Hearts and Minds: Northern Views

This week, we're going from Forbes Top Creators to Jeff Bezos's wild wedding and the drama at Rogers Stadium. Get ready for some headlines on the Texas floods and that Nelly x Ashanti clip. Plus, in the What A Gwan Fah Real? segment, we're getting into the Diddy verdict! Tune in for the laughs, the insights, and the culture. Clips' new album and more music news included! Enjoy!💜🧠🎙️

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Hearts and Minds, we're talking the whopping $260M lawsuit against Tyler Perry, the Fat Joe case, and a deep dive into the controversial Trump celebration. Plus, we've got an update on the missing Montreal toddler found in Ottawa and a shout-out to Keke Palmer's new album "Just Keke." And for our Workout Session, we're hitting the streets to discuss what it means to experience Summer While Black in Toronto...

This week we remember Ananda Lewis and a look at the Air India crash, to the shockwaves of LA's ICE riots. We also dish on the BET Awards and the electric Kendrick & SZA Toronto concert. Then, get ready for The Workout segmentt, we tackle the big question: Is homeschooling a hit or a miss? Enjoy!💜🧠🎙️

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This week, we talk the tragic news of Brian McKnight's son to Jess Hilarious's controversial uterus comment to the Trans community.Plus, updates on Amber Rose backing Tory Lanez, Smokey Robinson's lawsuits, and the latest mini-Diddy case bombshells featuring Capricorn Clark, Cassie and Kid Cudi. And did Hailey Bieber sells Rhode biz for a billion?! In "The Callout" segment, we're getting personal about Car...

It's been a minute but we're back with a banger! This episode, break down our Met Gala favorites, callouts, and disappointments for the Dandy theme. Halle Bailey gets restraining order against DDG and the messy public breakdown of Remy Ma and Papoose's marriage, complete with cheating claims. The "Wha gwan fah real" segment then tackles the perplexing situation around Tory Lanez's recent prison stabbing an...

This week: Canada's new Prime Minister. We cover the latest on China, Target, & Amazon tariff updates. The funny "100 Men vs. Gorilla" debate gets dissected. Quick hit on the Beyonce tour start and Shedeur Sanders' surprising NFL draft slide. We note TD Jakes' retirement. Our main review focuses on the movie "Sinners," analyzing Black audience reactions versus legacy media reviews. Finally, in &q...

This week, we're diving into the wild world of entertainment! From Vybez Kartel's sold-out NYC concert and Breakfast Club appearance, Keri Hilson's return, to Keke Palmer's stance on Jonathan Majors. We also unpack Kanye's unexpected apology to Jay-Z and Damon Wayans' candid conversation on Club Shay Shay. Plus, we're throwing our own two cents into the Billboard's "25 Best Female Rappers of All...

From the glitz of the JUNOs and the perplexing return of the "Queen of Pakistan", Onijah Robinson, to the tragic news of Young Scooter and the escalating US-Canada tariff war, we've got a packed episode. We also weigh in on Lizzo's "Queen of Pop" declaration and Drake's nostalgic Nokia visuals. Then, in a "Lawd Ah Mercy" moment, we discuss Marvin Sapp's church donation dilemma. Finally,...

This week, we unpack major headlines including UMG's attempt to dismiss Drake's lawsuit, the latest on the Shanquella Robinson case, Hudson's Bay's shocking liquidation, and critical tariff updates. In the Wha Gwan Fah Real segment, we dissect Jonathan Majors' controversial comeback and the question of grace. For The Workout segment, we tackle the Breakfast Club drama with Jess Hilarious and Loren LaRosa, explor...

This week's episode dives into the economic fallout with Trump's tariffs between Canada and the US, followed by a tribute to the late singer Angie Stone. We address the controversy surrounding the teen track runner incident and discuss Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre's soft launch and divorce settlement. In our music segment, we review the R. Kelly "Residuals" remix. Finally, in "Wha gwan fah real," w...

This week, we talk ASAP Rocky's acquittal and Jay-Z's dismissed case, followed by his lawsuit against Tony Buzzbee. We mourn the passing of Voletta Wallace, Biggie's mother, and recap Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime show. Angela Bassett shares her reaction to the Oscar snub, while we review the latest Drake and PartynextDoor release, Some Sexy Songs 4 U. We conclude our Black History Month series by highlightin...

Celebrating Black History Month with new Hidden Figures, the wild story of an American woman in Pakistan, Irv Gotti passes away, and the latest Ye crashout. We then dive into the excitement of the Super Bowl and analyze the Grammy Awards, celebrating Beyoncé's historic Album of the Year win and discussing notable performances and snubs. Finally, we share our thoughts on some of the most memorable looks from the Grammys red ca...

Amazon's decision to close warehouses in Quebec, CA; Inauguration Day: Rev. Lorenzo Sewell's weird prayer to Melania's fashion. MLK Day; Chris Brown's $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros.. In "Music News, we discuss the 2025 Oscar nominations and new Bruno Mars single featuring Sexxy Redd. Finally, in our "Workout Session," we explore strategies for self-care and maintaining focus in these chaoti...

This week we discuss the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and potential ramifications. Then, dissect Wendy Williams' recent public appearance. Continued Drake feuds; TikTok bans in the US and Canada, examining the potential consequences for users. Finally, in the Workout Session, we discuss controversy surrounding Nelly and Snoop Dogg's performances leading to the Trump Inauguration.Enjoy the show! 💜🧠🎙️

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HNY Hearts and Minds! The first 11 days of 2025 have been a rollercoaster. For our first episode of the year, unpack the unexpected twists and turns, from Meta's controversial decision to eliminate DEI programs to the captivating legal battles involving Lizzo and Ye. We also delve into the human impact of the California fires and the dramatic family feud unfolding after Stephen "tWitch" Boss' wife releases her boo...

We're diving deep into holiday cheer with our favorite Christmas traditions, foods, and of course, a few festive pet peeves. Then, we're hitting the top End-of-Year headlines with Jay-Z facing accusations and counterclaims, the arrest of CEO killer, Luigi Manngione, and the drama unfolding between Remy Ma and Papoose. We'll also pay tribute to the legendary poet, Nikki Giovanni, and remember her impactful legacy. Enjoy the show! 💜...

On this episode, we discuss Keke Palmer's interview on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast, Nick Cannon's Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Bronny James's progress in the NBA G League and discuss his potential future in the NBA; Black Friday shopping frenzies. Finally, in our Workout Session, we delve into Drake's pending lawsuit against UMG, This episode covers a wide range of topics, from celebrity interviews to sports updates and soci...

This week on Hearts and Minds, we dive into Grammy nominations and CMA snubs to legal battles and sports controversies, we've got it all. We'll discuss the surprising overturning of Jussie Smollett's conviction, Lil Baby's academic pursuits at Harvard Business School, and the bizarre Ginger Ale lawsuit. Plus, we'll break down Beyoncé's upcoming NFL halftime show performance and the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. Enjoy the show! 💜...

*Recorded Nov 9, 2024*. In this episode, we discuss the US election and share our perspectives on the outcome. We'll also pay tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, whose contributions to the music industry have left an indelible mark.

In the world of sports, we'll talk about Bronny James's move to the G League and the potential impact it may have on his future. We'll also discuss the ongoing investigation into Liam Payne's drug su...