Dionne Warwick isn’t having it with Wendy Williams. The legendary singer took to Twitter and got some things off her chest following Williams’ comments about her joining Twitter, among other things. She first called Warwick “a beautiful woman” but then said, “She doesn’t like me though, I know she doesn’t …
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G Herbo Pleads Not Guilty, Expecting Baby With Fiancee Taina Williams
Chicago rapper G Herbo made a virtual court appearance on Wednesday where he pleaded not guilty to federal fraud charges. The 25-year-old rapper, whose real name is Herbert Wright III, and five members of his crew are accused of allegedly using stolen identities to make fraudulent charges. Some of the …
Read More »US Government And 48 States Sue Facebook In Major Antitrust Actions
The US Federal Trade Commission and the coalition of states are suing Facebook, alleging that the social media giant had illegally impeded the competition by snapping up rivals to protect its monopoly power hold in social networking. According to The Guardian, one lawsuit brings together nearly every state in the …
Read More »Restaurant Closures Have Topped 110,000 As Industry Struggles Without Federal Aid
The restaurant industry in the United States has permanently lost more than 110,000 bars and eateries in the over 200 days since the pandemic first forced operations to come to a halt. According to a survey from the National Restaurant Association, 17% of establishments in the industry have either closed …
Read More »Montana Yao Thanks Fans For Their Support After Announcing She Was Divorcing Malik Beasley
Montana Yao, the soon to be ex-wife of NBA Baller Malik Beasley posted a heartfelt message to her followers, thanking them for their “tremendous love and support during this time.” Yao revealed that the last 10 days have been rough for her, telling her followers that she was forced to …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Is Calling On Trump To Stop Brandon Bernard’s Execution
Kim Kardashian West is continuing her advocacy work by asking Donald Trump to halt the scheduled execution of Brandon Bernard. According to Page Six, Kardashian has tweeted about her pleas to save Bernard, who is scheduled to be executed in less than 24 hours. “Having gotten to know Brandon, I …
Read More »Trump Supporter Brought in More Than $7k in Donations for Fake ‘Gay Voices for Trump’ Group
On Tuesday, The New York Times announced that a 21-year-old supporter of Donald Trump brought in more than $7,000 in contributions via Twitter under the auspices of a fictitious group named ‘Gay Voices for Trump.’ Josh Hall of Mechanicsburg, Pa., told the Times that since February, he has maintained multiple …
Read More »Feds Interested In Investigating Case Of Ohio Man Who Was Fatally Shot By Deputy
Last week a Black man was killed in Ohio after being shot by a deputy who was engaged in a hunt for violent offenders. On Tuesday, federal authorities announced that they would be reviewing the shooting case of Casey Goodson. David DeVillers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, …
Read More »1,500 Google Employees Sign Petition After Black Employee Is Fired For Raising Concerns About Diversity
Employees at Google are speaking out against the company after one of their Black co-workers was fired for raising concerns about the company’s diversity protocols. Timnit Gebru, an AI ethicist and scientist, claims she was fired by Google last week after voicing her concerns about its diversity. Now more than …
Read More »Adrienne Norris Not a Fan of Olivia Jade Giannulli’s “Red Table Talk” ; “Her being here is the epitome of white privilege”
Adrienne Banfield Norris had to express how she felt about having Olivia Jade Giannulli on “Red Table Talk.” We all have seen Norris appear on the Facebook Watch series with her daughter and granddaughter, Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith. During Tuesday’s episode that featured Giannulli, a social media influencer …
Read More »Singer Jhené Aiko Reveals Why She No Longer Uses The N-Word In Her Music
When asked by a fan what she was “mixed with,” singer Jhené Aiko initially gave a humorous answer before acknowledging “her racial ambiguity.” Her view on her ethnic background eventually made its way to The Shade Room’s Instagram page, which promoted Aiko to give further details into her racial heritage, …
Read More »Fort Lauderdale Airport Launching Covid-19 Testing Site
On Wednesday, Travelers at one major South Florida airport will get a chance to get a Covid-19 test amid the ongoing pandemic. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport officials said they’re launching the testing site for passengers who can provide proof of upcoming travel plans from FLL, nearby Miami International Airport, or …
Read More »A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges Along With His Manager and Security Guard
Authorities say that Rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was arrested in New Jersey on Monday in relation to an alleged gun and drug possession charges. During a press release on Tuesday, the Bergen County Prosecutors Office announced that the Bronx native, whose real name is Artist J. Dubose, was …
Read More »Twitch Officially Bans Blackface, Confederate Flags And Swastikas
Amazon’s live-streaming service, Twitch has announced that it is beefing up its policy against hateful images on its platform and adding a ban on the Confederate flag. The new rules will take effect for any content posted on or after January 22, 2021. According to CNN, these changes are some …
Read More »Porn Hub Will Ban Uploads From Unverified Users
In a huge policy shift, Pornhub has announced that it is banning unverified content from being posted on its website and will prohibit users from downloading content effective immediately. According to The Hill, the changes came after mounting pressure following a damning New York Times column published last week. The …
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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