

BET Awards 2026: Full Winners List
Album of the Year AM I THE DRAMA? — Cardi B DON’T TAP THE GLASS — Tyler, the Creator everything is a lot. — Wale HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY — Mariah the Scientist WINNER: Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse MUTT Deluxe: HEEL — Leon Thomas The Fall-Off — J. Cole The Romantic — Bruno Mars Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Ari Lennox Coco Jones Ella Mai Jill Scott WINNER: Kehlani Mariah the Scientist Olivia Dean SZA Tems Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Brent Faiyaz Bruno Mars Bryson Tiller Chris Brown D


Tech Leaders Signal the Beginning of the End for Smartphones
*Industry leaders increasingly believe AI-powered wearables could eventually challenge the smartphone’s dominant role in consumer technology. Several technology executives, including leaders at Apple, have suggested that smartphones may no longer serve as consumers’ primary devices within the next decade, Fortune reports. Their outlook reflects rapid advances in artificial intelligence and growing interest in devices designed to anticipate user needs. Many technology companie


‘Michael’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Biopic Ever, Closing in on $1 Billion
*More than 15 years after his death, Michael Jackson is still breaking records. “Michael,” the blockbuster biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, has officially become the highest-grossing biographical film of all time, surpassing Christopher Nolan’s Academy Award-winning “Oppenheimer” at the worldwide box office. The film has earned roughly $977 million globally and continues its theatrical run, putting the once-unthinkable $1 billion


Gerald Carter: The Community Builder Who Helped Make Juneteenth a Tradition in Akron
Throughout Akron's history, few individuals have left as lasting an impact on the community as Gerald Carter. A tireless advocate, organizer, and visionary, Carter dedicated much of his life to bringing people together through culture, education, media, and celebration. Today, his legacy continues to be felt throughout the city, especially during the annual Juneteenth festivities that he helped transform into one of Akron's most anticipated community celebrations. Long before


Free Summer Meals
Starting today, the City of Akron will provide meals to all eligible youth (18 years of age or younger) and summer day camp program participants that meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program. The meals will be prepared by Akron Public Schools and passed out a variety of community centers and other city locations. The program runs Monday-Friday from June 8 – July 31 excluding Fri. June 19 and Fri. July 3. Learn more here: https://


Perkins Woods and Reservoir Park pools are officially open
Perkins Woods and Reservoir Park pools are officially open! Enjoy these community pools Monday–Friday from 1-7pm and on Saturdays from 12-5pm. A free Open Swim Membership is required. Sign up here: https://akron.recdesk.com/Community/Membership?type=21






