‘Queer Eye’ star Karamo Brown says he’s felt ‘mentally and emotionally abused for years’ ahead of show’s final season
Karamo Brown is protecting his peace and used a set of highly anticipated TV appearances to prove it. The “Queer Eye” star was set to appear alongside co-stars Antoni Porowski, Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness and Jeremiah Brent for two appearances: one on “Today” and the other on “CBS Mornings” to preview the 10th season […]
Trump a year ago vowed to make MLK’s dream a reality. Black leaders say he’s done the opposite
When President Trump delivered his inauguration speech a year ago today, he thanked the Black community for supporting his 2024 re-election campaign and told them, “I will not forget it.” Though only 13% of Black voters supported him over Kamala Harris, Trump invoked the Black community’s most luminary figure, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., vowing […]
Tyson Beckford’s return to Ralph Lauren’s runway has the internet swooning
After more than 30 years, Tyson Beckford made a triumphant return to Ralph Lauren’s runway. The 55-year-old actor and trailblazing model—whose history with the house stretches back to 1994—closed the legacy brand’s Fall/Winter 2026-2027 menswear show on Jan. 16 at the Palazzo Ralph Lauren in Milan, Italy. The presentation, pairing Polo Ralph Lauren with Purple […]
Doechii encourages Kai Cenat to read Toni Morrison as he rewrites his narrative
Kai Cenat is reading, and the internet has opinions. But Doechii is firmly supporting his literary journey. As the Twitch megastar publicly commits to strengthening his communication skills through reading, the rapper stepped in with a suggestion. “Try some Toni Morrison books frien,” Doechii wrote in a since-deleted tweet. “That’s expanded my vocabulary, my descriptiveness […]
Rapper Offset Settles $1.5M Tax Debt
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 20, 2026 The former Migos member is reportedly not out of the woods yet. Atlanta recording artist Offset, in the midst of his divorce from Cardi B, has settled a more than $1.5 million tax debt with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), US Magazine reports. Offset (born Kiari Kendrell […]
13 years after Corey Stingley’s death, his family receives acknowledgement—and a measure of justice
Thirteen years after 16-year-old Corey Stingley was killed inside a Wisconsin convenience store over an alleged $12 shoplifting attempt, last Thursday, a judge accepted a plea deal that finally brought a measure of accountability and emotional relief to the family. Robert W. Beringer and Jesse R. Cole pleaded guilty to felony murder in connection with […]
United Airlines Sued By Ex-Employee On Claims He Was Fired After Using PTO For Chemotherapy
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 20, 2026 The employee says he was ineligible for medical leave, leaving him with no choice but to use sick time for chemo. United Airlines is facing a lawsuit from a former employee who says the company fired him for using too much paid time off to attend chemotherapy. Hasan Syed […]
Don Lemon And Nicki Minaj Spar on X Following Anti-ICE Protest at Church
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 20, 2026 She called for the journalist’s arrest for reporting from an anti‑ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Don Lemon and Nicki Minaj exchanged words o after the rapper called for Lemon to be jailed over his presence at an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. The former CNN host was […]
Gayle King reportedly considering options at CBS amid news overhaul
Gayle King’s future at CBS has once again come into question. In a new report by Variety, the network’s news division under Bari Weiss continues to come under scrutiny, as some staff view Weiss’ direction and handpicked staff as moves that might lead to the newsroom’s downfall. One of Weiss’ decisions is considering a shakeup […]
Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott’s wife reveals the Hallmark movie way the pair first met: ‘My son is my wingman!’
The way Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott met his wife is practically a Hallmark movie waiting to happen. Over the weekend, Scott’s wife, Hana Scott, opened up about the pair’s literal meet-cute moment that led to them first connecting in 2022 during his first term as mayor. It all started when a user on Threads asked […]