DeVonta Smith has just won the 2020 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first receiver to win in nearly 30 years. According to Yahoo Sports, the Alabama star was awarded the 2020 Heisman Trophy on Tuesday ahead of his teammate Mac Jones, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and Florida quarterback Kyle Trask. Smith’s …
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Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Runoffs, Giving Dems Control Of Senate
Democrat Jon Ossoff has won against Republican David Perdue in the Georgia runoff, The Associated Press confirmed on Wednesday. This historic victory gives Democrats control of the U.S. Senate. Perdue’s Senate term ended this week. As of now, he has not conceded the race. During his speech on Wednesday, Ossoff …
Read More »Taraji P. Henson Gets Emotional Recalling Telling Her Son His Father Was Murdered
Actress Taraji P. Henson opens up about telling her 9-year-old son his father was killed on an episode of her new talk show, “Peace of Mind with Taraji.” According to the Huff Post, a preview clip of Wednesday’s episode shows the “Empire” star in tears as she recalls the experience …
Read More »Issa Rae & Gloria Calderón Kellett Tapped By Television Academy’s CEO To Join Academy Executive Committee
Six prominent TV industry figures have been called on by Frank Scherma, chairman, and CEO of the Television Academy, as appointees to the Television Academy Executive Committee, Deadline reports. Among the list are two creators, Insecure’s co-creator and star, Issa Rae, and One Day at a Time co-creator, Gloria Calderón …
Read More »Missy Elliott Reveals That ‘Oops (Oh My)’ Was Not About Masturbation
Yesterday Missy Elliott revealed on Twitter that Tweets 2002 Hit “Oops (Oh My)” was never about masturbation. The song’s collaboration was co-written by the rap icon and featured lyrics that were quite a raunchy reference to masturbation, including “Mmm, I was looking so good, I couldn’t reject myself / I was …
Read More »Twitter Reacts to PBS Kids TV Show “Caillou” Canceled After 20 Years
Earlier this morning, PBS Kids announced on Twitter that Caillou is being canceled after it’s 20 long years on air, along with tips for parents on how to break the news to their children. However, unfortunately for PBS, many parents were happy to say goodbye to the tv series that …
Read More »Trump Supporters Storm the Capitol Over Biden Win
MAGA supporters breached the Capitol building as chaos erupted over the ceremonial counting of the electoral votes that confirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s as the United States’ next president. The breach took place shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, with thousands of Trump supporters overpowering barriers along the Capitol’s perimeter. The …
Read More »Texas Woman Hangs Off The Hood Of Suspects Car Who Stole $10k Puppy
A Texas woman is accused of stealing a $10,000 dog and then driving for more than a mile as a store employee who tried to stop her clung to the hood of her car. On Nov. 4, video captured store worker Alize James hanging on to the front of the …
Read More »Milwaukee UPS Driver Fired For Racist Rant Showed on Doorbell Camera
A company spokesperson for UPS told NBC News on Tuesday that one of their drivers had been terminated after he went on a racist rant while delivering packages to a Latino household in Milwaukee just days before Christmas Day. On the evening of Dec 17, a video caught by the …
Read More »Two Louisville Police Detectives Fired For Their Involvement In Breonna Taylor’s Death
Even though this isn’t the justice we have been looking for in Breonna Taylor’s death, at least the Lousiville Metro Police Department has finally fired two officers involved in the botched raid that resulted in her death. According to a letter from Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Yvette Gentry, detectives …
Read More »Home Of Dr. Dre Nearly Burglarized While He Remains In ICU
As music mogul Dr. Dre lay in the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital following a brain aneurysm on Monday, burglars saw an opportunity to score a big lick at his Pacific Palisades home. The attempted burglary took place early Wednesday morning. Around 2:00 a.m., security noticed four …
Read More »Loss Of Taste And Smell Due To COVID-19 Could Be Permanent Or Prolonged Side Effect For Millions, Experts Say
A newly published study in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that 86 percent of patients who experienced mild forms of Covid-19 developed loss of their senses of taste and smell, compared with 4 percent to 7 percent of those with moderate to severe cases. According to NBC News, the …
Read More »Shake Shack Debuting Korean-Style Chicken
Shake Shack is putting their bid in the chicken sandwich battle by introducing their Korean-style Fried Chick’n Sandwich and Korean-style Gochujang Chick’n Bites. The fast-food chain announced its new offerings on Tuesday. The new chicken contenders will be glazed with Gochujang, a fermented red chili paste used in various Korean …
Read More »Tiffany Haddish In Talks To Star In Adaptation Of ‘Landscape With Invisible Hand’
Tiffany Haddish is flexing her acting chops, transitioning from comedy into the sci-fi realm. Deadline reports that she is in final talks to star in the big-screen adaptation of M.T. Anderson’s novel Landscape with Invisible Hand. In Landscape with Invisible Hand, an alien species known as the Vuvv have invaded Earth. …
Read More »JoJo Siwa Says She Had No Idea About Inappropriate Content In Kids Board Game
Singer JoJo Siwa took to Instagram and TikTok to address the controversy surrounding the ‘JoJo Juice’ board game. The game, which is targeted towards children ages 6 and up, features inappropriate questions. “Over the weekend, it has been brought to my attention by my fans and followers on TikTok that …
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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