Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After weeks of declining to weigh in on the New York City mayor’s race, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday he was backing Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Jeffries, who represents parts of Brooklyn, said in a statement that while he and Mamdani had “areas of principled disagreement,” […]
(BALTIMORE) — As the Department of Homeland Security continues to seek the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the agency said Friday it had identified a new country of removal that has agreed to accept the wrongly deported Salvador native: the West African nation of Liberia. In a court notice filed Friday, Department of Justice attorneys said […]
Leon Thomas leaves his Mutt era to release his new EP, Pholks. The project features seven songs, including “Lone Wolf” with 4batz. The video for “My Muse” is out now. Queen Naija steps into a new decade with her new album, 30. She says in a press release that she’s excited for fans to “hear some new […]
Paul Schrader attends a special screening of ‘Oh, Canada’ at IFC Center on December 5, 2024, in New York City. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Paul Schrader is making his thoughts on the use of AI in Hollywood known. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the 79-year-old filmmaker said he is ready to embrace using artificial […]
New Edition Way Tour poster (Black Promoters Collective) New Edition will celebrate music, legacy and connection in their upcoming trek. They announced the tour via a trailer, which finds them discussing how they can top their recent Las Vegas residency. “It was dope,” Ronnie Devoe says of the residency, “but I feel like we can take it […]
Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: HuluThe Hand That Rocks the Cradle: This new version of the thrilling story follows a mother who brings a nanny into her home. NetflixNobody Wants This: Kristen Bell and Adam Brody navigate […]
The No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels (6-1) and the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners (6-1) link up on Saturday afternoon in a critical SEC matchup with both conference and College Football Playoff implications. The Rebels had their six-game win streak halted last weekend in a 43-35 loss at Georgia. Meanwhile, Oklahoma took down South Carolina 26-9. […]
Police officers investigate a U-Haul truck that was involved in an incident outside of Coast Guard Island Alameda on October 23, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (OAKLAND, Calif.) — Two people were wounded when an “erratic” driver prompted a shooting at Coast Guard Base Alameda, which is located on a small island next […]
Halle Bailey debut album artwork (Parkwood Entertainment LLC) Halle Bailey has released her debut album, love? or something like it. She previously described it as “a story of first love, heartbreak, and everything that comes after.” It’s a concept she felt would resonate best with the ladies, prompting her decision to feature only women on the project. “I really […]
The cast of ‘Hollywood Arts.’ (Netflix) Netflix is ready to make the Victorious spinoff shine. The streamer has picked up the upcoming series Hollywood Arts, starring Daniella Monet, who will reprise her Victorious role of Trina Vega. The sequel show was first developed at Nickelodeon and has now been licensed to Netflix. Hollywood Arts will span […]
