Cardianal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrel seals the zinc cover of the casket containing the body of late Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Friday, April 25, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP) Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the funeral…
FILE – The Kennedy Center is seen Aug. 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) Multiple acts involved in the center’s Tapestry of Pride schedule, which had been planned for June 5 to 8, said that their events had been quietly canceled or moved to other venues. Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled…
Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Here we go again—another ran through and unevolved man using his platform to wage war on women under the tired guise of “jokes.” This time, it’s Corey Holcomb, a man whose entire brand seems to revolve around disrespecting Black women while hiding behind the shield of comedy. His latest target—the…
Eartha Kitt proved her fierce reputation wasn’t just for the cameras when she allegedly slapped Jackée Harry over a man they were both romantically involved with, according to Harry’s own admission. The alleged iconic slap showed that the legendary singer and actress wasn’t afraid to handle her business directly when she felt wronged, demonstrating the…
If you were prosecuting 56-year-old Mahendra Patel for attempting to kidnap a toddler from a metro Atlanta Walmart, you would likely avoid using store surveillance video, released last week by the defendant’s attorney. The Walmart cameras capture much of Patel’s activity in the store on March 18, the day of the alleged failed kidnapping. His…
When mother-son duo Liz Charm and Jordan Long stepped into the “Shark Tank” on season 12, they brought with them an innovative twist on a timeless celebration centerpiece: the birthday cake. Their company, Surprise Cake, featured a patented popping stand that allows gifts to be hidden inside cakes, creating a magical moment when the gift…
The beatings of Messiah Nantwi began in his cell March 1 at the Mid-State Correctional Facility near Utica, New York. They continued in the prison’s infirmary, as he was lying handcuffed on the floor. Five guards allegedly participated in the assault, two of whom have been charged with murder in Nantwi’s death. Two of their…
Tina Knowles has worn many hats throughout her life. She started out as a hairdresser in her younger years, later becoming a costume designer for the girl group Destiny’s Child. In addition to her work in beauty and fashion, she’s now an author. But one position Knowles never played about was her role as a…
Eddie Murphy as “Maximillian” in “Vampire in Brooklyn.” (Screenshot via YouTube) From “Blacula” to Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” Black vampires have long ruled the night. As fans continue to discover Ryan Coogler’s new film “Sinners,” and the new Black vampires it has ushered into pop culture, they remind us that when it comes to fangs, Black…
Source: Alex Wong / Getty In 1973, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and his father, alleging that Black people were routinely denied the right to rent apartments in buildings owned by the Trump family. Two years later, the case was settled, but only after Trump unsuccessfully tried to countersue…
