Actor and filmmaker Nate Parker is making a comeback after losing his Academy Award nomination for his directorial debut with “The Birth Of A Nation” in 2016, following the resurfacing of a 1999 rape charge. Now, with a new film debuting at the Venice Film International Film Festival, Parker is …

For the second time this month, a shooter opened fire and wreaked havoc in West Texas, this time near the Odessa and Midland areas. Texas law enforcement officials said five people were dead and 21 injured in a shooting on Saturday afternoon. The gunman was killed by law enforcement after …

Popular Game Show Host Alex Trebek has announced that he’s “back in action” and gearing up to host Season 36 of “Jeopardy.”  Trebek shared the good news via Twitter, announcing that he had completed his chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer. “I’ve gone through a lot of chemotherapy, and …

The brother of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is facing multiple murder charges. Authorities say he is under arrest for a house party shooting on New Year’s Eve that left three people dead and several others wounded. Tevin Biles-Thomas, 24, of Cleveland, was arrested on Thursday and charged with multiple counts …

The Department of Justice has decided not to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey after an internal investigation determined that he improperly leaked memos detailing his interactions with Donald Trump, the department’s Office of Inspector General said on Thursday.  As you may recall, Comey was fired after allegedly being pressured …

Written by @saywooord A patient in Illinois is the first to pass due to a mysterious lung illness linked to vaping, public officials announced on Friday, August 23. Doctors and hospitals nationwide have reported an increase in vaping-related respiratory illnesses this summer, officials say. New York Times shared the numbers, …

– Blogged By @DanielleBTV HBO has ordered a pilot for a new scripted drama based on Jeff Pearlman’s non-fiction book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.” The 2014 book recounts in detail all of the drama and action that happened on and off …

– Written By @DanielleBTV  Some stories are easier to write than others; this one is incomprehensible. A Cleveland police officer was indicted on Wednesday, on charges of attempted kidnapping and multiple counts of sexual offenses involving a 12-year-old girl. The officer reportedly tried to kidnap her while she waited for …

Written by @saywooord Prosecutors in Texas have decided to seek the death penalty for professional MMA Fighter, Cedric Marks, who’s being accused in the deaths of two people. The D.A. filed the notice Monday, August 12, 2019, against the 45-year-old pro fighter. According to ESPN, Marks is being indicted for …

White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said he no longer supports Donald Trump’s reelection bid and believes the top of the 2020 Republican presidential ticket needs to be replaced.  Over the weekend, the two exchanged jabs over Trump’s racist rhetoric as well as his recent visits to the victims and …

Written by – @saywooord⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ”Outlaw: The Saga of Afeni Shakur” has gotten the greenlight from FX. The five-episode docuseries will detail the life of the activist and her son, Tupac Shakur.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Per the press release: “Outlaw is an intimate wide-angle portrait of the most inspiring and dangerous mother-son duo in …

A California jury has awarded Christian rap artist, Flame, $2.78 million for copyright infringement by pop star Katy Perry. According to Billboard, Perry must personally pay more than $550,000, and the Capitol Records must pay for the greater part of the judgment. Perry’s five co-writers were each given penalties to …

The copyright suit against Katy Perry for her 2013 single “Dark Horse” didn’t quite go in the singer’s favor. A jury in Los Angeles found that the song improperly copied a 2009 Christian rap song by artist Flame, real name Marcus Gray.  The nine-member federal jury deliberated five years after …

A Pennsylvania school district is apologizing for threatening students’ parents with possible foster care over unpaid lunch debts and has now decided to accepted a donation that will cover the entire balance of outstanding fees. According to NBC News, the board of directors of the Wyoming Valley West School District, …

Jay-Z is producing a new Netflix movie titled “The Harder They Fall.” From a music label and clothing lines to music streaming services, and more, there seems to be nothing Jay-Z is afraid to take on in the entertainment industry. Now, he’s putting his creative talents into the film world …

TMZ caught up with LisaRaye McCoy to discuss the recent controversy over a kiss between Nicole Murphy and Antoine Fuqua. In the interview, she also explained how she sympathized with Lena Rochon because Nicole did the same thing to her. LisaRaye was married to Turks and Caicos politician Michael Misick …

In a recent interview with Gayle King on CBS This Morning, Meek Mill candidly shared how life-altering his experience with the criminal justice system has become and how it inspired him to push for reform. The Philly rapper has been fighting for years to have his 2008 conviction overturned, and …

Black excellence is at an all-time high, with Netflix productions “When They See Us” and “Homecoming” racking up nominations for the 2019 Emmys.  The nominees were announced on Tuesday, and both are up for a long list of awards in several categories. With an emotional account of the Central Park …

Pittsburgh Steelers player James Conner revealed the scary story behind his 2015 cancer diagnosis on rapper Michael Seander aka Mike Stud’s podcast. He also shared that doctors told him he had “about a week left” to live at the time. “I get some tests done,” he said. “I got a …

Last month, Grammy-winning rapper Missy Elliott became the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Still reveling in her accomplishment, the hip hop icon shared how confidence and perseverance brought her to the superstar status she epitomizes today. The induction was a significant milestone in Elliott’s 30-year …