BriefingEntertainmentCultureBlavity U
EPISODE #114

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

December 9, 2025 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #114

0:000:00

About This Episode

Let’s dive deep! We’re destigmatizing HIV health issues and discussing Jasmine Crockett’s Senate challenge, telling Trump, "I'm coming for you." Plus, the tea on racist attacks at Cinnabon.

Today's Highlights:

Blavity addresses HIV lipodystrophy, urging destigmatization and improved quality of life awareness.
Understand physical effects of HIV like facial changes; crucial for informed community dialogue.
Briefing links national politics directly with Black community health outcomes and cultural impact.
Dive into stories directly impacting the community now, demanding immediate awareness and action.
Explore the wildest theories in TV, fostering necessary cultural conversation beyond tough topics.

Related Articles:

What Causes Facial Changes When You’re HIV Positive?

In recent years, public conversations about HIV have significantly shifted.

By Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmDConditions & Care10 words

Why Lash Legend Is WWE’s Next Big Thing

In the WWE’s ever-evolving women’s division, its talent is as diverse as its roster.

By Kahlil HaywoodOpinion14 words

Gloria Gaynor Accepts Trump’s Kennedy Center Honor Amid Fan Backlash

Disco legend Gloria Gaynor was among the honorees lauded by President Donald Trump at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors.

By Christopher RhodesNews19 words

Denny’s Now Closing Over 150 Stores By 2025’s End: Here’s The Locations We Know Are Closing

Denny’s, which closed 88 locations in 2024, is now closing over 150 stores across the U.

By Tomas KassahunNews16 words

Jasmine Crockett Launches Bid For US Senate, Tells Trump ‘I’m Coming For You’

Rep.

By Christopher RhodesPolitics1 words

Cinnabon Responds As Video Shows Racist, Islamophobic Harassment And N-Word Used Toward Somali Couple

A Cinnabon worker in Wisconsin has been fired after using racist and Islamophobic language toward two Black Somali customers at the store.

By Jahaura MichelleNews22 words

Will Smith And Jada Pinkett Smith Push Back Against $3M Lawsuit From Alleged Ex-Friend Who Claims Death Threat

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are reportedly unhappy about the $3 million lawsuit that a former friend recently filed against Pinkett Smith, according to several sources familiar with the matter.

By Jahaura MichelleNews31 words

‘Bel-Air’ Series Finale Shocker Brought Back This Star From Original Series For Mysterious Role

The series finale of Bel-Air on Peacock signed off with a special appearance from an iconic star of the original series speaking to Jabari Banks’ Will in a scene that left fans with all the feels.

By Monique JonesEntertainment36 words

Did ‘It: Welcome To Derry’ Sneakily Confirm Marge Is Richie Tozier’s Mother?

The most recent episode of It: Welcome to Derry on HBO potentially just revealed a new link to the original It timeline.

By Monique JonesEntertainment22 words

When Does ‘The Boys’ Fifth And Final Season Premiere On Prime Video?

At CCXP Brazil, the first teaser trailer for the fifth and final season of The Boys was released.

By Trey MangumEntertainment18 words

Topics:

Blavity Daily BriefingBlack culture podcastBlack news podcastdaily news briefing Black communitynews affecting Black AmericansBlack current eventsBlack community health newsBlack politics analysisBlack TV analysisBlack entertainment newsBel-Air series finale explainedJasmine Crockett US SenateWill Smith Jada Pinkett Smith newsLash Legend WWEdestigmatization health topics

Share This Episode