Cyntoia Brown has officially been released from prison, and her first job out includes a major book deal. It’s been a long journey for the now-31-year-old woman who was sentenced to 51-years-to-life in prison when she was just 16. Brown was convicted and imprisoned for killing a 43-year-old man who …

Jussie Smollett wants the city of Chicago’s lawsuit against him thrown out, calling it unfair and unwarranted. Smollett filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit Chicago filed for a reimbursement on the cost of the investigation into the alleged racist and homophobic attack. According to the documents obtained by TMZ, …

A Galveston, Texas police chief is apologizing after officers were seen leading a Black man through the streets by rope while riding horseback.  Over the weekend, photos surfaced of the officers’ arrest of the man and their subsequent use of a leash to lead him through the streets while they …

The man who pleaded guilty to sending pipe bombs to prominent Democrats has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and five years of supervised release, CNN reports. Cesar Sayoc, a 57-year-old Donald Trump follower, was charged with 65 felonies and faced anywhere between 121 months and life in prison. However, …

Wendy Williams could be giving her ex-husband another chance. New reports claim the daytime talk show host is “softening her position” towards her decision to remove Hunter as her manager. Daily Mail reports Williams changed her mind about shutting down their dual-operated company, publishing house and charitable foundation, as sources …

The FBI revealed that two Amazon drivers were reportedly involved in a $10 million theft ring that moved stolen goods from the website for almost six years. Complex News reports the drivers were reportedly a part a larger ring of shoplifters and thieves who brought their stolen goods to two …

Instead of suggesting stricter gun laws, Donald Trump feels social media should lend a helping hand in fighting mass shootings. This past weekend, in less than 24 hours, two young white men opened fire on innocent people, leaving more than 30 dead in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. On …

Luxury Fashion designer, Philipp Plein is looking at a potential lawsuit for Instagramming a photo of his shoes on top of a Ferrari. Luxury car company #Ferrari threatened to sue the German fashion designer because he posted images of his sneakers on the hood of his own personal Ferrari. Plein …

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is bringing Mixtape, a new restaurant, to the Fairfax District on Tuesday. The restaurant’s lead man is Jeremy Fall, a 28-year-old restaurateur who previously opened Nighthawk Breakfast Bar in Hollywood, Marina del Rey, Golden Box in Hollywood and Easy’s in Chinatown and Beverly Center. Fall is the …

Wendy Williams’ daytime talk show may be ending after season 11. The daytime gossip queen of talk announced to her audience that the program had been picked up for an 11th season. However, according to LoveBScott, that season may be the show’s last, as the host explained it was a …

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul issued an apology on behalf of his department for hiring the officer who murdered Alton Sterling. Sterling, 37, was killed by former officer Blane Salamoni back in July of 2016. Sterling’s death sparked outrage as well as protests from the #BlackLivesMatter movement. “We are …

Florida cops say they used “lawful and justified” force when arresting a man accused of killing an officer. On Wednesday, a state prosecutor said there was nothing wrong with the way they handled the arrest of Markeith Lloyd, who was beaten so badly that he lost his left eye. “After …

A video of two officers brutally and forcibly arresting a Black man in Mississippi has resurfaced and gone viral. The video, which was shot earlier in July, starts off with a Black man, Robert Morton standing next to his car after being pulled over for allegedly speeding. The video was …

The 10-year-old Black boy who previously faced aggravated assault charges for unintentionally injuring a white boy during a dodgeball game is officially off the hook in the case. Just days after Canton, Michigan officials reported that Bryce Lindley would be facing charges of aggravated assault, prompting people to call out …

Two mothers who fought against violence in their communities were fatally shot on Friday. Chantel Grant, 25, and Andrea Stoudemire, 35, were shot and killed on Friday in the same neighborhood where they volunteer to fight gun control and violence. Police don’t believe the two women were the intended targets, …

A model is facing backlash for lying about being transgender following transphobic comments she made. Carissa Pinkston is well-known as one of #Rihanna’s Fenty models, but this past week she made headlines for lying about being transgender after being called out for saying Trans women aren’t real women. On July …

Colleges are now opening up their course listings to include classes surrounding the production and cultivation of marijuana. Now, students at Ivy League schools like Cornell University and the University of Maryland can sign up for classes that center around the cultivation of marijuana, as well as the logistics of …

A new lawsuit is accusing The Dallas Cowboys of conspiring with police to cover up details from a 2017 car crash that would have kept Ezekial Elliott from being able to play in a crucial NFL game. The lawsuit stems from a car crash that happened on January 11, 2017, …

Ethiopia has broken the world record for the most trees planted in 12 hours. The country of Ethiopia is making headlines for putting the Earth first. In just 12 hours, Ethiopians planted over 350 million trees in 12 hours. The move was a part of a bigger picture, a reforestation …

It looks like Nicki Minaj and her boyfriend are tying the knot! Jumping the broom may be next on Nicki’s to-do list, as the Queens native recently opened up about how she and her boo Kenneth Petty applied for their marriage license. “We did get our marriage license,” Minaj, 36, …