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Back in April, a 19-year-old then-inmate was pepper sprayed, punched and physically assaulted by a now-fired Louisville Metro Corrections officer, while hand-cuffed and seated in his jail cell. Now, the body-cam footage has been released to the public.  According to Wave 3 News, the incident occurred on April 15th, as …

USA Gymnastics filed for bankruptcy this week after struggles to recover from the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. The organization said the filing for bankruptcy protection would not affect its day to day operations. Instead, the USAG said the filing will “expedite an equitable resolution of the claims made by …

 Back in 2010, “The Breakfast Club” premiered on Power 105.1, hosted by DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne tha God, with focus on topics such as celebrity gossip, progressive politics, and dating issues. Three years later, the show was rolled out into syndication and then simulcasted on REVOLT in 2014.  …

Iconic indie filmmaker, Spike Lee, who gave us one of this year’s biggest movies, ”BlacKkKlansman,” will receive the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Career Achievement Award at the 30th annual awards gala on January 3rd. Festival chairman Harold Matzner said, “Spike Lee has been an outstanding warrior for equal rights …

After more than 30 years in the industry, Ice Cube has managed to reach legendary status in several different facets of the business, from his Hall of Fame music career to his classic works in film and television. And now, ahead of the release of his 10th studio album, the …

MTV Studios is bringing back another classic, two decades after the show’s initial premiere.  According to Deadline, the recently launched studio has teamed up with Ice Cube to develop a new and improved, reimagined version of the cult-classic claymation, “Celebrity Deathmatch.”  Though the project is still in its first steps, …

g the latest stop on his book tour at the University of Montana in Missoula, former Vice President Joe Biden announced he would make a decision on a 2020 bid within the next two months. But, until then, he says he is the “most qualified person in the country to …

Donald Glover’s swag has gained him the title as “best-dressed man of 2019.” On Monday, British GQ magazine released its picks for best-dressed man, and Glover (Childish Gambino) is No. 1.  “Donald Glover is a new-wave renaissance man – and his style is superbly ‘wavey’ too, providing all the Seventies-inspired …

Back in September, White House correspondent April Ryan released her third book, “Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White House,” discussing the “confusion and chaos of the Trump White House.”  For the last two decades, Ryan has been a White House reporter, asking Presidents the tough …

Special counsel, Robert Mueller says Michael Flynn may get no jail time for providing “substantial assistance” in the Russian investigation. On Tuesday, Mueller told a federal court that the former national security advisor might not see jail time after he cooperated with the Russian investigation. Mueller said Flynn has given …

Earlier this week, Baller Alert caught up with the New York Giants’ rookie star, Saquon Barkley, to talk fatherhood and his experience, so far, in the NFL.  During the conversation, Barkley also shared his most embarrassing moment that many may not have known. “I got tackled and my butt cheeks …

Mahershala Ali from “Green Book” and John David Washington from “BlacKkKlansmen” were featured on Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series and shared much of their personal experiences in the world of professional acting. In particular, both famed actors agreed that the stereotypes are there when it comes to being African American in …

Forever First Lady Michelle Obama says no matter how high you climb in areas of power, there will always be no-so-smart people around you. During an interview for her “Becoming” book tour, Obama revealed that she stills struggles with “imposter syndrome,” and how her self-doubt “never goes away.” When asked …

There have been many speculating on who will host the 2019 Academy Awards.  Well, it’s time to put all the speculations aside, Kevin Hart took to his Instagram on Tuesday evening to confirm that he will be the next host.  “For years I have been asked if I would ever …

Late last month, Meek Mill released his highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, “Championships,” on Atlantic and Maybach Music Group. The album served as the first full-length project since his release, after serving five months behind bars for a probation violation.  Back in November 2017, the Philly-bred was sentenced to two to …

Over the holiday weekend, The Diplomats released their first album after 14 years, “Diplomatic Ties,” signifying the official return and reconciliation of founding members, Cam’ron and Jim Jones.  In fact, on the very first track, Cam’ron used the opportunity to call out Kanye West, using a Drake sample, which subtly …

For the first time in 15 years, Ellen DeGeneres is going back to her roots with a new stand-up comedy special, “Relatable.”  Set to premiere on Tuesday, Dec. 18 on Netflix, the special will focus on Ellen’s journey to becoming one of mainstream media’s most revered voices, from her coming …

For the last two years, Donald Trump has expressed his disdain for any media outlet that covers his administration truthfully, without bias. But, one outlet that has received the most Trump hate is CNN, and according to the Network’s president, it “has to do with me.”  In a new episode …

A night that should be the most joyful for the first-ever women’s soccer player of the year instead ended in degradation after she was asked to twerk on stage following the acceptance of her award. On Monday nigh, 23-year-old Norwegian Olympique Lyonnais striker, Ada Hegerberg, walked onto the stage to …

Ahead of the release of her debut album, “The Plan,” Baller Alert caught up with DaniLeigh to talk her start, her new music and her viral “In My Feelings” challenge video, which ultimately kicked her career into high gear.  Before Dani’s career catapulted in the music industry, the songstress was …