Petition To Deport The Head Barb In Charge, Nicki Minaj, Is Taking Off
by Kandiss Edwards December 28, 2025 The petition calls for Minaj to be returned to her home island Trinidad and Tobago. A petition to deport rapper Nicki Minaj, real name Onika Maraj, to her home country of Trinidad and Tobago has gathered more than 37,000 signatures. The petition, hosted on Change.org, surfaced after Minaj’s recent appearance […]
Niger Cancels All U.S. Visas After Trump Expands Travel Ban
by Ann Brown December 28, 2025 According to Niger government officials, the country is “completely and permanently prohibiting the issuance of visas to all U.S. citizens.” A growing diplomatic standoff is unfolding after one country announced it will cancel all visas for Americans in response to the Trump administration’s expanded U.S. travel ban that included […]
Kameron Carter sings mom Lauren London’s praises in interview
Kameron Carter, the 16-year-old son of rapper Lil Wayne and actress Lauren London, is charming the internet in a clip from an interview he did alongside brothers Dwayne “Tunie” Carter III, 17 and Neal Carter, 16 for their sister Reginae Carter’s ‘Heir Time’ podcast. “For my whole life it’s always been me and her, she’s […]
Young Hero Shot By San Jose Police May Receive $8M Settlement
by Kandiss Edwards December 28, 2025 K’aun Green’s wounds were serious enough to derail the young man’s football career. San Jose, California, officials are considering approving an $8 million settlement in a federal excessive-force lawsuit from K’aun Green, the college football player shot four times by a San Jose police officer while disarming a gunman […]
Iyanla Vanzant Returns To OWN With ‘Iyanla: The Inside Fix’
by Ann Brown December 28, 2025 The 72-year-old life coach, author, and television personality is revisiting 12 of the most impactful episodes from “Iyanla: Fix My Life.” After a few years away from television, Iyanla Vanzant is making a highly anticipated return to OWN with the new series, Iyanla: The Inside Fix. The 72-year-old life […]
CeCe Winans is under fire for praising Kennedy Center Honors event
CeCe Winans is receiving some backlash online after she posted a video of her sister, Debbie Winans, performing at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors. The gospel singer shared the video on her social media accounts, garnering some comments complimenting the vocals, and others condemning her support of the arts institution, which has been taken over […]
At the Africa Cup, Sudanese players endure brutal war to bring hope
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — When Sudan player Ammar Taifour first heard gunfire outside his hotel room, he shrugged it off and went back to sleep. He had a soccer match to play. But hours later, gunfire erupted again and gunmen surrounded the hotel in Omdurman, central Sudan, trying to seize control of the area. Taifour, […]
A$AP Rocky Drops Harlem-Inspired Album; Bilt Covers Rent For His Old Neighborhood
by Kandiss Edwards December 28, 2025 A$AP Rocky has partnered with rewards platform Bilt to celebrate the release of his upcoming album. Rakim Mayers, better known as A$AP Rocky, has partnered with rewards platform Bilt to celebrate the release of his long-awaited fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb. Announced Dec. 26, the collaboration features a […]
Animal influencer ‘The Real Tarzann’ Mike Holston recovering after skydiving accident
Animal influencer Mike Holston, widely known online as “The Real Tarzann,” is recovering after being injured in a skydiving accident, according to posts he shared on Instagram Saturday, December 27. Holston took to social media from his hospital bed to reassure followers after the accident, sharing photos and videos that showed him on a stretcher […]
Shaq Takes On New Role With Georgia Sheriff’s Office
by Ann Brown December 28, 2025 The NBA icon was officially promoted to Chief of Community Relations for the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Shaquille O’Neal’s latest promotion celebrates his dedication to community service. On Christmas Day, the NBA icon was officially promoted to Chief of Community Relations for the Henry County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia, […]