Wednesday federal authorities announced four men have been arrested and charged in connection to the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams. Hector Robles, Luis Cruz, Carlos Macci and Irvin Cartagena were arrested Tuesday and charged with narcotics conspiracy for distributing the fentanyl-laced heroin that led to Williams’ fatal overdose …
Read More »Former Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Sues the NFL, Dolphins, Broncos and Giants Alleging Racism in Hiring Process
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has filed a lawsuit against the NFL, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos and New York Giants organizations alleging the league and teams’ hiring processes are rooted in racism. Flores filed the class-action lawsuit Tuesday in a New York district court and it includes some …
Read More »Funny and Relatable Tweets
The beginning of the week calls for a new round-up of funny and relatable tweets. Check ’em out and let us know which ones you relate to the most! https://twitter.com/VeronicaJArt/status/1488296563617239041?s=20&t=ei8Js_xLvpVFZVO7MvkxOw https://twitter.com/ForeverWILIN_/status/1488021244897341443?s=20&t=ei8Js_xLvpVFZVO7MvkxOw My mom grew up on a beach in BARBADOS and decided FLATBUSH BROOKLYN was the PLACE DREAMS ARE MADE?????? …
Read More »At Least 13 HBCUs Report Bomb Threats on the First Day of Black History Month
More than a dozen HBCUs reported bomb threats on the first day of Black History Month. Jackson State University, Howard University, Coppin State University, Mississippi Valley State University, Morgan State University, Alcorn State University, Tougaloo College, Kentucky State University, Fort Valley State University, Xavier University, University of the District of …
Read More »Former NBA Player Chris Bosh Says He’s Boycotting the NFL Over Lack of Black Coaches
Former NBA player Chris Bosh has had it with the NFL‘s lack of Black coaches. In his latest newsletter, the two-time NBA champion announced he’s boycotting the NFL, citing his frustration with the way Black head coaches are treated in the league, calling it discrimination. “Watching the way the NFL …
Read More »Pretty Ricky’s Baby Blue to Turn Himself in for Prison Sentence
Baby Blue of Pretty Ricky revealed Monday that he plans to turn himself in on February 7 to begin his 20-month prison sentence for PPP loan fraud. “Turning myself in to the Feds on Monday, February 7th,” the rapper tweeted Monday. He also provided an address for fans to write …
Read More »Bomb Threats Force HBCUs into Lockdown, Class Cancellations
Monday, several HBCUs were forced to cancel classes and go into lockdown after receiving bomb threats. Six HBCUs including, Albany State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Bowie State University, Delaware State University, Howard University and Southern University all reported threats. NPR reports that most of them had issued all-clears and lifted lockdown …
Read More »Judge Rejects Hate Crime Plea Deal for Ahmaud Arbery Killer Travis McMichael
Monday, a federal judge rejected a plea deal reached by prosecutors and one of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers– Travis McMichael– that might have allowed him to avoid a hate crime trial and likely spend the first 30 years of his sentence in federal prison instead of a state facility. The decision …
Read More »Da Brat and Jesseca “Judy” Dupart Expecting First Child Together
Congratulations are in order for Da Brat and Jesseca “Judy” Dupart! The couple revealed Monday that they are expecting their first child together. “We are EXTENDING the family🤰🏽,” the rapper/Dish Nation host and Kaleidoscope Hair Products CEO announced in a joint Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post …
Read More »Ray J Hangs Out With Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Tuesday Ray J headed down to Mar-a-Lago for an afternoon with former President Donald Trump. The two reportedly sat down to discuss a number of initiatives related to entrepreneurship, tech, business and more, according to the “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star’s manager David Weintraub, per Page Six. “I’ve always …
Read More »Kim Kardashian’s Rep Says Laptop Kanye West Retrieved From Ray J Does Not Contain a New Sex Tape
Monday, Kanye West made headlines after claiming he stopped an alleged second sex tape of Kim Kardashian and Ray J from being released. In a sit-down with Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked, Ye said he flew to get the rumored second sex tape after Wack 100, Ray J’s former manager, …
Read More »Cardi B Wins $3.8M in Defamation Case Against YouTuber Tasha K
Cardi B was awarded $3.8 million in damages stemming from her defamation lawsuit victory against YouTuber Tasha K. In federal court Monday, Tasha K, whose given name is Latasha Kebe, and her company Kebe Studios LLC were found liable on 3 separate claims including defamation, invasion of privacy through false portrayal …
Read More »Kanye West Claims He Retrieved Kim Kardashian’s Alleged Unreleased Second Sex Tape From Ray J
Kanye West recently sat down with Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked to discuss a number of topics including parenting, cancel culture, and his relationship with Kim Kardashian. During the interview, the “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” rapper revealed he went and retrieved an alleged unreleased second sex tape featuring estranged wife Kim …
Read More »Cardi B Claims Victory in Libel Case Against YouTuber Tasha K
Cardi B was granted a victory in her defamation lawsuit against YouTuber, Tasha K. The case was tried in an Atlanta federal courtroom after the “Bodak Yellow” superstar filed a libel lawsuit in 2019 against the Youtuber, whose real name is Latasha Kebe, accusing her of spreading unsubstantiated claims and …
Read More »Start Your Week With These Funny & Relatable Tweets
Monday came back in a quickness! Ever feel like you need an extra day between Sunday and Monday? Relatable. Though we can’t give you another off-day, we do have a round-up of funny and relatable tweets to help bring a little ease to the start of your week. Check ’em …
Read More »“Coming to America” Star Louie Anderson Passes Away at 68
Actor and comedian Louie Anderson, known for his role in “Coming to America,” has passed away following a battle with blood cancer. According to TMZ, Anderson had been battling the disease for some time and recently underwent treatment for diffuse large B cell lymphoma at a Las Vegas hospital. Sadly, …
Read More »Instagram Testing New Feature That Allows Creators to Charge for Content
Cha-ching! Instagram is giving creators a new way to collect their coins with the launch of its new subscription feature. Instagram Subscriptions was initially spotted on the app store back in November and now the platform has begun testing the feature with a small group of U.S. creators. These creators will …
Read More »Pardison Fontaine Addresses Megan Thee Stallion Break-Up Rumors and Abuse Allegations
The way Pardison Fontaine and Megan Thee Stallion love each other out loud has many fans labeling them “couple goals.” However, the pair, who’s usually not shy about sharing loving displays of affection with their social media followers, has been lying low for some time. Thus, sparking breakup rumors. Just last …
Read More »Trailblazing Actor Sidney Poitier’s Cause of Death Revealed
Trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier died from a combination of heart failure, Alzheimer’s dementia and prostate cancer, a death certificate obtained by TMZ revealed. According to the official documents, Poitier died at his home in Beverly Hills on Jan. 6 at the age of 94. The Academy Award-winning actor’s death was …
Read More »Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers Call It Quits After 4 Years Together
Oh, no. Two of our favorites are going their separate ways. A source confirmed to PEOPLE that Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers have called it quits after four years together. “They’re taking time to focus on themselves and their emerging careers but are remaining close friends,” the source told the …
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