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A decade after his character, Luke Cage, debuted on Netflix in 2016, the actor who played him, Mike Colter, teased a possible return, saying that there is “some unfinished business” with Cage. While appearing on Shawn Stockman’s On That Note podcast, the Marvel star spoke about talks to reprise the popular character, eight years after the series was canceled. Luke Cage may have been his most popular role over the years, though he has had several others since then. He also played Cage in another Netflix crossover series, The Defenders, which combined the characters of Luke Cage, Daredevil, Iron Fist, and Jessica Jones, fighting as one unit against criminals through the streets of New York City. Stockman, a self-proclaimed Marvel fan, asked him the question most Luke Cage fans have been wondering for years: Is there a possibility that we will see Luke Cage on screen again? Colter responded, “Listen, I will say this, I’ve had conversations, and I’ll leave it at that.” He explained that after the series was canceled by Netflix, as most actors do when they lose work, he was on to the next project. He admitted that fans and people who approached him would ask him the same question, but, in his mind, that answer was always “no,” because he was looking for his next memorable role. But now, his mindset has changed. He now wonders if there should be a return of Luke Cage. “It’s been years now, so I’m doing other projects but, now, I think to myself, ‘I have some unfinished business there. Now I’ve reached the point where I’m like, ‘I have some unfinished business,’ and I think Daredevil’s back so, come on … Jessica’s back.” The long layoff from the series and the fans’ demands for another crack at it, he feels, place them in a better negotiating position to bring it back. “I would say we’re in a better position to see this come into fruition faster than we think.” RELATED CONTENT: ‘LUKE CAGE’ HAD FEW WHITE VILLAINS BECAUSE CREATOR WAS ‘TRYING TO KEEP BLACK PEOPLE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED’

Do private property owners have the right to decide whether they want guns on their private property? That’s the question the Supreme Court is currently deciding. It’s a case about whether states can limit firearms on private property that’s open to the public without first receiving the property owner’s consent. At the heart of this case is Hawaii, but at least four other states, including California, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey, have similar laws. State lawmakers have set strict “default rules” that prohibit the possession of handguns in privately-owned places where members of the public might gather, unless the owner explicitly gives permission, ABC News reports. “This law is extremely restrictive. It bans public carry in 96.4% of the publicly available land in the County of Maui,” Alan Beck, an attorney for three Maui residents and members of the Hawaii Firearms Coalition who are challenging the law, told the outlet. He adds, “They’d like to carry dropping off money at the ATM late at night or just going to have lunch at a restaurant. They are unable to carry on any private business that is open to the public, that is unwilling to put up a sign saying ‘guns ‘allowed.’” Gun Laws In Other States In the 45 other states, lawmakers allow handgun owners to presume that they can legally carry weapons onto private property that is open to the public, unless the owner explicitly says otherwise with verbal instructions or by posting a sign. Gun control groups say this is more of a property rights case, not a Second Amendment dispute. Advocates argue that it has been a longstanding tradition in the United States to allow property owners to set rules for their property. However, challengers say it’s unconstitutional for Hawaii to impose “default” rules that prohibit firearms in privately owned public spaces. They argue that the laws would mean that gunowners would have to presume that guns are banned in most public spaces. Hawaii leaders are pushing back. They argue that there has never been a “right to armed entry onto private property without consent.” They say the law is meant to protect the property owners’ right to exclude guns. But it also appears that the six conservative Supreme Court justices are expressing skepticism about Hawaii’s gun laws, CNN reports. Justice Samuel Alito said Hawaii’s defense of the law is “relegating the Second Amendment to second-class status.” A decision in this case is expected by June. RELATED CONTENT: PILOTS SHOWERED WITH GLASS: NTSB Report Links United 737 Strike To Rogue Weather Balloon

Queens recording artist Nasir “Nas” Jones recently announced that Harvard University is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellowship. The fellowship, named after the “Hip-Hop Is Dead” lyricist, was established over a decade ago, making it the first academic fellowship named after a hip-hop artist. Applications must be received by Jan. 30 for the 2026-27 school year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nasir Jones (@nas) When the fellowship was launched in July 2013 to honor the Queensbridge rapper, the mission was “to facilitate and encourage the pursuit of knowledge, art, culture, and leadership through the exchange of artists and scholars in residence at the Du Bois Research Institute.” At the time, Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, said, “Nas is a true visionary, and he consistently shows how boundaries can be pushed and expanded to further the cause of education and knowledge. The work of the Du Bois Institute is enriched by the addition of the Nasir Jones Hiphop Fellowship.” Nas, who recently released his latest project with DJ Premier, Light-Years, and performed at a recent NBA game, has been. The label that released his album, Mass Appeal Records, is owned by the rapper. Mass Appela has also released albums by legendary emcees who began their careers around the time Nas started his. Seven albums were released throughout 2025: De La Soul’s Cabin in the Sky; Slick Rick’s Victory; Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon’s The Emperor’s New Clothes; fellow Wu-Tang Clan brother Ghostface Killah’s Supreme Clientele 2; Mobb Deep (featuring vocals from deceased member, Prodigy)’s Infinite; and another rapper, and the late Big L’s Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King. RELATED CONTENT: Inaugural Artist In Residence Dr. Yaba Blay and Most Incredible Studio Create ‘The BAMBOO,’ Elevating Icon to Cultural Artifact

The NBA announced the starting lineups for the upcoming All-Star Game, and for the first time in over 20 years, future Hall of Famer LeBron James was not selected to start. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo were the leading vote-getters for the 2026 All-Star Game, which will take place Feb. 15 at the Inuit Dome in Los Angeles. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the competition. According to ESPN, the Lakers forward had been selected as a starter for the All-Star game a record 21 times. LeBron can still play in the contest if the NBA coaches select him as a reserve. The league will announce those players on Jan. 25. LeBron missed the first 14 games due to a bout of sciatica. As his career winds down, injuries appear to be taking a toll in his 23rd season. In December, he scored under 10 points, breaking a streak of 1,297 games with double-digit points. LeBron has not revealed if this is his last season, as his contract also ends when it’s over. Joining Dončić and Antetokounmpo on this year’s roster are Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry for the Western Conference. Starting for the Eastern Conference are New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, and Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown. The starters were chosen by a formula that weighted fans’ votes (50%), current NBA players (25%), and a media panel (25%). The top five players with the highest scores in each conference were named starters. Three voting groups determined the starters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game: Fans (50%) NBA players (25%) Media panel (25%)Complete voting results are available here: https://t.co/0YQtBsIaGpBelow are the overall rankings for the top finishers in each conference. pic.twitter.com/W21e8EOvpH— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 19, 2026 RELATED CONTENT: Inaugural Artist In Residence Dr. Yaba Blay and Most Incredible Studio Create ‘The BAMBOO,’ Elevating Icon to Cultural Artifact