Wendy Williams’ estranged husband blames Williams for his unstable relationship with their son Kevin Jr. Williams and Hunter are in the midst of a messy breakup, following rumors of Hunter’s alleged love child. Since filing for divorce back in April, Williams has been taking steps to completely remove herself from …
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Ava DuVernay Talks Linda Fairstein With Oprah Winfrey: “I Think That It’s Important That People Be Held Accountable”
Oprah Winfrey shared the stage with the 11 actors and three producers from Ava DuVernay’s ‘When They See Us’ as well as the men, now known collectively as the Exonerated Five: Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, Antron McCray, Yusef Salaam, and Korey Wise. The discussion took place during Netflix’s final ‘For …
Read More »Uber Driver Receives Multiple Charges For Raping Baltimore Woman
An Uber driver has been charged with raping a Baltimore woman in the back seat of his car. Police charged 31-year-old Joshua Robinson with rape and assault on Friday after he reportedly raped a 25-year-old woman the night of June 1. According to investigators, someone ordered an Uber to pick …
Read More »California Man Also Died In The Dominican Republic After Drinking From Hotel Minibar
Another American died while on vacation in the Dominican Republic after grabbing a drink at a minibar. Robert Bell Wallace, 67, is the fourth U.S. citizen that has died in the Dominican Republic, reportedly a month before three other Americans died in their hotel rooms on the island. Wallace, a …
Read More »Michael B. Jordan Says He’s Been Asked To Play “Every Historical Black Figure”
For years, African Americans have fallen victim to the deeply rooted racism in Hollywood, which is displayed in typecast roles and whitewashed stories. However, amid the widespread success of black creatives and blockbusters, more Hollywood hotshots have opened up to the push for more black stories. But, the increase has …
Read More »Former University of Florida Captain Arrested and Charged With 2016 Murder of His Wife
Over the weekend, former Florida Gator, Tony Joiner, whose full name is Earl Antonio Joiner, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the 2016 death of his wife, Heyzel Obando. Now, amid looming accusations, Joiner has become the second player from the 2006 University of Florida National Championship team …
Read More »25 Years After The Trial of The Century, O.J. Simpson Says ‘Life Is Fine”
These days, O.J. Simpson is better known for his infamous murder trial in 1994 rather than his illustrious football and acting careers. Despite his acquittal for the murder charges, Simpson still ended up serving nine years in prison for robbery and kidnapping charges in 2008. Since his release in October …
Read More »Rihanna Talks Her New Relationship; Explains Album Delay, Her Faith and More In New Interview
For the past 16 years, Rihanna has worked to become one of the biggest music artists of our generation, with nine Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 13 American Music Awards, eight People’s Choice Awards and a Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. But, despite her overwhelming accomplishments in music, which …
Read More »Central Park Five Received Additional $3.9 Million Settlement From State of New York In 2016
Ava Duvernay’s limited series “When They See Us,” has put the five innocent men, commonly known as The Central Park Five, back into the spotlight 30 years after being accused and charged with rape of a white woman. Since their exonerations in 2002, Raymond Santana, Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef …
Read More »Bushwick Bill Passes Away At The Age Of 52 To Cancer
Bushwick Bill, one of the founding members of Houston’s iconic group Geto Boys, has passed away. The rapper was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer in February and had been going through intensive chemotherapy. Bushwick Bill, whose real name is Richard Shaw, got his start in the late 1980s when …
Read More »Former Baseball Player David Ortiz Shot In The Dominican Republic
Former Boston Red Sox Player, David Ortiz, was wounded during an attempted robbery at an amusement park in the Dominican Republic. Ortiz was “shot in the back in an incident that took place at Dial Discotheque in Santo Domingo,” Felix Durán Mejia, spokesperson for the Dominican National Police, told CNN …
Read More »Detective In The Central Park Five Case Dies At 71 To Cancer
Former NYPD Detective Mike Sheehan who questioned the Central Park Five and helped control their confessions has lost his battle to cancer, one week after the release of Netflix’s “When They See Us.” Sheehan was one of the leading detectives in the high-profile, controversial case of the Central Park Five …
Read More »Spirit Passenger Banned For Life For Vaping During Flight
A 30-year-old man got himself banned for life after deciding to take a smoke break in the bathroom of a Spirit Airlines flight from Detroit to New Orleans. According to CNN, an attendant on Flight NK 985 told a deputy on Tuesday that she saw the passenger take a drag …
Read More »Walmart Wants Employees To Deliver Groceries Inside Your Home
This fall, Walmart will start delivering groceries inside shoppers’ homes, right into your kitchen refrigerator. The company will begin pilot testing this feature in three cities: Pittsburgh, Kansas City (Missouri) and Vero Beach, Florida. Nearly 1 million people across these cities will have access to Walmart’s new in-home delivery option. …
Read More »Central Park Five Exonerates Presented With The Roger Baldwin Courage Award
Just one week after the premiere of Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us,” the Central Park Five were presented with the Roger Baldwin Courage Award at the 25th Annual American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California Luncheon by Michael B. Jordan. Emotions ran high on Friday, as Jordan gave a …
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Regina King Shares How Producing ‘Shirley’ Empowered Her Resilience
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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