A New Jersey woman was held in jail for two weeks after police mistakenly identified her as a criminal suspect. Though she’s been freed, she just received even more bad news in regards to the aftermath of the mess. Read more…
PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation have announced the launch of the “Taste of Tomorrow” initiative, aimed at increasing Black representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. Despite the rapid growth of STEM jobs, Black professionals currently represent only 9% of the workforce. To address this disparity, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are investing
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If it feels like we were just honoring the best artists and technicians in television, that’s because we were in January. Fresh off a strike shortened season, it’s time to once again recognize TV’s top talents. Before we jump into the main broadcast of the 76th Primetime Emmys on Sunday, Sept. 15, over the weekend,…
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Just over a week after her parents, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, unofficially came out of their political retirement to bring the house down with impassioned pleas to get out the vote for Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, former first daughter,… Read more…
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“Go outside and touch grass” may be the newest iteration of internet clapbacks, but experts say it can actually have a measurable impact on community and mental well-being. When it comes to keeping communities together, reducing stress levels, and improving overall mental well-being, access to green spaces play an often-overlooked role. Green spaces “describe either
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Saturday afternoon at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the packed house warmly received Anderson .Paak’s feature directorial debut, K-Pops. The feel-good family music comedy film received a ecstatic standing ovation from the big crowd that attended the premiere screening. .Paak plays BJ, a talented yet washed-up musician who is chasing stardom while still getting
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Angela Bassett has secured her first Emmy, earning the recognition for Outstanding Narrator for the National Geographic docuseries, “Queens.” Bassett, who earned the award on Saturday, showed gratitude to the entire staff on her special night. “We don’t work for these, but we receive them for all the hard work that we do,” Bassett said
Jermaine Fowler has joined the cast of Crutch, Paramount+’s spinoff of the CBS comedy The Neighborhood. He joins the previously cast Tracy Morgan. Here’s the series logline for Crutch: Francois “Frank” Crutchfield, who goes by “Crutch,” is a brash, yet beloved Harlem shop owner whose world is turned upside down when his highbrow son
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Kendrick Lamar will perform at the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime show in New Orleans on Feb. 9. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation group announced the news on Sunday along with Apple Music and the NFL. “Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer,” the Roc Nation founder said in a statement, per Variety. “His deep
The 75th Primetime Emmys were a celebration of TV history. With so much groundbreaking television showcased, it was amazing to see Black winners take center stage. However, that hasn’t always been the case. More often than not, series and artists that we consider influential, essential parts of the culture fail to… Read more…
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