A 5-year-old survived after her father jumped in front of a speeding train on Monday, committing suicide. Police say the incident happened around 8 a.m. at the elevated Kingsbridge Road Station in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx. The train was on its way to Manhattan when came to …
Read More »“Empire” Writes Off Jussie Smollett’s Character By Sending Him To London
“Empire” has finally decided what it will do with Jussie Smollett’s character on the show. Earlier this year Smollett, 37, was arrested and charged with filing a false police report. Once the charges were dropped, “Empire” fans began wondering exactly how the show was going to portray Smollett’s character’s exit. …
Read More »Snoop Dogg And DeSean Jackson Highlight Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy In New NFL Network-Produced Documentary
Snoop Dogg and Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson are teaming up with NFL network to make a documentary about the late Nipsey Hussle’s contributions to the Los Angeles neighborhood Crenshaw. Hussle dedicated his time, money, and knowledge to rebuilding the Crenshaw neighborhood. In the documentary, Jackson, who is from the …
Read More »Activists, Volunteers And Celebrities Encourage Voter Registration On National Registration Day
It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, and everyone around the country is encouraging citizens to get out and register to vote. Michelle Obama, Tom Hanks, Meek Mill, Taylor Swift, and more are taking to social media to spread the word about registering to vote. National Voter Registration Day became an official nonpartisan national day …
Read More »Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry Amid Trump’s Ukraine Scandal
America has been waiting for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to make a statement; and on Tuesday, she officially announced a formal impeachment inquiry amid Donald Trump’s Ukraine scandal. Meanwhile, Trump is ready to turn over transcripts regarding his call with Ukraine. According to a source close to the situation, Trump …
Read More »Amber Guyger Was Sexting Colleague The Night She Fatally Shot Botham Jean In His Apartment
The fired officer who fatally shot an innocent man in his own apartment was busy sexting one of her colleagues the night of the fatal shooting, prosecutors said Monday. Amber Guyger’s trial started on Monday in which she faces a murder charge for the death of #BothamJean. It’s been a …
Read More »Greta Thunberg Gets Emotional During Speech With World Leaders On Climate Change: “How Dare You”
Greta Thunberg is her name, and climate change is her game. The 16-year-old challenged world leaders in an emotional speech at the United Nations climate summit on Monday, demanding that more be done about the urgent issue. The Swedish climate activist wanted answers on why the world’s leaders are not …
Read More »Donald Trump Says The Border Wall Cannot Be Climbed, Professional Climbers Say “That’s Preposterous”
Donald Trump says the wall he plans on building along the U.S./Mexico border cannot be climbed, but professional climbers say that was a lie. Trump has been promising that the more than $10 million per linear mile-wall will be a barrier that is “virtually impenetrable.” Trump is so confident that …
Read More »FBI Arrests Soldier Who Allegedly Conspired To Bomb Major American Network, Planned To Work With Far-Right Group
The FBI has arrested a U.S. soldier who allegedly discussed plans to bomb a major American news outlet. According to charging documents, Jarrett William Smith planned to bomb a major American news network, travel to Ukraine to fight with violent far-right group Azov Battalion and allegedly distributed information online on …
Read More »Disney CEO Bob Iger Slams Twitter for Its ’Nastiness,’ Explains Why He Passed On Purchasing Twitter: “The Troubles Were Greater Than I Wanted To Take On”
Disney CEO Robert Iger details why he decided against buying Twitter. In his new memoir, “The Ride of a Lifetime,” Bob Iger talks about how he made his decision to pass on purchasing Twitter, calling it a “compelling” way to reach consumers but a problematic platform to manage. In the …
Read More »AP Writer Barry Wilner Says This Might Be The End Of Antonio Brown’s Career In The NFL
A writer at Associated Press (AP) says it isn’t likely that #AntonioBrown will return to the NFL this year – or ever. On Friday, news broke that New England Patriots’ wide receiver Antonio Brown was cut from the team amid sexual assault allegations. The claims stem from a lawsuit filed …
Read More »J. Prince Says Tekashi69 Is A “Rat,” Says Performer Is Lying About The Details Of How Attempted Rap-A-Lot Robbery Happened
Rap-A-Lot founder J. Prince says Tekashi 6ix9ine is a “rat” after the performer testified that his Trey Nine Gang robbed him. Daniel Hernandez, better known by his stage name Tekashi, took the stand this week and revealed the details of how his relationship with affiliates from Rap-A-Lot Records eventually became …
Read More »Black Conservative Candace Owens Says “White Supremacy, And White Nationalism Is Not A Problem,” Department Of Homeland Security Adds White Supremacy To List Of Threats
Candace Owens just testified that white supremacy and white nationalism are not real problems, but according to the Department of Homeland Security, it is. On Friday, the black conservative commentator, activist and podcast host sat in a congressional hearing before a subpanel of the House Oversight Committee and explained that …
Read More »DJ Envy and Gia Casey Open Up About Enduring Miscarriage: “There Was No Heartbeat”
Radio host DJ Envy and his wife open about recently suffering a miscarriage. On the couple’s podcast “The Casey Crew,” Dj Envy and wife Gia Casey revealed to fans that they were excited about expecting their sixth child, only to find out there was no heartbeat right before Envy’s birthday …
Read More »Black Twitter Claims Tekashi Implicated Elmo, Teletubbies’ Poe And More As Trey Nine Gang Members, Says 6ix9ine Snitched on JP Morgan: “This Has No Impact On His Case, He Just Won’t Stop Talking”
Whew chillay, it’s been a wild last few days as #Tekashi6ix9ine wrapped up his last day in trial. Daniel “Tekashi69” Hernandez took the stand for his witness testimony, in which he admitted to several planned out shootings, distributing illegal drugs, testified against members of his Trey Nine Gang and claimed …
Read More »Kodi Lee Is The Blind Contestant With Autism Who Just Won “America’s Got Talent”
The new winner of America’s Got Talent is blind, autistic and truly one of a kind. AGT’s new winner is 22-year-old #KodiLee who charmed the judges and the country Wednesday night with his singing and piano-playing skills. Lee beat out the Detroit Youth Choir, who came in second. Lee will …
Read More »Six Tropical Storms Set Record After Whirling At Once: “They’re Forming Like Roaches”
It’s hurricane season, and six storms have erupted all at once in the Atlantic and Pacific, a record, according to forecasters. “While Humberto and Kiko were spinning in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific, four new tropical cyclones formed Tuesday: Imelda and Jerry in the Atlantic Basin, and Mario and Lorena …
Read More »Kanye West Is Forbes’ Highest Paid Hip Hop Artist; Jay-Z, Drake and Migos Among Top 10
Jay-Z, Drake, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj and more grace the list of this year’s highest paid hip hop artists. Forbes has released 2019’s highest paid hip hop artists and Kanye West is leading the race, with Hov coming in 2nd. Jay is among the greatest artists and businessmen in history …
Read More »Nike Drops Antonio Brown From Sponsorship
Antonio Brown has been dropped from his sponsorship deal with Nike. On Thursday, the sports apparel company confirmed to USA Today that the New England Patriots receiver would no longer be affiliated with Nike. “Antonio Brown is not a Nike athlete,” the Nike spokesman said in an email. The company …
Read More »Florida Middle School Launches Investigtion After Video Shows Black Boy Being Jumped By White Classmates
Police are investigating the assault of a 12-year-old Black boy who was jumped by three white boys at a Lakeland, Florida middle school. A video of the incident went viral after it was posted online last week. The footage, which was recorded from a cellphone, showed several students inside a …
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