On Sunday, March 24, Kevin Hart received The John F. Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In honor of his special night, several of his peers gathered around to pay tribute to him by participating in a roast and completely ripping him apart. While Chelsea Handler echoed Mo’Nique’s statements that Kevin Hart was…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 22, 2024 With the acquisition of Square One, Uncle Nearest now has a vodka brand under its umbrella. Uncle Nearest has announced that it has acquired Square One Organic Spirits as One Organic company celebrates its 20th anniversary of debuting as America’s Original All-Organic Spirits Company. The move comes…
Jay Morrison was reportedly a trusted financial advisor in Atlanta, Georgia. However, he’s now under fire, as some investors say he scammed them out of thousands of dollars. Morrison allegedly promoted a real estate fund that garnered over $11.7 million. Now, investors are alleging that their deposits have “vanished.” The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 22, 2024 The event will provide presentations, speakers, and other programming to help students prepare for their future careers. The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is continuing its tradition of bringing Black student leaders together for professional development. Its 14th annual student leadership conference will take place from May 29 to…
by Sharelle Burt May 22, 2024 Looks like she’s here to stay… Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has secured the renomination for the Democratic party during the primary election in Georgia. In her bid for reelection on May 21, Willis beat out attorney Christian Wise Smith and will face off against Republican Courtney Kramer…
by Shanique Yates May 22, 2024 She’s the fourth person to step into the role at Apple. Apple Inc. has tapped banking expert Cynthia Bowman as the company’s new head of diversity, the fourth person to step into the role, Bloomberg reports. She will take over for Barbara Whye, who took the job in early…
Metro Boomin – Source: Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Metro Boomin honors his late Mother’s legacy by making $100k donations to five women-focused St. Louis Non-Profits. Super producer Metro Boomin is taking a small break from hip-hop beef and producing for a significant reason. Metro spent time honoring his late mother Leslie Joanne Wayne’s legacy after…
by Shanique Yates May 22, 2024 The family has partnered with lead cannabis pre-roll brand Jeeter. The legacy of Bob Marley and his impact on the world outside of music continues with the announcement of a new collaboration between his family and leading cannabis pre-roll brand, Jeeter. In a news release shared with BLACK ENTERPRISE,…
Things between exes Joe Budden and Tahiry recently took an accusatory tone amid the rapper blasting Diddy over the 2016 hotel footage of him abusing Cassie. Source: John Lamparski/ Prince Williams/ WireImage / Gettyexc On Wednesday, The Shade Room reported that the Joe Budden Podcast host railed against the Bad Boy mogul’s behavior and subsequent…
Things between exes Joe Budden and Tahiry recently took an accusatory tone amid the rapper blasting Diddy over the 2016 hotel footage of him abusing Cassie. Source: John Lamparski/ Prince Williams/ WireImage / Gettyexc On Wednesday, The Shade Room reported that the Joe Budden Podcast host railed against the Bad Boy mogul’s behavior and subsequent…
