A judge sentenced Keith Raniere, founder of the Nxivm cult, to what amounts to life in prison Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garufis handed down Raniere’s 120-year sentence in a Brooklyn federal courthouse, The Daily Mail reports. Fifteen of his victims delivered impact statements at the sentencing, sharing sexual, physical, and mental …
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North Carolina Deputy Pronounced Dead After Testing Positive For COVID-19.
On Wednesday, 26-year-old North Carolina Deputy LaKiya Rouse was pronounced dead after testing positive for COVID-19. “One day my baby was here, the next day my baby was gone,” Rouse’s grieving mother said. “LaKiya loved her job. She was just a loving spirit. My daughter was a smart young lady. …
Read More »Michelle Obama Drops Voting Playlist For 2020 Election
Michelle Obama has dropped her Voting Playlist for the 2020 election. The former First Lady has curated a playlist with the help of LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells brand. View this post on Instagram #RockTheBells partnered with our Forever First Lady, @michelleobama, to highlight classic Hip-Hop songs …
Read More »Shaq Says He’s Never Voted Until This Election: ‘My Mom Was Disappointed’
Shaquille O’Neal opens up about what kept him from voting before this year. “I don’t have any excuses.” Voting matters and it is crucial to promoting change in the society that a person lives. For America, this year’s election quite literally could be the difference between life or death for …
Read More »New Study Shows Over 80 Percent Of COVID-19 Patients Have Vitamin D Deficiency
A new study has found that 80 percent of COVID-19 patients have a vitamin D deficiency. A new study shows 80 percent out of 200 COVID-19 patients in a hospital in Spain have a vitamin D deficiency. The new study, which was published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical …
Read More »Prince Harry’s Talks Racism: Says He Had No Idea It Existed Because Of His Upbringing
Prince Harry is no stranger to privilege, growing up as a member of the British royal family and attending the prestigious Eton College. For the GQ Heroes Conference, Prince Harry sat down to talk to Black Lives Activist Patrick Hutchinson. The two talked about racism, mental health during quarantine, and the …
Read More »If You Say “Canceled Clown” Three Times In Front Of Burger King Bathroom Mirror, Ronald McDonald Will Appear
In Scandinavia, if you say “canceled clown” three times in front of a mirror in a Burger King bathroom, the lights will dim, and Ronald McDonald will appear. The special effect is part of Burger King’s Halloween campaign in Sweden and Denmark thanks to new voice-recognition software. “A few years …
Read More »Apple Will Release Two New Models Of AirPods As It Discontinues Complimentary Wired Headphones
Apple is continuing to expand it’s wearable options for consumers with the launch of it’s new AirPods and AirPods Pro. The move also comes as iPhone users are forced to convert to the wireless earbuds as Apple does away with it’s complimentary headphones with newer phone models. According to Bloomberg, …
Read More »Listeria Outbreak Linked To Deli Meat, 1 Dead
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a multi-state listeria outbreak connected to deli meat has sickened ten people and killed one. Cases have been reported in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts. The CDC is unsure of what brand of deli meat or supplier is to blame. The sickened …
Read More »Beenie Man Hospitalized after Collapsing At His Mothers Funeral
Beenie Man has been hospitalized after collapsing at his mother’s funeral. Hot 97’s website posted a video of Beenie Man fainting into the arms of men around him during his mother’s ceremony this past Sunday. His current condition is not yet known. In July, his mother, Lilieth Sewell suffered from …
Read More »Bette Midler Confirms Hocus Pocus 2 Is Happening
The 80s and 90s babies are finally getting their witchy wish: back in March it was reported that Hairspray director Adam Shankman was on board to direct Hocus Pocus 2 for Disney+. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy all are expected to return as the witches for the …
Read More »Dr. Fauci Sets “Early December” Timeline For Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
In a year that has brought Americans heartache, difficult losses, and unimaginable pain…spirits are now beginning to rise as people are becoming more hopeful that a COVID-19 vaccine will be approved by the end of 2020. Multiple candidate vaccines are beginning the late-stage trial testing before pursuing government approval in …
Read More »Common Says Offset Said He Felt Voting ‘Was Better Than Any Award’ As A Former Felon Who Didn’t Know His All His Voting Rights
Common sat down with Florida Senator Perry Thurston, Florida Representative Shervin Jones and local community leaders to discuss issues within the Black community and the importance of educating the Black community about voting. On Sunday, October 25, Biden for President Florida hosted a Shop Talk roundtable with Chicago native, activist …
Read More »Federal Salary Advisor Quits Over Trump Policy Making It Easier To Fire Federal Employees
The nation’s leading federal salary adviser Ronald Sanders has stepped down following a recent order from Donald Trump that would remove employment protections for federal employees. Like most Trump decisions, Wednesday’s order has been heavily criticized. Under the new order, many federal workers will be converted to “at will” employees. …
Read More »Amy Coney Barrett Has Been Confirmed To The U.S. Supreme Court
Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court just days before the election. Republicans voted 52-48 to approve Barrett. Senator Susan Collins was the only Republican who voted against Trump’s pick. The appointment of the 48-year-old Republican and devout Catholic has already been the topic of …
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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