What's On Today - Saturday

NYC Ends Food Debit Card Program For Migrants

According to city officials, a controversial voucher program for migrants in New York City to get food using debit cards is ending.

New York City announced that it will discontinue a program that gave vouchers to migrants to pay for food, putting an end to an initiative that had been long assailed by conservatives and associated pundits. The vouchers came in the form of prepaid debit cards. “As we move towards more competitive contracting for asylum seeker programs, we have chosen not to renew the emergency contract for this pilot program once the one-year term concludes,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement.… Read more

Wale Launches Gifted Week In Hometown Of DC

Wale emerged from the talented and diverse DMV music scene, becoming one of the handful of acts from the region to make it to the major label side. Returning to his roots, Wale and his management team launched “Gifted Week” with a series of events, beginning Sunday (November 10).

Wale and his management team EQT launched Gifted Week featuring several events throughout the community and tailor-made for residents of the DMV region. Ralph Folarin recently wrapped his Every Blue Moon Tour and will play a sold-out show this Friday (November 15) at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino.… Read more

Grammy Award nominations 2025 revealed

The nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards were revealed on Friday morning.

Beyoncé added to her all-time record number of Grammy nominations with 11, followed by Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish with seven nods each. Beyoncé now has a career total 99 Grammy nominations – more than any other artst – but she’s not yet won the Recording Academy’s top prize, album of the year.

Winners will be revealed at the event in Los Angeles on Feb.… Read more

Rosie Perez Reveals How Madonna & Tupac Met Before They Started Dating

We now have clarity on how Madonna and 2Pac originally met thanks to Rosie Perez. The actress revealed how she introduced the two prior to them dating.

As per Page Six the Brooklyn, NY native paid a recent visit to the Drew Barrymore Show where she discussed a variety of topics relating to her storied career. Midway during the interview the White Men Can’t Jump star spoke about her friendship with the late great Tupac Shakur.… Read more

Diddy’s Alleged Non-Disclosure Agreement For Freak Off Parties Revealed

It seems whatever happened at a Diddy party, stayed at a Diddy party. The non-disclosure all attendees allegedly had to sign has leaked.

TMZ has obtained what they believe to be the agreement that the disgraced music mogul used to keep his festivities private. The three-page document reads like your typical NDA and forbids the intended persons from speaking on what they might have seen or heard while attending a Diddy function. This includes sharing any information with their friends, family, business associates, colleagues and spouses.… Read more

‘I Voted’: The Power And Pride Of Election Day Stickers

Three Southern University and A&M College students show off their “I voted” stickers after casting their votes at the F.G. Clark Activity Center on the school’s campus on November 5, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. | Source: Southern University and A&M College / Getty

Washington, D.C. — Nov. 5 marked the beginning of the 2024 presidential election, and with the surge of digital connectivity, social media has emerged as the dominant arena for political engagement. As voters rushed to cast their ballots, a distinctive symbol of civic pride spread across timelines: the “I Voted” sticker.… Read more

‘Sometimes The Fight Takes A While’: Kamala Harris’ Concession Speech Hints At Another Presidential Run

Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks on stage as she concedes the election, at Howard University on November 6, 2024, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Justin Sullivan / Getty

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday officially acknowledged Donald Trump’s presidential election victory while delivering a concession speech that emphasized the need for a peaceful transition of political power and messages of inspiration to the younger generations of Americans.

But Harris’ speech also left the door open for a future run at the White House by using language that encouraged people to look beyond the “dark time” she said some may feel like the U.S.… Read more

Harris called Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on election victory

Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory, a senior Harris aide said.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the call.

The aide said Harris discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power with Trump ahead of her planned concession speech Wednesday at 3 p.m. CT at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Kai Cenat Working With Police After Being Swatted Multiple Times

Over the last few years “swatting” has become the latest trend among Americans looking to annoy and disrupt the everyday lives of people they just can’t stand. Though it was mainly reserved for politicians, as of late celebrities have been swatted as people just have nothing better to do these days.

Now, it seems like streaming megastar, Kai Cenat, has fallen victim to the swatting trend as police were called to his residence right when he kicked off his highly publicized Mafiathon 2.… Read more

Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes Reflects On Legacy And Leadership At Howard University

In a special video, Urban One founder Ms. Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Urban One, shared her thoughts on Howard University’s legacy by expressing gratitude for her time at “the Mecca” and recalling her start there in 1971.

“I thank God that I was moved from Omaha, Nebraska, to the campus of Howard University in 1971,” Ms. Hughes said.

Reflecting on her early days as a lecturer, Ms.Hughes added, “When the School of Communications became the Cathy Hughes School of Communications, my joy was unparalleled.”

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