What's On Today - Saturday

The outpouring of support for the 19-year-old continues, less than a day after he was convicted of murder in a hotly debated case across social media.

Karmelo Anthony‘s parents, Kala Hayes and Andrew Anthony, are remaining vigilant for their son, one day after the 19-year-old was sentenced to serve a 35-year prison sentence for killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf following an altercation at a Texas track meet in April 2025.

In an interview with Mimi Brown, Hayes and Anthony stated they believe their son didn’t get a fair trial and that, if they had done anything differently, they would have hired a different lawyer.… Read more

Fans of ‘The Wire’ and ‘Luther’ actor began fantasizing about him for the role as far back as 2008, when then current Bond Daniel Craig suggested people might be ready for a Black Bond due to the election of Barack Obama.

Idris Elba is adding an interesting wrinkle to his thoughts about portraying James Bond.

The 53-year-old actor, who has been tied to playing the famed spy since 2008, is fervently aware that he won’t be tapped to play Bond in any upcoming film, but is also mindful that a Bond who even looks like him might not be everyone’s cup of tea.… Read more

The media personality and subject of an upcoming Netflix documentary is opening up about why some of the mothers of his children are wary of the public spotlight.

Nick Cannon is opening up about the complex realities of co-parenting in the public eye, revealing that not all the mothers of his children are comfortable with the attention that comes with his celebrity.

During a recent appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” Cannon discussed his relationships with the mothers of his children and the different ways they navigate life in the spotlight.… Read more

The nationally recognized robotics and AI leader will take the helm of the nation’s top-ranked HBCU on Aug. 1.

Spelman College has named Dr. Ayanna Howard, a nationally recognized roboticist, entrepreneur, and higher education leader, as its 12th president.

The college’s Board of Trustees announced Howard’s appointment on June 5. She will officially step into the role on Aug. 1, 2026.

Howard joins Spelman from The Ohio State University, where she serves as dean of the College of Engineering and holds the Monte Ahuja Endowed Dean’s Chair.… Read more

The 41st annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will spotlight the range of Black gospel music, from John P. Kee and Tasha Cobbs Leonard to a new HBCU choir category.

The Stellar Awards are getting ready to honor another year of music that continues to move from the church pews to the main stage.

Central City Productions has announced the nominees for the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, and this year’s list reflects the full range of where gospel music lives today.… Read more

With Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills sharing one bill, the Houston stop of “The Queens: 4 Legends. 1 Stage” tour offered more than hits. It was a celebration of Black women, longevity, and the kind of live performance that can’t be manufactured.

There are concerts people attend for the playlist, and then there are concerts people attend for the testimony.

“The Queens: 4 Legends. 1 Stage Tour” falls into the latter category.… Read more

After facing backlash online, the rapper doubled down on his stance in a follow-up video, adding another chapter to a years-long history of anti-LGBTQ comments.

Boosie Badazz is drawing criticism after announcing that transgender women would not be allowed to attend an upcoming adults-only pool party.

The Louisiana rapper shared the policy with a now-deleted post on X while promoting the event on social media. The post read: “SORRY NO TRANNYS ALLOWED AT THE TOPLESS POOL PARTY.… Read more