by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 19, 2025 Tory Lanez spoke from prison in his first televised interview, detailing his latest appeal in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. Tory Lanez has broken his silence from behind bars in his first televised interview from prison to further claim his innocence in the 2020 Megan Thee Stallion shooting….
by Kandiss Edwards December 19, 2025 The radio host will also continue to lead the Black Effect Podcast Network. Radio host Charlamagne Tha God has renewed his deal with iHeartMedia. The new terms: $200 million over five years, according to Forbes.. Charlamagne, real name Lenard McKelvey, has extended a longtime partnership that includes his role…
by Kandiss Edwards December 19, 2025 Christopher Powell alleges Tyra Banks flaked on a 10-year commercial lease contract. Tyra Banks and her ice cream business are facing a $2.8 million lawsuit over a commercial lease dispute tied to a planned Smize & Dream “hot ice cream” shop in Washington, D.C. The lawsuit was filed by…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 20, 2025 Cake Equity shares 10 ways to prepare your startup for fundraising in 2026. As early-stage startups head into 2026, fundraising standards continue to tighten. Investors expect founders to bring organization, accuracy, and transparency to every aspect of their equity and financial structure. Clean records, clear communication, and a…
by Kandiss Edwards December 20, 2025 Andreatta made comments about her daughter’s sexual orientation and questioned foundational civic principles. Councilmember Holly Andreatta’s remarks at a high school club meeting have drawn widespread criticism from students, parents, and local officials after she made comments about her daughter’s sexual orientation and questioned foundational civic principles. On Dec….
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 20, 2025 Even though private aviation is seen as a service for the ultrawealthy, its existence pumps money into local economies and helps keep regional airports alive. Private aviation market hits $26.6B as shared ownership models disrupt luxury travel. The private jet market, valued at $26.6 billion in 2024, is…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 20, 2025 Florida has filed a renewed lawsuit alleging that Starbucks’ DEI practices discriminate against non-Black employees. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is suing Starbucks for $100 billion, alleging that its DEI policies discriminate against non-Black employees. On Dec. 10, Uthmeier filed a lawsuit accusing Starbucks of giving preferential treatment to…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 20, 2025 NFT and crypto scams: What is a rug pull? At best, most Americans are skeptical about cryptocurrency (Pew recently reported that 63% of Americans have little confidence in crypto’s reliability and safety). But that hasn’t stopped crypto from becoming a staple in the investing world, with the global…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 20, 2025 ‘It’s a quintessential childhood gift, like everybody remembers their first bike.’ Chicago’s Chance the Rapper continues to give back, recently showcasing his philanthropy at a Raising Cane’s restaurant in Chicago Ridge, where he handed out new bicycles and helmets to local children. The recording artist, in association…
by Mary Spiller December 20, 2025 The late Afrobeat pioneer and political activist is recognized decades after his death for reshaping global music and using sound as a tool of resistance. Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician whose sound and politics reshaped modern African music, has been named the first African artist to receive the Grammy…
