What's On Today - Thursday

Mike Tyson & Jake Paul Netflix Fight Nets Views Of Over 108 Million Globally

Netflix is reporting a knockout in terms of views for its mega-fight between “Iron” Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which took place live last Friday (November 15). Despite some technical issues experienced by some users, Netflix shared viewing numbers for the event via a press release and boasted over 108 million live viewers from around the world.

The Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight had its fair share of critics ahead of the bout and Netflix took a lot of the blame but once the ship righted itself, things were smooth even if the main event didn’t go the way many hoped. … Read more

Judge Says Prosecutors Can’t Use Materials Seized In Diddy Jail Cell Raid

Diddy has just received his first piece of good news in a long time. A judge has ruled that prosecutors can’t use materials seized from his jail cell.

As spotte on Deadline, the now embattled mogul might be feeling more confident heading into his upcoming bail hearing. On Tuesday (November 19), Judge Arun Subramanian denied the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District the ability to leverage any information seized from an October raid in Diddy’s jail cell.… Read more

Family Of Malcolm X Files $10OM Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Alleges Government Involvement

Malcolm X, the civil rights leader who later transformed into a global activist, was assassinated in 1965 just as his messages for human rights began to resonate with the wider public. The family of Malcolm X has filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against the United States government, alleging its involvement in his passing.

As reported late last week by ABC News, civil rights attorney Ben Crump was flanked by members of Malcolm X’s family and announced the $100 million lawsuit while addressing a media gathering in New York where the leader was gunned down.… Read more

Denzel Washington Describes His Past Battle With Alcohol, Reveals It Did “A lot of Damage To The Body”

Denzel Washington spoke candidly about having issues with alcohol, detailing his reasons and his sobriety in an interview.

Veteran actor Denzel Washington revealed his past issues with alcohol in a far-ranging interview for Esquire Magazine’s Winter 2024 issue. The interview was released in conjunction with promotion for his starring role in Gladiator II.

The Academy Award-winner detailed how he had a preference for wine and talked about drinking due to being “bitter” after losing out on the Oscar in 1999 for his portrayal of wrongly-imprisoned boxer Ruben “Hurricane” Carter in The Hurricane to controversial actor Kevin Spacey for his role in American Beauty.… Read more

Redefining Thanksgiving: Celebrating Black Food Traditions And Culinary Innovation

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of Black chefs, who have long been instrumental in shaping the culinary world. Despite their undeniable influence, their contributions often go underappreciated. From the rich, soulful flavors of Southern cuisine to the vibrant influences of African, Caribbean, and other diasporic food traditions, Black chefs are essential in preserving and evolving the diverse food cultures of both America and the world.… Read more

WWE & Netflix Announce Debut ‘Monday Night Raw’ Airing Will Feature Travis Scott Theme Song

Monday Night Raw, the long-running live WWE wrestling program featuring some of the promotion’s biggest names, will soon get the Netflix treatment in a live airing happening at the top of next year. During the broadcast, Travis Scott will be on hand to deliver a new theme song at the Intuit Dome for Monday Night Raw according to WWE Chief Content Officer, Triple H.

The news was announced on the second night of ComplexCon during Travis Scott’s closing set, held on the main stage at the Los Angeles Convention Center.… Read more

Rest Well, Light Sleeper: Saafir, Bay Area Hip-Hop Rapper, Has Died

Saafir, a talented rapper who was a standout lyricist in the 1990s, was an influential component of the sprawling West Coast underground scene that boosted the likes of the Hieroglyphics and more. According to one of Saafir’s close allies in music, the “Light Sleeper” rapper died on Tuesday morning after reports of him battling health issues surfaced years ago.

On Tuesday (November 19), Xzibit shared a photo of Saafir, who also went by the name of Shaft Yella, with a caption that revealed that the rapper had passed away.… Read more

Katt Williams Calls Out ‘SNL’ For Casting Female Actor To Parody Him

Katt Williams is taking umbrage with Saturday Night Live. He has called out the sketch series for casting a female to parody him and more.

As spotted on Page Six the comedian recently did an interview at the Vulture Festival in Los Angeles. While on stage the Friday After Next star spoke about his historic career and much more. To no surprise he had a very hot take when questioned about the comedy series and how they spoofed him on several episodes.… Read more

Black Churches And The Fight For Climate Change

The Black church has long played a key role in social justice movements like the Civil Rights Movement, but its impact on climate change may not be as widely recognized. In recent years, however, a growing number of Black churches across the U.S. have come together to advocate for climate action.

The Black church’s involvement in climate change reportedly came into the spotlight around 2013, when hundreds of faith leaders gathered at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to support President Obama’s Climate Change Plan as part of the larger “I Will #ActOnClimate” campaign, according to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.Read more