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A COVID-19 outbreak in a Florida government building has left two people dead and four others hospitalized.  The outbreak originated in the IT department last week. One person outside of the department also tested positive for COVID-19. Of the six people infected, five were hospitalized. According to Manatee County Administrator Scott …

Roc-A-Fella has scored an early victory in its case against Dame Dash. A judge ruled Tuesday that Dash is prohibited from selling an NFT of Jay-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt. TMZ reports that any planned auctions to sell an NFT of the album are not permitted to move forward. A federal judge ruled that Roc-A-Fella and Jay’s …

Actor Michael B. Jordan announced that he’s the latest to throw his hat into the ring of celebrity-owned liquor brands. Subsequently, he was met with swift backlash and claims of cultural appropriation over the name. People took issue with the name of the rum brand, J’OUVERT. According to an explanation on the …

Citi is the first big bank to provide cardholders the chance to choose the name listed on their credit card, more than a year after Mastercard unveiled the “True Name” initiative. In a news statement, Carla Hassan, Citi’s CMO, said, “We’re incredibly proud to launch the True Name feature, through …

The quick-thinking Florida bartender who saved two ladies from a creepy customer by slipping one of them a note disguised as a receipt claimed he’s used to dealing with pervs who give off “very weird” vibes. Trinity Allie, a woman who tweeted about the story, praised the bartender, Max Gutierrez, …

Boyz N The Hood and Baby Boy are being recognized by the American Black Film Festival and Sony Pictures Entertainment in honor of director John Singleton’s legacy. Cast members from both films reunited for a conversation moderated by The Undefeated’s Kelley L. Carter. Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Morris Chestnut, Tyrese …

Victoria’s Secret announced last week that they are doing away with the VS Angels and are launching the VS Collective to be more inclusive. One of the OG Angels took to Instagram to reflect on her time as an Angel and give props to the models involved in the new Collective. “First is hard. First …

Ronnie Oneal III, a man who went viral last week after giving a speech in court while serving as his own lawyer, has been convicted of various offenses, including two counts of murder, attempted murder, arson, and child abuse. A jury has found Oneal guilty on two counts of first-degree …

During the pandemic, the demand for chicken wings soared. At the same time, supply chain constraints increased feed costs, and high demand has driven the prices way up. One chain decided to get creative with its menu and started selling a lower-cost option: chicken thighs. On Monday, Wingstop launched a …

In the forthcoming Netflix series This Is Pop, T-Pain is opening about battling depression after being told he “f*cked up music” with Auto-Tune. Entertainment Weekly shared an exclusive clip for the upcoming show, and in it, T-Pain shares an exchange with Usher that left the rapper and singer depressed for about four years. The exchange began innocently enough, …

Sources say that the on-again, off-again relationship between Khloé Kardashian and NBA star Tristan Thompson appears to be off again amid cheating rumors. Friends of the couple reportedly told Page Six that the couple called in quits following Instagram model Sydney Chase’s claims she hooked up with the hoopster back in the …

The National Football League has never had an openly gay active player — until now. On Monday, Las Vegas Raiders’ Carl Nassib made history by coming out gay in a video posted to his Instagram page. “What’s up, people,” the 28-year-old defensive lineman began. “I’m at my house in West …

Kanye West recently received the tax-exempt status for Sunday Service, even though he’s facing $50 million lawsuits from ex-workers. Kanye hired San Francisco-based attorney Karl F. Mill, who specializes in non-profits, according to records obtained by The Sun. The Sunday Service Church currently has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The publication just …

Dave Chappelle told the crowd at Radio City after the premiere of his documentary “This Time This Place” on Saturday night, “I love New York City.” The event marked the conclusion of the Tribeca Film Festival. For admittance, guests had to confirm vaccination, and masks were allowed to be removed …

Candida Auris, a lethal yeast, was discovered in Brazil for the first time late last year. According to a new article published this week, the scientists who treated and analyzed these early cases claim the covid-19 epidemic helped establish a breeding habitat for the fungus to sprout and spread inside …

During last night’s explosive part two of the Keeping Up With the Kardashians reunion, Khloe Kardashian got candid about the source of her body image problems. Khloe was frequently made to feel like the third wheel, from attempting to “wiggle into” the same size body-con dress as Kim to watching …

After millions of people saw George Floyd’s murder on camera in May 2020, calls for justice erupted almost immediately, particularly among African-Americans. According to a forthcoming book by Wall Street Journal reporter Michael C. Bender, when Donald Trump saw the footage on Air Force One, he “contoured his face as …

Usain Bolt announced Sunday that he secretly welcomed twins with girlfriend Kasi Bennett. Bolt, 34, posted a photograph of his family on Instagram. In the caption, he revealed the twins’ names to be Saint Leo Bolt and Thunder Bolt. Bolt and Bennett have been dating for six years, according to the Daily Mail. The couple previously welcomed …

An Oakland Park, Florida homeowners association fined a couple for displaying a small pride flag in their front yard. Bob Plominski and Mike Ferrari were given the citation on June 5 by the Eastland Cove Homeowners Association. The couple told NBC Miami that they were confused by the fine. “I got upset. We’ve done this before, …

The wife and stepdaughter of an off-duty deputy were shot early Sunday morning in their Houston, Texas home. The gunman forced his way into their home, according to the police chief. CNN reports that Houston police responded to an “officer assist” call around 2:20 a.m. Sunday. According to Police Chief Troy Finner, …