Monthly Archives: July 2025

The Entrepreneur Who Made the Jheri Curl a Cultural & Economic Power Move In the 1980s, the Jheri Curl wasn’t just a hairstyle—it was a symbol of Black style, success, and innovation. But behind the glistening curls and pop culture presence stood Comer Cottrell, the visionary beauty entrepreneur who transformed a luxury salon treatment into an at-home empire. At a time when many Black families were tightening their belts during a recession, Cottrell saw an opportunity. His Curly Kit democratized...

Malcolm‑Jamal Warner: A Shocking Loss and a Legacy That Endures The entertainment world was rocked on Sunday, July 20, 2025, when Malcolm‑Jamal Warner—beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show—expired in a tragic accident during a family vacation in Limón, Costa Rica. Warner, 54, was caught in a strong ocean current while swimming at Playa Cocles, and though beachgoers attempted rescue, Costa Rican authorities ruled his death as accidental drowning due to asphyxia. Warner first graced the...

Justin Bieber’s SWAG: Surprise Drop Hits No.1 Instantly — DJ O Weighs In Surprise! Justin Bieber just dropped his seventh studio album, SWAG, outta nowhere on July 11, and true to form, he’s already hit that No.1 status. It’s his first LP since 2021’s Justice and begins with that moody, personal energy fans have been leanin’ into Indiatimes+3The Independent+3Official Charts+3The Guardian+15AP News+15Official Charts+15. The 21-track project? Deeply introspective—dark, unpolished, and full of raw emotion inspired by Biebs’ life as a dad. His...

It’s official: NBA 2K26 drops September 5th, and the cover lineup is straight 🔥. They didn’t just run it back—they upgraded the whole energy. First up, Canada’s own Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is front and center on the Standard Edition. Smooth, consistent, and cold with it, he’s more than earned the spotlight. Then, we got Angel Reese on the WNBA cover, and listen—Reebok heat, fearless game, and fastest to 500 points and rebounds in league history? Come on, that’s iconic energy. She’s...

Faith Evans Hit With Major Lawsuit From Biggie’s Estate You’d think after all these years, Biggie’s legacy would be airtight. But now? It’s messy in court. Faith Evans — yes, the widow, R&B queen, and co-executor of B.I.G.’s estate — just got hit with a major lawsuit from Wayne Barrow, the man who manages the estate on behalf of Biggie’s mom, Ms. Voletta Wallace. Barrow claims Faith didn’t share half the bag from a big-time catalog sale to Primary Wave,...