‘Super Bowl Soulful Celebration’ w/Hosts Cedric The Entertainer and Tichina Arnold Set for Sat. Feb 10 on CBS | VIDEO

Cedric The Entertainer and Tichina Arnold - via Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

*CBS has announced performances and player honorees for THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY, (previously known as the “Super Bowl Gospel Celebration”), airing Saturday, Feb. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand on Pluto TV and CBS.com the day after the special airs)*. […]

$3 for A Single McDonald’s Hash Brown? Customers Are Fed Up and Pushing Back | WATCH

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*New York (CNN) — Corporate America may be bumping up against the limit of its power to keep raising prices as consumers in some markets cry uncle. At McDonald’s, which has repeatedly boasted about its ability to raise menu prices without denting sales, executives are finally acknowledging that customers need a break. On Monday, as […]

Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey Among ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards Honorees

ESSENCE will be celebrating the cinematic achievements of those in Hollywood within the past year, at the highly anticipated annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday, March 7, 2024 for its 17th year! This year’s entertainment industry trailblazers include Academy Award nominated actress & Grammy Award winner, Danielle Brooks, six-time Grammy nominated singer […]

Judge Dismisses Byron Allen’s $100 Million McDonald’s Lawsuit

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*A Los Angeles Superior Court judge dismissed Byron Allen’s $100 million lawsuit against McDonald’s, citing anti-SLAPP laws in California. Allen filed a lawsuit against the fast-food giant last May, claiming McDonald’s failed to honor a pledge to increase ad spending with Black-owned media. EUR’s Willy Mwanza Mwanza reported previously that Allen, founder and chairman/CEO of […]

Unemployment Rates Among Blacks Consistently Higher Compared to Whites

*In January, Black men’s unemployment rate jumped to 5.3%, up from 4.6% in December, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor. Overall, however, the Black unemployment rate is consistently higher than that of white workers, ABC News reports.  As we reported previously, citing 24/7 Wallest, racism/discrimination and single-adult households are the top […]

Macy Gray’s Daughter Gets Restraining Order Against ‘Abusive’ Brother

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*Macy Gray’s son is accused of being somewhat of a terror against his family after he allegedly threatened his sister and laid hands on his superstar mother.  Page Six reports that Gray’s daughter, Aanisah Hinds, filed for a restraining order against her brother, Tracy Melvin Hinds. “Tracy got into a physical altercation with my mom,” […]

The Battle Against WordPress Vulnerabilities: Your Winning Strategy | WATCH

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*In the fast-paced world of digital business, keeping your WordPress website safe from cyber threats should be a top priority. As an SEO expert, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating effects of security breaches on websites, and I’m here to share three essential ways to fortify your online presence and protect your valuable data. Here are […]

Kanye West Drops ‘Talking/Once Again’ Video Featuring North West | Watch

Kanye and North West

*The first volume of Kanye West’s latest project Vultures, has dropped along with the video for the two-part track “TALKING / ONCE AGAIN,” featuring his daughter North West. Vultures is Ye’s collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign. In the video, North, 10, is seen getting her hair braided as she raps on the first part […]

Terry McMillan Teams with Lifetime on Original Movies for Black Women

Terry McMillanMcMillan shared the news on Twitter and also revealed that Lee Daniels was tapped to produce the series. "So, WAITING TO EXHALE is going to be a TV series. Produced by Lee Daniels. Attica Locke and Tembi Locke are writing. Anthony Hemingway will direct. I lucked out," she tweeted. The book followed four close friends dealing with love, motherhood, and career. The 1995 film starred Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Lela Rochon and the late, great Whitney Houston.

*New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan will executive produce several original movies under the banner “Terry McMillan Presents” for Lifetime.  As Variety reports, her new movies will focus on the love and lives of African American women.  “Terry is an American treasure with her ability to capture the female experience in finding love and […]

WEtv Announces New Reality Series with the Braxtons

Tamar Braxton

*WE tv is teaming with the Braxton family on a new reality series featuring sisters Toni, Towanda, Trina, Tamar and their mother, Ms. Evelyn. The series titled “The Braxtons” comes more than three years after the family’s hit series “Braxton Family Values,” which ran for seven seasons. Per the network’s news release, “Now, the Braxton […]