EPISODE #65

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

October 21, 2025 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #65

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About This Episode

Did Marvin Winans do too much about that offering? Plus, AKA makes global history and Taraji secures the bag at Netflix. Get the tea on policy and culture moves!

Today's Highlights:

White House demolition for Trump's ballroom sparks major debate over public space and presidential legacy.

Criticism erupts as Trump posts AI video showing him offensively attacking protesters from No Kings.

Tune in: Blavity Daily Briefing covers D.C. drama, immigration policies, and major Hollywood moves.

Structural changes fundamentally alter the executive residence; debate rages over presidential vanity and public space use.

Blavity delivers essential updates on political news, D.C. drama, and pressing historic cultural milestones.

White House Demolition Of East Wing Begins To Build Trump’s Ballroom

The White House has began to demolish its East Wing to make room for Donald Trump‘s ballroom.

By Tomas KassahunPolitics17 words

Marvin Winans Criticized Online For Scolding Churchgoer For Giving $1.2K Instead Of $2K

Pastor Marvin Winans is under fire after scolding a church member for the amount of money she gave.

By Tomas KassahunNews18 words

Trump Posts AI Video Of Him ‘Dumping S**t’ On No Kings Protesters, Drawing Controversy

For the second time this year, protestors came out in force across the nation over the weekend to object authoritarian tactics by the Trump administration.

By Christopher RhodesNews25 words

Green Card Citizenship Test Changes: How The Test Is Getting More Complicated And Harder

The United States is adding another obstacle to the path for citizenship.

By Tomas KassahunPolitics12 words

Taraji P. Henson Signs 2-Pic Deal With Netflix To Star In And Produce Films

Taraji P.

By Monique JonesEntertainment2 words

Was ‘Psycho’ Really Based On Ed Gein? Separating Fact From Fiction

As depicted in Netflix’s latest installment of Monster, Ed Gein is one of the most chilling figures in American crime history.

By Tyler-Christian DanielsEntertainment21 words

Colman Domingo To Play The Cowardly Lion In ‘Wicked: For Good’

Colman Domingo will voice The Cowardly Lion in this November’s Wicked: For Good.

By Trey MangumEntertainment13 words

How Did Doug Martin Die? Former NFL Star, 36, Was Reportedly In Police Custody

Doug Martin, a former Boise State University star and two-time All-Pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died, his family confirmed on Sunday.

By Jahaura MichelleNews25 words

Anthony Jackson Dies: Legendary Bassist Was 73

Anthony Jackson, the legendary bassist known for pioneering the six-string “contrabass guitar” that revolutionized the role of the bass guitar in music, has died.

By Kui MwaiNews24 words

Alpha Kappa Alpha Makes History With First Chapter In Puerto Rico

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

By Tomas KassahunBlavity-U5 words

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