3+ hour, 47+ min ago (41+ words) From a frightening roadside birth to Queen Bey stealing the F1 spotlight to Morehouse confronting a viral altercation, these are the stories shaping Black America this week. BET Current: Labor Negligence, Beyonc's Grand Prix Moment, and Campus Leadership Under Scrutiny...

20+ hour, 9+ min ago (456+ words) Donald Glover opened up about a recent medical scare that changed the course of his New World Tour. On Saturday (Nov. 22), during his set at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw, the artist, performing as Childish Gambino, shared the moment things took a serious turn." He explained that while on tour, he was hit with a sudden, intense pain in his head during a show in Louisiana." His vision started blurring, but he still powered through the performance." By the time the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" actor reached Houston, he knew he needed help, and doctors told him he had suffered a stroke. The "Redbone" artist joked that his first reaction was to compare himself to Jamie Foxx and his 2023 health crisis, but he admitted the real weight came from feeling like he was letting people down. "That's really like…...

14+ hour, 33+ min ago (350+ words) Beyonc, or rather The Formula 1 Grand Prix, took over the Las Vegas strip over the weekend, drawing everybody who's anybody to the streets of Sin City." Beyonc turned heads in race-inspired couture all over the paddock. In her usual fashion, there was more than one fit. For her first look, she wore a custom Louis Vuitton racing suit: a white leather zip-up crop top and matching pants with black and red accents and LV logos, paired with red fingerless gloves, black stiletto boots, and a long black cape coat. Later, Queen Bey changed into a Ferrari-inspired ensemble: a fire-red leather bodysuit with a matching jacket, styled with red platform heels, black leather gloves, dark sunglasses, a black Ferrari cap, and she playfully waved a checkered flag. Of course Jay matched his wife's fly. He wore an all-black look (leather jacket,…...

13+ hour, 23+ min ago (71+ words) A rookie QB breaks Cleveland's curse, Chris Paul signals the end of an era, the basketball world mourns Rodney Rogers, and the Wings land another No. 1 pick. The Scoreboard: Shedeur Makes History, CP3 Nears Goodbye, and Dallas Reloads 106 & Sports Teaser All-New Sistas Episode Tonight 9/8c 20 Summers: Rebuilding the Rhythm of New Orleans Subscribe for BET Updates Provide your email address to receive our newsletter....

20+ hour, 31+ min ago (178+ words) David Redfern / Staff Cliff gave the world classics like "Many Rivers to Cross" and "The Harder They Come," which anchored the 1972 film that carried Jamaican music to a global stage. That soundtrack became a cultural reset and opened the door for reggae to reach audiences far beyond the island. "His music lifted people through hard times, inspired generations, and helped to shape the global respect that Jamaican culture enjoys today," Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said." Cliff remains one of only two Jamaicans ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joining Bob Marley. He entered in 2010 with Wyclef Jean delivering the introduction. Writer Rob Bowman wrote in his tribute that Cliff's role in "The Harder They Come" alone would have earned him a place in the Hall. His legacy runs deep in the roots of Jamaican music....

14+ hour, 55+ min ago (335+ words) Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, who is being accused of luring gamblers to a fixed mob-run poker game, has pleaded not guilty." The Hall of Fame point guard was in court Monday, wearing a gray suit, along with 30 other members of the alleged scheme, CNN reports." "We enter a plea of not guilty, your honor," said his attorney, Marc Mukasey. Billups is charged in an elaborate scheme in which he acted as the "facecard" to lure in several dupes under the guise that they'd get to play with a five-time NBA All-Star. These marks had no idea that they were playing in rigged poker games." Billups was used to attract the "fish" to underground games in Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and the Hamptons. What the men didn't know was that the games were rigged with "card-shuffling machines,…...

16+ hour, 47+ min ago (373+ words) Fox 5 Atlanta reports that 21-year-old Matthew Gonzales Forestine has been identified as the man seen in a viral video allegedly choking a Clark Atlanta University student. He was arrested on Monday, as investigators continue to review the footage that sparked outrage across the school's campus, Atlanta, and beyond. Forestine has been charged with aggravated assault and terroristic threats. Clark junior, Kayla Bryant shared the footage and follow-up clips to TikTok, explaining that the confrontation began when she asked Forestine to apologize after he stepped on her foot while riding the campus' shuttle. He refused to apologize. Bryant said when she got off the shuttle, his girlfriend confronted her. The Clark student said the woman asked, "Is there a problem?" They then exchanged words and Bryant alleged that the girlfriend put her hands in her face, then turned to Forestine and…...

17+ hour, 18+ min ago (223+ words) Craig Sjodin / Contributor Fans first met Onyeka on Colton Underwood's season of "The Bachelor" and on "Bachelor in Paradise." She later met Andersen in 2022. They got engaged in April 2024, and by fall, she confirmed the relationship was over. "I have canceled the weddings and Martin and I are no longer together," she wrote in a September TikTok post. "I'm healing a little more every day." Andersen approached her, bought her a drink, and they exchanged Instagrams. They saw each other again that night. Days later, she said he invited her to Ibiza. She declined but claimed he kept pursuing her and eventually invited her on a comped trip to Monaco. She accepted, and they continued seeing each other through Christmas. In another video, The Bachelor star said Andersen's best friend told her he had a gambling addiction. She confronted Martin,…...

18+ hour, 29+ min ago (257+ words) Chris Paul, the perennial All-Star point guard known universally as "CP3" and "The Point God," is planning to retire from the National Basketball Association at the conclusion of the current season, according to sources who spoke with ESPN. The widely anticipated move would bring an end to one of the most decorated careers of the modern era. Paul, who will conclude his 21st season in the NBA, was drafted No. 4 overall in 2005 and has long been celebrated for his elite floor generalship, mid-range proficiency, and defensive intensity. His retirement will immediately shift the conversation surrounding the future Hall of Famer from his performance on the court to his lasting legacy in the game. Throughout his nearly two-decade tenure, Paul has accumulated an expansive list of accolades that define his consistency and excellence. His resume includes 11 All-NBA selections, with four of those being…...

17+ hour, 12+ min ago (163+ words) The Jaguar II singer celebrated Missy's impact, calling out her legendary tours, iconic performances, and unstoppable influence in music and culture. Kayla Oaddams / Stringer She also called out Missy's "Out of this World" tour from last year. "And still doing it to this day. If you went to her tour, I believe it was last year. It was incredible. Like, insane." Victoria's words capture the electric energy and commanding stage presence Missy delivers every time she performs, showing that her talent and creativity remain as powerful as ever. Victoria closed her tribute with nothing but admiration. "So I want to give her so many flowers." The sentiment was clear: Missy Elliott has earned her recognition, she continues to inspire, and her influence shows no signs of slowing down." She shut down the stage at the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show as…...