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Ananda Lewis, HBCU alumna and legendary television host, has tragically passed away at the age of 52. The news was broken on Wednesday evening by Lewis’s sister Lakshmi in a social media post. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 Lord, rest her soul🙏🏽,” she posted. Lewis graduated cum laude from Howard University in […]

Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love has endured plenty of loss in his life. Last month, Love’s father passed away, leading to a tender embrace from Atlanta Hawks’ Tristan Thompson afterward.  Now, he’s suffered another personal loss with the passing of Brian Wilson, lead singer of The Beach Boys, at 82.  On Wednesday, Love took […]

Nicki Minaj’s remix of Lil Wayne’s “Banned From NO” from his Carter VI album featured some interesting lyrics addressing Shannon Sharpe. Sharpe has been a permanent fixture in the news for the past few months and it’s clear that Minaj has been paying attention as she said, “If I send a pic of Shannon, you […]

Just over a year after the release date of Short n’ Sweet, Grammy winner Sabrina Carpenter will drop her seventh album, Man’s Best Friend. She made the announcement on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, on her social media accounts. Carpenter posted a picture that will presumably be the album artwork for her upcoming project. The second […]

Over two years ago, former First Lady Michelle Obama joined the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, on stage during his tour when it stopped in Barcelona, Spain. Now, the two have caught up on Obama’s podcast, IMO, which she co-hosts with Craig Robinson (the full episode has since dropped). The podcast’s social media account posted a preview […]

By day, Flau’Jae Johnson made the USA team for the AmeriCup tournament; by night, she made a splash at the BET Awards in Hollywood.  The LSU basketball star dazzled the cameras in her wine-red, poofy gown. Johnson also added a few accessories, including matching high-heeled shoes, a diamond necklace, and gold and silver rings.  Bet […]

For weeks, whispers circled like a fast break—Michael Jordan, the six-time NBA champion and cultural icon, was reportedly joining NBC’s NBA coverage for a massive $40 million a year. That figure raised eyebrows, not just for its size, but because it would have eclipsed his highest single-season salary during his playing career, per MSN. But […]

Dick Vitale has been the heartbeat of college basketball for nearly fifty years, and now, the iconic broadcaster is set to keep that spirit alive even longer. On Monday, ESPN announced that Vitale, who is 86 years old, had signed a contract extension that will keep him on the air through the 2027-28 season. But […]

It is surprising that a sitcom series like the upcoming Big Bang Theory spin-off, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, is going to feature a “lot of CGI,” but that’s what creator Chuck Lorre promised. While appearing at the Banff World Media Festival (via Variety), Lorre discussed the new series. He promised that “there’s a […]

Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball just proved that they’re not just basketball stars; they can light up the stage, too! At the 2025 BET Awards, the Ball brothers delivered an electrifying live performance of “Tweaker,” a track that LiAngelo originally wrote and performed. It quickly became one of the standout moments of the night, and social […]

If you watch the Ana de Armas-led Ballerina, you will notice a stark contrast in the action sequences compared to the John Wick movies. Eve (de Armas) is a more vulnerable character than John (Keanu Reeves). Early on in Ballerina, she is told to “fight like a girl” while training in the ways of the […]

On Monday, musical genius Sly Stone passed away at the age of 82. Amir “Questlove” Thompson, lead drummer for The Roots and featured in Spinal Tap 2, was heavily inspired by Sly’s work.  So much so that he put out an official statement celebrating his legacy, per Nina Corcoran of Pitchfork. “Sly was a giant […]

Sly Stone, who is known as one of the most influential musicians of the late 1960s and early 1970s for his impact on rock, pop, funk, and soul, died on June 9 at the age of 82. His cause of death was a “prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues,” according to the […]

HBCU alumni have been making their presence felt in entertainment, and now a young HBCU alumnus has joined the cast of BMF. Winston-Salem State University alumnus Dijon Means recently made his debut on the hit Starz series as “Werm”, joining Terry’s growing crew as he looks to assert his influence without Meech beside him. Per […]

There are rumors that Limp Bizkit could record a new entrance theme for WWE Superstar Bron Breakker, and the band’s lead singer, Fred Durst, has responded to them. He commented on a post from Here’s the Thing on Instagram about the matter. They stated that WWE will debut Limp Bizkit’s new entrance theme for Breakker […]

The recent collaboration between WWE and AAA titled Worlds Collide was a hit, and the event broke viewership records with its YouTube broadcast. Variety reports the WWE-AAA Worlds Collide event “set a record for the largest live audience in company history for a YouTube broadcast.” It peaked at 764,389 concurrent viewers during the main event, […]

The buzz surrounding the NBA’s return to NBC this fall remains palpable, with the addition of Michael Jordan as a special contributor being the extra cherry on top. There are “unconfirmed claims” that Jordan’s salary will be $40 million annually, which, if true, would be more than Tom Brady’s role at Fox Sports. Brady makes […]

When in Liverpool, it’s hard to ignore the legacy of the Fab Four, and the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, brought legendary Beatles member Paul McCartney out during his recent show in the city during his 2025 Land of Hopes and Dreams Tour. During his second-ever concert in Liverpool, Springsteen surprised his fans by welcoming McCartney to […]

Nothing makes me feel older than being old enough to appreciate How to Train Your Dragon when it came out in 2010 and now be around for its live-action remake starring Mason Thames and Nico Parker. I suppose this is how life goes. Movies that came out during my childhood, such as How to Train […]

It’s already time for the 2025 WWE Money in the Bank PLE, and it has a stacked four-bout card with two ladder matches — who will earn themselves a world championship match? Plus, a year after announcing his retirement tour at the 2024 Money in the Bank event, WWE Champion John Cena will compete at […]

When news broke that WWE was going to allow R-Truth’s contract to expire and effectively end his run with the company, it hit fans, young and old, hard. One of the more entertaining workers to ever step foot in a squared circle, Truth had huge angles, down periods, and a solid chapter of time where […]

Two of the top NBA stars, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, may be wrapping up their playing careers soon, and ESPN is hoping to snag them for top roles after they retire. While appearing on The Main Event with Andrew Marchand podcast (via Awful Announcing), ESPN’s lead […]

Getting involved with something like Vice’s The Grudge was a new venture for sports journalist Mike Wise, who was never a part of something like this before. Wise truly didn’t know what to expect going into The Grudge. “They would ask me things, and I would just say absurd things just to make them laugh,” […]

After making his epic return from injury, everything is going well for WWE Superstar Bronson Reed, who compared the experience to the new Sinners movie and the upcoming single release from Sabrina Carpenter. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his excitement about being back. One fan in the comments responded to his message, […]

While their first 2025 tour rehearsals were being kept under wraps, Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher can be heard performing one of the band’s signature hits in a new leaked video. The Sun reported a video where they could be heard rehearsing “Cigarettes & Alcohol” from their debut album, Definitely Maybe. The video was taken […]

There’s nothing worse than something being afraid of what it is, and the Ana de Armas-led Ballerina, the first-ever John Wick spin-off movie, is exactly that. The key word is spin-off (its full title is From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, in fairness), which indicates a side adventure in a larger universe. Ballerina operates […]

In some ways, it feels like the AI-generated parodies of his style have gotten to Wes Anderson, as his new movie, The Phoenician Scheme, feels as if the auteur is going out of his way to reclaim his style and prove he’s the only one who can do it. This is true, but he sacrifices […]

Finally, just about a month before Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour begins, the band, including Liam and Noel Gallagher, have started their rehearsals. The group’s lead singer seems ecstatic with how they sound. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share progress on Oasis’ rehearsals — which Gallagher called “Spiritual” in a comment — ahead of […]

After news hit that Taylor Swift bought back her masters, her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce celebrated the singer’s latest music accomplishment. He and his brother, Jason Kelce, had Shaquille O’Neal on their New Heights podcast. Shaq began blaring Swift’s “I Knew You Were Trouble,” his song of choice, before Kelce chimed in […]

There is a chance that the 2025 NBA Finals is the only time ESPN utilizes Doris Burke, Mike Breen, and Richard Jefferson together as the commentating trio. At least, according to The Athletic. They published a story talking about Burke, Breen, and Jefferson’s first season together, which was the result of the firings of likes […]

Before she resumes her Short n’ Sweet Tour, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter appears to be teasing a new song. She has gone viral for summer songs like “Please Please Please” and “Taste,” so she may be trying to take over the summer of 2025 as well. On June 2, 2025, Carpenter sent her fans into […]

There are a lot of cameos in the trailer for Netflix’s Adam Sandler-led Happy Gilmore 2, ranging from Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and Stephen A. Smith. Netflix dropped the new trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 at their 2025 Tudum event. There are more than 30 big-name cameos in the movie, but here is […]

Finally, fans of Ed Sheeran have heard his new song “Sapphire” from his upcoming album Play. He performed it during a concert for the first time during his May 30, 2025, Mathematics Tour stop in Madrid, Spain. During the next show on the following night, Sheeran once again performed it along with another unreleased song […]

June is already here, and Hulu has new titles coming to the streaming service this month (Sign up for a free trial!). When is The Bear Season 4 coming to Hulu? The biggest highlight coming to Hulu in June 2024 is The Bear Season 4. All 10 episodes of the fourth season will be available […]

While ‘Inside the NBA’ will live on, its three-decade-long partnership with TNT concluded along with the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. After the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks to clinch the NBA Finals, Ernie Johnson led the iconic four-man crew in an emotional final send-off on the TNT set. Johnson closed the show with […]

A new month means a new wave of fresh titles coming to Paramount+ in June 2025 (Sign up for a free trial!). The first highlight is the Godfather trilogy coming on Sunday, June 1. Of course, The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are both going to be available. Plus, the revised edition of the […]

There’s no doubt that hosts TNT’s “Inside the NBA” hosts Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Ernie Johnson made the final broadcast of the beloved program a memorable one as the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks on Saturday in Game 6 125-108. Along the way, O’Neal didn’t hold back on the broadcast’s […]

Max is welcoming a packed month of premieres, throwbacks, and fresh originals this June as it gears up for another identity shift—returning to the HBO Max name. But branding aside, it’s the content that will steal the spotlight. The month kicks off with a giant wave of titles, starting June 1, with classics like Meet […]

The summer heat is creeping in, but Netflix isn’t letting up either. The streaming giant is unloading an exciting wave of new releases for June 2025, with big-name returning series, juicy reality TV, and a surprising batch of nostalgic gems, per Forbes. Whether you’re stuck inside dodging mosquitos or winding down after a day in […]