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Jealous friends are not always easy to spot. They laugh with you, smile at you, even hug you — but something in their eyes tells the truth. You feel it in the pause before they answer, in the way their “congratulations” land heavy instead of happy. Jealousy doesn’t always kick down the door. Most times,…
Kandi Burruss is bringing her online series “Speak On It” back for a seventh season, opening with an interview that is already drawing attention. The premiere episode features Todd Chrisley in his first long-form conversation since being released from prison and receiving a pardon. Chrisley discusses his time in prison, an alleged affair tied to…
CBS and MTV unveiled the nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), honoring artists whose work in the past year has influenced the music industry and sparked global conversations. The VMAs will air live from New York’s UBS Arena on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. Eastern time on CBS, simulcast on MTV,…
Our Blues Make Us Gold, a documentary about North Carolina A&T State University, screened to a full house on Saturday, Aug. 2, during the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. The event drew filmmakers, educators, HBCU supporters, and North Carolina A&T alumni. The screening was followed by a Color of Conversation Q&A, where the filmmakers…
Pour Minds, the podcast led by Lex P and Drea Nicole, this week released a new episode featuring an interview with Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur Ciara. The episode, titled “CiCi’s Prayer,” highlights Ciara’s recent philanthropic work, evolving personal mission, and her approach to faith, family, and business. The conversation follows a major moment for Ciara:…
Trevor Smith, known professionally as Busta Rhymes, issued a statement Thursday denying allegations made by a former assistant, calling the claims false and retaliatory. “I have been made aware of the claims made by Dashiel Gables, and I completely and categorically deny these allegations,” Smith said in a written statement. Smith acknowledged that Gables briefly…
Instagram is rolling out a new feature called the Instagram Map, designed to help users stay connected with friends and discover posts based on location. But while the tool might make it easier to see what’s happening nearby, it’s also raising questions about privacy. What the Instagram Map Does The new map lets you share…
New R&B artist Parrish Allen has released his debut single, “Bed,” produced by viral musician Hasani. The track offers a sound that feels familiar to fans of ‘90s R&B, inspired by artists like Dave Hollister, Tank, and Musiq Soulchild. Allen is from Harlem and says he wants to bring love, connection, and meaning back into…