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Opinion: Project 2026 Is the Sequel Nobody Asked For—and Everyone Should Fear

By refining the same extremist goals behind Project 2025, the conservative movement is betting on voter fatigue and cultural amnesia—exactly the threat Taraji P. Henson sounded the alarm on at the BET Awards 2024.
12/23/2025
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Kalan.FrFr

Rapper Kalan.FrFr gets real with Miabelle about growing up in Compton, CA, strong male friendships, giving back to his community and what it means to be a true "California Player."
12/22/2025

Cellos, Violins, and Black Excellence: Inside the Kanneh-Mason Siblings’ Classical Music Empire

From ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ to Carnegie Hall and a New York Philharmonic residency, the Kanneh-Masons are proving that discipline, community, and Black creativity belong at the center of classical music.
12/22/2025

Drake’s Big Gamble: Fan Could Cash In on Rapper’s Live Betting Streams

In his livestream creator bag, the Grammy-winner’s online Kick event promises a fan payout, but reignites debate over celebrities promoting online gambling amid lawsuits.
12/22/2025

Steal The Look: Big Sean Adds Flavor to the LA Times Festival of Books at the USC

Denim on denim, but make it Big Sean. He rocked a dark MIU MIU jacket with light jeans and brown boots at the LA Times Festival of Books, and we found the Amazon pieces to recreate the vibes.
12/22/2025

Idris Elba’s Wax Figure Is So Real, It Unlocked His Phone

The Madame Tussauds likeness passed the Face ID test, a rare win after years of notorious wax misfires with Black celebrities.
12/22/2025
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The Scoreboard: Playoff Chaos, Mike Tomlin’s Masterclass, and an HBCU History-Making Moment

From a shocking playoff upset and Mike Tomlin proving the standard is still the standard, to Virginia Union’s Curtis Allen making HBCU history and Bryce Young pushing Carolina toward the postseason—this week’s Scoreboard breaks down the wins, the moments, and the culture-shifting headlines you might’ve missed.
12/22/2025

‘Love Island USA’s’ Chelley Bissainthe Regrets Making Breakup News Public

After thanking fans for support, Chelley said she’ll handle her relationship with Ace Greene with more privacy and asked that speculation stop.
12/22/2025

Parkland School Shooting Survivor Donovan Metayer Dead at 26

His family said Metayer battled schizophrenia for seven years before taking his own life.
12/22/2025

Supermodel Anok Yai Opens Up About Being Diagnosed With a Congenital Defect

The global star reveals how her congenital heart and lung condition went unnoticed for years and shares how she’s recovering.
12/22/2025
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BET Current: Dave Chappelle Speaks Out, We Honor Betty Reid Soskin, and Anok Yai Shares Her Health Journey

From Dave Chappelle addressing global backlash in his latest Netflix special, to remembering trailblazing park ranger Betty Reid Soskin, and Anok Yai opening up about a life-altering medical condition.
12/22/2025

McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour 2021

Presented by the McDonald's Black & Positively Golden initiative, the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour features influential stars repping their cities and performing their uplifting hits live.