Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade discusses historic win as first Black immigrant to lead city
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Mayor Yemi Mobolade made history in May when he was elected as the first Black immigrant and non-GOP mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The former pastor ran as an independent on a
Bow Wow announces “Big Move” ownership stake in Scream Tour; 2023 show kicks off in August
Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images In partnership with The Black Promoters Collective, Bow Wow announced Friday he is now a part owner of the legendary Scream Tour. The “Fresh Azimiz” rapper, dubbed “the original face of the Scream Tour,” acquired an
New Music Friday: JT, BIA, King Von and more
From hard-hitting rap tracks to smooth R&B albums and modernized sample cuts, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest & greatest in music. —King Von, Grandson — The highly anticipated posthumous album from the Chicago rapper features Lil Durk, G Herbo, Tee Grizzley, Tink and
See Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in first look at 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' series
Amazon Prime Video Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are married assassins in the first look at the upcoming Mr. & Mrs. Smith series. Footage for the show, which is set to debut in November, appeared in a sizzle reel for Amazon’s Prime Video released
Man, 22, facing charges after 12-year-old boy dies in shooting
Jeremy Hogan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Boston. Walter Hendrick has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm,
Brooklyn Public Library honors Jay-Z with 'The Book of HOV' immersive exhibit
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation Roc Nation unveiled The Book of HOV, a one-of-a-kind immersive exhibit honoring the career and cultural contributions of Jay-Z. Constructed as a surprise to the iconic rapper, the special exhibit held at the Brooklyn Public Library
Coco Jones delivers “ICU” remix with Justin Timberlake
Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET;Matthew Lewis/Getty Images As promised, Coco Jones delivered the highly anticipated “ICU (Remix)” with pop icon Justin Timberlake. The new track comes after days of teasing on social media, with the R&B star dropping hints about the special feature
Indiana abortion clinics scramble to provide services before being shut down
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — With abortion clinics being forced to shut down in Indiana on Aug. 1, providers are rushing to see as many patients as they can before they close their doors. Abortion clinics
The Clipse set to reunite in NYC for Genius' 2023 IQ/BBQ Fest
Prince Williams/Filmmagic Iconic hip-hop duo The Clipse are set to headline Genuis’ 2023 IQ/BBQ Festival next month. The NYC reunion show, which kicks off on August 19 at the Knockdown Center in Queens, is a free all-day event honoring
Life-threatening heat baking the West and Southeast: Latest forecast
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Life-threatening heat is baking 14 states from Arizona to Texas to Florida. In the West, temperatures on Friday are forecast to reach 110 degrees in Redding, California, and 116 degrees in Phoenix