It seems that a song written by grunge rocker Courtney Love 30 years ago has landed her in the middle of controversy and public discourse, with many calling her racist after she declared she had a “mad crush” on Kendrick Lamar. Love spoke with The Standard on Nov. 26, where she shared her thoughts on…

In the latest episode of his audio series Inevitable, J. Cole opened up about a pivotal moment in his career when he finally earned the approval of hip-hop mogul JAY-Z. This revelation comes as Cole celebrates the release of his seminal mixtape Friday Night Lights on streaming platforms, a project that played a critical role…

Sports journalist Kayla Nicole is stepping into the spotlight once again, but this time in a completely different arena, reality television. The former girlfriend of NFL star Travis Kelce has been cast in the upcoming third season of “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test,” a celebrity competition show on Fox and Hulu that pushes 16 stars…

Whew! Just ahead of Thanksgiving, the third try wasn’t the charm for Diddy. Sean Combs will remain locked up in Brooklyn’s Metro Detention Center until the start of his trial in 2025. According to the Associated Press, a third judge has denied Diddy bail. Here’s Why Another Judge Denied Diddy Bail  The ruling came down…

A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Senate on  Thursday (Nov. 28). It will soon become a world-first law. Afterward, social media platforms that violate Australia’s law will have to pay millions in fees. How Australia’s Ban Will Impact Social Media Platforms The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat,…

2 Chainz is handing out turkeys and scoldings this holiday season.  Reflecting on his turkey giveaway for Thanksgiving, the rapper calmly reprimanded some loved ones after they failed to show up and volunteer at the event. Chainz spoke into the camera and made the point that certain ones that were absent were also ones that…

by Kandiss Edwards November 28, 2024 If you cut the cord on these streaming services it might be time to re-enroll. Its time to break out the credit cards and cash-in on the the 2024 Black Friday deals. If you are a cord-cutter that has opted out of traditional cable television service, now is the…

by Keka Araújo November 28, 2024 UNESCO warned that the “low prevalence of fact-checking highlights influencers’ vulnerability to misinformation, which can have far-reaching consequences for public trust and discourse.” According to a study published Tuesday by UNESCO, the UN’s scientific and cultural agency, most social media influencers fail to verify the accuracy of the content…

by Ida Harris November 28, 2024 Nikkia McClain continues to evolve and elevate those who are doing good in the community Thanksgiving came early for the 2024 attendees and honorees of Tene Nicole’s Support Your Girlfriends Empow(H)er Experience + Awards. The event, founded by Dr. Nikkia McClain, is in its sixth year and has provided…

“Are we all born wicked?” This thought-provoking question lies at the heart of Wicked, the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. Inspired by Gregory Maguire’s novel and the iconic 2003 stage production, Wicked delves deep into the backstory of the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and her evolving friendship with…