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CULTURE
Patti LaBelle Honored At Black Excellence Brunch | BlkCosmo
Patti LaBelle was honored with the Culture Icon Award at the sixth annual Black Excellence Brunch during ESSENCE Festival weekend in New Orleans, featuring a surprise musical tribute by Marsha Ambrosius.
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BlkCosmo Brunch Bus: DJ Sky High Baby Brings Baddie Energy and Advice for Ray J
The Sunset Strip got a serious dose of Baddies energy this weekend because DJ Sky High Baby dropped in to the TMZ Brunch Bus, turning an already rowdy afternoon into a full-blown party and giving Ray J advice for his upcoming fight against Orlando Brown. Sky, accompanied by singer E.K.E., wasted no time bringing guests to Beaches in WeHo where an epic drag show broke out as soon as the bus pulled up, followed by shots and complimentary drinks for everyone on board.
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Nigerian Soccer Star Maduka Okoye Assists Cardi B During Paris Fashion Week
They don't call Paris the City of Love for nothing because Cardi B may have a new man, he's an international soccer star, and her fans seem to be all for it. The guy beside Cardi is Nigerian soccer goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, and he's quite the gentleman, helping her take a seat beside him at Paris Fashion Week.
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Jermaine Dupri Files Lawsuit Against Sony for Unpaid Royalties on Mariah Carey and Usher Projects
Jermaine Dupri wants Sony to face the music by filing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over royalties he says never made it into his record label's pockets. According to a newly filed lawsuit, Jermaine and his record label So So Def Recordings claim Sony underpaid and withheld royalties tied to hit albums involving Mariah Carey, Usher, Kris Kross, Jagged Edge, Bow Wow, and more. A 2025 audit uncovered years of alleged accounting errors and missing royalties, prompting So So Def to demand roughly eighteen million dollars.
CULTURE
ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 Best Moments Recap
All eyes were on New Orleans this past weekend for ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026. The festival lineup at the Caesars Superdome was packed with Black superstars across entertainment, politics, culture and education. From talks between Dr. Bernice King and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz to pilates classes hosted by Keke Palmer, this ESSENCE Festival was not one to miss. But if you couldn't make it, don't worry; here's a roundup of some of the best moments from the weekend.
MUSIC
Sparky D Passed Away: Hip-Hop Mourns Battle Rap Legend at 61
Hip-hop pioneer Sparky D (Doreen Broadnax), known for her historic Roxanne Wars battles, has passed away at the age of 61. Read about her lasting legacy.
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Doechii Hot Shots 28th Birthday Celebration
Doechii the so-called Swamp Princess turns 28 today, and we're celebrating her big day by soaking you with her hottest pics, ever! Look back at denim selfies that snug every curve, and reflective swimwear that steals the spotlight! Forget Anxiety...the global superstar is bringing the heat.
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Black Powerlifting Champion Sabotaged
Powerlifter Sonita Muluh shattered world records in April 2025 with a 311 kg squat. She attempted to break her own record at the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in June with a 334.5 kg lift when spotter Ernestas Kusinas sabotaged her lift by touching the weights with his knee, disqualifying her. Kusinas admitted online he is racist and did it intentionally. Lithuanian police confirmed a criminal investigation is underway focusing on his Instagram comment and events at the championship.
BOOKS
King of Bingo on Flaunt Magazine August 2026
kingofbingo for Flaunt Magazine. Stylist: thevonford
MUSIC
After 7 Music on [Magazine] Interview
So the prolific After7music came through with some R&B generational classics. Their mics are all the way live and they did not come to play. Real dope experience and conversation. Super appreciate the link up.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Black Entrepreneurs: From HBCU to CEO Success
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have always been about more than getting a degree. They're places where Black students find community, build confidence, and sometimes meet future business partners. During Black Business Month, we're looking at graduates who took that foundation far beyond campus. Whether in biotech or beauty, entertainment or finance, these entrepreneurs saw problems, had ideas, and decided to build something of their own. Some became household names. Others are still growing their empires. But they all show what can happen when HBCU excellence meets entrepreneurship.