battle of fashion. We want you to decide. (Please consider hair, makeup, and clothes). Do not answer with a simple hit or …

Last week, the Houston Rockets protested after James Harden’s dunk didn’t count in their loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Now, in the wake of the controversy, Adam Silver, Commissioner of the NBA, has denied the protest. In a statement released by the NBA, the league explained its reasoning behind …

There are quite a few designer items that many want to add to their wardrobe, but unfortunately the items are way out of their budget. There are many sites or stores that sell designer inspired items with great quality and at an affordable price. You can find inspired pieces from …

In a new cover story for Elle Magazine, Queen Beyonce talks repurchasing her athleisure brand #IvyPark, what it means to dominate as a woman, loving her body in all its shapes and more. In a photoshoot from the eyes of award-winning director #MelinaMatsoukas, Beyoncé graced the January 2020 edition of …

In one of the most disturbing and shadiest moments in American history, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) created a fake university in Michigan to lure unsuspecting foreign students – and federal law enforcement agencies in Detroit are cosigning it. According to Detroit Free Press, which is in conjunction …

On Sunday, Juice Wrld passed away after suffering from cardiac arrest following a flight from California to Chicago. Upon arrival, the rapper reportedly swallowed a handful of painkillers in an attempt to hide them from police. According to TMZ, Juice Wrld’s private jet pilot reportedly told ground officials that the …

In the newest edition of Nick Cannon and Eminem’s beef, the media mogul has just released a new diss track, responding to the Detroit rapper. And the song features #SugeKnight. On Monday morning, Cannon dropped his new diss track “The Invitation,” a Hitmaka-produced track featuring Knight and battle rappers #HitmanHolla, …

The NFL is investigating the New England Patriots after emerging allegations that suspect an employee for the team was videotaping the Cincinnati Bengals’ play calls during their game against the Cleveland Browns, according to Dianna Russini of ESPN. The Bengals notified the NFL of the incident after seeing the Patriots …

With the lack of snow so far this holiday season, Walmart attempted to give its customers another type of white Christmas. But now, the corporation is apologizing for its adults-only Christmas sweater after customers scoffed at the design. The sweater showcased Santa with three lines of a white substance, with …