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For four decades, the Stellar Gospel Music Awards has been a space where powerhouse choirs, chart-topping soloists, groups, and new voices come together to honor the genre’s impact. The 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards, produced by Central City Productions, took place Aug. 16 at the historic Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by Stellar […]

The backpacks are packed, the alarm clocks are back on, and the group chats are buzzing about class schedules and lunchbox ideas. On the surface, it looks like your kid is going back to school. But quietly, so are you. For many parents, the start of the school year triggers emotional whiplash. You go from […]

Nike is reportedly about to release a Nike Air Force 1 that was made exclusively for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in 2006, and will be made available to the public for the first time. According to Footwear News, the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 “Denim” is scheduled to go on sale on […]

You’ve been dreaming of it, planning and saving for it, and yet sometimes, the costs just get away from you. You know what we’re talking about. Millions of Americans travel during the holidays, but how much does it really cost? Some costs, like airplane tickets and hotel reservations, are obvious. What you might be missing […]

The Franchise Game, dedicated to fostering and elevating underrepresented entrepreneurs into franchise ownership, hosted its highly anticipated summit on Aug. 15 at Yum! Brands’ headquarters in Frisco, Texas. This standing-room-only experience brought together powerhouse franchisees, financial leaders, brand executives, and aspiring owners for a day of education, inspiration, and deal-making—with a clear focus on opening […]

In 2020, the federal government paused collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans, part of pandemic relief efforts. While Congress said payments would resume in 2023, the pause remained in effect. This pause has now ended. The Trump administration announced on April 21, 2025, that the Department of Education would begin collecting unpaid student loan […]

Google is urging its 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset their passwords and stay alert for suspicious messages following a spike in phishing scams linked to the Salesforce data breach. A Salesforce data breach by the hacker group ShinyHunters has put billions of Gmail users at risk of targeted phishing scams, Inc reported. While no […]

Blair Underwood will take the stage at the 2025 XCEL Summit For Men in Orlando. The veteran film, TV, and Broadway thespian and producer will be dropping knowledge about how he has managed to succeed as a businessman and creative for multiple decades.   Underwood will participate in a fireside chat alongside actor and rapper […]

During a Sept. 3 press conference, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced plans to end all vaccine mandates in the state, comparing them to slavery, ABC News reports.   With support from Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, Ladapo said the Florida Department of Health will work to terminate all mandates in Florida law, including those in schools, […]

Recording artist Lil Jon has won several trophies, including MTV Music Awards, an American Music Award, and a GRAMMY; however, it’s his latest award for bodybuilding that caught many people off guard. The Atlanta native, who is more known for his musical prowess and vocals, was recently rewarded for his dedication to improving his physique when he won third […]Read More

In an effort to crack down on users sharing account services, Amazon is eliminating its Prime subscription program that allowed users to share free shipping benefits with people outside their homes, CNBC reports.  The e-commerce conglomerate started to send notices about plans to discontinue its Prime Invitee Program by Oct. 1, eliminating a benefit that […]

Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta continue to express deep unease about returning to offices after last month’s deadly shooting. The new Chief Operating Officer, Lynda Chapman, sent a message to CDC employees. In the email, Chapman informed employees that all personnel must report back to their approved on-campus offices […]