Tyler Perry is no stranger to emotionally charged storytelling, and in his latest Netflix drama, Straw, he turns the volume all the way up. To be clear, the title Tyler Perry’s Straw (now streaming on Netflix) is a reference to “the last straw”—as in the final push before everything breaks. As for the “Tyler Perry” […]
A 72-year-old local pastor is facing serious charges after authorities say he robbed a man at gunpoint and struck him with a firearm during a heated dispute on a public sidewalk. Roy Powell, longtime pastor of Cedar Street Missionary Baptist Church in Saraland, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery following the incident, which took […]
The clothes worn by Sean “Diddy” Combs in the Oscar-winning film Monster’s Ball are set to go under the hammer, offering fans a unique piece of Hollywood and hip-hop history. GWS Auctions has listed the ensemble—blue jeans, a sweatshirt, and shoes—worn by Combs in his role as Lawrence Musgrove, a death row inmate, in the […]
When NBA legends Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony established the Social Change Fund United in 2020, it was more than just a news story, it was a sincere reaction to the pressing demands for justice and opportunity resonating throughout the nation. Now, their mission is coming to fruition, as the fund allocates $40,000 […]
Grammy-winning gospel legend Kirk Franklin is turning his vision for Black-owned media into reality with a new business move aimed at reshaping the entertainment landscape from within. On June 2, Franklin announced a groundbreaking partnership with Insignia Assets, an all-Black-owned entertainment company founded by Norman Gyam and Jonathan Jay. The venture brings together Franklin’s acclaimed […]
