A Different World poster. (Photo credit: NBC) After reports of a sequel to “A Different World” was in the works emerged in August, Netflix ordered a pilot to begin filming in June. Class may soon be in session again at Hillman College. Netflix has ordered a pilot of a sequel to the beloved 80s and…
Source: Denisse Myricks / Denisse Myricks Welcome to “Beneath The Brush,” where we explore the stories behind some of the most notable MUAs in the game. Each feature will highlight the “why” for each MUA and showcase their career trajectories, go-to products, and makeup tips. “Pressure makes diamonds” may be an old quote, but it…
A former prosecutor in Virginia who was accused of embezzling and laundering money intended for crime victims and using the funds to settle his gambling debts recently pleaded guilty to felony charges in connection with the scheme. James Panagis Jr., who served in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office from 2015 to 2022, pleaded guilty…
Grammy-nominated gospel Marvin Sapp never imagined his church offering instruction would lead to threats. The 58-year-old pastor and artist behind hits like “Never Would Have Made It” now finds himself defending his words during what he considered a routine ministerial duty. A short video clip from July 2024 showing Sapp authoritatively commanding ushers to “close…
(Steven Hirsch/New York Post vía AP, Pool, Archivo) Attorney General Pam Bondi said the decision is part of carrying out President Trump’s “agenda to stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again.” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused…
A Black man in Los Angeles returned more than $200 worth of groceries to Whole Foods after a store manager wrongly accused him of shoplifting and demanded his receipt as he sat for a bite in the store’s cafe. The tense confrontation happened at the Whole Foods in Culver City, a suburb near Venice Beach,…
Source: Reach Media Inc. / Getty / Reach Media Inc./ Getty Marvin Sapp recently joined Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell to clear the air about a viral video that sparked controversy over a fundraising moment at a church conference. The gospel singer and bishop addressed the misinformation that led to backlash, including false claims…
NBA legend Tim Duncan recently stepped out at a San Antonio Spurs game looking nothing like the player casual fans remembered. The five-time NBA champion, once known to have close-cropped hair, now rocks shoulder-length locs framing his face alongside a full beard. These well-maintained dreadlocks have completely transformed the Hall of Famer into someone almost…
Source: timnewman / Getty There are a host of women driving meaningful change. We don’t always see them but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist or that their work isn’t impactful. Coinciding with Women’s History Month, we are interviewing and profiling women who are advancing change. In this edition of Faces in the Movement, a…
Herders and farmers from left, Adama Sow, Oumar Ba and Daka Sow walk outside Niéti Yone, northern Senegal, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jack Thompson) Over cups of sweet green tea, the visitors promised to employ hundreds of locals and, one day, thousands, but then the project failed leaving behind heightened tensions among the impacted…
