Tamar Braxton explains why she was at Verzuz supporting Birdman instead of her sister Toni
Tamar Braxton had to set the record straight after appearing at last night’s Verzuz battle between Cash Money Records and No Limit Records. Verzuz viewers were surprised to see the Braxton sister rock out onstage behind Birdman, at one point wiping the sweat off his head. She and Birdman, whose name is Bryan Christopher Williams, […]
Melissa strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane, threatening catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The weather agency added Melissa is likely […]
A shooting at Lincoln University homecoming leaves one person dead, injures six people
One person has died and six people are injured after a shooting at Lincoln University last night. The historically Black university in Chester County, Pennsylvania, was hosting its homecoming weekend, welcoming alumni and students to celebrate together. Chester County authorities said the gunfire started at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday outside of the school’s International Cultural […]
Kamala Harris Hints At Future Presidential Run, Condemns Trump’s ‘Weaponization’ Of Justice
by Mary Spiller October 26, 2025 In her new U.K. interview, the former vice president reflected on her political future and criticized Donald Trump’s actions since returning to office Former Vice President Kamala Harris has signaled that she’s not stepping away from politics just yet, telling the BBC that she hasn’t ruled out another run […]
Lena Waithe is developing a ‘friendship breakup’ film about her and Issa Rae’s relationship
We may see Lena Waithe and Issa Rae share the screen soon. On the “One Nightstand” podcast with Bustle, Waithe revealed that she has been developing a “funny and silly” movie about the ups and downs of her and Rae’s friendship, which includes a “friendship breakup.” “It’s a really cool idea about us being friends […]
Mother, Son From Tupac’s Iconic 1991 Song, ‘Brenda’s Got a Baby’ Meet For First Time
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 26, 2025 Tupac wrote the song after reading about a real-life story he read in the newspaper. Jeff Pearlman, the author of “Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur,” reveals that he was instrumental in connecting the then-12-year-old girl, “Brenda,” who was popularized in Tupac’s song, […]
Louisiana And Virginia Declare States Of Emergency To Keep SNAP Benefits Flowing During Federal Shutdown
by Mary Spiller October 26, 2025 Both Louisiana and Virginia have made it clear that a state of emergency can only keep SNAP going. As the federal government shutdown stretches on, Louisiana and Virginia have both declared states of emergency to ensure that low-income residents continue to receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Shaquille O’Neal’s $180K Custom Range Rover Allegedly Stolen In Shipping Scam
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 26, 2025 A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the return of the vehicle. A custom-made Range Rover for NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has been reported missing, and the car customization company has offered a reward for information leading to its return. According to […]
Aliko Dangote Joins The $30 Billion Club, First African To Do So
by Mary Spiller October 26, 2025 Dangote is considered the richest Black man in the world. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reached a new milestone in his financial empire. Dangote’s net worth climbed to $30 billion as of Oct. 23 — a $2.16 billion gain since the start of the year, according to Bloomberg’s […]
Louisiana jury awards more than $40 million to family of man who died in privately-run jail
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal jury found a private company running a Louisiana jail liable for the 2015 death of a man who died of head injuries he received while in custody, and awarded the family more than $40 million in damages. Attorneys representing Erie Moore Sr.’s family say they believe the verdict handed […]