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A $50,000 taxpayer-funded investigation has cleared Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee of any legal or ethical violations tied to a 2025 stop of “Wild ‘N Out” in the city, but the findings have done little to quiet political tensions at City Hall. An independent review conducted by Hanson Bridgette LLP
T.K. Carter, a comedian and actor whose breakout role came in the 1982 sci-fi horror film “The Thing,” has passed away. He was 69. TMZ first reported the news. Carter was found dead in his California home on Friday (Jan. 9), and authorities believe no foul play is suspected. A character
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Zendaya is living in rarefied air. But her newest wax figure is proving that even the highest honors can come with a side of controversy. On Jan. 7, the movie star unveiled her 10th wax figure, this time at Madame Tussauds
Add Don Lemon to the list of people who are fed up with Stephen A. Smith‘s foray into political commentary. The former CNN host used part of “The Don Lemon Show” on Friday (Jan. 9) to address Smith and how he has gone viral for all the wrong reasons as
A historically Black institution that has served underserved communities of Indianapolis, Indiana, for nearly five decades is closing its doors. According to the EDU Ledger, Martin University, which had its accreditation stripped and later restored, will cease operations after a Board of Trustees vote due to what the school deemed
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general sued the Trump administration on Friday over its decision to halt two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes in the state. State Attorney General Letitia James said in legal challenges filed in federal court in Washington
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month, officials said Friday, responding to concerns that children might feel unsafe venturing out in a city where tensions are high over federal immigration enforcement. Under the temporary plan, teachers will simultaneously deliver lessons
A pair of social media stars who’ve shared their ups, downs and evolution with millions of followers are calling it quits. Kristy Scott, one-half of The Scotts, with her husband, Desmond Scott, filed for divorce after 11 years of marriage. The couple, who have been together since middle school, recently
Tichina Arnold is taking accountability for a recent podcast appearance. After appearing on Deon Cole’s “Funny Knowing You“ show in late 2025 to address the colorism comments made by Ari Lennox about the hit TV show “Martin,” Arnold took to Instagram on Thursday (Jan. 8) and clarified that she misspoke, particularly
Lizzo’s New Year’s resolution for 2026—to be a b—comes from a slightly unexpected place: a conversation with a Trump supporter. The 37-year-old R&B star shared the unconventional resolution and its surprising inspiration on Thursday (Jan. 8), in a Substack post recounting a recent exchange with a self-described supporter of President
A $50,000 taxpayer-funded investigation has cleared Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee of any legal or ethical violations tied to a 2025 stop of “Wild ‘N Out” in the city, but the findings have done little to quiet political tensions at City Hall. An independent review conducted by Hanson Bridgette LLP
T.K. Carter, a comedian and actor whose breakout role came in the 1982 sci-fi horror film “The Thing,” has passed away. He was 69. TMZ first reported the news. Carter was found dead in his California home on Friday (Jan. 9), and authorities believe no foul play is suspected. A character
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Zendaya is living in rarefied air. But her newest wax figure is proving that even the highest honors can come with a side of controversy. On Jan. 7, the movie star unveiled her 10th wax figure, this time at Madame Tussauds
Add Don Lemon to the list of people who are fed up with Stephen A. Smith‘s foray into political commentary. The former CNN host used part of “The Don Lemon Show” on Friday (Jan. 9) to address Smith and how he has gone viral for all the wrong reasons as
A historically Black institution that has served underserved communities of Indianapolis, Indiana, for nearly five decades is closing its doors. According to the EDU Ledger, Martin University, which had its accreditation stripped and later restored, will cease operations after a Board of Trustees vote due to what the school deemed
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general sued the Trump administration on Friday over its decision to halt two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes in the state. State Attorney General Letitia James said in legal challenges filed in federal court in Washington
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month, officials said Friday, responding to concerns that children might feel unsafe venturing out in a city where tensions are high over federal immigration enforcement. Under the temporary plan, teachers will simultaneously deliver lessons
A pair of social media stars who’ve shared their ups, downs and evolution with millions of followers are calling it quits. Kristy Scott, one-half of The Scotts, with her husband, Desmond Scott, filed for divorce after 11 years of marriage. The couple, who have been together since middle school, recently
Tichina Arnold is taking accountability for a recent podcast appearance. After appearing on Deon Cole’s “Funny Knowing You“ show in late 2025 to address the colorism comments made by Ari Lennox about the hit TV show “Martin,” Arnold took to Instagram on Thursday (Jan. 8) and clarified that she misspoke, particularly
Lizzo’s New Year’s resolution for 2026—to be a b—comes from a slightly unexpected place: a conversation with a Trump supporter. The 37-year-old R&B star shared the unconventional resolution and its surprising inspiration on Thursday (Jan. 8), in a Substack post recounting a recent exchange with a self-described supporter of President