HBO is marking the tenth anniversary of its critically acclaimed series “Game of Thrones,” with a month-long celebration to honor the series. The fantasy adventure series debuted on HBO on April 17, 2011. The cable network is marking the milestone with a month-long “Iron Anniversary,” which will include different features …
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COVID-19 Surge Causes School Closures In Puerto Rico
Following a recent spike of COVID-19 cases, Puerto Rico’s health secretary has announced that all public and private schools along the U.S. territory would close for two weeks. The closures will begin on April 12, which comes nearly a month after some 100 of the island’s 858 public schools were …
Read More »Nike Will Release Star Wars-Inspired Sneakers This Year
Nike is gearing up to release its Star Wars-inspired Air Presto Mid Utility sneakers. The sneakers will be a part of the company’s Holiday 2021 rollout. Each pair will be based on characters from the iconic sci-fi franchise, though the sneakers are not an official collaboration with Star Wars. The …
Read More »Woman Who Coughed On Cancer Patient Gets 30 Days In Jail
The woman who went viral for coughing on a cancer patient during the thick of the coronavirus pandemic has received thirty days in jail. Debra Hunter was sentenced in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday. In addition to her jail stint, she must pay a $500 fine, undergo a mental health evaluation …
Read More »Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Charged With Murder For Allegedly Killing Two People
An off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency police officer has been charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of two people in Maryland. According to ABC News, David Hall Dixon allegedly shot 32-year-old Dominique Williams and 38-year-old James Lionel Johnson in a parking lot of the Takoma Overlook Condominiums early Wednesday, …
Read More »Akron, Ohio Police Officer Caught On Camera Shoving Black Man’s Face In Snow During Arrest; “I Can’t Breathe Sir, I Can’t Breathe”
When will enough be enough? In a new case of police brutality against Blacks, a former Akron, Ohio police officer is under firing after body camera footage showed him shoving a Black man’s face into the snow. Former officer John Turnure was seen forcing snow into Charles Hicks II’s mouth …
Read More »Psychiatrist Dresses As Clown To Help The Homeless Community
A psychiatrist is getting his homeless and sometimes drug-addicted patients to open up to him by dressing up a clown. Flavio Falcone of Sao Paulo, Brazil, was unable to get through to his patients, so he decided to try a new approach. Wearing a red nose and jester costume, he …
Read More »Twitter Reacts: Black Twitter Turns Viral Moments Into “Family History”
Twitter users turned classic viral moments from the internet and turned them into “family history” memes. Check out some of the highlights! My great grandmother at the March on Washington in 1963 pic.twitter.com/TCqlcUwjAB — chesty & testy (@_sugatits) April 8, 2021 OMG my mom just sent me this rare photo …
Read More »“Magic Mike” Reality Competition Series Produced By Channing Tatum Headed To HBO Max
The hit movie “Magic Mike” will be turned into an unscripted competition show, and it’s headed to HBO Max. According to Deadline, the streaming service has ordered “The Real Magic Mike” from executive producers Channing Tatum & Steven Soderbergh. The series will follow a group of men trying to find …
Read More »Combating “Maskne” During The Age of Covid-19
As a result of using face masks, an increasing number of people experience skin irritations and breakouts. Some are even having breakouts for the first time. As the name suggests, “maskne” is acne brought on by wearing a face mask. New York City dermatologist Michelle Henry, M.D. said, “The clinical …
Read More »In New Music Snippet Quavo Disses Saweetie And Confirms That He Took Back The Bentley
By now, everyone is aware of the split between Migos rapper Quavo and Saweetie. But fans are convinced that Quavo dissed Saweetie in his recently released new music preview. Last year, Quavo kindly gifted Saweetie a completely customized new Bentley, enhanced with an icy blue wrap around Christmas time. In …
Read More »CDC Has Labeled “Racism” A “Serious Public Health Threat”
Racism has been labeled a “serious public health threat” by the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency’s head, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said in a statement on Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic had impacted populations of color “more severely” in terms of cases, fatalities, and social …
Read More »Southern Caribbean Volcano Erupts After Being Dormant For Over A Decade
This morning in the southern Caribbean, a decade-long dormant volcano erupted, sending ash and smoke hundreds of miles into the atmosphere. In late December, the volcano known as La Soufrière on the northern tip of St. Vincent and the Grenadines‘ main island began to show signs of renewed activity. The …
Read More »Twitter’s Most Relatable Tweets of The Week
It’s Fridayyyyyy, and we are back with the most relatable tweets of the week. Who remembers the time when Black Twitter told the UNO creators that they were wrong about THEIR rules? Black Twitter told UNO, the makers of UNO, that they were wrong about the rules THEY MADE. — …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband, Prince Philip, Dies At Age 99
According to Buckingham Palace, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband has died at the age of 99. f the Greek royal family and ending as the longest-serving consort of the United Kingdom. He was noted for his often venomous remarks and for eagerly accepting over 20,000 royal engagements to further British …
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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