Tag: Bilaal Salaam

Lincoln Motion Picture Company, founded in 1916, was the first Black-owned film production company in America. Created by brothers Noble and George Johnson in response to the racist film The Birth of a Nation, it aimed to portray Black Americans with dignity and humanity. Now, director Brennan DuBose is reviving this historic studio for a new generation, emphasizing accurate storytelling through partnerships with academic institutions and prioritizing the full range of Black experiences and excellence in modern filmmaking.

Rah Ali is spilling the tea on why she and Nicki Minaj are no longer friends and claims the rapper is out to destroy her. The Love & Hip Hop: New York star broke her silence on the end of their friendship in an Instagram video, saying she has been loyal, honest, and trustworthy during their well over a decade-long friendship that began around 2016.

Ciara officially celebrated her 41st birthday surrounded by an abundance of love, family, and pure high-end luxury, with Russell Wilson showering her with extravagant gifts, massive bouquets of red roses, and heart-melting romantic tributes.

Caleb Metcalf, a rising 18-year-old athlete who graduated high school with honors and earned a full football scholarship to Lawrence Technological University, was fatally ejected from a vehicle in August in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The vehicle he was riding in left the road and crashed through a garage wall. Caleb was found partially underneath the vehicle and later died at a local hospital. The defendant faces two felony charges: motor vehicle manslaughter and reckless driving causing death. His family hopes his story reminds drivers that choices behind the wheel have permanent consequences.

Noah Wyle was just named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive for 2026, and while we're sure he's a nice man and all—we have a few questions. Because somewhere between Sterling K. Brown's smile, Mahershala Ali's swagger, and Aaron Pierre's mere existence, it seems like folks have overlooked some very important candidates.