Whoopi Goldberg Reunites ‘Sister Act 2’ Choir to Perform for Film’s 30th anniversary on ‘The View’
Oh happy day!🙌🏾 To celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit,” Whoopi Goldberg hosted a heartfelt reunion on “The View” with the movie’s cast. Joined by beloved co-stars like Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and many of the original young choir members, Whoopi led a nostalgic recreation of […]
DJ Vashtie Shares Inspiring Video of Her Spinning Until the Very End of Her Pregnancy
Vashtie Kola, a multi-talented artist, DJ, and now mother of two, isn’t letting pregnancy slow her down! Vashtie recently revealed that she continued to DJ right up to her due date, with the full support of her medical team. “I got booked to DJ nonstop in the last 2 weeks of my pregnancy including on […]
Keith Lee Makes Surprise Visit to His Brother’s New Restaurant in Florida for a Special Food Review
Now, this is what we call brotherly love! Keith Lee is an influencer who carved a niche for himself, earnestly helping small food businesses go viral. His calm demeanor, honest feedback, and penchant for helping the underdogs have become a hallmark of his brand, with many following Lee to find out where the next hidden […]
85-Year-Old Georgia Woman Graduates From High School With Honorary Diploma
She’s thanking God for her many blessings! Shirley Smith was raised on a tobacco farm in Wilmington, North Carolina, and her family moved to Somerville, New Jersey, in 1956 after the tobacco rate plummeted, Fox News reports. Faced with a precarious decision, her father gave his daughter the option to continue school or go into […]
New Celia Cruz Commemorative Album Celebrates Queen of Salsa’s Upcoming 100th Birthday
A rare live recording of Celia Cruz was discovered and has just been released in time to celebrate the salsa legend’s 100th birthday, Billboard reports. South Florida radio personality Albertico Rodríguez, who emceed many of Cruz’s shows, had recorded one of Cruz’s live performances at the now-defunct Casanova Club in Miami in the 1980s. He’d […]
Rihanna Announces Launch of Fenty Hair Brand
Take our coins! Rihanna just took to social media to snatch our edges again! The Bajan billionaire announced the launch of Fenty Hair, a new beauty brand promising to “repair, strengthen, hydrate, smooth and protect.” The latest under the pop culture princess’ growing empire, Rihanna promises to promote stronger and healthier hair, ushering in “a […]
Ludacris Celebrates Daughter Karma Bridges’ Graduation from Spelman College
It’s a proud moment for the Bridges family! Karma Bridges, daughter of renowned rapper Ludacris and the inspiration behind the popular animated series “Karma’s World,” graduated summa cum laude from Spelman College earlier this month. This occasion not only marked the culmination of her years of hard work and dedication but also the importance of […]
PJ Morton to Release New Album Inspired by His Transformational Trip Across Africa
“At times, we need things to spark new creation.” In celebration of Black Music Month, Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer PJ Morton spoke with Because of Them We Can about his upcoming album “Capetown to Cairo,” his recent trip to Africa, and the deep wellspring of Black music’s foundation. View this post on Instagram […]
Metro Boomin Donates $100K to Single Mom-Focused Nonprofits in Honor of His Late Mother
He’s making his mother proud! Grammy-award-winning producer Metro Boomin is giving back to his hometown in a major way, honoring his mother’s legacy by uplifting women in St. Louis, Variety reports. Metro Boomin, renowned for his signature beats on tracks with elite hip-hop artists like Future and Kanye West, has made a generous donation of […]
Uncle Nearest Surpasses $1B Valuation, Becoming Fastest-Growing U.S. Whiskey Brand in History
Now this is worth celebrating! Fawn Weaver is making history, not just for herself, but for rewriting the narrative of American whiskey and honoring a long-overlooked figure: Nearest Green. Uncle Nearest, the brand Weaver founded to celebrate Green’s legacy, has become the fastest-growing American whiskey brand ever, according to Forbes. Green, a formerly enslaved man, […]