Source: Erik Voake / Getty Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are teaming up again in Highest 2 Lowest, an A24 crime thriller set in the world of New York’s music industry. The film marks the duo’s fifth collaboration and is already building buzz ahead of its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival later this month. RELATED: Spike Lee Praises Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Sinners,’ Saying It Embodies ‘Black […]

Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty The Trump administration is offering immigrants in the U.S. illegally who voluntarily return to their home country $1,000, along with travel assistance, as part of its deportation efforts. Those using the CBP Home app to notify the government of their plans will be deprioritized for detention and removal. President Trump has emphasized immigration enforcement and mass deportation, but the process is resource-intensive, prompting the administration […]

The 2025 Met Gala was an unapologetic celebration of innovation and Black artistry. This year’s theme, entitled, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrated the significant history of  Black dandyism, and put an emphasis on the importance of Black identity through clothing and style.  The who’s who of Hollywood was invited.  And each step our favorite celebrities took onto the Metropolitan Museum’s grand staircase felt like a statement, and Black excellence took […]

Michael Ostuni Auditioning for anything requires you to be as close to perfect as possible — a well-rested body, all the lines memorized and making sure personal appearance is top notch, of course, are all check points on the list. Unfortunately, a hive breakout has no boundaries and usually happens at the absolute worst times. Christian R&B sensation Lee Vasi knows that all too well. In this week’s “My First […]

Source: zrfphoto / Getty The king of medieval punishments has come up with a new one.  On Sunday, President Trump noted that he wants to reopen Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, the offshore prison that was so ridiculous that it was closed some 60 years ago. Yep, that one.  “For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Dallas, TX – May 4, 2025 – Marvin Sapp was recently in the news over a misinterpretation of his words while he was taking up offering at the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World 2024 National Convocation.  Sapp was vilified on the internet and received threatening messages at his church from people who were angry over a video clip that showed him telling the ushers to […]

Source: Images By Kecia / IMAGES BY KECIA Coming off his 2025 GRAMMY win for Best Gospel Performance/Song, Jonathan McReynolds understands life isn’t always wins, but a balance of mountaintop and valley seasons. That’s why in his new book, Before You Climb Any Higher: Valley Wisdom for Mountain Dreams, he invites readers to redefine how they view life’s lower moments. Known for his soulful music and inspiring storytelling, McReynolds pairs those […]

Source: Natasha Campos / Getty GloRilla has once again taken over the internet, this time with a jaw-dropping slow-motion video that left fans stunned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Hip Hop Lab (@thehiphoplab) The Memphis rapper hit Instagram with a clip showing off her curves, turning around to highlight her ASS-ets, and the internet went wild. The caption, “My surgeon da gym boo,” quickly set […]