Editorial: At What Point Does a Pattern Become a Pattern? Stephen A. Smith and Black Women
Stephen A. Smith insists he doesn’t have a problem with Black women. After more than a decade of public controversies, however, the more pressing question may no longer be whether he believes that. The question is why so many Black women—from journalists to politicians to viewers—have independently reached the opposite conclusion. Patterns matter. Any public…
Takeoff’s Parents Dispute Settlement Distribution In Wrongful Death Case
The parents of rapper Takeoff are in a legal dispute over how to divide proceeds from a wrongful death settlement tied to his 2022 killing in Houston, according to court filings reported by multiple outlets. Takeoff, born Kirshnik Khari Ball, was fatally shot on Nov. 1, 2022, outside a bowling and billiards venue in Houston….
Trailer Released for Action Thriller ‘Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother’
The trailer has been released for the upcoming action thriller “Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother,” from writer-director Bassam Tariq. Mahershala Ali stars as Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith, and fatherhood. After the death of his wife, Latif moves across Houston to protect his children while facing threats closing…
Eli Derby Returns With New Single “Pretty Girl Dangerous” Featuring Bri3
Maryland singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Eli Derby is back with his first release of 2026, “Pretty Girl Dangerous,” featuring Baltimore rapper Bri3. The single is out now through Art@War and Warner Records. Co-produced by Eli Derby and Delante “Butta” Murphy, the song blends smooth R&B, guitar melodies, and modern production. It tells the story…
Ice Cube, Nia Long Return for Third ‘Are We There Yet?’ Film
More than 20 years after audiences first met Nick Persons, Ice Cube is returning to the role in a new film in the “Are We There Yet?” franchise. Skydance Sports, a division of Paramount Skydance, announced it is developing “Are They Gone Yet?,” the third movie in the series. Ice Cube and Nia Long will…
Brooklyn Artist INDVGO Releases New Single “Slide In” (Spotify)
Brooklyn, NY artist INDVGO has released his new single, “Slide In,” available now on all streaming platforms. “Slide In” focuses on the emotional tension of a situationship in motion: the moment when someone’s patterns betray them before they’ve verbally admitted their feelings. Drawing inspiration from Bryson Tiller, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake, SZA, and PnB Rock, INDVGO blends…
New York AG Letitia James Condemns Supreme Court Decision Allowing TPS Terminations
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday criticized a U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. In a statement, James said the ruling undermines protections that Congress created for people fleeing armed conflict and humanitarian…
Connecticut Fault Lines: A Conversation With Filmmaker Majella Mark
Connecticut is often seen as wealthy and suburban. However, filmmaker Majella Mark contends that this view neglects the experiences of many residents, especially Black communities whose histories and challenges are often excluded. In her documentary Connecticut Fault Lines, Mark reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted deep-rooted inequities in healthcare, education, housing, food access, and public…
