Twitter has acquired the newsletter platform Revue. According to Tech Crunch, Revue is a Dutch startup company that allows users to publish and monetize email newsletters. This move will help Twitter make a profit off its community of writers, journalists, and publications that typically use the platform to reach readers …
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Cyberhacker Sold Millions Of Facebook Users’ Phone Numbers Through Telegram App
An internet hacker has been selling millions of Facebook users’ cellphone numbers through the messaging application Telegram. According to the New York Post, a cybercriminal created a bot that pulled information from a mega database of phone numbers on Facebook. This happened just before the social media platform fixed a …
Read More »Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Reportedly Showed Support Online For Executing Democrats
Before being elected to Congress, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene posted about executing prominent Democrats on her social media in 2018 and 2019. CNN KFile took a deep dive into Greene’s Facebook page comments and found that she posted far-right conspiracy theories, including QAnon conspiracies, frequently. In January of 2019, she liked a …
Read More »Cicadas That Have Hibernated For Nearly 20 Years Are Waking Up And Heading East
Cicadas that have been resting for nearly 20 years are on their way to the East coast. The New York Post reports the cicadas – known for their “head-splitting” noise, have finally awakened after 17 years. “The end of May through June, it can get pretty loud,” Howard Russell, an …
Read More »BA Picks: New Must-Watch TV Series and Movies on Streaming Services For February 2021
For February, we compiled a list of must-watch TV series and movies to watch whether you’re at home due to the pandemic, having a movie night with friends, our booed up with bae. Even though February is the shortest month, streaming services have not stopped providing us with must-watch TV …
Read More »Tamika Mallory Announces Upcoming Book That Includes Forward By Angela Davis And Cardi B
American activist Tamika Mallory has an upcoming book entitled, “State Of Emergency’.” “State of Emergency” is Mallory’s upcoming and highly-anticipated book, which will feature a forward by Angela Y. Davis and Cardi B. “‘How We Win in the Country We Built.’ It promises to be our go-to-guide to navigate these …
Read More »Mossimo Giannulli Denied Early Prison Release
Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli’s request to be released to home confinement was denied by a federal judge. The Judge, Nathaniel M. Gorton, says that Giannulli is “not entitled to a modification of his sentence because he has not demonstrated an ‘extraordinary and compelling’ reason warranting his release. Although the Court …
Read More »Ludacris’ Mercedes-Benz Stolen In Atlanta While He Used The ATM
Ludacris learned a harsh lesson on Monday about leaving your car running and unattended. The rapper’s Mercedes-Benz was stolen in Atlanta when he hopped out to use the ATM. According to 11alive.com, Ludacris, real name Chris Bridges, stopped police around 4:40 p.m. He told police that he heard his car drive away …
Read More »Twitter Calls Out T.I. For Playing Character With Vitiligo
Twitter is calling out rapper T.I. for his role in the Netflix film “Cut Throat City,” in which he portrays a character with vitiligo. The film, which was directed by Wu-Tang Clan member RZA, follows four friends dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. T.I. plays Cousin Bass, a local …
Read More »Bankruptcy Judge Awards $17 Million To Harvey Weinstein Victims
A U.S. bankruptcy judge in Delaware has approved a Weinstein Company liquidation plan that includes a $17 million allocation to Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault victims. An attorney for the Weinstein Company confirmed the settlement to CNN on Monday. The $35.2 million liquidation plan allocates $17,064,525.30 to establish a “Sexual Misconduct Claims Fund.” …
Read More »Meek Mill Disables His Social Media Accounts
Rapper Meek Mill has abruptly disabled his social media accounts, leading fans to speculate over what motivated his departure. As of Tuesday, fans looking to catch up with Meek were met with deleted accounts across social media platforms. While it is unclear what led the Dream Chasers frontman to take …
Read More »Twitter Reacts To Democrats Introducing $15 Minimum Wage Bill
On Tuesday, Democrats in the House and the Senate reintroduced a bill that would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). “No person in America can make it on $8, $10 or $12 an hour.” Many lawmakers do not support the increase, believing that increasing …
Read More »Krispy Kreme and Candy Maker Swizzels Are Collaborating For “Love Hearts” Donuts
Krispy Kreme is bringing on a sweet nostalgia. The company is collaborating with Swizzels for limited-edition donuts. The heart-shaped donuts will feature Swizzels’ iconic Love Hearts colored in light pink, yellow, mint, and violet topped with lovely messages like “MY HERO,” “I LOVE YOU,” and “HUG ME.” The donuts will …
Read More »Twitter Drags Credit Karma For Credit Reporting Discrepancies
On Tuesday afternoon, Credit Karma was trending on Twitter after users shared their experiences with the company’s credit score system. The service has continuously been called out for differences between their credit scores and other credit services’ scores. Many users have expressed that Credit Karma’s credit score reporting is usually …
Read More »Indianapolis Teen Arrested For Murdering His Family After Being Yelled At By His Father
A 17-year-old Indianapolis teen killed five family members after his father yelled at him for leaving the house without permission. According to local outlet Fox 59, the bloodbath started around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, when the teen opened fire after being admonished for leaving the house. The unidentified teenager’s younger …
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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