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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, 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 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 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…
Singer and songwriter August Alsina has publicly criticized rapper Young Thug over comments the Atlanta artist previously made about gay men, adding to a broader discussion within hip-hop about sexuality, masculinity, and inclusion. During a recent Instagram Live session, Alsina addressed remarks Young Thug made in a podcast interview in which the rapper compared a…
From overcoming personal setbacks to returning to the court just two months after giving birth, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus has built her career on resilience, discipline, and relentless determination. In this powerful conversation, the Las Vegas Aces forward opens up about motherhood, redemption, professional basketball, and the mindset that carried her through adversity to become one of…
A planned July 4 concert by rapper Kanye West at San Antonio’s Alamodome has sparked debate among city leaders over whether the performance should proceed at a publicly owned venue. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has called for the concert’s cancellation, citing Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks and other controversial statements. The artist, formerly known as…
Martian Blueberry co-founders Carl and Love Jones joined Paris-based studio TeamTO today to unveil their original adult animated series, “Junichiro Jackson,” at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The project debuted during TeamTO’s “Come Fly with TeamTO” presentation at the Imperial Palace, where attendees viewed the teaser trailer and exclusive first-look footage. Jones, Love Jones,…