Pilot in fatal NYC helicopter crash was Navy seal and former bodyguard
In a tragic turn of events, a pilot leading a helicopter tour of New York City for a family of five from Europe perished alongside them after their aircraft crashed into the Hudson River. Seankese ‘Sean’ Johnson, 36, has been identified as the pilot, and his death was confirmed by his wife, Kathryn Johnson. “ I’m […]
Parents of Bucknell University football player who died during ‘punishment’ exercise during practice are suing the school
The parents of a Bucknell University football player are suing the school after their son died during a practice in July 2024. In July 2024, 18-year-old Flordia native Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. collapsed during the team’s first football practice, suffering from a sickle cell-related complication, NBC Philadelphia reported. He was immediately hospitalized at the time […]
Ester Dean pens open letter on Keri Hilson drama and rumored Beyoncé diss to set record straight
It’s amazing how verifying a decades-old story about a perceived slight toward Beyoncé can turn into a week-long fact-check and accountability session, but that’s exactly what happened between Keri Hilson and Ester Dean. To recap briefly: In promotion of her new album, set to drop on April 18, Keri Hilson made a stop at “The […]
Black Maternal Health Week kicks off today. Has the needle moved on the Black maternal health crisis?
Folks around the country are gearing up to celebrate “collective action” around improving health outcomes for Black mothers. The 2025 Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW25), which lasts through Thursday, April 17, kicks off today with the theme “Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy.” The theme “emphasizes the power of Black-led […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson spotlights World Parkinson’s Day
April 11 marks World Parkinson’s Day, a day designed to raise awareness and understanding for those living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Civil rights advocate, Rev. Jesse Jackson, is among the approximately 500,000 Americans diagnosed with PD. Today, he’s using his platform to celebrate World Parkinson’s Day and spotlight his experience living with the disease. “April […]
‘Who are they?’: Rep. Jahana Hayes spars with GOP’s Lawler about why Elon Musk’s DOGE ‘is not normal’
During a CNN town hall with members of Congress on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., sought to make a compelling case as to why Americans should be gravely concerned about the outsized role Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is playing in the federal government. “You have your right to be concerned about Elon […]
“It Waited for Me”: Brian Tyree Henry Opens Up About Losing His Father Weeks Before Filming His Most Emotional Scene in ‘Dope Thief’
This article was originally published on PopViewers. The stars were out, the vibes were high, and the emotions ran deep at Vibes & Views this past Wednesday, April 9, at Ludlow House in New York City. Presented by PopViewers in collaboration with Apple TV+, the night was dedicated to celebrating Dope Thief, one of the […]
Law Roach announces his official return to styling and his new celebrity muse
Law Roach, the image architect, is officially back. Two years after stepping away from celebrity styling, Law Roach made his comeback debut at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles on April 8, arriving alongside his newest client and muse, actress Ryan Destiny. “Tonight is my big debut, back into styling, and Ryan’s my […]
Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s ‘Luther’ tops the Billboard charts for 7th week in a row, which is…so amazing
Kendrick Lamar’s reign on the top of the hip-hop world continues for, yet, another week, as his hit single “Luther,” featuring his tourmate SZA on their upcoming “Grand National” tour, leads the Billboard Hot 100 charts for the seventh consecutive week. The record samples Luther Vandross’ vocals from his 1982 cover of Marvin Gaye and […]
Samira Wiley won’t be returning for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel: ‘I am done with the trauma’
Samira Wiley, who has brought the character of Moira Strand to life for all six seasons of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” is ready to leave the dystopian world of Gilead behind for good. Speaking to Parade during “The Handmaid’s Tale” season six premiere party at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood earlier this month, the 37-year-old […]
