‘I was so tired of being alive’: Megan Thee Stallion’s heartbreaking testimony against blogger
Trigger warning: The article below references suicidal ideation Megan Thee Stallion is speaking out again about how online harassment has affected her mental health. The “Body” rapper took to the witness stand on Thursday in her defamation trial against blogger Milagro “Gramz” Cooper. In her emotional testimony, she spoke about how her mental health declined […]
Coast Guard set to change policy to call swastikas and nooses ‘potentially divisive’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard is poised to change some of its language and policies surrounding the display of hate symbols like swastikas and nooses as well as how personnel report hate incidents. A Coast Guard message in 2020 from then-Commandant Karl Schultz said symbols like swastikas and nooses were “widely identified with oppression or hatred” […]
Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign
Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Michel, 52, declined to address the court before U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly […]
‘He was our most incredible jewel’: Chadwick Boseman honored in Walk of Fame Ceremony
Today, Hollywood honored the late actor Chadwick Boseman with the 2,828th star on the Walk of Fame. “Chadwick’s a star deserving of a star on the Walk of Fame, but he was also our most incredible jewel,” said director Ryan Coogler in his speech. “He reflected light and refracted it. And when he did, he […]
Singer Rhiannon Giddens to illustrate children’s book celebrating Black women in country music
You can officially color singer Rhiannon Giddens country. On Thursday, Nov. 20, the 48-year-old, two-time Grammy-winning folk-country star revealed both on Instagram and in People magazine that she’s illustrating the upcoming children’s book “Color Me Country: A Celebration of Black Women Who Shaped Country Music,” which spotlights the foundational contributions Black women have made to […]
Miss Jamaica spends night in hospital after falling off stage at Miss Universe pageant
Miss Universe Jamaica is recovering in the hospital after falling off the stage at the Miss Universe pageant yesterday in Thailand. A video of the incident shows Dr. Gabrielle Henry, who is representing Jamaica, strutting during the preliminary round of the competition, when she slips and falls off the stage. A medical team recovers her […]
Sy’Rai Smith opens up about following in mom Brandy’s footsteps: ‘I’m literally so blessed’
When it comes to Brandy Norwood and her daughter, Sy’Rai Smith, the apple certainly does not fall from the tree. The 23-year-old rising singer and actress couldn’t help but gush about her mom’s hands-on support with her forthcoming debut album while walking the red carpet in New York for an event promoting Lifetime’s upcoming slate […]
AI in Entertainment: How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future
What You’ll Learn: Find out the current state of AI in entertainment and how it’s poised for the future. Gain insight on how it’s empowering today’s creative to provide unique entertainment options. Artificial intelligence (AI) in entertainment offers a world of possibilities. In fact, AI is shaking up the entertainment industry. It’s helping creators make […]
What ‘Quiet Cutting’ Means and Why It’s Happening at Work
What You’ll Learn: Uncover the answer to the question “what is quiet cutting?” Plus, gain an understanding of how it is manifesting in companies today and its impacts. Quiet cutting is a workplace practice in which companies reassign employees to lower-value roles. This is often accompanied by reduced pay and may involve unclear responsibilities. Companies […]
Michael Jordan honors mother with $10M donation to hospital
Michael Jordan is giving back to his community in his mother’s name. On Tuesday, Jordan announced his donation of $10 million to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. The six-time NBA champion is naming the medical center’s new neuroscience wing the Novant Health Deloris Jordan Neuroscience Institute, for […]