Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty At a recent concert, Lil Wayne straight-up cut Birdman off mid-speech, and it went viral. Birdman, doing what he does best—talking big about the Cash Money legacy—was in the middle of his usual talk-heavy moment when Wayne wasn’t having it. Out of nowhere, Wayne hit the DJ with a quick “Alright, let’s go, let’s go,” and just like that, the DJ dropped the next song, […]

Roberta Flack, an award-winning R&B vocalist, and songwriter who topped the charts in her time, died on Monday (Feb. 24). Roberta Flack earned her first big break after actor and director Clint Eastwood used one of her songs in his films. Roberta Flack was born on Feb. 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, N.C., and grew up in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Arlington, Va. As a child, Flack was inspired […]

Source: X / x I’m often perplexed by Black Trump supporters. I mean, these people really watched a sitting president target the Blackest cities in otherwise overwhelmingly white states (Philadelphia, Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee, etc.) with his election fraud lies and said, “Sure, that’s the president for us.” These Sunken Place stooges watched President Donald Trump popularize the white nationalist propaganda that morphed non-whitewashed Black history into anti-white racism, and they […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty SNL alums Martin Short and Maya Rudolph’s COVID-19 diagnosis led Steve Martin to refer to a “curse” on the cast of the anniversary special. On Thursday night (Feb. 20), veteran comedic actor Steve Martin shared on social media that fellow comic Martin Short had come down with COVID-19 after the 50th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live last Sunday (Feb. 16), potentially catching it from […]

Source: Slaven Vlasic / Getty Longtime NBC anchor Lester Holt announced his departure as anchor of “NBC Nightly News” this summer after over a decade in the role. Holt, 65, will continue as the primary anchor for “Dateline,” a position he has held for nearly 15 years. “A smile comes to my face when I think that with Nightly News, and Dateline, I have now anchored two of the most […]

Source: Cheng Xin / Getty Starbucks is set to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as part of a restructuring effort by new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol. In the memo, Niccol said the layoffs are meant to simplify the company’s structure while “removing layers and duplication and creating smaller, more nimble teams.” He added, “Our intent is to operate more efficiently, increase accountability, reduce complexity and drive better integration. […]

Source: Unique Nicole / Getty The 56th NAACP Image Awards, held this past weekend, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, was a night of celebration, recognition, and powerful messages. The evening honored outstanding achievements in film, television, music, and literature by people of color and stood out for its advocacy, support for communities in need, and bold fashion statements.   Notable Winners and Performances Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight, directed by […]

Source: Mike Marsland / Getty The rise of Black superheroes since 2000 has been long overdue in comic books, movies, and pop culture. After decades of being relegated to sidekick status or omitted entirely, a new generation of powerful, complex, and captivating Black superheroes has burst onto the scene, capturing the imagination of audiences worldwide. From the groundbreaking Black Panther, the first Black superhero to headline a major feature film, […]

Source: Frazer Harrison, Frederic J. Brown, Christina House / Getty   The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards brought more than just stellar performances—Hollywood’s elite proved once again that style and substance can coexist. From daring modern designs to timeless nods to old Hollywood, this year’s red carpet gave us plenty to talk about. Muted colors dominated the scene, with an undeniable love for black, but a few celebs also managed […]