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DJ Khaled Launches 2 New Ventures Involving Music Catalog

On Tuesday (April 29), DJ Khaled and Influence Media Partners announced a partnership where the group has invested in the rights to his music catalog, which includes his publishing. The deal also includes a new venture where DJ Khaled and Influence Media Partners will produce new and original content in film and television. The news comes as the Grammy Award winner is set to release his 14th album, which will add to the wealth of music that the venture will draw for commercial opportunities using his name, image and likeness.… Read more

Brian McKnight Sues Jaguar Wright Over Abuse and Prostitution Claims

The ‘Back At One’ hitmaker says he’s taking the R&B singer to court to set the record straight.

By Tabie Germain

April 30, 2025

Brian McKnight is taking legal action after Jaguar Wright accused him of disturbing behavior, including domestic abuse and hiring prostitutes. 

According to a defamation lawsuit filed and later obtained by TMZ, the “Back At One” crooner claims Wright has been spreading blatant lies about him online, including serious allegations that he physically assaulted sex workers during intimate encounters.… Read more

Health and Resource Fair

Saturday, May 17, 2025

1 pm to 4 pm

Health and Resource Fair

Progressive Baptist Church

1505 Burns Ave, St. Paul, Minnesota

How The Shelved ‘Blade’ Movie Helped Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Be Great

Fans of the Blade franchise have been eagerly awaiting its iteration starring Mahersala Ali, the two-time Oscar-winning actor who seemed perfect to fill Wesley Snipes’ shoes. However, that movie appears to be on eternal hold, as it’s changed directors twice and is not, as far as anyone knows, on any Marvel Cinematic Universe release schedule.

However, another movie got an unexpected boost from the delay. Ruth Carter, the two-time Oscar-winning costume designer, says that research for the Blade film helped her develop the visuals for Sinners, the Ryan Coogler/Michael B.… Read more

Kanye West Says Boosie’s Broke, Boosie Says Chill Before It Gets Real

Kanye West just poured gas on a long-simmering fire by clowning Boosie Badazz during a livestream, straight-up calling him poor, and he didn’t hold back.

While on live, Ye said, “I ain’t never met Boosie a day in my life, but I know he’s poor,” sending the internet into full-blown chaos. It was a bold, random shot that caught everybody off guard, but it didn’t come outta nowhere.

Boosie has been one of Ye’s loudest critics over the past few years, especially when it comes to Ye’s wild online behavior and controversial takes.… Read more

Problematic Power: Shannon Sharpe’s $50M Lawsuit And The Real Issue We’re Not Talking About

Shannon Sharpe knows how to dominate a headline, but this time the NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst has become one after being caught in the middle of a staggering $50 million civil lawsuit accused of sexual assault, battery, harassment, and emotional distress by a 22-year-old woman — identified as “Jane Doe” in court documents but later publicly outed as Gabriella Zuniga.

While the details of the case are still playing out in court, there’s one glaring issue at the heart of this situation that can’t be ignored, even if Sharpe and his team would prefer to focus elsewhere: the glaring age gap.… Read more

Lizzo Reveals How She Lost Weight And Overcame Anxiety

Lizzo is focused on being the best version herself. She recently shared how she got in better shape and overcame her anxiety.

As reported on People, Lizzo is stepping into a new era. For the last year she has prioritized her physical and mental health with results to show for her hard work. On Tuesday (April 22), she hosted a TikTok Live where she told her fans how she had to deny her sweet tooth in order to kick start her health transformation.… Read more

Young Black Actors To Watch In 2025

Black Hollywood has been flooded with incredible actors over the last year, and there are a number of young melanated stars that are making their names known on TV and the big screen. From sci-fi and animation to drama and romance, these rising Hollywood titans are dominating the TV and film industry with their diverse roles and incredible talent. 

Caleb McLaughlin

Caleb McLaughlin rose to prominence on the Netflix hit series Stranger Things as Lucas Sinclair.… Read more

Ferg, Boosie BadAzz Offer Kanye West Support After “COUSINS” Confession

Kanye West has been on an active social media tear of late, and his stream-of-consciousness style of sharing his mind revealed a shocking admission. Referencing a track titled “COUSINS,” Kanye West shared that an older cousin currently behind bars engaged in sexual acts with him, prompting Ferg and Boosie BadAzz to speak out in support.

We do wish to warn readers that the details of this post might be disturbing to some.

Over the weekend, Kanye West took to X, formerly Twitter, and shared details about being exposed to adult magazines and such at a young age and how they led to him engaging in inappropriate acts with an older cousin.… Read more

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