This morning, Hall of Famer and once home run king and Atlanta Braves legend Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron has passed away at the age of 86. He leaves an indelible legacy on the baseball field and off it. In 1934, Aaron, the son of Herbert and Estella Aaron, was born …
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NFL Gave 7,500 Vaccinated Health Care Workers Free Tickets To The Super Bowl
The NFL has just given thousands of health care workers free tickets to the Super Bowl. According to CBS News, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced earlier today that 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers will receive the free tickets as a thank you for their hard work and service during the pandemic. …
Read More »Chris Brown and Usher Trend On Twitter After a Verzuz Battle Between Them Was Suggested
Since yesterday’s first Verzuz battle of the year with Ashanti vs. Keyshia Cole, Black Twitter, has been in an uproar about the possibility of a Chris Brown Vs. Usher battle. Everyone knows that they’re both two icons that dominated the R&B charts as well as bust a few dance moves. …
Read More »Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Will Receive Articles of Impeachment On Monday
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the House’s Impeachment article against former President Donald Trump will be delivered to the Senate on Monday. According to CNN, this will kick off the Senate’s impeachment trial against the now-former President. “I have spoken to Speaker Pelosi, who informed me that the …
Read More »Dave Chappelle Test Positive for Coronavirus; Cancels All Upcoming Shows
Just before Dave Chappelle’s Thursday comedy show, he tested positive for the coronavirus. Which forced him to cancel all upcoming appearances, a spokeswoman said. His rep Carla Sims said in a statement that Chappelle was expected to perform from Thursday through Sunday at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas. …
Read More »Dr. Fauci Says It’s A ‘Liberating’ Feeling No Longer Working Trump And His Administration
Dr. Anthony Fauci says that he feels better that he no longer works underneath Donald Trump’s administration. It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life for Dr. Fauci, the leading health expert in the Covid-19 pandemic. According to NBC News, the public health expert said he …
Read More »Woman Suing Soulja Boy For Allegedly Raping Her Over A Two Year Period
A former employee and lover of rapper Soulja Boy is suing him for allegedly raping her over a two year period. The woman, identified only as Jane Doe, was hired as Soulja’s personal assistant in December 2018. The woman claims that soon after she was hired, he began sending her …
Read More »Three-Year-Old Illinois Girl Fell From Window, Died From Hypothermia
A three-year-old died after falling from a window from her family home and couldn’t get back into her family home on a frigidly cold night. Charlotte Handelman is said to have fallen from the second-story window of her family’s Rock Island home sometime between 11 pm Monday, and 6 am …
Read More »IHOP Introduces Six New To-Go Food Options To Attract More Customers
IHOP is adding burritos and breakfast bowls on its menu as to-go options starting at just $5.99. “Burritos are the #1 fastest growing breakfast menu items in America. So, as the breakfast leader, IHOP needed to create some great ones,” Brad Haley, Chief Marketing Officer, said. “We know our guests …
Read More »Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Offered a Job By Morgan State University President
President David Wilson of Morgan State University hopes that inaugural poet Amanda Gorman will accept his offer to become part of the University as the Poet-in-Residence. “Ms. Gorman, I need you as our Poet-in-Residence at the National Treasure, @MorganStateU,” Wilson tweeted shortly after Gorman’s acclaimed performance of her original poem, …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Is “Annoyed” By Rumored Tory Lanez Case Dismissal
Megan Thee Stallion has fired back after false reports circulated on Thursday that criminal charges against Tory Lanez were dropped. Y’all can’t tell when shit fake news? Y’all still don’t see an ABUSER picking with me ? The first court date got pushed back bc of the inauguration but I …
Read More »300 Blooming Trees Will Be Added To Atlanta Park To Honor Rep. John Lewis
An Atlanta park is set to receive hundreds of beautiful blooming trees in a living tribute to the late Congressman John Lewis. According to WSBTV, the Freedom Park Conservancy announced earlier today that volunteers will plant 300 colorful shrubs, blooming trees, and fields of beautiful daffodils inside Freedom Park. “The …
Read More »The Village People Call Donald Trump A “Bully” For Using Their Music
The Village People has spoken out after former President Donald Trump played their hit record Y.M.C.A. during his final address on Wednesday. The group has previously asked Trump not to use their music during his events. However, in typical Trump fashion, he did not listen. “We have no ill will …
Read More »$731.1 Million Powerball Jackpot Ticket Sold In Maryland
The winning ticket for the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot was sold in Lonaconing, Maryland at Coney Market. According to Cumberland Times-News, Richard Ravencroft, the store owner, said a Maryland Lottery representative came to the store and confirmed that he sold the winning ticket. Ravencroft will receive $100,000 for selling the ticket. …
Read More »Lil’ Kim Wants Teyana Taylor to Play Her in a Biopic
As pop culture continues to celebrate the impact of women in Hip Hop, with the recent biopic “Roxanne Roxanne” on Netflix and the upcoming Salt-N-Pepa story coming to Lifetime. One woman who definitely needs to be celebrated is Brooklyn born rapper, Lil Kim. Lil Kim recently sat down for an …
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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