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Japan Is the Cheapest Country for Entertainment, Study Finds
*When it comes to stretching your paycheck for a night out, no country does it better than Japan. A June 2026 study by …
Lizzo Blames Streaming Culture for Low ‘Bitch’ Numbers
*Lizzo is pushing back against questions surrounding her popularity after the release of her latest album, …
PBS Sets Premiere for ‘Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War’
*PBS is preparing to debut a new documentary that explores the lives of Black Americans who pursued freedom during the …
Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years for Austin Metcalf Murder
*Karmelo Anthony now faces the possibility of decades in prison after a Texas jury found him guilty of murdering Austin …
Floyd Mayweather Faces Claims Over Pawned Jewelry Amid Financial Dispute
*Questions about Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s finances have resurfaced after his former manager publicly pushed back …
Iowa Supreme Court Protects Private Scholarship for Black Students
*The University of Iowa attempted to redirect a privately funded scholarship away from Black chemistry students. The …
Idris Elba Believes Audiences Would Reject a Black James Bond
*Idris Elba has a simple answer for anyone still holding out hope he will play James Bond. It was never going to happen. …
How Toni Morrison Influenced Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
*A creative writing class at Princeton University led to one of the most important relationships in MacKenzie …
Sherri Shepherd Says She Was ‘Blindsided’ By Talk Show Cancellation
*Sherri Shepherd expected another season and did not prepare a backup plan before Debmar-Mercury ended the show. During …
Why Southerners Put Salt on Watermelon and Why You Should Too
*If you grew up in the South, you already know the move. Before biting into a cold slice of watermelon on a hot summer …
Celeste Rivas Family Rejects Documentary Offers Amid D4vd Murder Case
*The family of Celeste Rivas is declining multiple documentary offers as production companies pursue a story involving …
Gilbert Arenas Never Reconnected With Mother After Their Unexpected Reunion
*For most of his life, Gilbert Arenas never knew his mother. His father raised him alone, and even after reaching the …
Dr. Cheyenne Bryant Says Chris Brown Proves Cancel Culture Doesn’t Work
*Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is drawing attention after criticizing what she sees as one of the most harmful trends within the …
Former ‘Hook’ and ‘Fat Albert’ Star Shedrack Anderson III Releases New R&B Album ‘Let It Fall’
*Shedrack Anderson III may be best known to many audiences for his acting career, but the former child star is …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Japanese Saxophonist Wakana Releases ‘After Hours’ on Equity Records Featuring Grammy Nominated Keyboardist Greg Manning
*“Wakana is well known in Japan…Top 10,” said Greg Manning, president of EQuity Records, who signed Japanese Jazz …
