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Former President Barack Obama reads to kids from Burke Elementary at the Bessie Coleman Chicago Public Library branch in the Woodlawn neighborhood, Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo: E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune pool) Former President Barack Obama took a moment to bring holiday cheer to some Chicago South Side students with a surprise visit. What was an ordinary afternoon at the library turned into a memory for those students, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. A group of two doz

Mariah the Scientist and Young Thug on Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Credit: Prince Williams/WireImage Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist are engaged after the rapper proposed onstage in their hometown of Atlanta, Georgia during his Hometown Hero benefit concert on Tuesday. Videos captured by fans, showed Young Thug dropping down on one knee and popping the question to his longtime girlfriend Mariah the Scientist as the crowd erupted in cheers. The video also showed

Stefon Diggs is showcasing more than just his NFL talent by stepping into the design world with his luxury furniture debut at Miami’s Art Basel. The NFL wide receiver debuted his Si Vis Pacem furniture line at Design Miami during Miami Art Basel. Vogue reports he unveiled plush sofas, sculptural backless H-shaped chairs, and oversized fur-framed mirrors. Now available by commission ahead of a broader release in 2026, Diggs created the collection as functional art meant to

John Cannon/Gifted Talents. Courtesy of the Artists Rapper 21 savage has been on a press tour since the release of his new album ' What Happened to the Streets? '. To celebrate the album release, the rapper and British-Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn took over Atlanta’s High Museum of Art for a special exhibition. The show featured 15 original artworks created by Slawn and Savage, anchored by the album’s cover art. Inspired by Kerry James Marshall ’s 1980 work, “A Portrait of

DJ Spinderella (Photo: Instagram) DJ Spinderella made moves by becoming the first woman DJ to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Hip-Hop icon cemented her place in music history during a ceremony that was held on Saturday night, Nov. 8, in Los Angeles. The ceremony celebrated her career and influence as one-third of the iconic rap group Salt-N-Pepa. During the ceremony Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton were also celebrated as Salt-N-Pepa as a who

Brian McKnight Jr. Photo: Paul Archuleta/Getty Images After Brian McKnight Sr.'s recent interview where he talked about his estranged kids, and former wife, his son oldest son is speaking out. Both Brian McKnight Jr., and his mother Julie McKnight spoke with journalist Marc Lamont Hill and sat down for their own interview. The interview touch on a pattern of public estrangement with the family and the R&B singer, while also talking about McKnight Sr.'s refusal to tell his dy

Photograph by Kanya Iwana for TIME Magazine A'ja Wilson is continuing to make waves in the world of sports with her latest title. The Las Vegas Aces player/ South Carolina native can add another title to her belt after being named Athlete of the Year by Time Magazine . The title has marked and recognized Wilson's achievement as an athlete. In 2025, she became the first player in the history of the WNBA to win the league championship, Finals MVP, regular season MVP which is

Recording artist Coco Jones performs the national anthem before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 20, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images) R&B star Coco Jones is continuing her momentous year by taking center stage at Super Bowl LX as a performer. According to the AP , Jones has been announced as one of the pre-game performers set to open the 2026 Super Bowl by perf

Photo: topdawgent IG TDE is once again spreading the holiday cheer in L.A. The record label will host its 12th annual Holiday Charity Concert and Community Celebration in Watts. The two-day celebration begins with a concert on Thursday, December 18, followed by a community giveback and toy distribution on Friday, December 19. Presented by Top Dawg Love the Kids, a nonprofit which was incorporated in 2023, the event reflects TDE’s dedication to the neighborhood that shaped i

Photo: Taylor Hill / Contributor Questlove says a new D’Angelo project is coming soon. He revealed the news while talking with The “ National News Desk ” at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Roots drummer and filmmaker was a part of the original Soulquarians with D’Angelo. The Soulquarians collective included other groundbreaking neo-soul artists, including Erykah Badu, Common, and Mos Def. D’Angelo passed away in October at 51 after a battle with pa

Photo: Netflix After only one season with Netflix, the animated series 'Good Times' has reportedly been canceled. The news about the show being canceled was first reported by What’s On Netflix . Since the release of the trailer fans of the original 1970s series and critics have commented on the differences between the two versions. Some of the comments were focused on the stereotypes of Black life that were portrayed on the show. While the show briefly landed in Netflix’s U.

(Iyanla Vanzant) Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Spiritual coach and best-selling author Iyanla Vanzant is returning to OWN Network with a new series called Iyanla: The Inside Fix. Premiering on Saturday, January 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the show revisits twelve of the most unforgettable episodes from the OWN original series Iyanla: Fix My Life. Officials say the show will offer deeper reflections and renewed insights into the healing journeys that moved millions. Vanzant says she di

Photo: Roc Nation Distribution website Roc Nation announced the launch of a new platform to empower the voices of independent artists. Roc Nation Distribution promises to maximize independent global audience reach, strengthen their fanbases, and unlock new business opportunities by offering tools, services and resources in a centralized hub. According to Roc Nation Distribution, access will be granted to “unparalleled streaming analytics, real-time audience and social media

B2K, and Bow Wow - Boys 4 Life Tour poster (Photo: Ticketmaster.com ) B2K and Bow Wow are reuniting for the " Boys 4 Life Tour " celebrating B2K's 25th anniversary with a long lineup of stars. The tour includes performances with other artists and tickets for various dates are going on sale later this month. Not only are the artists going on tour, but both B2K and Bow Wow will release new albums in February in support of the tour, marking their official return to recording and

Jaden Smith at Met Gala 2017 (Photo: Neilson Barnard) Jaden Smith is continuing his humanitarian work with a food truck initiative . The restaurant will be an continued initiative to feed the homeless that started in 2019, on his 21st birthday. “It’s for homeless people to get free food,” he told Variety . While Smith’s restaurant is inclusive to all, the actor says there’s a price patrons will have to pay. “[I]f you’re not homeless, not only do you have to pay, but you hav

The Vince Staples Show (Photo: Netflix's Tudum website) Rapper turned actor Vince Staples is coming back around with another season of self-titled show, The Vince Staples Show ". The show 1st premiered on Netflix last November. The Vince Staples Show is a satirical comedy series from the mind of the rapper. It is executive produced by Kenya Barris, Staples, Corey Smyth, William Stefan Smith, Andrea Sperling, and Leonard Chang. Vanessa Bell Calloway and Naté Jones join Stapl

Tyler Perry (Photo Credit : Aaron J. Thornton/Getty) Award-winning filmmaker and philanthropist Tyler Perry is showing up for his community. Perry donated almost $1.4 million to multiple organizations that are serving families affected by the recent SNAP pause, according to People.com . In a statement shared with People, Perry reflected on the urgent need for compassion during times of crisis, noting that those who have never experienced poverty may not fully understand the

Jeezy performs with The Color of Noize orchestra composed by Derrick Hodge during ‘TM:101 Live’ in Las Vegas. (Photo: GABE GINSBERG/GETTY IMAGES) Jeezy is making history in the hip-hop world after earning a Guinness World Record for the largest performing orchestra at a hip-hop concert. He received an official certificate from Guinness World Records during his November 1 performance. The performance was during his residency, which celebrated the 20-year anniversary of his

(Credits: Collision Conf / Stage Zero) Timbaland is making changes in the music industry with his latest venture. The producer/artist has decided to go the way of AI as he has signed two AI artists to his new AI label called Stage Zero. The company launched with its first AI artist, TaTa , according to a press release on Thursday (June 5). The producer known for his work with Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, and Justin Timberlake, co-founded Stage Zero alongside creative partner Zayd Po

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images While on a press run promoting her album, Summer Walker has come up with an interesting idea to promote the upcoming album. Even though Halloween has passed, the Atlanta singer decided to tell a horror story with an escape room . Summer knows all about the horror of exes as previous albums have eluded. The singer is continuing on with the theme of being over it with her upcoming third album, “Finally Over It”. To remind people about the