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There is a sports betting boom happening right now in our culture, and VICE TV’s Out of Bounds series is taking a more detailed look at it this week. The latest episode, “The Sports Betting Boom,” features renowned sports and cultural commentator Jemele Hill, who takes the temperature on the state of sports betting as […]
Flooding our social media feeds and the court of public opinion, nostalgia of the 90s and Y2K nostalgia is remembered as the height of hip-hop’s cultural dominance and a turning point for Black culture in mainstream media. Its reach spanned industries across fashion, television, and publishing, demonstrating hip-hop’s influence and financial contributions in ways never […]
Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents Thursday night in Los Angeles in connection with a January protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, his attorney said in a statement, “Don Lemon has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis […]
Whether you’re bundled up watching snow fall in Chicago or laughing at Atlanta’s one-inch shutdown, one thing’s clear: winter snow-sport season is here. And it belongs to the athletes (and weekend warriors) who live for cold air, sharp edges, and speed. From Black athletes breaking barriers on ice and snow to the low-stakes joy of […]
TikTok’s future has been in a constant state of limbo since talks of a ban first started in 2025. The app was temporarily banned and reinstated in January of last year, but it has been anything but smooth sailing for users in the time since. This rings especially true for creators on the app who […]
When you think of 3-on-3 women’s basketball, there’s a good chance a bourbon brand isn’t the first connection you’d make. However, Maker’s Mark and the Unrivaled Basketball League feel less like a business partnership and more like a perfectly timed lob—an alley-oop that goes down smooth: clean setup, easy finish. Unrivaled’s fast, intimate format is […]
The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards is shaping up to be a celebration of music’s past and its future. The upcoming evening of triumph and tribute will feature legacy artists reclaiming their spotlight and a new generation of music, seamlessly blurring the line between what was, what is, and what’s to come. Lauryn Hill will make […]
What You Need to Know: This week, pop culture, politics, and power collided. Nicki Minaj took the stage with President Trump to promote a new investment program, turning fandom into policy theater. In Minneapolis, immigration enforcement turned deadly again, prompting condemnation from the Obamas and a physical attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar. And in Georgia, […]
We’re already saying goodbye to some of our favorite artists, innovators, and cultural changemakers of 2026. Each of these souls shaped our history and heritage, leaving an impression that will endure for generations to come. Their legacies will live on through those who knew them personally and professionally. Continue reading to learn more about who we’ve […]
On December 29, 2025, the body of the founding editor and writer of The Source, James Bernard, was discovered after disappearing for 17 months. He died at 58, and his sister Emily Bernard, who confirmed the death, said he died by suicide. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority […]