The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is currently considering charging Steve Bannon for the same border wall fundraising campaign fraud scheme that he was federally charged for and then granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump. According to CNN, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance’s Major Economic Crimes Bureau office is currently …
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“Jeopardy” Announces New Guest Hosts, Including Dr. Oz, Anderson Cooper, Savannah Guthrie and Dr. Sanjay Gupta
“Jeopardy” has just announced its next round of guest hosts: Anderson Cooper, Savannah Guthrie, Dr. Oz, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta. According to Variety, a charity donation will be made on behalf of each guest host to an organization of their choosing. That donation amount will match the cumulative winnings of …
Read More »Man With Social Security Number On His Head Gets 42 Years In Prison
A man with his social security number tattooed on his forehead has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for a string of robberies. 43-year-old Robert Charles Wooten received the 42-year sentence following a two-day trial for robbing multiple phone stores and other stores in 2017 during the week of …
Read More »Woman Seen Dead On Instagram Live Identified As Killer’s Fiancé
One of the women seen dead in a shocking Instagram Live video has been identified as the killer’s fiancé and mother of his child. 29-year-old Raymond Weber, brother of upcoming rapper Uzzy Marcus, was arrested in California after an eight-hour standoff for the murder of his fiancée and mother to …
Read More »Capitol Riot Suspect Asks Court For Permission To Go On A Mexican Vacation, Causing “White Privilege” To Trend On Twitter
A woman who is accused of participating in the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6th asked a federal judge for permission to leave the country so she can enjoy a vacation in Mexico later this month. According to USA Today, lawyers for the woman, Jenny Louise Cudd, …
Read More »‘Courtside Karen’ Apologizes For Cursing Out LeBron James
Juliana Carlos, dubbed “Courtside Karen” after having a courtside meltdown directed at LeBron James on Monday, is publicly apologizing to the basketball star. On Tuesday, Carlos posted a statement to her Instagram saying that she takes “full responsibility” for what happened at the game. “To say things escalated quickly at yesterday’s game …
Read More »Twitter Reacts to Photos Of Lil Uzi Vert’s $24M Face Diamond
It looks like there is a new trend going around: Lil Uzi Vert is the latest rapper to insert a diamond into his face. In a January 30th Twitter post, the rapper tweeted, “I’ve been paying for a natural pink diamond from Elliot for years now,” Uzi wrote, claiming that …
Read More »Black-Owned Publicly Traded Companies You Can Invest In
In light of the recent boom on Wall Street, thanks to Reddit and GameStop, we’ve come up with a list of some Black-owned publicly traded companies that you can invest in. As of April 2020, there were about 63,700 Black-owned companies. After all, it is Black History Month, so why …
Read More »Fans Can Now Subscribe To Joe Budden’s Network On Patreon
It’s official: Joe Budden’s Network has found a new home over at Patreon. As of today, you can visit the platform at Patreon.com/joebudden for access to all the new content, including extra episodes of the Joe Budden podcast every month; the first episode will be dropping next Monday, Feb. 8. …
Read More »Harlem Mother Fatally Shot After Confronting A Man That Groped Her In The Street
A 29-year-old Harlem mother of one was fatally shot outside her apartment building after she and her fiance confronted a man who groped her in the street. New York Daily News reports that Shadina Smith left her apartment on W. 150th near Frederick Douglas Boulevard around 12:30 p.m. on January 16. When she …
Read More »Senate Voted 50-49 To Move Forward On Coronavirus Relief Bill, With Zero Support From Republicans
On Tuesday, the Senate voted to move forward with debate on the 2021 budget reconciliation, which moves along the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package currently on the table. Not a single Republican voted in favor of the resolution. According to The Hill, the Senate voted 50-49 to proceed to a budget resolution …
Read More »Dear Gen Z : Time Is Valuable
As a result of the pandemic, Generation Z members have been left with a reality that will force them to reevaluate time. According to Pew Research Center, Gen Z consists of those born 1997-2012. Members have been subject to virtual graduations, digital learning, layoffs, and odd jobs. With its oldest …
Read More »Twitter Reacts To Khloe Kardashian Tweeting Black Emojis To Describe Herself
Khloe Kardashian is currently trending on Twitter this morning after she used a Black lady emoji to describe herself. 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ — Khloé (@khloekardashian) February 2, 2021 Fans are not here for the Good Americans founder’s use of black emojis since the Kardashian Klan is known for cultural appropriation, and most …
Read More »Jeff Bezos Is Stepping Down As CEO Of Amazon
Jeff Bezos is stepping down as the CEO of Amazon. On Tuesday, Bezos announced that he would be moving on from his position as Amazon’s CEO. Bezos, 57, founded the company 27 years ago. NBC News reports that he will transition into the executive chair role in the third quarter …
Read More »Live Nation Joins Long List Of Companies Suing Insurance Company Over Failure To Cover Losses Related To Covid-19
Live Nation filed a lawsuit against its insurance company for allegedly refusing to cover hundreds of millions of dollars in losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Jan. 29, Live Nation sued insurance company Factory Mutual claiming the company is refusing to uphold its premium policy it sold the entertainment …
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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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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