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Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Presley Ann / Getty In Lizzo’s first exclusive interview since last year’s controversies, the singer opened up on the “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast. Read and watch more inside. The Grammy award-winning artist offered heartfelt insights into her struggles, resilience, and transformation on the latest episode of Keke Palmer’s podcast. The episode delved deep into Lizzo’s personal and professional journey, providing fans with an intimate glimpse of the superstar’s life behind the headlines. Last year, Lizzo was blindsided by a lawsuit by a few of her former dancers. The lawsuit included harassment,…

Christmas is a time of joy, wonder, and celebration.At its core, the holiday reminds us of the most miraculous event in history, the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.This sacred occasion marks the arrival of our Savior, bringing light and hope to a world in need.To help us focus on the true meaning of Christmas, we’ve compiled 20 Bible verses that serve as a spiritual guide, inspiring reflection and gratitude during this season of love and faith.These verses not only tell the story of Jesus’ birth but also remind us of God’s profound love for humanity.Prophecies from Isaiah speak of…

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty Saafir passed away on November 19th, 2024. The Oakland rapper was one 54 years old. Recently, the cause of death has been confirmed. According to his death certificate, he died from septic shock and enterocolitis, which is inflammation of the intestines. Another factor listed was infected bedsores, also known as sacral decubitus, which happens when pressure on the skin causes serious wounds. Saafir was well-known in the hip-hop scene, especially for being part of the Golden State Project with Xzibit and Ras Kass. He also worked with the group…

by Daniel Johnson December 21, 2024 The donations represnt the latest efforts to strengthen the tech giant’s commitment to diversifying the cybersecurity field. Stillman College, a private Presbyterian HBCU in Alabama, and North Carolina Central University, an HBCU in Durham, North Carolina, both recently received $1 million donations from Google, representing the latest efforts to strengthen the tech giant’s commitment to diversifying the cybersecurity field. According to Al.com, Stillman’s donation came on Dec. 17 in honor of the Oct. 5 death of Kevin Lamar Harris, who founded the university’s HBCU Cybersecurity Clinic in 2022 and also received credit for playing…

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Sunset Boulevard / Getty This week’s ‘What To Watch’ film list is inspired by the 25 films named to the National Film Registry for preservation by the Library of Congress. This year’s selections include beloved Hollywood classics, groundbreaking independent works, and experimental gems that represent nearly 130 years of cinematic history. Check out our special ‘What To Watch’ film list inside. The Library of Congress has announced the addition of 25 culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant films to the National Film Registry for 2024. Highlighting the diversity of American filmmaking, the registry now…

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Tony Buzbee, the high-profile attorney representing the alleged victims of Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z, is facing a heavy accusation himself. A woman has launched a lawsuit against Tony Buzbee alleging that the Texas lawyer gave her a sexually transmitted infection (STI). As reported by TMZ, the lawsuit filed by Jane Doe in New York Superior Court claims that Tony Buzbee has been connected with her since 2018 after initially meeting online. Doe wrote in the filing that Buzbee interacted with her to the point of convincing her to go on a date and…

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: SOPA Images / Getty Party City Is Going Out Of Business After 40 years After nearly four decades in business, Party City is closing its doors for good. The New Jersey-based retailer, known for its balloons, Halloween costumes, and party supplies, announced it is shutting down all operations. This comes after years of financial woes, rising costs, and fierce competition that the company could no longer withstand. Party City’s troubles began long before the announcement of its closure. Earlier this month, internal signs of collapse started surfacing when corporate employees were sent home,…

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Prince Williams / Getty Keke Palmer is not letting up! This week, the multihyphenate queen blessed our social media feeds with a new Fandango promo video for the upcoming movie One of Them Days. But all anyone can talk about is her jaw-dropping look. As expected, Big Boss Keke did not come to play. Keke Palmer’s the ultimate fly girl. Channeling serious ’90s fly girl vibes, Keke rocked a deep indigo denim body-hugging dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. But it wasn’t just the dress that had us in a frenzy—it was the details.…

by Mary Spiller December 21, 2024 Huger said that she was ‘disappointed’ in the verdict, but that she accepted it. According to People magazine, Real Housewives of Potomac’s Karen Huger is “disappointed” after she was found guilty of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). She was found guilty on almost all counts that she was charged with for the Maryland incident that occurred in March. “The Real Housewives of Potomac” reality TV star’s attorney, Scott Bolden, said, “Although we are disappointed in the jury’s verdict, we, of course, respect their decision and appreciate their time hearing our case.” The Reed Smith…

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Last month, it was reported that Wendy Williams’ dementia had left her “cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated.” Luckily for her son, she was able to make his graduation ceremony earlier this week. According to TMZ, Wendy Williams made an extremely rare public appearance in Miami this past Thursday (Dec. 19) when her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., graduated from Florida International University. Rocking a black and silver dress while rolling around in a mobility scooter, Williams was joined by a couple of armed guards and her father, Thomas Williams Sr.…