Marathon-winning ‘Spray-on’ Running Shoes Could Shake Up Olympics | WATCH
*(CNN) — We’ve seen spray-on hair, a spray-on dress, and now — marathon-winning spray-on shoes. Swiss sportswear brand On is the latest company to embrace advanced “spray-on” materials with a “revolutionary” robot-made sneaker it believes can improve performance at this month’s Olympics. The Cloudboom Strike LS is lace-free and weighs less than the latest iPhone. […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Teams Up with Wingstop for Exciting ‘Spicy’ Announcement | Video
*Giannis Antetokounmpo collaborated with Wingstop to announce some exciting news. The fast-food chain permanently added the popular Hot Honey Rub flavor to the menu, which Antetokounmpo had advocated for. This flavor, which appeared on the menu intermittently since 2022, has been a favorite among fans. On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks star revealed that Hot Honey […]
Elon Musk to Move Companies Out of California Over New SAFETY Act
*Elon Musk plans to relocate SpaceX headquarters from California, citing a new state law that he claims is “attacking both families and companies.” The billionaire tech giant announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he intends to pull his companies out of the state in response to new legislation that California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed into […]
‘White People’s Choice Awards’ – Anthony Anderson’s Hilarious/Biting Take on the Republican National Convention | WATCH
*This week, guest host Anthony Anderson took the reins of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and Lawd did he go in on the Republican National Convention (RNC)! If you missed it, no prob ’cause we got the deets and the video. Anderson wasted no time in bringing his brand of sharp humor and kicked off his monologue […]
Damn … Again?! President Joe Biden Has Tested POSITIVE for Covid-19 | VIDEO
*(CNN) — President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to the White House. Biden, 81, tested positive following his first event in Las Vegas, where he was expected to later speak at the UnidosUS annual conference. The president’s doctor said Biden has received his first dose of […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mary J. Blige Lead Cast in Heart-Wrenching True Story ‘Rob Peace’ | Watch Trailer
*The newly released trailer for the upcoming drama “Rob Peace,” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mary J. Blige, and Camila Cabello, has dropped. Ejiofor wrote and directed the film based on the New York Times bestseller by Jeff Hobbs. “Rob Peace” is based on the true story of a brilliant young man (Jay Will) torn between his […]
Amber Rose Calls Out Joy Reid for Comments on Her Race After Trump-love/RNC Speech – But it Backfires | WATCH
*Amber Rose clapped back at MSNBC host Joy Reid’s criticism of her speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday. Reid criticized Amber’s support of former President Trump, dismissing her as “racially ambiguous.” “I don’t want to say she’s Black because she has said she’s not, so I don’t want to say this […]
Irv Gotti Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Sexual Assault in Miami
*Irv Gotti, cofounder of Murder Inc. Records, has been accused of rape in a lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade on July 11. The accuser is identified only as Jane Doe, and she claims Gotti (born Irving Domingo Lorenzo) sexually assaulted and abused her multiple times between 2020 and 2022. These attacks occurred in numerous locations, including […]
Loni Love Criticizes Tyler Perry – Urges Investment in Black Writer/Director Talent After 0% Movie Rating – Is She Right?
*Comedian Loni Love criticized Tyler Perry following the poor reception of his latest movie, which earned a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Love accused Perry of not investing in Black writers and directors, arguing that he could create award-worthy projects if he were more generous with his resources, per The Jasmine Brand. “I love that […]
Ozy Media Founder Carlos Watson Convicted of Fraud in New York Trial | VIDEO
*Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was convicted of fraud by a Brooklyn federal jury on Tuesday. We reported earlier that Watson was accused of defrauding “investors of tens of millions of dollars through fraudulent misrepresentations and impersonated media company executives during negotiations,” per the United States Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of New York, TheWrap […]
National Park Service Observes 80th Anniversary of Port Chicago Explosion – Honoring 202 Fallen Black Sailors | PicsVideos
*(CBM) – The National Park Service (NPS) is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago explosion, a tragic event that claimed the lives of 202 Black sailors. The incident occurred on July 17, 1944, in Contra Costa County, when 4,606 tons of ammunition being loaded onto two U.S. Navy cargo ships detonated, […]
Kendrick Lamar Fans Troll Drake After Toronto Mansion Floods | Video
*Drake shared a video on his Instagram story revealing significant flooding in his 50,000 square foot Toronto mansion, known as The Embassy. The short video shows dirty, yellowish water flowing through the home. “This better be Espresso Martini,” text on the screen said. USA Today reports that parts of Toronto received over four inches of rain […]
BET Media Group Debuts FAST Channels for Tyler Perry Shows
*BET Media Group has launched two Tyler Perry FAST channels featuring comedy and drama series. FAST channels are free, ad-supported streaming services that blend the advantages of both linear and on-demand programming into a single experience. Perry fans can watch back-to-back episodes of his shows on BET Tyler Perry Comedy and BET Tyler Perry Drama […]
Netflix Drops Trailer for Lee Daniels’ Horror ‘The Deliverance’ | Watch
*Netflix has released the trailer for director Lee Daniels’ new horror-thriller “The Deliverance,” starring singer Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Mo’Nique. The streamer describes it as a “genre-defying take on darkness, possession, and finding a higher power.” Here’s the synopsis: Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, moves her family […]
Nathan Wade Finalizes Divorce After Affair Scandal with Fani Willis
*Former Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade has finalized his divorce from his wife of 24 years, Joycelyn Wade, following his affair with Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis. According to the New York Post, Nathan and Joycelyn settled their case in Cobb County, Georgia Monday. “The Wade’s divorce is indeed finalized,” said Stephanie Weil, Joycelyn’s attorney. “Divorce […]
