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As the Beyhive continues to protest following Beyoncé’s Grammy snub, Jay-Z agrees that the Academy was wrong yet again. The hip-hop icon sat down with Tidal after his wife’s record-breaking night. In a rare display of transparency, Hov spoke openly about Bey’s past Album of the Year losses, despite being …

The National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics predict that consumers will spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up $2 billion from last year at $23.9 billion, one of the largest spending years on record. In the US, over 7,616 adult consumers were surveyed from Jan 3 …

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled several Fabuloso cleaning products on Wednesday due to potential bacterial contamination. Currently, there have been no reported incidents or injuries. About 4.9 million bottles were recalled in the United States and 56,000 in Canada by the Colgate-Palmolive Company.  According to Fabuloso, 3.9 million …

After facing backlash over advertisements connected to child abuse and child pornography, Balenciaga has partnered with a children’s advocacy group. The National Children’s Alliance (NCA), a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, announced the three-year partnership with Balenciaga and the Kering Foundation on Wednesday. The program will focus on three main …

Disney is laying off 7,000 employees this year as it scrambles to cut costs amid a looming recession. The layoffs came to light during Wednesday’s earning call when Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that 3.2% of the company’s workforce would be decreasing. The wave of layoffs will save roughly $5.5 …

A judge has committed ailing porn star Ron Jeremy to a mental hospital, deeming him unfit to stand trial in his rape case. The 69-year-old has been in custody since 2020, accused of sexually assaulting multiple young women over a 23-year span. The victims ranged in age from 15 to …

Seth Rogen is reflecting on a movie that caused a lot of backlash. Seth Rogen was the main character along with James Franco in The Interview, which was supposed to be a world-theater premiere but ended up being digitally purchased. The Sony-back comedy film featured “Americans tasked by the CIA …

Showtime is starting spinoffs for the legendary show Dexter and Billions. Dexter Morgan’s journey is just starting. On Monday, Showtime announced plans to create a spinoff for the well-known series– Dexter: Origins. “The series will see young Dexter Morgan at the outset of his transition into the avenging serial killer …

Harry Potter is setting new waves with its highly anticipated video game, “Hogwarts Legacy.” “Hogwarts Legacy” is an “action role-playing game in which players explore Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the nearby village of Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley and other iconic locations featured in the books and movies,” set in …

If you care about Black music, you need to care about Black Lives.  During Grammy weekend, Baller Alert attended the Black Music Action Coalition, which premiered a film directed by rapper YelloPain called Simplified: Bridging The Gap. The film serves as a “first step in significantly increasing minority and youth …

Season 2 of Harlem is back in full effect, and things are spicier than ever. In an exclusive interview with Baller Alert, the cast discuss lessons they’ve learned from their characters, season two advice, and more. Written and executive produced by Tracy Oliver, the sophomore season picks up where they …

Bad Bunny, Christiana Aguilera, and Jeremy Pope are heading to GLAAD Media Awards. Recent Grammy winner Bad Bunny, Christina Aguilera, and Jeremy Pope will be honored at the GLAAD Media Awards for supporting the LGTBQ community. The GLAAD Media Awards will take place at the Beverly Hills Hilton on March …

New details have emerged about the night Memphis officers fatally beat Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop last month. Documents released Tuesday detailed the “blatantly unprofessional” conduct of five officers involved in the incident, which left Nichols dead days later. Among the revelations in the report, it was revealed that …

Wendy Williams’ ex-husband Kevin Hunter did not have a good day in court. A judge denied his demands for alimony payments to resume. Hunter appeared before a New Jersey judge and claimed that not only is he “broke,” but he “cannot pay his bills.” The judge said Kevin’s demands were …

Seven more Memphis Police Department employees are under investigation for their roles in the cover-up of the Tyre Nichols murder. The employees’ identities have not been made public, but City Attorney Jennifer Sink confirmed on Tuesday that seven additional officers are expected to receive a statement of charges. This document …

Detectives now believe three rappers who were found dead in Detroit days ago were likely targeted. On Tuesday, authorities confirmed Armani Kelly, Montoya Givens, and Dante Wicker all suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The three went missing in January after their performance at Lounge 31 in Detroit was canceled due to …

Home of the famous “4 for $4,” Wendy’s has now unveiled another steal for foodies on a budget. This week, the fast food chain debuted its all-new 2 for $6 deal. This latest promo gives customers a chance to mix and match some of the most popular menu items, creating …

Georgia authorities say a man attempted to smuggle drugs, phones, chicken wings, and more into a local jail. Michael Anthony Dixon has been charged with crossing a guard line with weapons, intoxicants, drugs without consent, criminal trespass, possession of marijuana, and possession of cocaine with distribution intent. He was caught …

Legal documents show that the 6-year-old Virginia student who shot his first-grade teacher frequently cursed at staff and teachers, chased students around, attempted to whip them with his belt, and once choked another teacher “until she couldn’t breathe.” In a notice to the Newport News school district, Diane Toscano, an …

Texas TikTok’ers might not like this. Gov. Greg Abbot has announced a model of a plan that would ban the popular social media app in the state of Texas. The proposed security plan is for state agencies to address vulnerabilities presented by the use of TikTok, and other software on …