Jayden Daniels Becomes Second LSU Quarterback to Win Heisman Trophy
Congratulations are in order for Jayden Daniels! The Louisiana State University quarterback was recently honored by being awarded the Heisman Trophy. Daniels is now college football‘s most outstanding player, fresh off his senior season of leading the country’s best offensive program. Daniels took first-place votes with 503 votes and 2,029 total points. Washington quarterback Michael […]
Coco Gauff Becomes World’s Highest Paid Woman Athlete, Earning $23M in 2023
Coco Gauff continues to crush records! Gauff recently just became the highest paid woman athlete in the world after making $23 million in 2023. The 19-year-old tennis player earned an estimated $16 million in endorsements, leading a group of seven women’s tennis players who landed inside the Top 10 in Sportico’s annual list. Naomi Osaka, […]
Colman Domingo Will Accept Inaugural Chadwick Boseman Vanguard Award
Colman Domingo is a special honoree at the 2024 Black Reel Awards! The actor will receive a prize named after the late Chadwick Boseman. The annual awards show celebrates the excellence of African Americans and the cinematic achievements of the African diaspora in the global entertainment industry, as assessed by the Foundation for the Augmentation of African Americans […]
Oprah Invites Young Fan, Rosie, to ‘The Color Purple’ Premiere
If there’s one thing Oprah‘s going to do, it’s surprise her fans! She decided to invite a young fan named Rosie to The Color Purple premiere. A couple of months ago, the 8-year-old girl went viral for recreating the dinner scene from 1985’s The Color Purple all by herself. Oprah admitted that the scene was a […]
Trailblazing Artists Who Redefine Black Music
These artists are pushing the genre limits! The term “tastebreaker” is often associated with artists who defy conventional genres, pushing boundaries, and introducing listeners to new and innovative sounds. The recent release of Andre 3000’s unexpected flute album serves as a testament to the diversity and innovation across the Black music space. While R&B, Hip […]
Brandy Celebrates the Holidays in New Trailer for ‘Best. Christmas. Ever!’ Film
Add this to your holiday movie list! The iconic singer is teaming up with Heather Graham for Netflix’s upcoming holiday film, “Best. Christmas. Ever!” The two stars portray old college friends who unexpectedly reunite for the holiday season. Jackie, who is played by Norwood, is seemingly living a flawless life. And Charlotte, who is played […]
Pioneering Civil Rights Activists of Niagara Movement Explored in New Documentary
The history of one of the early American civil rights movements is being detailed in a documentary premiering soon on PBS. The Niagara Movement, named after a meeting initially planned for Buffalo but ultimately held in Fort Erie, Canada, was a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights in America. This movement emerged as […]
Rihanna Makes History With Most-Watched Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance
Rihanna just set a Guinness World Record! The “Diamonds” singer has officially earned the Guinness World Record for the most-watched Super Bowl performance after singing at this year’s championship game. RiRi’s halftime show was a comeback after she took more than five years off from publicly performing. The viewership surpassed 121.017 million viewers, beating Katy […]
Tyler Perry Lands 8-Movie Netflix Film Deal
Media entrepreneur and filmmaker Tyler Perry has signed a deal with Netflix to write, direct, and produce eight new movies for the streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This follows a previous agreement with Amazon for four feature films. While specific plot details are currently unavailable, the collaboration with Netflix marks another significant milestone […]
Michelle Obama Will Narrate New Edition of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
Forever First Lady Michelle Obama is set to narrate a new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are.” This release, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the book’s original publication on October 31, will be available for download, reports the Associated Press. “Maurice Sendak would have been absolutely delighted […]