Governor Kathy Hochul will deploy over 700 New York National Guardsmen to help combat crime on the New York subway system. Hochul announced the extreme move on Wednesday. In total, she shared that 750 guardsmen will arrive in the city, while another 250 police officers will assist them. The NYPD is …

Comedian Jasmin Brown and NFL star Cam Newton are now parents to a new bundle of joy. In true Brown fashion, she announced the birth of their child on Instagram while joking about the postpartum undies she received after having her baby. “Really love these shorts I got from the …

This year’s Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards will exclusively premiere on the Oprah Winfrey Network. OWN viewers will have an opportunity to witness this stunning showcase, highlighting Black women’s contributions to the entertainment industry. The 17th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards will take place on Thursday, …

Actor Colman Domingo has been having one heck of a run in recent years. With a number of stellar performances under his belt, such as his role in 2021’s “Candyman” and his latest and now most famous role as Mister in the re-imagined version of “The Color Purple” in 2023, …

Stephen A. Smith says he received a phone call from Jay-Z after his comments comparing Rihanna to Beyoncé.  The adored sports talk show host joined Connect The Dots podcast recently, where he detailed his conversation with the Roc Nation founder. Last year, when Rihanna was announced as the 2023 Super …

Trevante Rhodes has been the topic of discussion since the release of the erotic crime thriller, “Mea Culpa,” starring him and Kelly Rowland. While the film has received mixed reviews, all can agree that Rhodes was the heartthrob we never knew we needed, much for his bad-boy performance that reeled …

Peter Thomas is not sweating his latest lawsuit loss because he has no plans of paying it.  According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, Thomas planned to expand his empire in Miami, where he once owned the Bar One lounge. That business was open from 2019 to 2023, and Thomas …

Charles Barkley is not here for Black people glorifying Donald Trump’s mugshot. The legendary NBA pro sat down with Gayle King this week, where he shared his thoughts regarding Black people now supporting Trump after he was arrested and his mugshot hit the internet. “First of all, I’m just gonna …

Singer Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child recently sparked a wave of internet chatter when her Uber Eats Australia commercial hit the internet. In the short clip, Williams struts over to a park bench, having humorous banter with herself about being in one of the bestselling girl groups, and yet no …

Wendy’s fans are in for an unbelievable deal to celebrate March Madness.  During the month of March through April 10th, Wendy’s will offer a $1 Dave’s Single or $2 Dave’s Double. The Dave’s Single is one of the chain’s signature burgers, with a quarter-pound patty topped with American cheese, lettuce, …

Russell Simmons is happy to have a friend like Usher during this tumultuous point in his life.  On Sunday, the Def Jam founder shared that the singer recently paid him a visit in Bali. Simmons shared several images of Usher’s trip, which appears to be a holistic journey, as both …

Several of the traumatized passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 are now suing the airline and Boeing for a staggering $1 billion.  Passengers Kyle Rinker, Amanda Strickland and Kevin Kwok were present on the terrifying January 5th flight when a door on the aircraft blew out midflight. The plane was …

The Supreme Court has announced that Donald Trump has the right to remain on a state’s presidential ballot. On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Trump. The move came after the former president had been battling it out with the state of Colorado, which wanted to remove …

Actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are still going strong. The couple stepped out during the 7th annual African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Special Achievement Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles. During the Sunday event, the pair were all smiles on the red carpet and made a surprising revelation about their …

We know that Issa Rae has stated her “Insecure” days are over, but we cannot help but be reminded each time we binge this series just how much we miss the antics of Issa, Molly, Lawrence, Kelly, Tiffany, Daniel and the rest of the crew. Not only did “Insecure” offer …

The University of Florida has shuttered its diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the University of Florida announced the closure of its Chief Diversity Officer’s headquarters on Friday and terminated DEI agreements with outside vendors. Additionally, 13 full-time positions within the diversity, equity, and inclusion division were …

Miami will soon have a new Mercedes-Benz-inspired condo building to join the many other luxury towers within the downtown area. The tower, which is being constructed by JDS Development, is just the latest from a luxury car brand. Porsche, Bentley, and Aston Martin have all previously announced plans to make …

Vice President Kamala Harris concluded Black History Month with a celebration honoring HBCUs. On Thursday, February 29th, Harris held the second annual Black History Month reception alongside Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff at their residence. Dozens of guests were in attendance who all shared one thing in common: their love for …

Terrence Howard has been ordered to fork over nearly $1 million in back taxes and penalties, though Howard apparently had a reason why he avoided paying his taxes.  Last week, Philadelphia Judge John F. Murphy of the U.S. District Court approved the government’s petition for a default judgment totaling $903,115 …

In a society where the voices and struggles of Black women are frequently sidelined, engaging in self-care can be viewed as a powerful declaration of strength and empowerment. Consider Naomi Osaka‘s courageous choice to temporarily step back from tennis to address her mental health challenges of depression and anxiety. While …