Kamala Harris explains why the Biden administration didn’t push to release the Epstein files, citing DOJ independence over politics.
Jeremiah Brown wins Rising Star of the Year at the inaugural TikTok Awards USA, marking a major post–Love Island milestone.
Keith Lee wins Creator of the Year at TikTok’s first U.S. awards, honored for impact, community, and spotlighting small businesses.
T.I. steps into stand-up with Cheaper Than Therapy, a raw and funny new comedy special dropping Christmas Eve.
Laurence Fishburne will receive the inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at the 2026 Voice Arts Awards, honoring his iconic voice and legacy.
Jerry Lorenzo says he doesn’t want to work for Ralph Lauren — he wants to build a lasting American luxury house of his own.
Charlamagne Tha God inks a five-year, $200M deal with iHeartMedia, expanding The Black Effect and his media empire.
Original A Different World stars return as Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Cree Summer, and Darryl M. Bell reprise their roles in Netflix’s spinoff.
Wiz Khalifa was sentenced to jail in Romania after smoking cannabis onstage, highlighting the risks of ignoring international drug laws.
Idris Elba’s new Madame Tussauds wax figure is so lifelike it unlocked his phone with Face ID—leaving the actor stunned.
Barbara Rose Johns’ statue replaces Robert E. Lee in the U.S. Capitol, honoring the teen activist who helped spark Brown v. Board.
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