Former collegiate swimmer and OutKick host Riley Gaines joined Stephen A. Smith this week to discuss the online exchange with Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles that sparked a national conversation on transgender inclusion in women’s sports. During her appearance on “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” Gaines detailed the backlash and eventual apology that followed Biles’ […]
When Whitney Houston burst onto the scene in the mid-1980s, the music world took notice. Her self-titled debut album delivered three No. 1 singles—an achievement that was just the beginning. By the time she released her iconic cover of “I Will Always Love You,” Whitney was not only setting records but also redefining what it […]
Radiant. Bold. Limitless. These aren’t just adjectives. They are a declaration of what it means to be a Black woman in Hollywood today. In an industry that has long marginalized and misrepresented Black femininity, a powerful shift is unfolding—one led by unstoppable voices like Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor, Gabrielle Union, and Sherri Shepherd. Together, […]
Doechii has had an incredible year, but her focus extends beyond just her own success. At the 2025 BET Awards, she criticized Donald Trump and ICE for their recent arrests of immigrants in Los Angeles. After winning the award for Best Female Hip-Hop artist at age 26, defeating competitors like Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Megan […]
A new group of young Black conservatives is getting attention in Washington, D.C., and they call themselves the “Black Republican Mafia.” This isn’t a real mafia, but a nickname for a group of friends and colleagues who work in politics, help run campaigns, and share ideas, all while being proud supporters of the Republican Party. […]
