What's On Today - Monday

8 Basic Steps for Building A Budget

Budgeting can be a useful tool to help you reach your financial goals. A budget can help you
keep track of your spending, avoid and get out of debt, limit overspending, pay bills on time and
build savings habits.

Let’s explore how a budget can benefit you and how to build one:

1) Start with the basics. A budget helps you figure out how much money to set aside for
regular expenses like rent, mortgage, bills, groceries and entertainment.… Read more

Watch Cardi B and Keith Lee Sample Some Burgers Together

Cardi B and Keith Lee chowed down on some Easy Street Burgers in Los Angeles.

It’s the TikTok linkup we’ve all been waiting for. In a new video, Cardi B and Keith Lee connected in person to bond over food.

Months after Cardi defended Lee’s reviews of Atlanta restaurants, the two met to try Easy Street Burgers, a Los Angeles staple that Lee counts as one of his favorite West Coast eateries.

“Since this person recommended this place, if I don’t like it I want to tell this person in their face that I don’t like it,” Cardi began.… Read more

GloRilla Meets Joe Biden at White House During Women’s History Month Reception

The “F.N.F” rapper attended the Women’s History Month reception at POTUS’ residence where she also met Vice President Kamala Harris.

GloRilla and POTUS had a big link up at the White House.

The “F.N.F” rapper took to Instagram on Monday to post a handful of photos and videos of her attending the White House’s Women’s History Month reception. Included in the series was a clip of her and Joe Biden, where she says, “Yeah Joe!”… Read more

$50 Million Gambling Debt With Casino (UPDATE)

The singer struck a long-term residency deal with MGM in 2016.

UPDATED 3/18/24, 3:47 p.m. ET: MGM Resorts International has denied allegations that Bruno Mars is in debt with the global hospitality and entertainment company.

“We’re proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers,” MGM wrote in a statement provided to Complex. “From his shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM to the new Pinky Ring lounge at Bellagio, Bruno’s brand of entertainment attracts visitors from around the globe.… Read more

Regina King Speaks Out About Son’s Death By Suicide: ‘He Is Always With Me’

Regina King Speaks Out About Son’s Death By Suicide: ‘He Is Always With Me’

(L-R) Regina King and Ian Alexander Jr. attend the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Kevin Mazur/AMA2019 / Getty

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and need someone to talk to, please click here for support.

Two years after her son’s death by suicide, Regina King has spoken out about her experience with grief in an exclusive interview with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America.… Read more

Banning TikTok: Here’s Everything We Know About The Bill To Kill Social Media Giant In The U.S.

TikTokers should beware of a new bill that advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives last week and could result in the social media platform being banned in the nation.

U.S. lawmakers are cracking down on one of the most beloved social media apps and one of the nation’s leading search engines, TikTok. Lawmakers began cracking down after national security concerns became apparent thanks to TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance.

MORE: Black Influencers To Follow On TikTok

The proposed bill would prohibit TikTok from US app stores unless the social media platform disassociates from ByteDance.… Read more

Ruling Letting Employees Show Support For BLM Sets Important Precedent To Address Systemic Racism

AHome Depot store violated labor law when it disciplined Antonio Morales, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Feb. 21, 2024.

Morales, a Home Depot employee in the Minneapolis area, had drawn the letters BLM on a work apron and refused to remove them. BLM stands for the Black Lives Matter movement, which campaigns against violence and systemic racism aimed at Black people. Morales ultimately quit because of pressure to end the use of BLM messaging.… Read more

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul And The Health Implications Of Older Boxers Fighting

If at 58, I were to agree to a boxing match with a person half my age, much alarm would be caused. My daughters would burst into tears, my partner would have strong words, and my students would have final confirmation that I had lost the plot. I, however, am not “Iron Mike” Tyson.

On July 20, the former heavyweight boxing world champion is due to step into the ring at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.… Read more

The DOJ Has Addressed McDonald’s Broken Ice Cream Machines

It seems the complaints behind McDonald’s ice cream machines have hit the fed’s radar. The DOJ has formally addressed their faulty equipment.

The Verge is reporting that the global fast food chain’s signature soft served dessert is the topic of discussion for the not only the United States Department Of Justice but also the Federal Trade Commission. On Thursday, March 14 both the agencies submitted a joint filing regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. In essence the DMCA criminalizes any production, deviation and repairing of any copyrighted works.… Read more

HIP-HOP HISTORY: DOGG POUND SINGER NATE DOGG PASSED AWAY 13 YEARS AGO

In 2011, in Long Beach, California, Nathaniel Hale, better known as rap/R&B crooner Nate Dogg, died from complications after suffering several strokes. He was 41 years old.

His Long Beach homie Snoop Dogg introduced him to the rap game via their trio 213, which was the group brought to Dr. Dre by his little brother Warren G. and made everyone in the trio West Coast Legends.
Nate was a trailblazer in the rap/R&B fusion, with smash hits with Fabolous, Mobb Deep, Mos Def, Ludacris, and many more.… Read more