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Image: Apple TV We live in a day and age in which NBA players might do the damn thing on the court, but opt to stay just as busy off of it. From tech partnerships to voting rights initiatives and everything else in between, it’s a beautiful time to be …

Britney Spears recently announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari, and got some unsolicited advice from Oscar winner Octavia Spencer. According to TMZ, Spencer, 51, commented on Spears’ Instagram post announcing her engagement, writing, “Make him sign a prenup.” Although she may have written what many were thinking, Spencer …

In his new film, the 91-year-old actor-director gets back in the saddle. Claire Folger / Warner Bros. Clint Eastwood’s first Hollywood swan song was 1992’s Unforgiven, a dark, bitter Western that bade goodbye to the genre that had made him famous. He was 62 at the time, and after some …

A pit bull once owned by dog trainer Cesar Millan mauled a dog owned by Queen Latifah, killing them, a new lawsuit alleges. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the reality TV star also allegedly attempted to cover up the attack by instructing his staff to tell the actress her dog …

Dr. Sian Proctor is making history as the first Black woman to serve as a pilot of a spacecraft when SpaceX’s Inspiration4 Mission launches Wednesday. Proctor, who is a geoscientist and professor, will be one of four people in the first-ever all-civilian spaceflight, serving as a Mission Pilot on SpaceX’s …

New York stand up! The next Verzuz face-off is bringing Ja Rule and Fat Joe together on Sept. 14.  The live competition is scheduled to take place in person from the Big Apple, with tickets available for purchase beginning Tuesday (Sept. 7).  “The summer ain’t over!!” Verzuz co-creator Swizz said, …

RuPaul has done it again! The producer-host of RuPaul’s Drag Race has won two more Creative Arts Emmys, including his sixth consecutive win for hosting at Sunday’s show. He is now tied with cinematographer Donald A. Morgan; the two are the most-awarded Black artists in the show’s history.  RuPaul has …

After the death of critically acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams, many of his peers have spoken out about his work and his character. One of his co-stars, fellow esteemed actor Courtney B. Vance praised and honored Williams in an acceptance speech this past Sunday when he received the Emmy Award for …

Broadway is officially returning after closing its doors in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tony winners Audra McDonald and Leslie Odom Jr. have been tapped to host the 74th annual Tony Awards, which will celebrate the return of Broadway. According to USA Today, the four-hour event will air …

Photo: Panama Jackson One of the fun parts about parenting is seeing your kids “get” something. From reading to tying shoes to…whatever, that look they get in their eyes once they realize that they can do something is inspirational. And sometimes, our kids know well before we do that they’re …