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Trump signs order seeking to overhaul US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the U.S., including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and demanding that all ballots be received by Election Day. The order says the U.S. has failed “to enforce basic and necessary election protections” and calls on states to […]

Democrats call out DEI ‘irony’ amid Trump administration’s controversy on Signal

The Trump administration is being ridiculed for its focus on eliminating DEI as it struggles to explain away what is likely a national security threat after a journalist received texts on the Signal messaging app from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about an imminent military attack on an American target in Yemen. On Monday, Jeffrey Goldsberg, […]

Malik Yoba’s call to identify as ‘non-white’ sparks a bigger conversation on DEI

The Trump administration’s efforts to purge diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have sparked a wave of responses, ranging from corporations quietly complying to brands like Costco reaffirming their commitment to DEI. But amidst these shifting tides, opinions are divided on the most effective way to respond. Most recently, actor Malik Yoba suggested a bold […]

Garcelle Beauvais says farewell to ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’

Garcelle Beauvais is officially bidding farewell to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (RHOBH). Just hours before the season 14 finale premieres tonight, the 58-year-old Haitian-American actress surprised fans by announcing her departure from the reality show on Instagram. “I have some news: I have decided to leave Beverly Hills,” Beauvais shared in a video […]

Louisiana AG threatens legal action against rapper Boosie Badazz for allegedly using death of Caleb Wilson to promote music festival

The attorney general for Louisiana, Liz Murrill, is threatening rapper Boosie Badazz with legal action over a promotional poster featuring the name and picture of recently deceased Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Wilson, a 20-year-old mechanical engineering student at the university in Baton Rouge, died as a result of an alleged hazing ritual while pledging […]

Lizzo to star as music legend Rosetta Tharpe in new biopic

Lizzo is stepping into the acting world by honoring one of music’s true pioneers. This week, the Grammy-winning superstar announced her lead acting debut in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film “Rosetta,” where she’ll take on the role of Sister Rosetta Tharpe—the legendary gospel singer and electric guitar trailblazer hailed as the “Godmother of Rock and […]

Karine Jean-Pierre doesn’t miss her job as White House press secretary

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has only been out of the job for two months, but she’s already enjoying life away from the press briefing podium. The former Biden spokesperson and senior advisor recently revealed that while holding the position of press secretary was a great honor, she’s not losing sleep at night […]