Beyoncé has secured her first Primetime Emmy Award, winning for costume design in her Western-themed “Beyoncé Bowl” halftime performance, which streamed on Netflix during the NFL’s Christmas Day game. The Television Academy announced the honour on 12 August as part of its juried categories, with Beyoncé and her creative team — Shiona Turini, Erica Rice, […]
Drake’s legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG) has taken a fresh turn, with the rapper’s attorneys requesting detailed records relating to his long-time rival, Kendrick Lamar. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Canadian artist’s legal team has filed a motion seeking Kendrick Lamar’s contract with UMG, alongside any documentation connected to alleged incidents of […]
As the 2025/26 Premier League season gets underway, a number of Black players stand out not just for their current form but for careers decorated with silverware and landmark achievements. From serial winners to emerging stars, here are ten players whose influence is shaping English football’s most competitive campaign. 1. Mohamed Salah – Liverpool Few […]
Uncle Nearest, the Black-owned whiskey brand founded in 2017 and celebrated for its rapid rise in the spirits industry, is facing a high-stakes legal battle over allegations of defaulting on loans totaling $100 million. The Tennessee-based company is named after Nathan “Nearest” Green, a formerly enslaved man credited with teaching Jack Daniel how to distill […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs has escalated his legal fight over what he claims is severe reputational harm, filing an amended lawsuit seeking $100 million from Courtney Burgess and cable network NewsNation. The move comes after a split verdict in his federal RICO trial earlier this year. Burgess appeared on NewsNation in October 2024, accusing Combs of […]