by Kandiss Edwards December 28, 2025 U.S. consumers spent more this holiday season while simultaneously changing how they shopped. U.S. consumers spent more this holiday season while simultaneously changing how they shopped. More customers are turning towards thrift stores, discount retailers and fewer impulse purchases as economic factors shape consumption behavior, The Associated Press reported….
by Ann Brown December 28, 2025 Lindo will receive the Beacon Award at the upcoming AAFCA Special Achievement Awards. The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) recently unveiled its slate of Special Achievement honorees for 2026, spotlighting artists, executives, and institutions whose impact help shape film, culture, and opportunity across the entertainment industry. Among the…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 28, 2025 Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the…
by Jameelah Mullen December 28, 2025 New fear unlocked. After weeks of heavy rain, King County officials are warning Seattle-area residents of a possible nightmare scenario: rats could emerge from their toilets. In a Facebook post, the Seattle and King County public health department urged residents to “stay calm” and then follow a series of…
Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty Nelly is setting the record straight on his daddy duties with his and Ashanti‘s son, Kareem. Ahead of his performance at this year’s iHeart Radio Jingle Ball concert, the Country Grammar rapper let it be known that he was only joking in the infamous viral clip from Nelly & Ashanti:…
The reality TV universe is currently reeling after a series of explosive revelations that have left fans questioning nearly a decade of Love & Hip Hop history. At the center of the storm is the alleged connection between Tamar Braxton and Mendeecees Harris, a messy set of infidelity rumors, a long-hidden breakup, and a shocking admission about the…
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Jennifer Hudson may have passed down her incredible singing talent to her son, David Otunga Jr., but she wasn’t ready for how he’d repay her this holiday season. The Oscar winner shared a video of her son covering her holiday song “Find The Love” as a surprise Christmas gift that…
The Texas congresswoman says safety concerns have shaped conversations with Kamala Harris and Senate colleagues as she campaigns statewide. Rep. Jasmine Crockett says former Vice President Kamala Harris personally encouraged her to run for the U.S. Senate, while also stressing the importance of her safety amid a growing climate of political hostility. Source: James Manning…
Tyler Perry faces new sexual assault accusations from a another actor who filed a $77 million lawsuit, alleging years of unwanted advances and sexual battery. Source: Jerod Harris/Rob Latour/Variety Model Mario Rodriuez broke into his first major acting role in Boo! A Madea Halloween. He claimed Perry personally recruited him through a trainer at a…
Former first lady Michelle Obama interviewed an actor from a 1970s sitcom on her podcast “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson” recently, and her comments have her fans issuing a staunch warning to her husband, Barack Obama. Obama interviewed Henry Winkler, one of the stars from the 1950s-themed sitcom “Happy Days,” for an episode…
