The 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards are here and this year’s show will be one for the books. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The annual celebration of African-American achievements will be hosted by Larenz Tate and Erica Ash of “Survivor’s Remorse” in Atlanta, GA. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The nominees for the black-tie gala were announced …

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o is mostly known for her impeccable acting skills and beauty, but now the actress is ready to dive into new territory.   According to Page Six, the “Black Panther” star is now working on a picture book for children. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers …

⠀ 13 years ago today, The Game released his debut album ‘The Documentary’ on Aftermath Entertainment, G-Unit Records, and Interscope Records. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Featuring production from some of hip-hop’s biggest names such as Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Scott Storch and Timbaland, ‘The Documentary’ was a major success that catapulted The …

On January 17, 1992, the hip-hop crime film “Juice” was released in theaters. Starring hip-hop legend, Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain, “Juice” was the epitome of hip-hop culture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ From Q’s (Epps) DJing skills to their 90s street style, the film was a classic coming …

As news continues to surface about Team USA doctor Larry Nassar, model Chrissy Teigen is now pleading for McKayla Maroney to speak up against Nassar’s behavior. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Teigen says she would be “honored” to pay the $100,000 fine Maroney may be forced to pay for breaking a nondisclosure agreement. …

A Florida woman was found dead on the side of the road after being mistakenly targeted in a murder-for-hire plot. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The body of Janice Marie Zengotita-Torres was discovered Monday morning by a utility worker after being reported missing by her family. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Osceola County Sheriff Russ Gibson …

9 years ago today, the hip-hop biopic ‘Notorious’ was released in theaters. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The film was a biographical work surrounding the life of one of hip-hop’s most beloved voices, Notorious B.I.G. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Born Christopher Wallace, the film details Biggie’s upbringing in Brooklyn, N.Y. Fans of the film get …

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In a perfect world, men and women would receive equal pay. African American women would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Rejection would be based on qualifications rather than race. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically women, …

18 years ago today, Ice Cube and comedian Mike Epps  starred in the Blockbuster smash, “Next Friday”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The film was the sequel to Cube’s 1995 film “Friday” and told the story of Craig (Ice Cube) who has survived a street fight with the neighborhood thug Debo, and is …

Michigan State University is set to receive almost $1.5 million to launch a new online database that will allow people to view records of millions of enslaved people and their descendants, in an attempt to help people learn about their ancestry. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The university will receive a $1.47 million …

With the discussion of sexual assault and sexual misconduct being at an all-time high, a Dutch tech company is now looking to give their contribution to the movement with the launch of a new app. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ A company called LegalThings is currently developing an app called LegalFlings that would …

ESPN has reportedly cut all ties with Donovan McNabb after a thorough investigation into sexual harassment claims from his time at the NFL Network. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ A former wardrobe stylist at the network listed McNabb in a lawsuit that claims several employees sexually harassed her, including Marshall Faulk, Ike Taylor, …

After getting proposed to with a ballerific $2 million engagement ring, Paris Hilton has decided to hire some full-time security to protect her new bling. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Sources close to the heiress say that Paris and her fiance, Chris Zylka, have had 24/7 security with them ever since he put a ring …

Eight years ago today, Kanye West released his second live studio album, ‘VH1 Storytellers’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The album featured live editions of some West’s most popular songs such as “Good Life”, “Amazing”, “Touch the Sky” and “Flashing Lights”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Upon its release, the album received decent reviews such as …

After canceling her Coachella performance last year due to her surprise pregnancy with the twins, Beyoncé is now headlining this year’s festival alongside The Weeknd and Eminem. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The lineup was announced Tuesday and includes some of music’s biggest stars from Migos, Cardi B, Post Malone, Miguel, and SZA. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ …