Source: Steve Debenport / Getty This week in politics, the vibes are messy, alarming, and straight-up confusing. From late night TV being snatched off the air to vaccine policies getting hijacked, it’s giving “WTF is going on?” Let’s break down the headlines everyone’s talking about inside. First Amendment on the Chopping Block Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show has been pulled from ABC, and Stephen Colbert’s show? Cancelled completely. The official line is murky, but the bigger picture is loud. Free speech is being tested under the Trump administration. While Trump once said he’d “honor” the First Amendment, recent moves suggest…
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Source: Boston Globe / Getty Polo Ralph Lauren spotlights the legacy of Black communities with its newest limited-edition capsule: Polo Ralph Lauren for Oak Bluffs. The collection pays homage to the historically Black summer haven of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. Read more about the collection inside. Oak Bluffs is a Massachusetts coastal town that has long served as a beloved retreat for generations of African American families, HBCU alumni, and vacationers. The launch comes three years after Ralph Lauren’s celebrated collaboration with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges. Much like the initiative, the Oak Bluffs collection is rooted in Ralph Lauren’s…
Source: Courtesy / 20th Century Studios When James Cameron’s Avatar movie first hit theaters in 2009, it was a seismic shift in how movies could look, feel, and even be experienced. More than a decade later, the franchise continues to raise the bar with each installment, from The Way of Water to the upcoming Fire and Ash. Read more about how the Avatar franchise reshaped visual storytelling and transformed cinema forever. Avatar’s Influence Avatar’s influence on visual storytelling can still be felt across Hollywood. At the time of its initial release, the film pushed the boundaries of filmmaking technology to unprecedented heights. TMFF reports that Cameron and…
Source: Newsday LLC / Getty The world mourns the loss of Assata Shakur, the revolutionary, activist, and legendary Black woman whose life and words have shaped generations. Read more about her life and legacy inside through a list of quotes about freedom, resistance and justice. Known as one of the most influential figures of the Black liberation movement, Assata Shakur dedicated her life to freedom, resistance, and justice (even when it came at a cost). Born JoAnne Deborah Byron in Queens, New York, in 1947, Assata Shakur grew into her activism during the height of racial and political turmoil in…
Gayle King is standing 10 toes down in defense of Cardi B’s recent pregnancy announcement.The TV host sat down with the Bronx-born rapper, who revealed she’s expecting her fourth child with her new partner, NFL star Stefon Diggs, during an interview that aired last week on “CBS Mornings.”“I’m happy for her,” King told TMZ. “I walked away with a girl crush on Cardi B. I think if you underestimate her, you do it at your own peril.” The anchor went on to say that the “Bodak Yellow” rapper “knows exactly what she’s doing.” “She’s very excited about the baby. She…
By ALEX HAMMER, US MEDIA CORRESPONDENT Published: 15:55 EDT, 25 September 2025 | Updated: 15:56 EDT, 25 September 2025 President Donald Trump railed against CNN while taking questions from reporters in the Oval Office Thursday, letting a journalist from the network’s Turkish affiliate slide because he ‘sounded like a nice guy.’ The exchange happened as Trump and Trukish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan fielded questions from reporters, leading CNN Türk’s Yunus Paksoy to ask about American missile-defense systems.’You repeatedly called out the Obama and Biden administrations for their stupid decisions,’ Paksoy said, citing America’s refusal to sell Patriot missiles to Turkey.’Now, you are known to be a…
Michelle Obama and Steven Spielberg took their friendship to the next level as they twinned in matching denim outfits while aboard his $250million superyacht.The former first lady, 61, has been vacationing on his 357-foot boat with her husband, Barack Obama, off the coast of Portofino, Italy, over the last few days.But on Tuesday the couple said their goodbyes to Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, as they headed back to the shore via a tender.Michelle dressed fashionably for the outing, donning baggy jeans, with a black T shirt tucked in, and a chic double layer denim coat.She accessorized with dark shades and a flashy…
Buckle up, there’s a transfer of power happening for the characters on The Morning Show, and the start of its fourth season suggests that it will take fans on quite the ride. The top of the latest installment in the hit Apple TV+ series kicks off with a time jump, with two years between Season 3’s cliffhanger, where Alex Levy(Jennifer Aniston) blew up the Paul Marks deal, instead orchestrating a merger between UBA and NBN, and for good reason. Now, the characters are questioning the future of the newly formed UBN network, the role of artificial intelligence in the newsroom, amid other…
Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty Whether you follow rapper Monaleo on social media or not, chances are her fairy tale wedding popped up on your timeline this weekend. From her dynamic lead-up content on social media to her dreamy pink wedding dress and pink decor, the intimate glimpses of her special day had us feeling like we were guests at the wedding of the year. Black love was on display at the #stunna4leo event. The guest list was packed with fellow artists and influencers. There was even a surprise performance by Bun B. But it was the moment the groom,…
Source: Activist and former NFL Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, is once again using his name and foundation to fight against injustice. According to a press release by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, Kaepernick’s “Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative” will cover the cost of a second independent autopsy for deceased Delta State University student De’Martravion “Trey” Reed, whose death earlier this week was ruled a suicide by state authorities. “Trey’s death evoked the collective memory of a community that has suffered a historic wound over many, many years and many, many deaths,” Crump said in the statement. “Peace will come only…