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Before his final Monday Night RAW at Madison Square Garden, the legendary WWE star John Cena has sent a message to his fans. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to post a message for his fans. Cena is going to make his last appearance on RAW after 554 matches on the flagship show. “Over 23 […]

After winning his fourth MLB MVP Award, New Balance will honor Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani with a new shirt to celebrate the player. New Balance is dropping a new MVP Unicorn T-shirt to celebrate Ohtani’s third-straight MVP win, and fans of the Dodgers player will be able to get it in North America […]

When you see Edgar Wright’s adaptation of The Running Man, you’ll notice that lead actor Glen Powell’s Ben Richards is not as rough around the edges as the character Stephen King originally wrote. That may be Powell’s fault, who has natural charisma that is undeniable. In the book, Richards is more like Rick Deckard than […]

Christy Martin stepped in with her own punch this week, pushing back at the critiques aimed at Sydney Sweeney over the new biopic “Christy.” The retired boxing icon shared a photo with the “Euphoria” star and called out what she viewed as unfair shots from actress Ruby Rose. “I have always been a fighter. My […]

An upcoming documentary from HBO about the iconic 1985 Chicago Bears, titled The Shuffle — about their iconic “Super Bowl Shuffle” song — is coming, and the first trailer is here. The trailer begins with a montage of footage of the team playing during the 1985 season. While they had success on the field and boast […]

The Real Slim Shady is the real deal when it comes to his love for his hometown Detroit Lions. Eminem is there every step of the way, and now he is giving back in a big way. Following in the path of another hip hop legend, Jay-Z, Eminem joined forces with the Lions to choose […]

We finally know which WWE stars are in Zootopia 2, the upcoming animated Disney sequel. John McMullen reports that former WWE rivals and teammates, Roman Reigns and CM Punk, will voice “Zebra Buddy Cops” in Zootopia 2. They are among the newcomers to the franchise in the sequel. The likes of Andy Samberg, Ke Huy […]

From reigning as Mister North Carolina A&T to stepping onto one of Hulu’s most anticipated new series, Joshua Suiter is proving that HBCU excellence shines far beyond the yard. The North Carolina A&T State University alum has landed a role in Hulu’s All’s Fair, the newest legal dramedy from producer Ryan Murphy. His transition from […]

With their season going haywire, the New York Giants named Jameis Winston the starting quarterback, as he replaces an injured Jaxson Dart. Of course, Winston got musical, starting his tenure as the starting quarterback with a Hamilton sing-along. “I want fans to know that I’m going to do my best. Obviously, I’m going to have […]

What an honor for The Rock. To Dwayne Johnson, hearing Christopher Nolan applaud his performance in The Smashing Machine was like living in a dream, per CBR. The actor recently opened up about what it felt like to hear the Oppenheimer director call his portrayal of MMA legend Mark Kerr “incredible” during a Director’s Guild […]

Now in its fourth year, Paul McCartney has returned to the United States with the 2025 Got Back Tour, playing a packed-out show at PPG Paints Arena, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins, in the Steel City. Having seen a show during his 2022 North American leg, getting to see him a second time on the […]

This hit might sting a little. Sydney Sweeney is facing heavy backlash after actor Ruby Rose accused her of “ruining” the new boxing biopic Christy. The film, inspired by trailblazing boxer Christy Martin, opened last weekend to modest box office numbers despite strong early reviews praising Sweeney’s performance, per Collider. The criticism arrives amid a […]

There are adaptations, and then there are adaptations, which Edgar Wright’s The Running Man — an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel starring Glen Powell — fits under. Sometimes, it feels like Hollywood is only comfortable with adapting (or, in this case, readapting) known IPs. Even franchises like the Mission: Impossible movie series, which has become […]

A24’s latest trailer for Marty Supreme gives Timothée Chalamet the spotlight in a way fans haven’t seen before. Directed by Josh Safdie, the sports dramedy follows table-tennis prodigy Marty Mauser in 1950s New York as he hustles, romances, and battles his way toward a Wheaties box dream, per Variety. It’s a fictionalized spin on the […]

It sounds like The Running Man star Glen Powell made the filming experience “thrilling,” even for his co-star, Lee Pace, who was highly complimentary of the Top Gun: Maverick star. Speaking to ClutchPoints at the junket for Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic novel, Pace recalled shooting his fight scenes with Powell. In the […]

While the recent Christy Martin biopic has been a box office flop, its star, Sydney Sweeney, has revealed that she is still “so deeply proud” of the movie. Sweeney posted a variety of behind-the-scenes photos from the production of Christy. Her lengthy caption talked about her pride in the project — calling it the “most […]

In an inbox flooded with thousands of pitches daily, one stuck out: an email about a new fictional HBCU novel, Nostrof University, written by author Chanese Jaa. The premise immediately grabbed attention, chronicling the daily life of HBCU students, campus politics, student leadership, and the intricacies of Greek life and athletics—a narrative rarely seen fully […]

Netflix has officially given a series order to the reboot of the iconic HBCU comedy, A Different World, following a rare pilot order earlier this year. The new series is set to follow Deborah Wayne, the daughter of original stars Whitley Gilbert and Dwayne Wayne, as she becomes the latest generation of the family to […]

Unfortunately, despite actress Sydney Sweeney receiving critical acclaim for her performance in the biopic Christy, which is about Christy Martin, was a box office flop during its opening weekend. The Numbers reports Christy grossed $1,305,000 during its opening weekend, which is her third straight movie to gross under $2 million during its opening weekend. Americana […]

Donald Trump made history on Sunday after being the first sitting U.S. President to attend a regular-season NFL game. While watching the contest between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders, Trump had the opportunity to go into the booth and chat with the announcers. During that time, they gave the 79-year-old President the chance to […]

The latest celebrity couple making headlines is Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson and hip-hop sensation Megan Thee Stallion. On Friday, Megan took to Instagram to post a video of Thompson apologizing to her for being late picking her up at the Dallas Airport. “I’m sorry I was late, babe. There’s no excuse.” Thompson said. "I'm […]

Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny just turned the industry’s loudest week into a referendum on cultural power. The former owns this year’s conversation with nine Grammy nominations, the most of any artist, per TheGuardian. The latter stands on six, right as the NFL taps him for the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. The […]

On Monday, Nov. 10, WWE legend John Cena will make his final Boston appearance on RAW at TD Garden, and he is in his feels before the show. Cena took to X, formerly Twitter, to send fans a message, promising “surprises” for the upcoming episode. The tournament to determine his final opponent will begin, and […]

While she is currently mulling her free agency options after spending 2025 with the Indiana Fever, WNBA star Sophie Cunningham is teasing a new project. She took to her Instagram Stories to repost a Reel from Placed, a digital platform that creates virtual rooms. They’ve previously collaborated with the MLB for their 2025 postseason. View this […]

This weekend, a game between Texas Tech and BYU will go down in Lubbock, and former Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be a guest picker on ESPN College GameDay. The announcement was made on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. He will appear on the show on Nov. 8 to support his alma mater in their […]

If there was one thing we didn’t need this year, it’s another biopic about a combat sports legend. One month ago, we had Dwayne Johnson in The Smashing Machine, and now we have Sydney Sweeney in Christy Martin’s biopic. Sweeney has never been better than inhabiting Martin’s spirit in Christy. Unlike Springsteen: Delivery Me from […]

One of the guests at the premiere of Stranger Things Season 5 was WWE Superstar Liv Morgan, who is currently rehabbing her shoulder injury. Morgan stunned on the red carpet, wearing a lacy lack dress that fit in with the background of the red carpet. This marks one of her first public appearances since her […]

Meghan Markle is stepping back into the Hollywood spotlight for the first time since leaving Suits eight years ago. Sources confirmed to Deadline that the Duchess of Sussex has joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film Close Personal Friends. While her exact role remains under wraps, the project marks her first scripted acting […]

Only months after Michael Vick was announced as the head coach at Norfolk State, BET announced it would chronicle his journey in a forthcoming docuseries. The series is set to be produced by SMAC Entertainment, a company co-founded by HBCU alumnus and Super Bowl Champion Michael Strahan. The series marks Vick’s return to BET, as, in […]

Is it really surprising that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers loves Nickelback? One of the Steelers’ veteran players, Cam Heyward, revealed the quarterback’s fandom recently. ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reports that Heyward was asked what he’s learned about Rodgers since the four-time NFL MVP joined the team. “Well, he’s the oldest quarterback in the league,” Heyward […]

The current President of WWE, Nick Khan, has explained the recent ticket price increase, which has affected fans worldwide hoping to attend live shows. In Khan’s mind, the ticket price increase WWE fans have seen isn’t unreasonable. The ticket price increase aligns with the company’s goals for its live event strategy. During the Q3 earnings […]

A new campaign for Lids will feature legendary sportscaster Stephen A. Smith, along with other celebrities and athletes like WWE couple Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio, as well as rapper Quavo. In the first ad for the “ALL CAPS” campaign, Smith is schooling Lids correspondents Quavo and Chase B on reporting. Smith is seen at […]

According to a new report, more WWE stars could be going Hollywood by starring in the new movie Zootopia 2, which is set to be released on Nov. 26, 2025. PWInsider reports that “two major WWE names” will star in Zootopia 2.While the names have not been revealed, they will reportedly be voicing zebras. Zootopia […]

Marc Anthony is giving Bad Bunny some advice before he embarks on a huge career opportunity. In September, the Puerto Rican rapper was announced as the Super Bowl halftime performer. Anthony shared that he wants to ensure that Bad Bunny — born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — is ready. “I tell him to just to […]

Some heavy hitters from the entertainment industry will be joining the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival this year. The festival is returning to Howard University for the third year in a row with this year’s theme: “Elevate Future Storytellers.” This year the festival will be honoring some of the best in the industry during Cafe […]

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is officially heading back to the broadcast booth, per Yahoo. The future Hall of Famer has reportedly agreed to a multi-year deal with Fox Sports, joining Tom Brady and Greg Olsen as part of the network’s NFL coverage lineup. According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Brees will […]

While he was released from WWE earlier this year, former Superstar Karrion Kross has a short film that is Oscar-qualified, a great accomplishment for any storyteller. Kross took to X, formerly Twitter, to share the exciting news. Kross’ short film ,Blue Evening, is now Oscar-qualified, and it will be eligible for the Live-Action Short Film […]

It sounds like WWE star Cody Rhodes loved playing Guile in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, as the “American Nightmare” raved about his experience on set. During an appearance on the All the Smoke podcast, Rhodes had a lot of praise for the movie. Rhodes couldn’t say enough about the cast and crew. He said […]

Pretty soon, HBO will debut a new season of in-season Hard Knocks with the NFC East, and New York Giants legend Eli Manning is “nervous” about it. He expressed his concern in an interview with Yahoo Sports. Manning knows what happened last time, when the Giants were featured on the offseason Hard Knocks. It showed […]