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Stay Safe from Holiday Scams

The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead to losing money and putting your account and personal information at risk, which can be both time consuming and costly.

Here are some common seasonal scams and tips to help protect yourself:

  • Missed packages or problems with delivery: Expecting a package? Be cautious of phishing messages through email or text impersonating delivery services like UPS or FedEx with links to view “missed deliveries.”
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New Study Highlights Critical Need For Improved Credit Access For Black Americans

The credit system has a long history of inequity for Black Americans, and a new study from Varo Bank sheds light on the persistent disparities our community faces with major credit bureaus as we continue to navigate the challenges of today’s tough economy.

Varo’s forthcoming Consumer Credit Watch survey sheds light on the challenges low-income Americans encounter with credit and debt. In partnership with Morning Consult, the survey explored the financial habits and struggles of employed adults living paycheck-to-paycheck, revealing how they manage rising costs and increasing debt.… Read more

Young Thug In The Studio With Future, Travis Scott & Lil Baby

Young Thug ain’t been home but a minute and already the OG ATLien is back in the studio looking to give the streets what they’ve been missing since he was taken into custody in 2022.

In a blurry photo that made social media rounds Monday night (Nov. 11), Young Thug was spotted in a studio session with the likes of Future, Lil Baby and the one and only, Travis Scott. While it can be assumed that the foursome was simply kicking it and making up for lost time, many social media users are hoping that this particular session would lead to a “damn banger” as this is a collaboration of mammoth proportions.… Read more

‘GQ’ Names Pharrell Williams Designer Of The Year

There is no doubting Pharrell Williams had a historic fashion run in 2024. So it is only fitting that GQ Magazine has named him Designer of the Year.

This week, the gentleman’s magazine started to unveil their annual Men of the Year selections. In it, the editorial staff have crowned Skateboard P as the style industry’s number one creative. Shot by Eli Russell Linnetz, GQ captures the “Happy” performer in his top eclectic luxury form.… Read more

Marvel’s President Says ‘Blade’ Still Happening & Miles Morales ‘Spider-Man’ On The Way

It’s been five years since Marvel announced that Blade would be joining their ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since then, the rebooted franchise has suffered setback after setback, and it’s gotten to the point where fans doubt the film centered around the “Day Walker” would ever see the light of day.

Luckily for us, it seems like the President of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, hasn’t given up on the project and recently stated that Blade is still a priority and its star, Mahershala Ali, is still all in on becoming the latest superhero in the MCU.… Read more

Jason Sudeikis Channels Public Enemy’s Chuck D Alongside Flavor Flav

Jason Sudeikis won’t ever be confused with being a world-class rapper but that doesn’t mean he can’t get his bars off when the time calls for the act. At a recent fundraiser event, Jason Sudeikis rapped Chuck D’s verses from a popular Public Enemy track and was joined onstage by Flavor Flav.

As reported by TMZ Hip Hop, Jason Sudeikis hosted the annual THUNDERGONG charity concert event this past weekend and was captured onstage at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City taking to the stage with a band backing him.… Read more

Diddy’s Legal Team Files New Bail Request, Says Cassie Relationship Was Consensual

Diddy’s fight for bail continues. His lawyers have submitted a new request and mention that his relationship with Cassie was consensual.

As per E Online, the Bad Boy Entertainment mogul is trying his absolute best to get out on bail. Last week, his representatives filed an additional motion Friday (Nov. 8), asking the presiding judge to reconsider the prior denial of Diddy’s bail due to “changed circumstances” and new evidence. The newly submitted documentation makes it “clear that the government’s case is thin.”… Read more

GloRilla Saving Herself For Marriage Following Pregnancy Prank 

GloRilla has announced that she is officially single, celibate and won’t be entertaining any man unless he’s sent from God.  GloRilla has recently been very vocal about relationships and settling down, but according to her latest announcement, the “TGIF” rapper is officially off the market. 

The Memphis rapper is having a stellar year as one of rap’s fastest-rising stars. She racked up several viral hits in 2024, scored a Top. 5 on the Billboard charts with her album Glorious, earning nearly 70 million streams in the first week and scored two Grammy nominations.… Read more

Tributes Pour In After ‘Candyman’ Actor Tony Todd Dies At 69

Tony Todd, the actor best known for his role as Candyman in the horror/slasher film franchise, has passed away. He was only 69.

Deadline was the first to report Todd’s tragic passing. His long career spanned the 1980s, and he had numerous acting credits.

He appeared in films like Platoon, Night of the Living Dead, the Final Destination franchise, and television series like Star Trek: The Next Generation, where he played Worf’s brother’s lost brother, Kurn.… Read more

Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé Gain Gang Of 2025 Grammy Nods

The list of the 2025 Grammy Awards nominees has been announced, and Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé are among those with the highest amount.

Last Friday (Nov. 8), the Recording Academy announced the list of nominees for the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar stood out among the nominated artists, respectively, for their groundbreaking work during the nomination period of September 2023 to August 2024. The reading of the nominees in each category was helmed by CBS Morning’s host Gayle King and comedian Jim Gaffigan, who were joined by previous Grammy winners, which include last year’s Best New Artist winner Victoria Monét, Mark Ronson, and Hayley Williams of Paramore.… Read more

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