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On the U.S. Supreme Court’s final day before it closes for summer break, justices have forbidden Donald Trump’s administration from adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census, citing the Trump administration’s explanation for wanting to add the question was “more of a distraction” than an explanation. The administration was …

Illinois just became the 11th state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the regulatory bill legislators passed in May.  Legal recreational marijuana sales will begin in Illinois on January 1, 2020, for residents 21 and over.  According to the Chicago Sun-Times,  the governor and …

New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey called former media mogul Harvey Weinstein in October 2017, 48 hours before their exposé on his sexual assault allegations. The whole 59-minute conversation was secretly being recorded, and now, the leaked audio reveals Weinstein defended himself before the release of the …

Pop stars Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, have teamed up for the new theme song for Elizabeth Banks‘ ‘Charlie’s Angels’ remake. A clip of the upbeat, empowering song is featured in the new trailer for the film, released Thursday. “We were inspired by ‘Independent Women’ and Destiny’s Child …

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 …

A Denver dad who was booted from his return flight from the Dominican Republic has died, making him the latest tourist to die in the country. According to Fox31, Khalid Adkins traveled to DR with his daughter last week and suddenly became sick while there. When Adkins attempted to return …

Marshae Jones of Birmingham, Alabama has been indicted for manslaughter after her unborn child was shot and killed during an altercation outside of a local Dollar Store. Jones was five months pregnant when Ebony Jemison shot her in the stomach in December 2018 over a dispute involving the father of Jones’ …

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 …

Jada Pinkett-Smith isn’t holding back in her new interview with PEOPLE. In this week’s cover story, the ’Red Table Talk’ host reveals new details about the show’s most-watched episode to date and bouncing back after one the lowest points in her marriage to Will Smith. Pinkett Smith told PEOPLE that …

On Tuesday, Kim Kardashian announced the launch of her newest business venture and it’s already at the center of controversy. The social media mogul unveiled a women’s shapewear line coined “Kimono,” enthusiastically telling fans how she’s developed the brand over the past year. However, the name quickly sparked criticism over claims …

Meek Mill is adding yet another title to his business portfolio. The rapper has just become a co-owner of sports apparel retailer Lids, and he announced the new deal in an exclusive interview with Business Insider. Lids is the largest retail seller of hats and licensed sports products in North …

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 …

Two more Florida sheriff’s deputies have been fired for their inaction during a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 dead last year. Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony announced that deputies Edward Eason and Josh Stambaugh were fired on Tuesday, following an internal investigation “It was …

Samuel L. Jackson is set to portray George Clinton in a forthcoming biopic on record executive Neil Bogart.  According to Deadline, the film, “Spinning Gold,” will feature music from an array of artists on Bogart’s legendary Casablanca Records imprint, including Donna Summer, The Isley Brothers, KISS, Parliament, Bill Withers, Gladys …

Four stars of the popular coming-of-age comedy “On My Block” are asking Netflix for a salary increase before production begins on season 3 of the show. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sierra Capri, Jason Genao, Brett Gray, and Diego Tinoco are in “fierce contract renegotiation,” as the actors are hoping …

An NJ mother was brutally attacked after she complained to the school officials about three students who threatened her 12-year-old son.  Beronica Ruiz, 35, of Passaic complained to the school’s vice principal about her son being racially abused and told to “Go back to Mexico.”  That’s when law enforcement officials …

A wise man once said, “Don’t eat with people that are going to brag about feeding you,” and apparently, Jordyn Woods learned that the hard way after the Tristan Thompson scandal. Over the weekend, E! released new clips of the forthcoming “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” season finale, which detailed …

Wendy Williams’ son Kevin Hunter Jr. has officially pleaded not guilty in the alleged assault of his father, Kevin Hunter.  On Tuesday, the 18-year-old stood before a judge, with both Williams and Hunter Sr. in attendance, and entered a not guilty plea over a physical altercation with his father last …

Over the weekend, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul, Mary J. Blige, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award at the BET Awards for her illustrious career. During her speech, the living legend thanked fans for allowing her to share her story, through the good, bad and ugly, and explained her resilience …

A 23-year-old California man faces several felony charges after police say he shot a 10-month-old baby in the head outside of a house party.  Marcos Echartea allegedly fired three rounds into the driver’s side of a car where the baby, her mother, and her friend were sitting on early Sunday. …