8+ hour, 26+ min ago   (310+ words) Jackson died Monday night, Oct. 5, according to a statement his family shared Tuesday on his official Instagram account. His family did not disclose a cause of death, TMZ reports. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share…...

6+ hour, 28+ min ago   (338+ words) Da’Vinchi made the comments during an appearance on Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” podcast, according to Bossip. The conversation included why Black British and Caribbean actors often land roles portraying Black Americans. “I do think the work ethic of Americans is…...

7+ hour, 28+ min ago   (281+ words) The festival originally planned its 10th-anniversary celebration for Oct. 2-4. Organizers moved the event to Oct. 9-11 at the Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds because of threatening weather. Nelly and Dillon Francis cannot perform during the rescheduled weekend, WAFB reports. However, organizers retained…...

9+ hour, 3+ min ago   (404+ words) National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial sounded the alarm in a recent commentary declaring that “for Black America, the recession has already arrived,” pointing to job losses and broader economic pressures hitting Black communities. The warning is an…...

9+ hour, 7+ min ago   (263+ words) Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars ranked second nationally, and M&M’s placed third. Sour Patch Kids and Snickers followed. DoorDash ranked national favorites by order volume. Its state results instead highlight candy that locals order more often than shoppers elsewhere. A…...

10+ hour, 58+ min ago   (194+ words) The New York Post reports the raise would top the 2.8% adjustment for 2026. It would also beat the 2.5% increase recipients saw in 2025. Monthly gains would depend on benefit size. The Senior Citizens League says a $2,000 payment would rise by $70. A $1,000 benefit…...

10+ hour, 28+ min ago   (268+ words) According to The U.S. Sun, the closures shrank the chain from 46 restaurants to 34. The surviving locations, spread across 14 states, will keep serving customers while executives restructure the business. The company entered bankruptcy with about $42.1 million in debt. Court filings cite management…...

11+ hour, 28+ min ago   (389+ words) This year’s honorees include Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, Common, Keke Palmer, T.I., Questlove, Naomi Osaka and Nneka Ogwumike. Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz also earned recognition together. The annual list carries the theme “The Stories We Shape.” EBONY says the…...

14+ hour ago   (259+ words) The track is available on Apple Music, Spotify and other streaming platforms and is featured as part of “The Joey Melotti Project Featuring Steph Payne,” a collection that also includes songs such as “All My Love,” “Something’s Coming Over Me…...

17+ hour, 18+ min ago   (1159+ words) Edmond W. Davis belongs to the second category. Today, Davis is known as a social historian, professor, media strategist, author, international journalist and speaker whose work connects history, education, media, entrepreneurship and community development. His official biography notes more than two…...