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Samara Joy views Grammy night as a reminder of where she’s come from. The five-time Grammy winner has never lost on music’s biggest stage and while she admits she’s not thinking too much about her undefeated streak, she is thinking about her late grandfather, Elder Goldwire McLendon. McLendon, who died
Thousands of travelers have found themselves in a geopolitical ripple effect after U.S. military action in Venezuela triggered widespread flight cancellations across the Caribbean. Major U.S. airlines abruptly grounded dozens of flights Saturday (Jan. 3) after the Federal Aviation Administration imposed airspace restrictions in the region, following what the Trump
Megan Thee Stallion didn’t usher in the new year with a countdown or a champagne toast. She did it with crispy chicken, a packed South Beach sidewalk, and a set of keys that marked a major shift in her business journey. On New Year’s Eve, the Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur
Keith Powers is taking in the new year feeling like a brand new man. The actor recently completed one year of sobriety and took to his Instagram Stories to commemorate the milestone, sharing what he learned about himself along the way. “I was a social drinker, but over time I
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 3, 2026 A local Alabama pastor died days after Christmas after being shot in an alleged domestic dispute that authorities believe may have been justified. A local Alabama pastor died days after Christmas following a shooting tied to an alleged domestic dispute. DaQuarius Green, 31, pastor
KEM has shared another joyful update with fans. The R&B singer took to social media this week to share a sonogram video revealing that baby no. 8 is a girl, offering fans a tender update just days after news broke that he and his wife, Erica Owens, are expecting again.
by Kandiss Edwards January 3, 2026 Arnolds comments were made in response to Lennox’s public statements that watching Martin resurfaced feelings about colorism and jokes directed at darker-skinned women. Actor Tichina Arnold has pushed back against recent claims by singer Ari Lennox that the sitcom Martin promoted colorism. Arnold addressed
Will Smith finds himself at the center of a legal battle after a former member of his “Based On A True Story Tour” alleges he reported an incident of sexual harassment, only for Smith to accuse him of lying and firing him. The suit, which was filed in Los Angeles
Minnesota officials have until next week to hand over information on providers and parents who receive federal child care funds that the Trump administration contends have been used fraudulently or risk losing federal funding. State officials said Friday recent inspections showed several childcare centers accused of fraud by a right-wing influencer were
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country after months of intense pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after
Samara Joy views Grammy night as a reminder of where she’s come from. The five-time Grammy winner has never lost on music’s biggest stage and while she admits she’s not thinking too much about her undefeated streak, she is thinking about her late grandfather, Elder Goldwire McLendon. McLendon, who died
Thousands of travelers have found themselves in a geopolitical ripple effect after U.S. military action in Venezuela triggered widespread flight cancellations across the Caribbean. Major U.S. airlines abruptly grounded dozens of flights Saturday (Jan. 3) after the Federal Aviation Administration imposed airspace restrictions in the region, following what the Trump
Megan Thee Stallion didn’t usher in the new year with a countdown or a champagne toast. She did it with crispy chicken, a packed South Beach sidewalk, and a set of keys that marked a major shift in her business journey. On New Year’s Eve, the Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur
Keith Powers is taking in the new year feeling like a brand new man. The actor recently completed one year of sobriety and took to his Instagram Stories to commemorate the milestone, sharing what he learned about himself along the way. “I was a social drinker, but over time I
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 3, 2026 A local Alabama pastor died days after Christmas after being shot in an alleged domestic dispute that authorities believe may have been justified. A local Alabama pastor died days after Christmas following a shooting tied to an alleged domestic dispute. DaQuarius Green, 31, pastor
KEM has shared another joyful update with fans. The R&B singer took to social media this week to share a sonogram video revealing that baby no. 8 is a girl, offering fans a tender update just days after news broke that he and his wife, Erica Owens, are expecting again.
by Kandiss Edwards January 3, 2026 Arnolds comments were made in response to Lennox’s public statements that watching Martin resurfaced feelings about colorism and jokes directed at darker-skinned women. Actor Tichina Arnold has pushed back against recent claims by singer Ari Lennox that the sitcom Martin promoted colorism. Arnold addressed
Will Smith finds himself at the center of a legal battle after a former member of his “Based On A True Story Tour” alleges he reported an incident of sexual harassment, only for Smith to accuse him of lying and firing him. The suit, which was filed in Los Angeles
Minnesota officials have until next week to hand over information on providers and parents who receive federal child care funds that the Trump administration contends have been used fraudulently or risk losing federal funding. State officials said Friday recent inspections showed several childcare centers accused of fraud by a right-wing influencer were
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country after months of intense pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after