Source: Cassy Athena / Getty Kevin McCall’s career can now be viewed as a cautionary tale in the music industry. He came up in the late 2000s as a singer, songwriter, and producer, quickly earning recognition through his collaborations with Chris Brown. McCall helped craft major hits like “Deuces” and “Strip,” earning both chart success and award season attention. At that point, he appeared to be on track for a long, successful career, backed by real talent and major label visibility. Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty As his career grew, his personal life also gained attention. McCall began dating model…
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Source: Universal Pictures / Universal Pictures It’s officially spooky season, but Halloween comes around way more often for these Black actresses. From films like Bad Hair to the series Grotesquerie, these women have been redefining the horror genre, ensuring that it reflects the ideals and faces that make up what it means to be a Black woman in society. For a long time, it was an unwritten rule that Black characters were always the first to die in horror films. However, thanks to actresses like Lupita Nyong’o and Betty Gabriel, this is no longer the case. Through their roles centered…
By EMILY LEFROY, US CHIEF LIFESTYLE REPORTER Published: 10:00 EDT, 26 October 2025 | Updated: 10:00 EDT, 26 October 2025 Michelle Obama may have just celebrated 33 years of a successful marriage, but critics have slammed the former first lady for her divisive dating tips. The author, 61, spoke with television writer and film producer Mara Brock Akil on her podcast IMO on Wednesday, where they discussed dating – and insisted that it is vital for teenagers to explore relationships before going to college. ‘There are a lot of Black people, they get into college, [and] they’ve never had a…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has hinted she may make another bid for the White House. Harris, who lost out to Donald Trump last November, told the BBC that she would ‘possibly’ be commander-in-chief one day.The Democrat said: ‘I am not done, I’ve not decided yet what I will do in the future beyond what I am doing right now.’Harris also dismissed polls that put her as an outsider for the White House in 2028 behind former WWE wrestler turned actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. She added: ‘I think there are all kinds of polls that will tell you a variety of…
Big congrats to this amazing husband and wife duo on the grand opening of their newest spot in South Dallas, Sweet & Chill! From delicious desserts and refreshing teas to the perfect lineup of drinks to quench your thirst, this cozy, friendly, and fun vibe is a whole mood! Come read a book over a sweet treat, enjoy a chill date night, or kick back with friends and family, plus, they’ve got tons of games to keep the fun going! 1602 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215 VISIT THE WEBSITE
Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested on federal gambling charges related to a rigged poker operation tied to the Mafia and illegal sports betting, law enforcement announced on Thursday. What are the defendants in the federal probes charged with? In addition to Billups and Rozier, former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones was among the 34 people arrested in connection with the federal probes. This “historic arrest” spanned the course of years across 11 states, involving tens of millions of dollars in fraud, theft and robbery, FBI Director Kash Patel…
Source: Steve Eichner / Getty Another one, thank you. A$AP Rocky has officially been named the Fashion Icon Award recipient for the 2025 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards — and we are here for it. Because when it comes to fashion, A$AP doesn’t follow trends — he creates them. The Harlem-born rapper has been playing in the big leagues of fashion for years. This latest honor only cements his impact on culture and style. A$AP Rocky To Be Named Fashion Icon At The 2025 CFDA Awards The CFDA and Amazon Fashion will present the Fashion Icon Award…
A terrifying kidnapping in New Orleans’ Algiers neighborhood ended with a 10-year-old boy bravely kicking his way to freedom after being abducted at gunpoint. Source: Cultura Creative / Getty According to WVUE Fox 8 Live, police say they are still searching for the two masked men behind the Thursday afternoon attack that has shaken the community and left a family traumatized. Abducted At Gunpoint While Walking Home Fox 8 states that the boy’s mother said her 10-year-old son and his 6-year-old brother were walking home from the school bus stop on Kraft Place when two men dressed in all black…
Vic Mensa has long used his platform to speak out against certain injustices, doing so once more via a new editorial piece. In a guest essay for the New York Times, Vic Mensa accuses President Donald Trump of causing division in Chicago via the deployment of National Guard troops and the aggressive actions of ICE agents. Vic Mensa opened the guest essay referencing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who sent a busload of Venezuelan immigrants to Chicago and other so-called sanctuary cities as an affront to the past administration’s immigration policies. From the op-ed: The apparent chaos of these arrivals, hyped…
Source: Courtesy / Getty In celebration of National Crown Day (July 3), BLK launched a new campaign uplifting Black women and the beauty of their natural hair called #FreeYourCrown. Rooted in authenticity, confidence, and self-love, the initiative celebrates the pride and power behind textured crowns, especially among Gen Z. Read more and get involved inside. According to a survey conducted by BLK’s #FreeYourCrown campaign, a cultural shift is in full bloom: 60.9% of Black women now wear their natural hair all the time 79.5% feel very confident rocking natural styles in public 83.2% would show up on a first date…