Janet Jackson Reveals Another Famous Family Connection to Iconic Actor Samuel L. Jackson
The cousin connection runs deep with the Jacksons! The Jackson family needs no introduction. Iconic all by themselves, they have birthed several legends, fundamentally changing the landscape of entertainment culture. And as if The Jackson 5, Michael, and Janet weren’t enough, the bloodline is heavy on the icon, with the famous Jackson family also related […]
Pinky Cole Gifts Longtime Slutty Vegan Employees With Their Own Restaurant
Let us know if you’re hiring Pinky! Entrepreneur Pinky Cole, owner of the uber-popular vegan food chain Slutty Vegan, is paying it forward. Cole launched the eatery in 2018, her second crack at becoming a restaurateur. Now, the plant-based burger business is thriving, valued at more than $100 million. Originally launching out of a shared […]
LeBron James Shares Sweet Moment With Wife Savannah After Winning Olympic Gold
MVP on and off the court! LeBron James recently helped lead TEAM USA to Olympic Gold at the Paris Olympics, the third for the NBA superstar. He was also named MVP of the Olympics this year, a reminder that even at 39 years old, he’s still the King. After an exciting Olympic tournament, and probably […]
R&B Singer Brent Faiyaz & Business Partner Ty Baisden Invest Over 100K in Black Women-Led STEM Companies
And this is only the most recent investment round! Brent Faiyaz is an R&B superstar with an exciting business model that helps to ensure his longevity in the business. According to AfroTech, Faiyaz and his manager, Ty Baisden, have a 50/50 business partnership that allows them to reinvest money made through music into various business […]
‘A Different World’ Sequel About Dwayne & Whitley’s Daughter Is Coming to Netflix
We’re back at Hillman! According to Deadline, “A Different World” sequel centering around Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter is in early stage development at Netflix. The hit “Cosby Show” spinoff followed the lives of students at the fictitious Hillman College, igniting love for HBCUs worldwide and becoming a mainstay in the culture. One pair of students […]
Watch This Hilarious Moment Between Simone Biles & Elmo at the Paris Olympics
Elmo is FED UP! Simone Biles made sure she didn’t leave the Paris Olympics without stopping by to see Sesame Street correspondent Elmo. While visiting Elmo, Biles revealed that she’s always dreamed of taking a photo with one person, and Elmo was elated to hear it, an audible gasp coming from the beloved muppet. “Okay, […]
Whoopi Goldberg Joins Cast of ‘Annie’ Musical as Miss Hannigan
Just in time for the holiday season! Whoopi Goldberg is returning to the stage, joining the cast of “Annie” the musical this winter, ABC News reports. The EGOT-winning actress and co-host of “The View” announced her return to the theater, set to play Miss Hannigan in the New York City run of “Annie” showing at […]
Olympian Rojé Stona Wins First-Ever Olympic Gold Medal in Discus Throw for Jamaica
Jamaica! Jamaica! Rojé Stona just made history at the Paris Olympics, winning the first-ever Olympic gold medal in the discus throw event for Jamaica, Jamaica Observer reports. The star track and field athlete competed in the men’s discus throw this past Wednesday, earning a throw of 70.00m in the competition and setting a new Olympic […]
Kevin Durant Surpasses Lisa Leslie for All-Time Leading Scorer Record in U.S. Olympic Basketball
P.G. County’s finest! Kevin Durant made Olympic history this week during Team USA’s game against Brazil in the 2024 Paris Olympics quarterfinals, Sports Illustrated reports. Durant scored 11 points in Team USA’s 122-87 victory over Brazil for a career total of 494 points, becoming the all-time U.S. leading scorer in Olympic games for men’s or […]
Nigeria Makes History as First African Basketball Team to Reach Olympic Quarter-Finals
NAIJA NO DEY CARRY LAST!!!! Nigeria just made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics as the first African country in men’s or women’s basketball to ever reach the Olympic quarter-finals, ESPN reports. Nigeria’s women’s basketball team eliminated Canada from the Olympics, clinching a 79-70 victory this past weekend. The team erupted in celebration after their […]