Mekonnen Knife on Disney Fame, Dancing Through Life, and Staying Real
Mekonnen Knife is having a moment. As one of the breakout stars of ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires, he brings heart, humor, and undeniable charisma to the role of Vargas, the kind of character who cracks a joke one second and lifts up his friends the next. “He’s not trying to act cool or [&helli
Miami-Dade’s Section 8 Freeze Leaves Thousands in Limbo Amid Housing Crisis
Miami-Dade County is quietly facing a deepening housing emergency. In February 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ordered a full freeze on new tenant-based Section 8 housing vouchers, citing a $77 million shortfall in county funds. Although officials have since narrowed
From Skits to Screen, Yasmine Sahid Steps Into the Spotlight with Overcompensating
Yasmine Sahid has spent the last few years bringing dozens of characters to life across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, but her newest role in Prime Video’s Overcompensating marks her first time stepping into a scripted TV series. Created by Benito Skinner, the show follows a closeted former footb
Algee Smith taps into heartbreak and hedonism on new single “Magic City”
Actor Algee Smith is stepping out of the spotlight and into the studio. Known for his standout roles in Euphoria, The New Edition Story, The Hate U Give, and Judas and the Black Messiah, Smith is now turning the mic on his own emotional journey with the release of his new single, Magic City. A [&hel
Palestinian Writer Tariq Ra’ouf Inks Memoir Deal with Interlink Publishing
Palestinian American journalist and viral activist Tariq Ra’ouf has signed a memoir deal with Interlink Publishing, officially announced on June 2, 2025. The book, acquired by editor Hannah Moushabeck, will hit shelves in summer 2026. Known for their raw, unfiltered posts that regularly go viral a
Ari Abdul Announces New Single “Alive,” Dropping June 13th
Ari Abdul just gave fans something to look forward to: a new single titled “Alive” drops June 13. The announcement came via Instagram, where the rising dark-pop artist shared a series of moody close-ups with the caption: “june 13th ‘Alive’ new song, ari abdul, i want u to listen.” No ext
32 Palestinians Killed as Israeli Forces Open Fire Near U.S.-Backed Aid Site in Rafah
On June 1, 2025, Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians gathered near a U.S. backed food distribution point in al-Mawasi, Rafah, a zone previously declared a “safe area.” At least 32 civilians were killed, and more than 100 others were injured. The crowd had assembled in the early morning ho
Fuerza Regida and Evoke Redefine the Album Drop with 111XPANTIA LIVE on TikTok
Fuerza Regida just set a new standard for what an album rollout can look like in 2025. On May 1st, the group went live on TikTok for a 2.5-hour broadcast called “111XPANTIA LIVE,” and it wasn’t your typical livestream. It was part concert, part merch drop, part cultural reset—an all-in-one d
