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Baton Rouge-bred emcee Fredo Bang joins us for "My First Time" this week to state his case on why indoor skydiving just ain't it! The post My First Time: Fredo Bang Gives A REAL Recollection Of What Indoor Skydiving Is Like appeared first on Black America Web.

Jonathan Majors avoids jail time, being sentenced to one year of domestic violence and assault counseling in case against ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Manhattan Judge Michael Gaffey delivered the sentencing Monday morning, ordering Majors to complete a 52 week in-person batterer’s intervention program and continue with his mental health therapy. (ETOnline) The sentencing comes nearly four […] The post Jonathan Majors Sentenced: To Serve 1 Year Domestic Violence and Assault Counseling appeared first on Black America Web.

Latto joined us for a very viral "My First Time" to explain briefly-yet-boldly why Wagyu beef is worth the $1,000 price tag. The post My First Time: Latto Explains Why She Only Eats Wagyu Beef: “No Hamburger Helper ‘Round Here!” appeared first on Black America Web.

We spoke with Mrs. Wanda Cooper-Jones for WHM about creating with purpose alongside adidas and honoring her dearly-missed son, Ahmaud Arbery. The post WHM Spotlight: Wanda Cooper-Jones Talks Continuing Her Son’s Legacy With The Ahmaud Arbery Foundation appeared first on Black America Web.

Our resident "Blistorian" Kimberly Renee joined us again, this time with lore of the first-ever Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm. The post The History of Shirley Chisholm | The Amanda Seales Show appeared first on Black America Web.

If you haven’t watched Shogun yet, you might be missing out on one of the most talked about series that people are comparing to HBO’s Game of Thrones. But how is Shogun breaking streaming records and why is the English Pilot giving Tom Holland vibes? On a recent episode of The Frames Per Second podcast, […] The post Is FX’s Shogun Better Than Game of Thrones? | Frames Per Second Podcast appeared first on Black America Web.

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What can one achieve by avoiding a haircut for 33 years? Tennessee’s Tami Manis can tell you – she can claim the world record for having the longest female mullet. Manis, aged 58, recently shared her journey towards attaining one of the most unusual Guinness World Records. In an interview featured by the organization renowned […] The post 33 Years Without A Haircut: Woman Wins Longest Mullet appeared first on Country 97.1 HANK FM.

Luke Combs has taken the world by storm with his soulful tunes and captivating performances. However, he’s not just a one-dimensional artist. Beyond the stage, Combs is also an avid golfer, and recently, he was seen honing his swing right before a sold-out concert. But that’s not all; the talented singer has thrown down the […] The post Luke Combs Calls Out DJ Khaled to a Golf Match appeared first on Country 97.1 HANK FM.

Country Music Television (CMT) recently made the decision to cease airing Jason Aldean’s music video “Try That In A Small Town” due to mounting criticism following its release. The song sparked controversy, with many perceiving it as being in favor of gun violence and promoting lynching. The video’s scenes shot at a historically significant location […] The post CMT Pulls Jason Aldean’s Music Video ‘Try That In A Small Town’ appeared first on Country 97.1 HANK FM.

Garth Brooks is standing firm in his decision to serve Bud Light at his upcoming bar, undeterred by the controversy surrounding the beer brand. The partnership between Bud Light and transgender actress Dylan Mulvaney has sparked heated debates, making the beer a topic of political contention. Despite the potential backlash and boycott threats from conservative […] The post Garth Brooks Wants His Bar To Be The Chick-Fil-A Of Honky Tonks appeared first on Country 97.1 HANK FM.