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INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are scheduled to expand to 76 teams, which may be finalized in the next few weeks and take effect next season. The expansion would add 8 more at-large bids to the tournaments. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985. The most recent […]
Three Key Takeaways from the Sixers’ Game 4 Loss to the CelticsThe Philadelphia 76ers faced a tough 128-96 defeat against the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Despite the return of Joel Embiid, who delivered a strong performance with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, the Sixers struggled to keep […]
Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies have unveiled the schedule for the 2026 All-Star Week, set to take place in Philadelphia from July 10 to July 14. This year’s event holds special significance as it coincides with the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of independence. Here’s a list of the key events for the […]
Apple has announced a major leadership transition as John Ternus, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, set to take over as Tim Cook steps down as CEO to become executive chairman. Set to take place on September 1, 2026, this marks the company’s most significant leadership change since Cook succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011. Ternus, a […]
In a landmark decision, a Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state’s constitution guarantees the right to abortion, overturning a decades-old law that prohibited the use of Medicaid funds for abortion services. The ruling, delivered by a divided seven-judge panel of the Commonwealth Court, marks a significant victory for Planned Parenthood and other reproductive rights […]
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Kierra Sheard-Kelly is set to perform during the Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration. Grammy-nominated and award-winning national recording artist, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, will perform during the celebration at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 at New Beech Grove Baptist Church. She is a gospel singer, songwriter, fashion designer, actress, entrepreneur, […]
Muthaknows sits down with Father MC to talk his Uptown to MCA run—the era, the grind, and how the game really moved and upcoming projects. He also clears up the long-standing rumor about Theresa Randle—confirming they dated back in the day but were never married, shutting down years of speculation. He explains how rumors in […]
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Urban One and Marconi Award-winning radio personality, comedian, and author Rickey Smiley are expanding their partnership, leveraging the company’s massive multimedia ecosystem to scale Smiley’s global footprint. The centerpiece of this multi-platform evolution is a five-year extension of the nationally syndicated “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” and the highly anticipated launch of “Rickey Smiley On The […]
NEW YORK, NY — April 16, 2026 — In a historic musical collaboration bridging two of America’s most profound genres, the “Maestro” Ron Carter and the “Choirmaster” Ricky Dillard announce the formal release of their groundbreaking joint album, Sweet, Sweet Spirit. The album, a first-of-its-kind fusion of Gospel’s sacred power and Jazz’s masterful improvisation, is […]
LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Football League announced that Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LXIII in 2029 at Allegiant Stadium. The announcement was made today at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, following a review by the NFL’s Fan Engagement & Major Events Committee and a vote by full ownership. The announcement in […]
Black PR Wire) NEW ORLEANS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– In celebration of Women’s History Month, ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® unveils the first wave of performers for its 2026 Evening Concert Series, leading with the LADIES welcoming Cardi B, Patti LaBelle, Kehlani, Latto, and former ESSENCE cover stars Brandy & Monica to the Caesars Superdome, July 3–5 in New Orleans. Together, the artist collection signals a stage shaped […]
The legendary gospel artist and producer John P. Kee has delivered the third of four chapters of his, Tribute to a Legend: Rance Allen, series of digital albums. The seven-track Tribute to a Legend: Rance Allen, Chapter 3 (Kee Music Group / Tyscot Records) pays tribute to Kee’s spiritual father and musical mentor, Rance Allen, who passed away in 2020 after 50 […]
