The Alabama woman who lost her unborn child after being shot during a physical altercation will no longer be charged with manslaughter. Officials announced Wednesday that the manslaughter charges against 27-year-old Marshae Jones would be dropped following national backlash from abortion rights advocates. Lynniece Washington, a district attorney in Jefferson …
Read More »Convicted Man Shows Up To Court In Blackface, Gives Racist Rant About Being “Treated Like A Black Man”
A Hawaii man showed up to court wearing blackface to defend himself for his part in a road rage attack. Mark Char of Oahu, Hawaii, showed up to his court session wearing blackface, claiming authorities were treating him like a Black man. “Now this kangaroo court is giving me a …
Read More »Boeing Pays Out $100 Million To Families Of 737 Max Crash Victims
Boeing is giving $100 million to help the families and communities of people who died in two 737 Max crashes this past year. According to the company, the money will be given to local non-profits and community groups that will transfer the funds to the relatives of 346 people that …
Read More »Former NFL Quarterback Anthony Wright Allegedly Shot By Girlfriend’s Ex During Argument; Manhunt Underway
North Carolina police are on the search for a man responsible for shooting former NFL quarterback Anthony Wright. According to police, Wright and William “Willie” Moses Hooker Jr. allegedly had a verbal altercation with one another at a residence in Concord on Monday. Hooker, 47 is reportedly the ex of …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Promises Internships to 114 Graduating Harlem Seniors
Music producer Pharrell Williams has promised 114 graduating Harlem high school seniors a summer internship. The 114 graduating seniors at Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy High School have been gifted the opportunity to work with the mega record producer. Every student was reportedly accepted into college, but during Williams’ commencement …
Read More »Netflix Acquires Cyntoia Brown Documentary
Netflix has acquired the rights to a documentary that tells the story of #CyntoiaBrown’s journey to freedom. Cyntoia Brown, 31, was imprisoned at the age 16 after killing a man who bought her for sex through a sex trafficker. Earlier in the year, the woman was granted clemency after serving …
Read More »Former BET CEO Debra Lee Talks Inclusivity: “At This Point, There Shouldn’t Be Any Firsts For Women And Minorities”
Debra Lee says she’s tired of hearing “the first” when it comes to women and people of color. The world has a long way to go when it comes to inclusivity. Thankfully, Hollywood and other professional environments are taking steps to fix the layered sections of inequality. In fact, the …
Read More »CDC Warns Americans Of Fecal Parasite That Can Live In Swimming Pools For Days
The Center for Disease Control has issued a statement warning that there’s a “crypto” fecal parasite that can live in swimming pools for days. Health officials are telling Americans to be aware of the rise a “crypto” parasite that can be transmitted in swimming pools. The parasite’s full name is …
Read More »LAPD Opens Internal Affairs Investigation In Nipsey Hussle Case
The Los Angeles Police Department has opened an internal affairs investigation into a front desk officer’s response following the murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle. On Monday, the LAPD confirmed that it would be looking into the negligence of an officer. During a grand jury testimony, the woman, who drove alleged …
Read More »15-Year-Old Cori “Coco” Gauff Defeats Venus Williams At Wimbledon
Cori “Coco” Gauff beat her idol Venus Williams, a five-time Wimbledon champion, at this year’s tournament and she’s only 15. This Monday, Gauff came out with a win against Williams at her debut in the Wimbledon tournament. Gauff is the youngest player in the Open era to advance through qualifying …
Read More »Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” Becomes Longest-Running No.1 Hip Hop Song On Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart
Lil Nas X’s hit song “Old Town Road” has been No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 list longer than any Hip Hop song in history. Lil Nas X is showing up and showing out in the hip hop game, as his hit single “Old Town Road” completed its 13th consecutive …
Read More »Michelle Williams Talks Battling Depression And Suicidal Thoughts: ”I Was So Broken”
Singer Michelle Williams reveals she’s been struggling with depression following her breakup with ex-fiancé Chad Johnson. In a new interview with #Essence, the 38-year-old songstress opened up about dealing with depression since the age of 13. Williams also detailed how her breakup from Johnson now has her fighting suicidal thoughts, …
Read More »Police Arrest “Mastermind” In Mistaken Shooting Of David Ortiz
A Texas man has been arrested in connection to the shooting of former baseball player David Ortiz. Ortiz, well-known for his nickname, “Big Papi,” was mistakenly shot at a bar in the Dominican Republic on June 9. Police arrested a Texas man, named Victor Hugo Gómez, a resident of Katy …
Read More »Federal Judge Blocks Indiana’s Second-Trimester Abortion Ban
A federal judge blocked an Indiana law that would ban a second-trimester abortion procedure. Just days before it was set to go into action, U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker granted a preliminary injunction blocking the law. The move took place this Friday, and the law was set to go …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Responds To “Kimono” Cultural Appropriation Criticism, Decides To Keep Offensive Name
Kim Kardashian was once again dragged for using another culture for her own financial gain. But the 38-year-old reality star is standing by #Kimono as the name for her lingerie shapewear line. “Anyone else mad that Kim K really has a new brand called ‘Kimono’????” one Twitter user said after …
Read More »Rich The Kid Ordered To Pay $11,000 A Month In Divorce Settlement
Rapper Rich The Kid will have to pay $11,000 a month after settling his divorce with his estranged wife. Last year, Rich’s ex, Antoinette Willis filed for divorce, accusing the rapper of being a habitual cheater during their marriage. Earlier this month, according to reports, Rich’s lawyer told the court …
Read More »Condo Owner Accuses Black Woman Of Using A Stolen Card And Calls Her A “Monkey”
A Miami condo owner has gone viral after screenshots surfaced of her calling a Black woman a “monkey” and a “prostitute.” Monifah Brown is a 24-year-old event planner from London who was planning to rent out Giulia Ozyesilpinar’s “Ocean Five Condo Hotel” in South Beach, Miami, along with her three …
Read More »Mary J. Blige Signs First-Look TV Deal With Lionsgate
Singer-actress Mary J. Blige has signed a first-look television deal with Lionsgate. As a part of Blige’s new deal, her production company, Blue Butterfly, will develop and produce TV series for the studio, Variety reports. In addition, the 48-year-old will also be able to create content across Lionsgate platforms. “Mary …
Read More »Jordyn Woods Responds To Kim Kardashian’s Claim That Kylie Jenner Built Woods’ Success: “I’ve Always Been Working”
Jordyn Woods says the rumor that she never apologized to Khloe Kardashian for the Tristan Thompson scandal is a lie and her family’s success isn’t because of Kylie Jenner’s money. This past Wednesday, Entertainment Tonight caught up with the 21-year-old at the launch of her new collection with BooHoo.com in …
Read More »“NO! GOD! PLEASE NO!” NBCUniversal Is Paying $500 Million To Pull “The Office” Off Netflix For Its Upcoming Streaming Service
Your favorite paper company crew will no longer have a home on Netflix, as NBC will be pulling “The Office” from the streaming service. NBCUniversal is paying Netflix a whopping $500 million to have the hit single-camera show removed so the network can add it to their new, upcoming streaming …
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