Klay Thompson’s Return Delivered Record TV Ratings, Social Engagement | VIDEO
*(By Alex Kennedy) – After being sidelined for more than two-and-a-half years — 941 days to be exact — Klay Thompson finally made his long-awaited return on Sunday as the Golden State Warriors faced the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thompson was productive in his season debut, scoring 17 points and even throwing down a dunk over several […]
MLK Day – MagellanTV Makes ‘A Ripple of Hope’ Available for FREE During Holiday | WATCH
*If you’re looking for what to watch/stream around the MLK Day holiday this year, you might want to consider MagellanTV’s “A Ripple of Hope” and their other offerings. “A Ripple of Hope” retells the events of April 4, 1968, the day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated outside a Memphis hotel room. Advised […]
Kim K, Floyd Mayweather and Paul Pierce Catch Lawsuit Over Alleged Cryptocurrency Scam
*Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather, and Paul Pierce are facing a federal lawsuit that alleges they deceived investors in a pump-and-dump cryptocurrency scam. The lawsuit accuses executives at #EthereumMax of collaborating with the celebs to urge fans to buy the coins. The celebs were reportedly paid in tokens for their endorsement. The cryptocurrency crashed, but not […]
Dionne Warwick & Krayzie Bone’s Hot Cut ‘Power in the Name’ Proceeds Will Go to Homeless Charities | WATCH
*Dionne Warwick will kick off 2022 with the release of her “Power In The Name” single featuring rap star Krayzie Bone (from Bones Thugs-n-Harmony) and her son, NomaD (a.k.a. Damon Elliott) with proceeds going to various charities that provide shelter and clothing. “Power In The Name” delivers an uplifting message of hope for a bright […]
Townhome Where Bobbi Kristina Brown Died Sold For $715K
*The Atlanta home where Bobbi Kristina Brown overdosed and died has been sold for a little over $700K. Per Black Enterprise, the three-bedroom, four-bathroom townhouse was first listed for $599,000. It was taken off the market in 2020 and re-listed in November for $715,000. Here’s more from the outlet: It’s located in a 24/7 gated […]
India.Arie Goes Off on Music Industry: Says it’s ‘TRASH’ – ‘Made Me Feel Like I WASN’T Beautiful’
*Talented singer and Grammy-Award-winning musician India Arie decided to take on the 10YearChallenge on Tuesday. While sharing throwback pictures on Instagram, “The Truth” artist also vented about her experience in the music industry. In a series of posts, India said, “seeing old pictures remind me of how TRASH the music industry is. Sheer and utter […]
WE REMEMBER: Ronnie Spector (‘Be My Baby’) Dies at 78
*(Via CNN) – Ronnie Spector, the swaggering 1960s pop icon with the sky-high beehive whose sultry, quavering voice-powered numerous hits for The Ronettes, including “Be My Baby,” has died, her family announced in a statement Wednesday. She was 78. “Our beloved earth angel, Ronnie, peacefully left this world today after a brief battle with cancer,” […]
Genetic Mutation is Reason Why Black People Are Born with Blue Eyes
*Researchers from the University of Copenhagen say genetic mutation is the reason why Black people are born with blue eyes As reported by Travel Noire, a study of 800 blue-eyed men and women from several countries “found that all the participants have the same DNA sequence for blue eyes, thanks to a genetic mutation that […]
Vigil Held for Victims of Bronx Apartment Fire; All 17 Identified | VIDEO
*The FDNY and NYPD released the identities of the nine adults and eight children who were killed in the Bronx apartment fire. Also, dozens gathered in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx on Tuesday evening to hold a vigil for the victims, who ranged in age from 2 to 50. Residents stood out in […]
Mean Mofo! Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Stares Down Young Fan Wanting High 5 | WATCH
*Message to tha youngstas and anybody else out there. It’s this simple. The Memphis Grizzlies and their young superstar Ja Morant are both on serious hot streaks and that ain’t playin’ around. Therefore, if you want a high from five them and Morant in particular, you gotta come correct which means you gotta be sportin’ […]
Child Welfare Worker Fatally Stabbed During Home Visit in Illinois
*A child welfare worker in Illinois was stabbed to death on January 4 during a home visit and welfare check on six children ages 1 to 7. Deidre Silas, 36, an investigator with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, was killed in the small town of Thayer when she was reportedly attacked by […]
Amazon Wants Marshawn Lynch as Analyst for New ‘Thursday Night Football’ Show
*Amazon is said to be eyeing former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch to serve as a feature reporter and analyst for a new Thursday Night Football show. According to the New York Post, the studio-type show will begin next season and see Lynch conducting interviews and reporting about the city the games are taking place […]
Netflix Announces 3-Part Kanye West Documentary [VIDEO]
*A 3-part documentary about Ye (formerly Kanye West) is coming to Netflix next month. The doc titled jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy is set to premiere February 16 on Netflix and air over three weeks, the streamer announced on January 10. The project hails from Iconic Events Releasing and will chronicle 20 years in the life […]
TV-One Airing Encore Presentation of ‘Unsung’ with Mtume | VIDEO
*In tribute to the late two-time Grammy winner James Mtume, TV-One will air an encore presentation of his feature on their longtime music documentary series, “Unsung”, on Wednesday, January 12 at 8 pm ET and Saturday, January 15 at 11 am ET. Originally aired in May of 2018, “Unsung” covered Mtume’s life and career from […]
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai Welcome First Child: ‘Baby Jenkins is Here’
*Jeannie Mai and her husband Jeezy have welcomed their first child together. “The Real” co-host, 42, and rapper (real name Jay Wayne Jenkins), 44, have yet to share the newborn’s name or sex. “I asked God for a life of love and happiness. He sent me my family. Baby Jenkins is here ????❤️,” Mai Jenkins […]
