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The devastation caused in the Bahamas by the massive Category 5 Hurricane Dorian has many organizations rushing to offer recovery assistance.  The storm that left 20 people dead, also left travelers stranded and native Bahamians without homes. Thankfully, major cruise lines who have vested interests in the island are taking …

R Kelly’s daughter says her father still “inspires” her as a musician. R.Kelly is currently in jail facing multiple charges of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. But that hasn’t stopped his daughter, Joann Kelly, from using her father’s monumental music career as inspiration. “I think you get to see a …

On a recent episode of Fox Nation’s ‘Nuff Said,” former #GreysAnatomy star,  #IsaiahWashington, revealed why he decided to leave the Democratic party and shared his support of the #WalkAway campaign, a movement urging people to “walk away from the divisive tenets endorsed and mandated by the Democratic Party of today.” “Walking away is… a …

Dakota Fanning is set to play a white, Ethiopian Muslim refugee in Hollywood’s adaptation of the book “Sweetness in the Belly,” and the world is not here for it. Another day, another social media controversy and this time it involves actress Dakota Fanning. On Wednesday, Deadline posted the first look …

The U.S. Department of Education has just announced a $4.5 million fine against Michigan State University for its “systemic failure” to address the sexual abuse committed by Larry Nassar, the MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor who admitted to sexually assaulting his patients for decades. Education Secretary Betsy Devos, who ordered …

An American woman has been charged with human trafficking after allegedly trying to smuggle a six-day-old baby out of the Philippines in a duffle bag.  International Airport Investigation Division chief Manuel Dimaano said in a press conference on Thursday that the 43-year-old US woman used a sling bag to allegedly …

A singer by the name of Tasleema Yasin is claiming that she’s owed her fair cut of money from Nipsey Hussle’s ‘Hussle & Motivate’ song. According to the legal documents filed Thursday in L.A. Superior Court, Yasin claimed that she wrote and performed a vocal phrase used throughout the track, …

Nicki Minaj has officially decided to hang it up…Flat-screen.  On Thursday, the Queens-bred rap star announced her shocking decision to retire from music and start a family.  “I’ve decided to retire & have my family,” the rapper wrote. “I know you guys are happy now. To my fans, keep reppin …

Kevin Hart is still in a tremendous amount of intense pain after going through surgery on his back. According to TMZ, the comedian and actor underwent surgery for 3 spinal fractures and is keeping the pain at bay because he is heavily medicated most of the time. TMZ reports that …

Football season is here, and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is already proving that he’s ready to bring his best game to the field. In July, Newton filmed a video on the “Mr. Beast” YouTube channel where Newton caught 51 balls with one hand in 60 seconds thrown to him …

A black man is suing American Airlines for discrimination after he was removed from a connecting flight from Phoenix to Austin, Texas.  The incident reportedly took place on April 14th after passenger Dana Holcomb complained about being seated next to a fellow passenger’s support dog in first class.  According to …

Long before the days of Hot Girl Summer, many powerful musicians, songwriters, producers, and vocalists were introduced to the world through the legendary music label, Motown Records. While the music industry itself may have evolved over the years, the history of Berry Gordy’s Motown won’t soon be forgotten, thanks to …

Disney films have brought to life many iconic, yet fictional characters that audiences of all ages adore across the globe. To say that Disney is having a good year is a gross understatement. Their earnings are through the roof and aren’t expected to slow down anytime soon.  While some have …

Chanel Miller has come forth and identified herself as the woman sexually assaulted by Standford University Swimmer, Brock Turner, in 2015.  Although known as “Emily Doe” during the trial, Miller went viral when she shared an anonymous statement during his sentencing. In that initial statement she wrote: “You don’t know …

Google has agreed to pay a record amount to settle accusations that YouTube broke the law when it consciously tracked and sold ads targeted at children, according to the Federal Trade Commission and the state of New York. CNN reports the $170 million settlement involves the largest-ever penalty under the …