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The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) launched its 16th annual Student Leadership Conference this week, welcoming more than 125 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for a multi-day event aimed at preparing them for high-impact summer internships with major corporations. Held in Orlando, the conference brings together rising talent selected for internships at…
The New York Knicks extended their postseason hopes with a 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. The win cuts Indiana’s series lead to 3-2, forcing a Game 6 in Indianapolis. Jalen Brunson led New York with 32 points, continuing his…
The music industry gathered Thursday night at Planet Hollywood in Times Square to mark the official release of Raw Honey, the latest EP from rising R&B artist Honey Bxby. Presented by Rebirth Entertainment, ART@WAR, and Warner Records, the event served as both a celebration and a showcase of Honey Bxby’s musical growth. The evening began…
Vanessa J. Simmons has built a dynamic career that bridges entertainment, entrepreneurship, and wellness advocacy. Known first to many as a television personality, she has steadily expanded her influence across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle sectors. With a growing presence as a businesswoman and public figure, Simmons continues to shape conversations around health, self-empowerment, and cultural…
Rapper Rod Wave, whose legal name is Rodarius Marcell Green, was arrested May 20 in Fulton County, Georgia, facing 14 charges stemming from an April 21 incident at his Milton residence. The charges include aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit a felony, firearm possession during a felony, tampering with evidence, obstruction of law enforcement, and criminal…
Tamala Lewis doesn’t just have a seat at the table, she is designing and building new ones, making sure the whole community is invited to sit. As the Senior Director of Community Affairs at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park, home of the 6X MLS Champions Los Angeles Galaxy, Tamala orchestrates more than events, she cultivates…
Patti LaBelle marked her birthday with a lively celebration at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center this weekend, highlighted by a dance to 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” as the crowd cheered. A Grammy-winning singer and actress known for her powerful voice and stage presence, she rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of Patti…
Jessica Williams appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to talk about her viral moment at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where she shared a lighthearted reaction to seeing actor Harrison Ford. During the interview, Williams recalled being caught off guard by Ford’s presence and called him “the most gorgeous man.” Her genuine response quickly gained…