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Congratulations are in order for San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy and his wife Jenna Brandt. The two tied the knot over the weekend in a ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa. The couple, who first met as students at Iowa State University and announced their engagement in July 2023 on …

Well, this is interesting. Saudi Arabia’s first male robot is accused of inappropriately touching a female reporter’s butt during an event intended to introduce him to the world. The incident was captured on video. The AI robot, named Muhammad, was recorded touching the woman earlier this week in Riyadh, at …

Former convict turned criminal justice advocate, Sheldon Johnson, was arrested after human remains were found in his New York City apartment. The 48-year-old was charged with murder and dismemberment of a man. The news shocked his supporters and those who knew him for his efforts to reform himself and help …

A California man who authorities say killed a woman last year and then posted a video on Facebook of her dying is now saying that his alleged subsequent confession was generated by artificial intelligence. Mark Merchikoff was arrested in July 2023 in San Mateo, Calif., on accusations that he fatally …

Carlee Russell, the woman behind a kidnapping hoax, is expected to plead guilty at an upcoming hearing. According to court documents, a plea hearing was set for Thursday, March 21 at 1 p.m. for Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell. Circuit Judge David Carpenter will hear the case. Russell was previously scheduled …

Michael Strahan’s daughter, Isabella Strahan, saw one of her dreams come true thanks to Bryson Tiller. On Wednesday, she shared a TikTok video of her dancing with the “Don’t” crooner coming into frame to dance along with her. The moment was extra special for the 19-year-old, who has long been …

Meghan Markle recalled the online hatred she received during her pregnancy and says it’s the reason why she is currently keeping a distance from social media. The Duchess of Sussex, 42, spoke at the SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas, and recalled experiencing the worst abuse on social media when she …

Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, has submitted a legal brief aiming to dismiss the YSL RICO case. This development comes in the wake of a significant legal reversal in Georgia linked to the hip-hop community, as reported by Law & Crime. In a landmark decision on Tuesday, Georgia’s Supreme Court …

The 17th Annual Women’s Impact Luncheon at Jazz in the Gardens in Miami Gardens, FL, organized by the Black Promoters Collective, marked a historic moment in Miami-Dade County. The event celebrated the outstanding leadership of four women in the county’s police department, creating an atmosphere of joy, inspiration, and empowerment. …

IBest Wines, the trailblazing brand that combines wine, art, and culture, has launched in Georgia with its partner Empire Distributors. Empire is one of the largest distributors in the southern state. The launch took place on March 1st, making it a massive move for IBest, seeing that it just launched …

“The American Society of Magical Negroes,” premiering in theaters on March 15, is a fantasy-filled comedy that blends cultural messaging with romance and a touch of magic. The film’s primary aim is to highlight the frequent instances where black individuals go the extra mile to ensure the comfort of white …

TikTok is urging its users to join the effort to prevent Congress from banning the app in the U.S. “Congress is planning a total ban of TikTok,” which could result in the “[stripping] of 170 million Americans of their constitutional right to free expression,” read a warning post on Wednesday. …

Pat McAfee and Stephen A Smith are two of the more prominent ESPN faces on the network. Smith had the former all-pro punter on First Take every Tuesday throughout the NFL Season. The chemistry has been genuine, and nothing is publicly seen to believe otherwise. However, a recent article in …

On Wednesday, Kraft Heinz announced that Oscar Mayer is launching a plant-based option. Launching later this year, these products stem from a collaboration between Kraft Heinz Co. and TheNotCompany, a startup supported by Jeff Bezos. “We know people are hungry for plant-based meat options from brands they know and trust. In launching …

Beyoncé’s thirty-year career has been marked by unmatched talent and wide-ranging versatility. The entertainer has transcended just about every lane of entertainment and media. While there are no current known plans for a Beyoncé biopic, a potential film highlighting Bey’s rise and countless achievements from her early days as a …

On Wednesday, CBS and the NAACP announced that the first Black daytime soap opera in 35 years is currently in development for the network. CBS is creating The Gates, a daytime soap opera with a predominantly Black cast, focusing on the affluent lives of a Black family in an exclusive, …

Instagram users can now edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending, thanks to a feature enabled by engineers at Meta Platforms Inc. To edit a sent message on Instagram, users can press and hold the message, triggering a drop-down menu with an “edit” option, as explained in a Meta …

Governor Kathy Hochul will deploy over 700 New York National Guardsmen to help combat crime on the New York subway system. Hochul announced the extreme move on Wednesday. In total, she shared that 750 guardsmen will arrive in the city, while another 250 police officers will assist them. The NYPD is …

Comedian Jasmin Brown and NFL star Cam Newton are now parents to a new bundle of joy. In true Brown fashion, she announced the birth of their child on Instagram while joking about the postpartum undies she received after having her baby. “Really love these shorts I got from the …

This year’s Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards will exclusively premiere on the Oprah Winfrey Network. OWN viewers will have an opportunity to witness this stunning showcase, highlighting Black women’s contributions to the entertainment industry. The 17th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards will take place on Thursday, …