With COVID vaccines being pushed into people’s arms and an update to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines clearing the vaccinated for travel, countries have begun to welcome back international travelers. Health officials recommend waiting at least two weeks after becoming fully vaccinated to travel. They also recommend …
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Teenager Killed At Tennessee High School After Shooting Police Officer
A male student who opened fire on police officers at a Tennessee high school was killed when they returned fire. The incident unfolded around 3:15 p.m. on Monday when the Knoxville Police Department received a call about a possibly armed individual at Austin-East Magnet High School. When police arrived, they …
Read More »Several Colleges Will Require Students To Have The COVID-19 Vaccine Before Returning to Campus
Several U.S. colleges will require students to be fully vaccinated prior to returning to campus. At least 14 colleges across the country have confirmed that they will require students to have the full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which will likely not sit well with state governors against the move. …
Read More »Hill Harper Announces The Launch Of The Black Wall Street App
Actor Hill Harper announced that he is launching a fintech app called The Black Wall Street, aiming to empower investors of color. The app is set to go live on June 1 and will feature a digital wallet for peer-to-peer payment, along with the ability to trade cryptocurrency, according to CNBC. …
Read More »DMX Family Slams Rumors In New Statement
Since the news of DMX being hospitalized broke, rumors and misinformation have spread like wildfire across the internet. Now, his family is speaking out to set the record straight. In the statement released on Monday, they began by slamming rumors that DMX’s masters had been sold. Since his death, rumors …
Read More »Macaulay Culkin And Brenda Song Welcome A Baby Boy
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song are now the proud parents of a baby boy. Culkin, 40, and Song, 33, welcomed son Dakota Song Culkin into the world Monday at 1:10 p.m. in Los Angeles. Baby Dakota weighed in at 6 lbs. 14 oz., according to E Online. The parents named the baby after the Home Alone actor’s late …
Read More »Will Smith And Antoine Fuqua Pull ‘Emancipation’ Production From Georgia Over Voter Suppression Law
In the wake of Georgia’s recently passed voting restrictions, Antoine Fuqua and Will Smith announced their new film “Emancipation” will be produced elsewhere, according to Variety. The law includes restrictions on absentee voting, such as reducing the time period for casting an absentee ballot, limits the use of dropboxes, requires identification from absentee voters, and …
Read More »Twitter Reacts: Usher Under Fire After Reports Say He Gave Dancers Fake Bills with His Face On It
Singer Usher is being called out for reportedly throwing #UsherBucks with his face on them instead of real money, during a recent trip to the strip club. In true fashion, Black Twitter came with the jokes. See some of their reactions below: Usher in the strip club pic.twitter.com/GDbGRBso5l — Jasmine …
Read More »Clubhouse Denies That Data From Its 1.3 Million Users Was Hacked
Audio-based platform Clubhouse was rumored to be the latest subject of a data breach, but the company is denying it was hacked. It was initially reported by Cyber News that the data of the platforms 1.3 million users was posted to a hacker forum for free. Clubhouse called the rumors “misleading and false” and …
Read More »Black Instagram Comedians We Love
In the Internet age, creators have touched an audience that they otherwise would not have access to. This is most commonly true for the social media comedians of the world. During these trying times, we can always look to the curators of laughs to brighten up our day and give …
Read More »Gwen Stefani Called Out For Cultural Appropriation Over ‘Slow Clap’ Music Video
Gwen Stefani is being accused of cultural appropriation over her music video “Slow Clap.” Last Friday, Stefani, 51, dropped her music video for “Slow Clap,” which featured rapper Saweetie. While some were excited to get new music from the celeb, others were disheartened to see that her creativity was allegedly …
Read More »‘White Lives Matter’ Rallies Are A Complete Flop After Hardly Anyone Shows Up
“White Lives Matter” rallies flopped after barely anyone showed up. Last week, Baller Alert detailed the planning of several “White Lives Matter” events that were supposed to take place over the weekend. The white supremacist gatherings were all planned through semi-private, encrypted chats by neo-Nazis and other far-right extremists, NBC …
Read More »Model Suffers Brain Damage After Eating Pretzel; Wins Nearly $30 Million In Lawsuit
A model named Chantel Giacalone was awarded $29.5 million after suffering brain damage from eating a pretzel. Back on Feb. 20, 2013, Giacalone, who was 27 at the time, was modeling clothes at a fashion trade show at the Mandalay Bay South Convention Center when her friend bought her frozen …
Read More »Cardi B Teams Up With Reebok For New Summertime Fine Apparel Collection
Cardi B has teamed up with Reebok to launch her first-ever apparel collection in collaboration with the release of new colorways of the Club C Cardi and the Club C Double, according to a press release obtained by Baller Alert. The collection comes as a personal effort for Cardi, who …
Read More »10-Year-Old Boy Apprehended By Police After He Stole His Parents’ Car To Buy Cheerios
Last week, a 10-year-old boy from Stillwater, Minnesota, got into some trouble when he stole the family minivan to load up on Cheerios after his parents decided to take a nap. According to the local ABC channel, police attempted to arrest the boy driving the Chrysler minivan after discovering the driver was …
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Regina King Shares How Producing ‘Shirley’ Empowered Her Resilience
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Unveiling the Groove: What to Expect From Je’Caryous Johnson’s “Super Freak: The Rick James Story” Starring Mint Condition’s Stokely
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Exclusive: Antonio Brown Discusses Recent Return to College and Finishing His Degree, Blocking Out Social Media Noise, and the Inaugural ‘AB Festival’
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Exclusive: Oprah, Taraji P. Henson and More Grace The Color Purple Premiere Carpet In LA [Videos]
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Dashing Through The Snow: Ludacris and Lil Rel Howery Talk Significance of Crafting the Perfect Feel-Good Holiday Film [Video]
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EXCLUSIVE: Singer Durand Bernarr Talks Growing Up With Supportive Parents, Working With Erykah Badu, His Musical Inspirations and More [Video]
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Exclusive: Issa Rae Admits She Initially Felt “a Bit Intimidated” When Learning She’d Be Portraying a Pregnant Spider-Woman in New Spider-Man Film [Video]
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EXCLUSIVE: Belly Talks New Album, His Respect for Hip Hop Culture, and How Beyoncé is the “Last of a Dying Breed”
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Starring Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Fantasia and More, ‘The Color Purple’ Trailer Unveils Fresh Interpretation of Alice Walker’s Classic Novel [Video]
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Exclusive: Mary J. Blige’s Second Annual Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit Brought Out All The Stars
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Dreka Gates: Charting Her Own Path from Aspiring Doctor to Wellness Entrepreneur on The Baller Alert Show
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Hurricane Chris Opens Up About Overcoming Legal Battles and Eyes Future in Music and Acting – The Baller Alert Show
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Big Boogie Opens Up on Baller Alert Show: From Humble Beginnings to CMG Stardom, a Tale of Resilience and Loyalty
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Kaliii Opens Up About Personal Life and Career Aspirations on The Baller Alert Show
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The Baller Alert Show: PSC Hits the Studio Once More with T.I., Young Dro, Mac Boney, Kuntry King, and Killer Mike