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 …
Read More »Carlee Russell Expected To Plead Guilty In Upcoming Hearing
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 …
Read More »Michael Strahan’s Daughter Isabella Meets Bryson Tiller After His Music Helped Her Through Cancer Treatment
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 …
Read More »Meghan Markle Talks About Being Cyber Bullied During While Pregnant with Archie and Lili: ‘It’s Not Catty, It’s Cruel’
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 …
Read More »Young Thug’s Lawyer Seeks Case Dismissal After Murder Conviction Overturned
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 …
Read More »Empowering Excellence: 17th Annual Women’s Impact Luncheon at Jazz in the Gardens
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. …
Read More »Exclusive: Justice Smith and Filmmaker Kobi Libii Shares Why It Was Important To Combine Comedy, Magic and Romance in a Race Film Such As ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ [Video]
“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 …
Read More »TikTok Calls on Users to Contact Congress as Ban Threatens Its Removal From App Stores
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. …
Read More »Stephen A Smith and Pat McAfee Reportedly Engaged In ‘Explosive Argument’
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 …
Read More »These Are The Stars Who’d Make The Perfect Cast In A Beyoncé Biopic
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 …
Read More »CBS Developing First Black Daytime Soap Opera In 35 Years
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, …
Read More »Instagram Now Lets You Edit Direct Messages Within 15 Minutes
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 …
Read More »Governor Kathy Hochul Sending 750 National Guardsmen & 250 Extra Officers To Combat NYC Subway Crimes
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 …
Read More »Comedian Jasmin Brown Announces The Birth Of Her Baby By Showing Off Postpartum Diaper
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 …
Read More »Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards Will Air Exclusively On OWN Network
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, …
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