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R&B and soul legend Alexander O’Neal and his wife, Cynthia O’Neal, were recently hospitalized following a devastating fire at their apartment complex in Burnsville, Minnesota. The blaze occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, December 5, 2025, just hours after O’Neal had been discharged from the ICU. The singer had been on life support for approximately two weeks following […]

The nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards were announced on December 8, recognizing the best in film and television from the past year. The nominations list is full of acknowledgement for Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners,” as is expected. But “Sinners” isn’t the only film (or television show) worthy of note; in a year full of big pictures on […]

Growing up Black in the ’90s and 2000s meant holiday wish lists loaded with toys that felt like magic the second they hit the shelves. For many of us, Christmas morning was about claiming a slice of childhood joy, creativity, and culture. Check out some of the toys every Black kid secretly prayed to find […]

Back in 1984, buying a ticket to see Michael Jordan’s first home game with the Chicago Bulls probably seemed like a small-time investment, with the stub costing only $5. But this past weekend, that same ticket sold at an auction for a staggering $7,646.96. What once might’ve lived quietly in an old box under a […]

Live streaming has transformed from a niche corner of the internet to a juggernaut in global entertainment. That’s partly because creators aren’t just “gamers” anymore. They make people laugh, think, react, and feel seen in real time. For many young people, streaming offers something traditional media rarely does: immediacy, authenticity, and a sense of community. […]

Soul singer Alexander O'Neal and his wife are hospitalized after a fire broke out in their apartment building on Friday in Minnesota.

Netflix acquires Warner Bros., HBO, and more in $82.7B deal, reshaping streaming landscape.

At one point, Bilaal Salaam was a trusted associate of Will Smith. He was his self-described “best friend” who worked for the movie star and his family for four decades. But now, he’s an adversary. First, he claimed that he interrupted Will Smith in a sex act with actor Duane Martin; now he’s suing Jada […]

Black Christmas movies bring families together, reflecting their traditions, humor, and love through shared memories and laughter.

Black artists defined Christmas music with soulful, timeless hits that warm the season for generations.

It’s something us hopeless romantics and holiday fanatics look forward to every year— cozying up on the couch with popcorn and some hot chocolate and turning on a cheesy holiday rom-com to swoon over. Much like our favorite classics like Frosty the Snowman, Home Alone or a Charlie Brown Christmas, they fill us with joy […]

Netflix is closing out 2025 with a lineup delivering major blockbusters. Check out a list of what's Black on Netflix this December.