The Gates, a daytime soap opera featuring a predominantly Black cast, iwill debut on CBS in 2025, according to Variety.  Initial reports of the series surfaced in March, emerging from development within CBS Studios’ collaboration with the NAACP. According to the outlet, the forthcoming series will showcase the lives of an affluent Black family living in an exclusive “gated community.” The Hollywood Reporter cited that the CBS-NAACP-produced soap opera will make history upon its debut, becoming the first soap opera in 35 years to feature an all-Black cast since 1989’s Generations. “The Gat ..read more

Charles Barkley and Gayle King’s CNN television series has aired its final episode. King Charles came to an end last week, and King and Gayle thanked everyone for their support during its short run during the final installment on April 10. King and Barkley began by expressing their gratitude for each other.  “I will say this: I have loved working with you, and something tells me, Charles, this will not be the last time that we’re working together,” King began. Barkley continued, “Call me, Gayle.” King then began to address the audience. She said, “We will see you the next time whenever we ..read more

On the Feb. 4, episode of The Receipts Podcast, Tolly T and Audrey delved into the story of a listener whose sister underwent hymen reconstruction surgery to fake being a virgin to marry her now-husband. The decision was driven by the listener’s sister’s growing religious faith and her husband’s judgmental stance on matters of chastity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Receipts Podcast (@thereceiptspodcast) Inside the eyebrow-raising letter, the 31-year-old listener shared that her 28-year-old sister underwent hymen reconstruction surgery three years ago after she grew a cl ..read more

Rapper DDG and singer Halle Bailey’s infant son Halo had a message for his daddy that had the internet and his mama swooning.  On April 16, Omar on the X app posted an adorable video of DDG holding his son and explaining how Halo should act when he’s around the “director and producers” to ensure that the tyke would secure an acting bag as well. The 26-year-old first-time father’s endearing talk with his son was checkered with snuggles and cuddles. He and Halle appeared to be inside of a vehicle heading to a meeting for a potential movie role.  “When you get there and everybody wants ..read more

LISTEN TO BLACK WOMEN’s episode 9 delves into daddy issues with Regina Robertson and Cori Murray. View this post on Instagram A post shared by regina r. robertson ✍? (@reginarrobertson)   LISTEN TO BLACK WOMEN is an iOne Digital series providing a uniquely safe space to discuss powerful and pertinent issues impacting Black women across the globe. From small business ownership and Bitcoin, to beauty regiments, body positivity and out–of–the–box bedroom behavior... no topic is too taboo on this table. LTBW is the place where Black women from all walks of life can essentially “let t ..read more

Euphoria’s Season 3 is underway but delayed, HBO told Variety. An HBO spokesperson told the outlet that Season 3’s scripts were under construction. Still, the series’ in-demand stars, Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi, are in a position to pursue other opportunities. “HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season,” an HBO spokesperson said. “In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities.” Elordi, Zendaya and Sweeney’s rank climb and busy schedules due to more offers are some of the reasons the show’s third s ..read more

Comedian B. Simone launched her new podcast, Let’s Try This Again, on April 5 and shaded her ex-best friend while doing it. In a promotional clip posted to social media, Simone walked into what looked like a studio room set with two chairs. She took a seat in one and gestured to the other, asking the producers in the room, “Hold on, what’s going on with this?”  A set staff member quickly ran into the frame and grabbed the second chair to take it away. Finally, Simone turned back to the camera to announce the name of her new podcast, which was about to come out.  People quickly t ..read more

Gabby McLeod, affectionately dubbed the “Queen of Jit,” electrified the audience with her dynamic choreography while leading the Detroit Pistons Jit Team during the halftime show on March 27 at Little Caesars Arena.  Backed by a hyped-up drum and bass remix of Missy Elliott’s “Get Your Freak On,” McLeod, the team’s director, showcased her fast footwork and pulsating moves before leading members of her high-energy troupe into a coordinated dance.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Queen Gabby/The Queen of Jit ?? (@__queengabby) At Wednesday’s halftime performance, McLeo ..read more

Beyoncé has made history. According to Billboard, she’s officially become the first Black woman to top the Country Albums chart with her release of “Act II: Cowboy Carter.” On Sunday, April 8, the album broke to number one in the United States, surpassing Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing At a Time” on the country charts and passing by Future and Metro Boomin’s “We Don’t Trust You” on the Top Album list. Act II: Cowboy Carter has also made waves with its physical sales. It earned more than 407,000 units, which has impressively passed by We Don’t Trust You, which earned 131,000 at its peak during ..read more

The crew gets real about double standards on Episode 8 of “Listen To Black Women.”             ..read more