Category : Forum Talk

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Reportedly In Talks for $90 Million Deal Amid His Marketability Surge

Stephen A. Smith, one of ESPN’s standout personalities, is poised to receive a significant salary boost. According to The Wall Street Journal, Smith might pull in $18 million per year, a 50 percent increase from his current $12 million annual...

Ahead of debate, Black voters should know this about Trump and Project 2025

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to spar on Thursday in the 2024 election’s first presidential debate, many are sounding the alarm about the dangers of Project 2025 and its implications for Black and brown voters. Proj...

How DEI backlash is hurting Black-owned businesses

June 26, 2024 at 11:47 AM Getty Images As negative perceptions around diversity, equity, and inclusion surge, Black businesses are seeing the heightened support post-George Floyd wane, specifically investment opportunities and access...

Biden and Trump Have Made Pitches About Black Economic Success. But What’s True?

As they face off in this year’s election, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have aggressively courted Black Americans’ votes. Historically, Black voters have overwhelmingly backed Democrats, but polling so far this year show...

Amid Reaching Child Support and Custody Settlement with Ex, Kenya Moore Fired from ‘RHOA,’ Saying Goodbye to Her Million-Dollar Salary

Reality television star Kenya Moore’s feud with the Bravo network has come to an end — and she lost. Following an indefinite suspension from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” over allegedly showing indecent photos of a fellow cast mate, Moore w...

See How Serena Williams Is Still Raking in Millions Even Off the Tennis Court

From sports to fashion to fine tech, Serena Williams continues to diversify her financial portfolio, expanding her net worth to an estimated $340 million. US tennis player Serena Williams poses on arrival to attend the UK Gala Screening of the fi...

Remembering When 50 Cent Sued Taco Bell for $4 Million

In a throwback to one of the more unusual legal battles in the celebrity world, 50 Cent’s 2008 lawsuit against Taco Bell has resurfaced on social media. The rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, sued the fast-food chain for $4 million...

By historical standards, Black Americans fared well on most economic statistics during Donald Trump’s presidency. But they have fared even better under President Joe Biden. Here’s our look at several key economic metrics.

Kanye West Reportedly Spends $50,000 on Lavish Paris Fashion Week Party Amid Legal Troubles

It seems Kanye West spares no expense throwing a party, as he and wife, Bianca Censori, while in Paris for Fashion Week spent about $50,000 for a single event for 30 guests. LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 10: Kanye West seen leaving Michiko Sush...

Kendrick Lamar Wins Lyrical Drake Beef — and Makes a Load Of Cash — With Sold-out Concert

Kendrick Lamar recently put another nail in the coffin of his 11-year beef with fellow hip-hop artist Drake at a recent performance celebrating Juneteenth. Kendrick Lamar performs as he headlines the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury...

Jayson Tatum to Make History with the Largest NBA Contract In History but Plans to Never Spend That Money

Basketball player Jayson Tatum has taken the NBA by storm. After leading the Boston Celtics to their 18th NBA championship and becoming one of the most decorated players in FIBA (The International Basketball Federation) history, the St. Louis native...

Did Crypto Scammers Hack 50 Cent’s X Account and Make Off With $300 Million?

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson always seems to have news. Last week he announced his X account was hacked and that in minutes scammers took $720,000. In all he claimed they made $300 million in 30 minutes. But how much of this is true? 50 C...

‘Bad Boys’ Franchise’s Box Office Surpasses $1 Billion Globally, Here’s How Much Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Have Made

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” recently hit theaters with a strong debut, earning $56 million domestically and $48.6 million from international markets, bringing the total to $104.6 million. (photo: Porsche North America) To date, the mo...

Michael Jackson’s Abandoned Multimillion Dollar Neverland Ranch Revived for Upcoming Biopic

Never say never to Neverland Ranch. The fabled estate once owned by the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson, is making a comeback. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – NOVEMBER 10: Michael Jackson performs on stage during is “HIStory” world tou...

Let’s talk about fictional Black characters who could be Trumpers

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There’s lots of talk about Black voters shifting over to Trump but it’s just talk. The leading scholar on Black Republican...