A former police officer has received seven years in prison over his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2020, U.S. Capitol riots. Thomas Robertson once was a sergeant for the Rocky Mount Police Department, but now he’s on the other side of the law as a criminal who’s about to serve …
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Netflix and Mo’Nique Reach Settlement in Discrimination, Retaliation Lawsuit
Netflix and Mo’Nique have reached a settlement in the lawsuit the comedian filed against the streaming giant that alleged gender and racial bias when it came to her stand-up special salary. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed in Tuesday’s filing, THR reported. The Oscar-winning actress sued Netflix in 2019, accusing …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Top 10 Models on Instagram and Beyond
As social media continues to grow and evolve, it’s safe to say that it has catapulted many careers whether it’s influencers, make-up artists, or fashion models. More specifically, Instagram has been a personal playground and portfolio for models allowing them to post fashion-forward photos via stunning headshots, or their latest …
Read More »Comedians We Love On Social Media
Instagram is known for displaying flawless and aesthetically pleasing photos from influencers and everyday photographers, but let’s not sleep on the content that keeps us laughing. Many modern-day comedians have launched lucrative careers showcasing their comedic talents using social media platforms, whether on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok. Thanks to today’s …
Read More »That’s Baller: 228.3 Carat White Diamond, The Largest In Auction History, Expected to Sell For Up to $30 Million This Spring
Christie’s is gearing up for a record breaking sale this Spring when the largest white diamond to ever be auctioned, known as “The Rock,” goes up for bid. “The Rock” is whopping 228.31-carat stone, valued at an estimate of $20 million to $30 million, which has only passed through three …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Robert Pattinson Talks Playing an Unorthodox Version of Batman and More [Video]
Batman has been a public favorite in terms of superheroes for years, and as Robert Pattinson takes on the role of the DC Comics superhero, fans are ready to hit theaters on March 4. Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” is the next installment in the Warner Bros. DC franchise featuring Pattinson …
Read More »Pamela Anderson Split From Husband Dan Hayhurst After One Year Of Marriage
Well, Pamela Anderson is back on the market after filing for divorce from her husband after one year of marriage. According to Rolling Stone, Pamela is parting ways with her bodyguard husband, Dan Hayhurst. The Baywatch actress is filing for divorce in her native Canada, where the couple has resided …
Read More »Travel Woes Continue As Thousands Of Flights Canceled New Years Day
A combination of bad weather and a rise in omicron cases affecting airline staff have grounded more than 2,600 flights on the first day of the year. Flight cancelations have plagued travelers throughout the holiday season. Saturday saw the most significant number of canceled flights this week. And more than …
Read More »Woman Isolates for 5 Hours in Plane’s Bathroom After Test Positive for Covid on Flight
After taking a COVID test midflight, a Michigan school teacher was forced to isolate herself for about five hours in an airplane bathroom. “There’s 150 people on the flight, and my biggest fear was giving it to them,” Marisa Fotieo told NBC’s “Today” show. After her throat began to hurt …
Read More »Multiple Broadway Shows Announce Cancellations Due to the Omicron Surge
Due to the rise of the new COVID-19 variant, Broadway shows have canceled performances through Christmas, increasing the total number of prominent musicals that have gone dark during the normally busy holiday week. The shows like Hamilton, Aladdin, Ain’t Too Proud, and Hadestown highlighted groundbreaking COVID-19 cases, while Dear Evan …
Read More »Dame Dash Says Kanye West Was the Only Artist at Roc-A-Fella to Give Him “Proper Respect”
Dame Dash says Kanye West was the only one to show him proper respect at Roc-A-Fella. In the latest episode of Bootleg Kev’s eponymous podcast, Dame Dash claimed Kanye was the only one to show him respect at Rock-A-Fella, while briefly discussing Ye’s explosive Drink Champs interview. During the two-part …
Read More »Former Reality TV Star Josh Duggar Found Guilty of Child Pornography
After hours of deliberation, former reality TV star Josh Duggar is found guilty on both charges of downloading and possessing child pornography. Duggar, who starred on TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” a show about a large family guided by conservative Christian values, was arrested in April and accused of using …
Read More »Missing Florida Woman Found Dead Near Boyfriend’s Home
Officials said a missing Florida woman was discovered dead yesterday, one day after her boyfriend was charged with second-degree murder. On Monday, Collin Knapp, 30, was arrested in connection to 34-Year-old Kathleen Moore’s disappearance. According to Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, Moore was found 50 yards away from Knapp’s home. Her …
Read More »Florida Woman Goes Missing: Boyfriend Arrested After Police Find Bloody Shirt in Dumpster That Matches Woman’s
The boyfriend of a missing Florida woman has been charged in her murder. Kathleen Moore, 34, went missing more than a week ago, and now her boyfriend, 30-year-old Collin Knapp, has been arrested in connection to her disappearance after investigators found blood that matched Moore’s on a shirt that he …
Read More »Barbados to Cut Ties with Queen Elizabeth II
The Caribbean country Barbados is cutting ties with the Queen to become a republic. Barbados will be a republic, which is a government ruled by the representatives of the citizen. It has been 55 years since the country declared independence from Britain. The country’s governor, Sandra Mason, said the revival …
Read More »Lawrence Almost Didn’t Make it Past Season One of ‘Insecure,’ Says Issa Rae
As “Insecure” inches to a close, Issa Rae has revealed that her co-star Jay Ellis almost didn’t make it to season two. Jay Ellis plays the role of Lawrence, Issa’s longtime boo turned ex-boyfriend on the show. In her latest interview with Entertainment Weekly, she confessed that he was only …
Read More »SpaceX Launched First All-Civilian Orbit Crew Into Space
SpaceX launched its first all-civilian orbit crew launched into space on Wednesday. Billionaire businessman Jared Isaacman funded the ride for an undisclosed amount and through a fundraising campaign for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a national competition, filled the other three seats. Chris Sembroski, Sian Proctor, and Hayley Arceneaux …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, Drake and Giveon Among Nominees for 2021 MTV VMAs
MTV has announced the nominees for its 2021 Video Music Awards! Justin Bieber leads the pack with seven nominations for this year’s VMAs, followed closely by Hot Girl coach, Megan Thee Stallion, who is nominated for six awards, including “Video of the Year” for her duet with Cardi B, WAP. …
Read More »Florida Concert Promoter Charges $18 For Vaccinated Fans, $1000 For Unvaccinated Fans
Even though Florida governor Ron DeSantis put a bill into law that stops businesses from forcing patrons to prove vaccination and threatening violators with heavy fines, promoters are charging more to unvaccinated guests anyways. Wyoming’s rock band, Teenage Bottlerocket’s, is paying $18 to attendees who can verify they got the …
Read More »Nominations For The 2021 BET Awards Announced; Megan Thee Stallion And Da Baby Lead With Seven Nominations Each
The time has come to award Black Excellence in entertainment! BET has officially announced the nominees for the 2021 BET Awards, airing LIVE on Sunday, June 27 at 8 pm ET/PT. This year’s awards show will showcase the best, brightest, and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience while elevating …
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