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Business Success Books and Podcasts Guide
Many people feel that expensive business conferences are failing to deliver. Following recent social media backlash surrounding InvestFest—one of the largest gatherings for Black entrepreneurs and investors—many attendees left feeling like they paid top dollar for basic advice and empty networking. With August being Black Business Month, it's the perfect time to explore how Black entrepreneurs can unlock game-changing business gems from top experts through books without breaking the bank on conference tickets.
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NBA Foundation’s Ruth Jurgensen: $300M Impact
Ruth Jurgensen is changing the game of sports philanthropy. As executive director of the NBA Foundation and one of the few Black women executives in sports, she leads the league's charge to cultivate economic opportunity, career readiness, and front-office access for under-resourced young adults nationwide. Created in 2020 via a 10-year, $300 million commitment from the NBA Board of Governors, the NBA Foundation has moved beyond traditional sports philanthropy.
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Keke Palmer’s Multi-Million Dollar Empire
Keke Palmer will reportedly take home $2 million for her new hosting gig on the popular NBC singing competition series "The Voice: Celebrity." According to Fortune Magazine, the talented star earned her first million by the time she was 12 years old, thanks to projects like "Barbershop 2: Back in the Habit," "Madea's Family Reunion," and her breakout film "Akeelah and the Bee." Just two years after starring in the popular 2006 film, she landed her own show on Nickelodeon called "True Jackson VP," where she reportedly earned $20,000 per episode.
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Laverne Cox: Brands “Scared” to Work With Her
Laverne Cox says she has lost so much money because of this administration as brands and colleges pull back from diversity, equity and inclusion work, and she now survives on her savings and retirement money.
CAREER & FINANCE
Pinky Cole Bankruptcy: $4M Debt Explained
Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, has amended her personal bankruptcy filing, revealing a staggering $4 million in liabilities. Uncover the details behind this massive financial update.
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Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Sued Over Rival Podcast Block
Kevin Hart's company Hartbeat sued two former employees, Eric Eddings and Lesley Gwam, accusing them of using confidential company information to secretly build a rival podcast venture while still employed at the company.
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Trump Pardon Broker Texts Shared by Boosie Badazz
Boosie Badazz is posting receipts of his alleged conversations with pardon brokers who couldn't secure him clemency from President Trump. The texts show a chaotic string of messages full of typos from one of the men he claims he paid $600,000. The rapper posted screenshots on his X account Monday, which appear to be communications between him and Jack Burkman, one of the alleged pardon brokers. The messages were exchanged between November 2025 and February 2026, with Jack assuring Boosie that his team was working on getting him a Trump pardon. Ultimately, Boosie wants his money back and is now suing Jack and fellow political operative Jacob Wohl to recoup his cash.
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Kanye’s Ex-Employee Seeks $23M for Alleged Discrimination
Kanye West's former employee Benjamin Provo is laying out his case against the musician as he seeks an eight-figure sum, claiming he was discriminated against because of his hairstyle. Benjamin says he believes he's owed up to around twenty-three million in damages from Kanye and his Donda Academy, claiming he was fired for refusing to cut off his dreads.
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Jay-Z’s Close Friend Emory Jones Gets Trump Pardon
President Donald Trump officially granted a full presidential pardon to Emory "Vegas" Jones, the legendary executive and Roc Nation Head of Lifestyle, completely wiping out his federal drug conviction that kept him in prison for nearly 16 years.
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Fashion Trainwrecks at the 2026 Emmys
The 2026 Primetime Emmys went off without a hitch on Monday. But before stars were handed that coveted award, they took to the red carpet to strut their stuff and show off their fits. Unfortunately, some attendees didn't exactly hit the mark, earning them a spot on our list of fashion trainwrecks of the night. While we know they all had the best intentions of serving and slaying, sometimes some outfits are just better left at the showroom.
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All Black Everything: What Black Excellence Wore To The 2026 Emmy Awards
Photo by John Shearer/WireImage From actresses with starring roles to...