Octa Spencer is set to shine as America’s first self-made female millionaire in the new Netflix miniseries “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker.” Although Black History Month is coming to a close, that doesn’t mean the celebration of African American culture ends anytime soon. Actually, next month we’ll see Netflix and actress Octa Spencer honoring the legacy of a Black pioneer who was also America’s first self-made female millionaire in the miniseries Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker. Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET The Oscar-winning actress was one of the many...
A couple in Florida is accusing a local Dunkin Donuts of serving them doughnuts covered in blood. A couple in Florida have a reason to be angry after they were allegedly served bloody doughnuts from a local Dunkin Donuts. According to WPLG Local 10, Magelo and Rodrigo Esquivel made a pitstop at a Florida Dunkin Donuts where they claim they were served donuts from an employee whose hand was wrapped in a blood-stained napkin. Ultimately, the blood seemingly soaked up in the products in their bag. “I’m like, ‘What is that?’ I’m like, ‘That is not jelly,’” Magelo said....
Nike celebrates the Dominican Republic with a “De Lo Mio” Air Max 95 scheduled to launch in early May. Nike reporedly has plans to release a Dominican Republic-inspired Air Max 95 this spring, following the limited edition “De Lo Mio” Air Force 1 Low that launched in the fall of 2018. According to reports, the Nike Air Max 95 “De Lo Mio” is slated to launch on May 1st, the date of the DR’s Labor Day celebration. The phrase “De Lo Mio,” which translates to “close friend,” is a common term of endearment in the Dominican community and it is the moniker Nike...
A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, and more have been tapped to perform at the 2020 JMBLYA Festival in Dallas, Austin, and Houston in May. JMBLYA Festival will be back for its eighth run in May, and artists like A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, and Playboi Carti will be headlining the 2020 event taking place in Dallas, Austin, and Houston. These hip-hop favourites are among good company on the traveling music festival’s stacked lineup. 2019 breakout stars like Lil Tecca, Lil Tjay, and Travis Scott‘s Cactus Jack signee, Don Toliver are among the billed artists performing at the Texas festival. Theo Wargo/Getty...
Yeezy season approaching. Kanye West has been somewhat low key (for Kanye) as of late, but it looks like Yeezy season is approaching. The hip-hop icon made a surprise announcement email to several industry insiders inviting them to Yeezy Season 8 in Paris for Fashion Week. As reported by Women’s Wear Daily, West sent out invites to a Sunday Service which will take place in Paris, and a few moments later he sent out another invite for Yeezy Season 8. It is unclear if West will be unveiling an entire line, or if he will just be showing off limited works. West,...
Solange accepts the first-ever Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact. Solange is the first-ever recipient of the Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact, as announced at Town Hall in New York City, Friday. John Lamparski / Getty Images The Lena Horne prize, named after legendary singer Lena Horne, showcases an artist who not only captivates an audience in the arts but demonstrates excellence with their activism. Solange gave a powerful teary-eyed acceptance speech. “I’m honored to be all the things that my mother and my dear friend Toyin have said, but I’m also in a moment of...
Westside Gunn may be underground but he’s definitely got wide-reaching connects in the rap game. What Westside Gunn envisions, he brings to fruition. Boasting his own unique blend of slick, minimalist beats injected with raw lyricism and “fly street shit,” the King of Buffalo has managed to change hip-hop’s landscape through talent and sheer force of will alone. Creating a music empire without the support of television and radio airplay, Gunn filled the need for bars reminiscent of Raekwon, Kool G Rap and early Nas sorely lacking in the mainstream, following the drop of his 2013 mixtape Hitler Wears...
Killer Mike holds it down for Bernie Sanders in South Carolina. For the past two Presidential elections, Killer Mike has been championing his friend and political associate Bernie Sanders as the man for the job as Head of State. As one of hip-hop’s self-educated, self-reliant, and vocal members of the culture, Killer Mike has been able to spread rhetoric that has allowed the Black and hip-hop community to take accountability for its actions and become self-sufficient by any means necessary. Now, after failing to get the 2016 Democratic Presidential nomination, the “Black Power. White Powder.” rapper is doing everything in his power...
A federal judge has set a trial date for Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli for their involvement in the college admissions scandal. Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are set to go on trial Oct. 5 for their alleged roles in the infamous college admissions bribery scandal that broke in 2019, according to PageSix. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images US District Judge Nathaniel Gorton says jury selection is scheduled to start Sept. 28 with the trial expected to conclude by Thanksgiving. Giannulli and Loughlin could face up to 45 years in prison if found guilty. The prosecution claims the couple paid $500,000 in bribes to get their...
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have some big free agency decisions to make in the summer of 2021. When Giannis Antetokounmpo was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks back in 2013, little was known about the Greek phenom. He was the 15th overall pick and at the time, he was a lanky kid who some felt wasn’t ready for the physicality of the NBA. At first, Giannis was a bit timid on the court as he only averaged 6.8 points per game in his first season. In his second campaign, Giannis averaged 12.7 points and displayed improvement as well...