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Nikita Pearl Waligwa, who co-starred in the 2016 film “Queen of Katwe,” has died at the age of 15, according to Ugandan media reports. The young actress reportedly died Saturday night at TMR International Hospital, in Naalya, Kampala. The film “Queen of Katwe” is based on the true story of …

Written By: @dawnnnyy_ The moment you realize you need something is silently powerful. That one or many moments, that sort of “epiphany” happening, is not talked about enough. It could be one of the happiest and/or saddest moments of your life. Eddy Curry, former professional basketball player, wrote an endearing …

Last year, the Marvel Cinematic Universe confirmed that its upcoming film, “The Eternals,” would finally feature an openly gay male superhero; and it was recently that Tony and Emmy-nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry would be playing the cosmic-powered inventor named Phastos. Now, actor Haaz Sleiman, who’ll play Marvel’s first gay …

In a press conference given by Sgt. Evan Antley of the Cayce Department of Public Safety, shocking new details have surfaced in the murder case of six-year-old, Faye Swetlik. “Before we get into this too far, I want everyone to continue to pray for Faye Swetlik.” The police official had …

On the red carpet for the premiere of  “The Photograph” movie, Baller Alert caught up with actor Christopher Cassarino who is most known for “New Amsterdam” and “NCIS: New Orleans”, who talks about his excitement for the new movie. Cassarino explains that he has faith in Stella and that there …

Omar Epps is headed into the Power Universe. The veteran actor has just been added to the cast of Starz’s upcoming prequel, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” According to Deadline, Epps comes to the series that is based on the backstory of the now-deceased character “Kanan” played by Curtis “50 …

Wendi Williams, the woman seen in a now-viral clip being harassed by a fellow passenger for reclining her seat, is ready to hit American Airlines for her trouble. Williams recorded a clip of a male passenger who sat behind her on an AA who repeatedly punched the back of her …

NBA icon Charles Barkley visited “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on this week and got pretty candid about his advocacy for LGBTQ rights. DeGeneres started off by thanking Barkley for his protest against North Carolina’s House Bill 2,  also known as the “bathroom bill,” which prohibited transgender people from using restrooms …

A man who entered the Real Housewives Of Atlanta star, Kandi Burruss’, Atlanta, GA restaurant, shot and wounded three people on Valentine’s Day. According to WSB-TV, East Point police Captain Allyn Glover says, the suspect entered the eatery targeting another gentleman, when two bystanders were also struck. All three victims …

Baller Alert caught up with actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. on the red carpet of “The Photograph” movie, and when asked about keywords on how to keep a successful relationship, he had some very insightful advice. His first key words were “Communication, Self-worth, patience, time, and gifts.” Kelvin talks about how …

Dwyane Wade is revealing details to the world about a private part of his life in his new ESPN documentary, ‘D. Wade: Life Unexpected.’ In the documentary, he talks about a baby he had with a longtime friend, while he and then-girlfriend Gabrielle Union, since he’d been with since 2008, …

Shahadi Wright Joseph talks her role in “Us” and why it’s so important to see Black representation. Baller Alert hit the red carpet for this year’s Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards and got to chat with “Us” star Shahadi Wright Joseph. This is Wright Joseph’s first time attending the …

Baller Alert caught up with Tika Sumpter on the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards Red Carpet, where she talks about the things that she has learned about herself and more. When asked what she’s learned most about herself through her journey, she responded with, “Not everybody’s gonna love you, …

R. Kelly is looking at a new indictment on charges of abusing a minor. The Chicago native is connected to sexual assault cases in three different states, according to USA Today. The new indictment was made public on Friday and alleges the singer sexually abused an underage girl for four …

It’s winding down to the end of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault case, and this week, the prosecution made its final argument against the accused rapist: “He took away her peace.”  On Friday morning, Joan Illuzzi, the lead prosecutor in the case, called Weinstein an “abusive rapist” who took advantage of …

A week after his impeachment acquittal, Trump has basically admitted to the very thing he’s denied for months, including sending his attorney Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to find damaging information about his political opponents. According to CNN, the complete and brazen reversal came during a podcast interview with journalist Geraldo …

Back in 2017, John Singleton’s hit series, “Snowfall,” premiered on FX, focusing on the first crack epidemic in Los Angeles in the early ’80s. Starring English television and stage actor, Damson Idris, the series explores the impact the outbreak had on the city of Angeles and unpacks the government’s involvement …

Kodak Black wants a judge to reconsider his gun charge sentence because he believes it’s too harsh. In new federal documents, rapper Kodak Black says the judge that sentenced him to three and a half years for lying in order to obtain guns illegally is mistaken because he is technically …

Khloe Kardashian relishes being a mom to her baby True, but she also loves being an amazing aunt to her nieces and nephews, especially her brother’s daughter, Dream Kardashian. According to People, a source close to Khloe told the magazine she is proud to be a maternal figure for her …

Late last week, Essence kicked off its 13th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon, honoring a few “phenomenal black women who deserved to be seen.” The event occurred just days before the Oscars and highlighted many of the Black women creators and creatives, who were otherwise overlooked in Hollywood. …