Source: Arnold Turner / Getty BET+’s critically acclaimed mystery series “Diarra From Detroit” earned two nominations at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards. These prestigious nods mark significant recognition for the series and its creator, Diarra Kilpatrick. Read more inside. The show has been nominated for Best New Scripted Series, standing alongside an impressive lineup of contenders, including Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer,” FX’s “English Teacher,” HBO Max’s “Fantasmas” and FX’s “Shogun.” […]

Source: Peacock / Bel-Air We have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that Bel-Air, the show that “nobody asked for,” is returning for a fourth season. The bad news is that it’s the final season. Peacock announced today that Bel-Air is returning, so we won’t be left hanging due to last season’s cliffhanger ending. Along with the announcement via a press release, the cast of the dramatic […]

Source: Soobum Im / Getty Thanksgiving may be behind us, but the buzz around Kyrie Irving’s holiday appearance on Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 2 live stream on Twitch has yet to die down. During his visit with Cenat, Irving broke out into song. “Yahweh” by Mali Music was his melody of choice. In a clip posted to Instagram, the Dallas Mavericks point guard could be seen walking around the room, bouncing up […]

Source: Astrida Valigorsky / Getty J. Cole — Friday Night Lights J. Cole gets his time travel on with the digital streaming platform release of his beloved Friday Night Lights mixtape. The Blog Era staple is finally available for fans to stream. “This is a very special moment for me,” Cole wrote on social media. “Been waiting patiently for this day, like a lot of y’all have. I wanna say […]

Source: Jonathan Daniel / Getty As the NBA season moves along, fans have no problem showing their pride with their gear, and you may find a few hidden gems in the crowd. Vintage NBA jerseys have always been popular with devoted fans. From former NBA stars like Magic Johnson and Scottie Pippen to current players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, rare jerseys are a must-have in any fan’s wardrobe. However, some jerseys […]

Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty Marvin Sapp’s arguably biggest hit almost didn’t happen. If he had his way, he would have never recorded “Never Would Have Made It.” During an interview on the Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday (November 26), he said the song was personal and he crafted it spontaneously as a comfort tune after his father died.  “I actually wrote it spontaneously,” he said. “I think it was […]

Source: The Hapa Blonde / Getty   Dictionary.com has crowned demure as the word of the year for 2024.  The word demure, meaning shy, reserved, or modest, skyrocketed in popularity after lifestyle and beauty influencer Jools Lebron used it in a viral video shared on Aug. 5. In the video, the 31-year-old social media star coined the now-buzzing catchphrase, “very demure, very mindful,” as she advised fans on how to remain modest and respectful at work. […]

Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty If you want a chic way to accessorize your outfit, adding a pair of non-prescription glasses might do the trick. There was a time when glasses were viewed as the nerdy addition to one’s look, but now folks are defaulting to funky frames to add a little character to their ensemble. I had to wear glasses when I was younger, and I hated them. I […]

Source: Variety / Getty “I want to tell you a story about a man called Shoutin’ John,” Pastor Shirley Caesar sang in the church one day. You’ve probably already heard the story of Shoutin’ John, at least you’ve heard a very important part of it. The story of Shoutin’ John originates in Caesar’s sermon song “Hold My Mule,” which she performed live at Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church in […]