Kirk Franklin Returns to Church Roots with New Music
*Kirk Franklin is returning to the church-centered sound that helped define his career, while reflecting on the faith he …
BET Brings ‘Soul Train Awards’ Back to Chicago This November
*BET is reviving “Soul Train Awards,” with the show set to air Friday, November 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET. …
Arkansas Law Enforcement Under National Scrutiny
*Jim Crow elements of evil and poor law enforcement in the United States have moved the country back to the 1950s and …
California Roundup: Black Girl Joy Day, Affordability Fight and Karen Bass
*(Written by Bo Tefu | California Black Media) – California has designated Aug. 10 as Black Girl Joy Day, an …
Dyson’s New $500 Toothbrush Uses AI and Tiny Camera to Floss Your Teeth
*Dyson is putting a camera inside your toothbrush, using artificial intelligence to identify the spaces between your …
Judge Freezes D’Wayne Wiggins’ Estate Payouts as $700K Family Fight Gets Messier
*The family battle over late Tony! Toni! Toné! co-founder D’Wayne Wiggins’ estimated $700,000 estate has escalated, with …
Roblox Shutting Down Controversial Feature That Turns Kids Into Zombies
*Roblox is cracking down on games that combine social-media-style feeds with rewards for continued viewing, particularly …
Common, Patti LaBelle, Public Enemy Lead 2026 BMAC Gala Honorees
*The Black Music Action Coalition has unveiled the honorees for its sixth annual BMAC Gala, with Common, Patti LaBelle …
Tom Hardy Unleashes Rap Alter Ego On New Album with Busta Rhymes, Method Man
*Tom Hardy has traded the movie set for the recording booth, officially launching his rap career with some heavyweight …
Nicki Minaj to Judge Trump’s $1 Million Business Pitch Competition
*Nicki Minaj is adding another unexpected title to her résumé: business competition judge. According to Billboard, the …
Ryan Clark Turns ESPN Exit Into Netflix Win with ‘The Pivot’ Deal
*Ryan Clark’s post-ESPN chapter is already looking like a major upgrade. The former NFL player and broadcaster is taking …
Jill Scott Postpones Final U.S. Tour Dates After COVID-19 Diagnosis
*Jill Scott’s “To Whom This May Concern Tour” will take a little longer to wrap up in the United States. The …
Bill Bellamy Talks Aging, His MTV Legacy and New Comedy Special
*Bill Bellamy is entering his next chapter with plenty of laughs, a fresh comedy hour, and a perspective on aging that …
‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ Trailer Revives a Legendary 1972 Gathering 54 Years Later | WATCH
*More than half a century after filmmaker William Greaves gathered surviving Harlem Renaissance luminaries for an …
NewsBits: Diddy’s Release Moved Up, Cassandra Wilson Dies, E-40 Roasts Fake 49er
*In today’s NewsBits, Sean “Diddy” Combs has seen his projected federal prison release date moved up again. The music …
