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 […]

Source: Steven Ferdman / Getty As if there haven’t been enough twists and turns in Jussie Smollett‘s 2019 hate crime hoax case, now his conviction has been overturned. In 2021, he was charged with faking a racist and homophobic hate crime, filing a false report, and lying to the police. However, his lawyers say the charges violated his Fifth Amendment because they mirrored what he faced in 2019 at the […]

Source: Korrawin / Getty Music has long been a powerful way to express gratitude to God, and Black gospel artists have led the charge in creating anthems that inspire worship and thanksgiving. From classic hymns to contemporary praise, gospel music invites us to reflect on God’s goodness and respond with heartfelt thanks. RELATED: 4 Ways Gratitude Can Transform Your Walk with God These 10 gospel songs of thanksgiving capture the essence […]

Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty LisaRaye and Carlos King got candid up on a recent episode of Reality with the King where the actress held nothing back about her life and career. LisaRaye McCoy kept it all the way real answering questions with her signature bluster. She shared information about the judgment she faced at the beginning of her career, the joys of being a grandparent, and what she wants next […]