“They are setting the standard because they know basketball. They are the best people for the job,” Ice Cube said about the female coaches. Ice Cube launched the BIG3 in 2017, prompting immediate buzz with its 3 on 3 basketball format and star players. Now back after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
His rant comes more than two months after Osaka withdrew from the French Open to protect her mental health. Comedian and podcaster Tim Dillon has taken aim at superstar athlete Naomi Osaka for citing mental health concerns as the reason why she’s taking a break from the media. “That b*tch Naomi Osaka who didn’t wanna…
The former NBA player turned TV personality says that he believes sports should take the lead on COVID-19 This past week Charles Barkley minced no words when sharing what he thinks of anti-vaxxers in sports and in general. Last Monday in an interview with CNBC, the basketball Hall of Famer announced that he had received the…
Graham is the first U.S. senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated. In a statement issued Monday afternoon, the South Carolina Republican said that he “started having flu-like symptoms Saturday night” and…
Rapper Fetty Wap’s 4-year-old daughter Lauren Maxwell was confirmed deceased on Saturday, July 31, after the toddler’s mother, who goes by the stage name Turquoise Miami paid tribute in honor of her passing. Miami shared a touching post alongside a video of Maxwell. Despite conflicting reports that the toddler initially passed away back in June, details of Maxwell’s…
The former Wendy’s manager can be heard calling Sophia Cargill a “b*tch” and chastising her for being “f**king lazy.” A Wendy’s assistant manager who recently went viral in a video where he called a female coworker a “b*tch” has now been terminated. According to TMZ, even though the incident took place nearly two weeks ago,…
A Hollywood tourist attraction is getting a face lift that includes the removal of statues tied to the racist legacy of director D.W. Griffith. The shopping center at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue draws throngs of tourists annually, as well as celebrities as they flock to the center for the pomp and circumstance of the…
Squire Technologies, a Black-owned application for scheduling barbershop services, announced Wednesday that its valuation has tripled to $750 million after a new round of funding. The new Series D round totals $60 million and was led by Tiger Global. Since the company’s inception, it has raised approximately $165 million. The most recent round of funding…
The “Self-Control” singer was originally set to headline the 2020 festival before it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic Frank Ocean fans, rejoice! The R&B singer is set to officially headline the 2023 Coachella Festival, per an official announcement from the festival co-founder. It’s been almost five years since the last Ocean album, Blonde,…
Officials said the gesture by the proud member of the LGBTQ community did not violate any rule about protests. Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders is facing criticism as the first Black American to show a sign of protest during a medal ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics, a gesture officials said did not violate any rule. …
