A woman was arrested for accidentally shooting her husband during a road rage altercation with another driver. Nicholas Cole is currently recovering in UAB Hospital’s extensive care unit after being accidentally shot by his wife, Erica. The incident occurred on Saturday around 6:45 p.m. on Highway 69 in Dodge City, …
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Appeals Court Rules Trump Violated Constitution By Blocking Critics On Twitter
It isn’t uncommon for social media users to block comments or accounts they don’t like, but for the President of the United States, it’s unacceptable. On Tuesday, a federal appeals court decided that Donald Trump can’t block his critics on Twitter because it is a violation of the First Amendment. …
Read More »Original “Little Mermaid” Voice Actress Defends Disney’s Casting: “The Most Important Thing Is To Tell The Story”
In the wake of the racist controversy over Disney’s casting in the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” actress Jodi Benson, who voiced the underwater princess in the 1989 animated classic, is speaking out about the outrage. During the Supercon convention in Florida, Benson defended Disney’s casting choice and highlighted …
Read More »Serena Williams Poses Un-Retouched In New Harper’s Bazaar Magazine, Talks Apologizing Naomi Osaka After Controversial Loss: “My Heart Broke”
Tennis star Serena Williams has flawlessly graced the cover of this month’s #HarpersBazaar magazine – unretouched. The athlete has also explained why she owed fellow tennis player, Naomi Osaka an apology. When it comes to beauty, it comes in abundance when Williams is in front of the camera. In nothing …
Read More »Nicki Minaj Pulls Out Of Festival In Saudi Arabia: “After Careful Reflection, I Have Decided To No Longer Move Forward”
On Tuesday, less than a week after Saudi organizers announced Nicki Minaj would be the headline act at the Jeddah World Fest, the Queens-bred Barbie has pulled out of the show. In an effort to show support for women, the LGBTQ community and the freedom of expression, Minaj has decided …
Read More »South Carolina Police Are Looking For A DMX Doppelgänger
South Carolina authorities released a sketch composite of an attempted murder suspect, and many believed they knew exactly who the suspect was based on the photo… rapper DMX. But the reason why was simple, a witness claimed the assailant looked just like the Grammy-nominated rapper. “The witness said to us, …
Read More »Woman Who Encouraged Boyfriend’s Suicide Appeals To Supreme Court, HBO Creates Docuseries On Story
The Massachusetts woman who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for encouraging her boyfriend to kill himself has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court. 22-year-old Michelle Carter was sentenced to 15-months in prison for her role in the 2014 death of Conrad H. Roy III. Roy died by inhaling carbon …
Read More »South African Pilot Set To Be First Black African In Space Dies In Motorcycle Accident
Mandla Maseko, a 30-year-old South African man who won the opportunity to become the first black African in space, has died in a motorcycle accident in Pretoria, according to a statement from his family. Maseko became known as an “Afronaut” and was an inspiration to many South Africans when he …
Read More »Brian Banks Biopic Details Story Of False Imprisonment From Rape Accusation
Director Tom Shadyac chronicles the true story of All-American football player Brian Banks who was falsely accused and convicted of rape and spent nearly six years in prison before being exonerated and finally reaching his goal of playing in the NFL. A former middle linebacker at Long Beach Poly High …
Read More »August Alsina Hospitalized After Temporarily Losing Ability To Walk
August Alsina took to Instagram to provide fans with an explanation as to why he had to cancel his scheduled set at the 2019 Essence Festival. In an Instagram post, Alsina revealed that he woke up and temporarily lost his ability to walk. “So here’s the stitch,” Alsina said. “I …
Read More »Wendy Williams’ Son Gets Dismissal In Assault Case
Wendy Williams’ son is officially off the hook in his assault case after prosecutors withdrew their decision to pursue charges. On Tuesday, Kevin Hunter Jr. appeared before a judge to address assault charges for allegedly punching his father in the face, back in May. During the hearing, prosecutors revealed that …
Read More »ASAP Rocky’s Appeal Denied By Swedish Supreme Court; Rapper Reportedly Being Held In “Deplorable Conditions”
The Swedish Supreme Court says they found no reason to review the case of Harlem rapper ASAP Rocky in regards to the June 30 street fight in Stockholm. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Sweden’s Supreme Court rejected Rocky’s appeal for release from custody on July 8th. The denial comes three days …
Read More »Amazon Employees Plan To Go On Strike During Prime Day
Amazon has recently been under fire for accusations of harsh working conditions and unequal pay, and now, employees are striking back on one of the company’s most important days of the year, Prime Day. According to Bloomberg, Amazon employees in its Shakopee, Minnesota warehouse will be on a six-hour strike …
Read More »That’s Baller: Korey Wise Of The Exonerated Five Purchases A $925,000 NYC Condo
Nothing can make up for the devastation of being falsely imprisoned for years; however, things are looking up for the Central Park exonerated five. Since the release of Ava Duvernay’s, “When They See Us,” the public outpour of love and support for the men is nonstop. In a recent release …
Read More »Golden State Warriors Announce Retiring Of Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 And Kevin Durant’s No. 35 Jerseys
The Golden State Warriors have announced their intent to retire the number of longtime star player Andre Iguodala, who has been traded to Memphis after six seasons in Oakland. The news comes after the organization announced the retirement of Kevin Durant’s jersey, following his recent move to Brooklyn. Warriors Co-Chairman …
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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