TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
Meta’s Massive Change: Messenger Shutdown Sparks Outrage Across Digital Communities
Meta announced the standalone Messenger.com website will permanently shut down in April 2026, forcing millions of users back onto the main Facebook platform for desktop messaging and deeply disrupting the digital hubs central to Black culture's online communication.
TECHNOLOGY
SPILL App Surges: The New Home for Black Twitter | Digital Equity
As mainstream platforms continue to fail marginalized voices, the Black-owned social networking app SPILL experiences a massive Spring 2026 surge, offering a protected, monetized space for Black internet culture.
TECHNOLOGY
California Cracks Down on AI Content with Strict New Labeling Law
California is enforcing strict new regulations requiring creators to visibly label all AI-generated or heavily altered content. Here is how the groundbreaking new law impacts digital artists, influencers, and the fight against deepfakes.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta and YouTube Liable in Social Media Addiction Trial
In a historic legal turning point, a Los Angeles jury has deemed tech giants liable for fueling adolescent addiction, signaling a monumental reckoning for Big Tech platforms.
TECHNOLOGY
Lens App Explained: Why Creators Should Pay Attention
Lens is a new social platform that gives creators full ownership of their content and audience, offering a powerful alternative to traditional apps that control reach, monetization, and visibility.
TECHNOLOGY
X Enforces New Restrictions on AI-Generated Conflict Videos
X has officially rolled out strict new policies targeting creators who post AI-generated war footage without disclosure. Here is what you need to know about the crackdown.
TECHNOLOGY
Android Users Will Soon Be Able To Share Live Video With 911 Responders
Android users across the U.S. are about to get a major safety upgrade with a new feature rolling out to emergency platforms that will allow 911 responders to access a live video feed straight from a caller’s phone during critical moments. According to The Verge, if someone calls 911 for a medical emergency, responders will be able to tap into the live feed to guide the caller until help arrives.
MUSIC
Viral Black and White AI Rihanna Video Sparks Industry Debate (Video On Our Site)
A hyper-realistic black and white AI-generated music video of Rihanna has hit the internet, blurring the lines between reality and simulation. The clip has ignited a firestorm of debate regarding the future of human creativity and the threat of AI in the music industry.
TECHNOLOGY
AI Nicki Minaj vs Cardi B Boxing Match
They created an AI boxing fight video between Nicki Minaj & Cardi B 😱😱😱
TECHNOLOGY
Iconic Memes, Reimagined Black
In honor of Black History Month, We have made some of our favorite memes Black. Your welcome. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlkCosmo
MOVIES & TV
The Vince Reunion Is Finally Here
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, two of the most electrifying players in NBA history—and real-life cousins—are teaming up for a groundbreaking new project: the video podcast, Cousins, set to premiere exclusively on the AMP Sports network.
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HAIR
Gabby Sidibe Defends Toddlers’ Hair Choices
Actress Gabby Sidibe is calling out the unrealistic beauty standards and policing of Black children's hair that many Black mothers face. Her powerful message has the internet applauding her unapologetic stance.
URBAN CULTURE
Automatic Selective Service Registration: What the New NDAA Rule Means
The days of self-registering are over. The US government is now automatically enrolling eligible young men using federal data.
SPORTS
Shavone’s New MLS Collab Uplifts Women Creatives
Shavone, the pioneering digital creator, has just announced a groundbreaking new partnership with Major League Soccer that's about to level the playing field for Black women in sports and entertainment.
BOOKS
Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey Cover Essence Magazine
Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey are making major moves. The two actors are the cover stars of Essence magazine's June 2026 issue, solidifying their status as two of the most in-demand talents in Hollywood.
BEAUTY
Michaela Coel Newly Shared Pictures Reveal Fierce Style
From her raw street style to an unbothered magazine spread, Michaela Coel proves why she dictates the cultural standard.