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Juelz Smith Says He Was Inspired By His Family To Enter The Fashion Industry

A familiar family member has entered the model industry at a young age.Julez Smith, the son of Solange Knowles and nephew of Beyoncé Knowles, got into fashion because his grandmother, Tina Knowles, used to make costumes for his mom and

May 1, 2024

Win Tickets to See ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

The Planet of the Apes saga continues.Wes Ball's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is an intriguing extension of the beloved franchise, departing from the narrative arc of the initial reboot trilogy.The official synopsis reads:Director Wes Ball breathes new

April 30, 2024

Biden Administration, Government To Reclassify Marijuana

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.According to the Associated Press, this would be a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have ripple effects across the nation.Still having to be

April 30, 2024

[Opinion] Is The New FTC Ban On Non-Competes Good For Black Businesses?

In what has since created shockwaves across the nation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 for banning noncompete agreements, which goes into effect 120 days after the rule is officially published in the Federal Register. This decision will undoubtedly

Nelly, Ashanti Are Owners Of An At-home Fertility Company

Nelly is having a hell of a 2024.He’s been back with his ex-girlfriend Ashanti, including a baby on the way and marriage in the near future. Now, the duo has become co-owners of Proov, an at-home fertility and hormone testing

Dream Con Co-founder John Newton On What It Takes To Make The Biggest Black Anime Convention Possible

Founded in 2019 by the social media collective RDC World, Dream Con has quickly established itself as the country’s biggest event for Black anime fans, social media personalities and cosplayers.Everything from the event list to the vendors in the artist hall

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Starring Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr. Drops Trailer

Disney has dropped the trailer for its Lion King prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King.The upcoming music-filled film will tell the story of how Mufasa became king of the lions.The official synopsis:The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of

Laurence Fishburne Portrays Doc Rivers In New Docudrama About Former, Racist NBA Owner Donald Sterling

One of the biggest scandals in NBA history will drop on Hulu soon.The official trailer of Clipped, a docudrama, has hit. This movie features actors Laurence Fishburne, Jacki Weaver, Cleopatra Coleman and Ed O’Neil who will be delivering a behind-the-scenes

April 27, 2024

Entertainment

What to Watch: Prime Video’s ‘Them: The Scare’ Starring Luke James Mixes Genres While Exploring Black History

The Anthology series Them: The Scare has hit Prime Video, and this weekend is the perfect time to watch a genre-blending provocative series that serves plenty of jump scares.Starring Luke James, Deborah Ayorinde, and the legendary Pam Grier, the limited

April 26, 2024

Entertainment

The Men of ‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’ Talk Reality TV, Representation, Reunion

Preston Mitchum, Nick Arrington and Alex Tyree discuss "Summer House: Martha's Vineyard."

April 26, 2024

50 Cent Launches New Production Studio In Louisiana

Fifty aka Ferrari is doing his thing.The well-renowned rapper from Queens, New York has officially launched his G-Unit Studios, according to Blavity. And of all places, the NYC rapper has launched his studios in Shreveport, Louisiana.Fifty said that this is

April 25, 2024

LeBron James, Steph Curry Join Team USA For the 2024 Olympics

The game’s greatest players will finally gear up and join Team USA.The NBA’s greatest player of all time, LeBron James, will gear up with the game’s greats, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, Jrue

April 25, 2024

Lifestyle

Has the Medical Field Caught Up with Cell Phones?

Medici is an app that is revolutionizing the doctor-patient relationship and it is now available in all 50 states. The next-generation HIPAA-compliant messaging app that enables medical providers and their patients to communicate virtually via text or video, today announced

April 24, 2024

When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

In life, accidents and mishaps can occur unexpectedly, leaving individuals grappling with physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. When these incidents are caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of another party, victims may be entitled to seek compensation

April 24, 2024

Deji LaRay, Thomas Jones Talk ‘Johnson’ Series With The Black Man Can

(L to R) Deji LaRay and Thomas JonesRecently, Bounce TV announced that it would be renewing its hit show Johnson, which will premiere on August 3.The show, which follows the lives of four best friends who have been friends since

April 24, 2024

Quavo Will Spotlight Youth Sports, Combat Gun Violence At This Year’s Huncho Day

Quavo is about to make Atlanta’s youth sports event even bigger. As Huncho Day enters its seventh year, the former Migos member aims to expand the experience by adding two new games to the program.Team Huncho Basketball and Team Huncho Elite 7v7

April 23, 2024

The Quintessential Gentleman Celebrates Its Power Issue At The Disruptors House

The Quintessential Gentleman's Disruptors House took center stage at the Sovereign Brands’ Belaire offices in Atlanta. This exclusive pop-up experience, held in celebration of The Power Issue release, brought together a dynamic mix of creatives, entrepreneurs and influencers who are

April 22, 2024

Tyler Perry Inks New Deal With BET Including New Scripted Series ‘Route 187’

BET has struck a new deal with Tyler Perry.The media mogul will now have a renewal of eight of his shows for BET and BET+ streamer. And there will be another new scripted series from Perry called Route 187, according

April 22, 2024