A young, ambitious Army soldier who “could have done great things” was found shot to death in Illinois, and his loved ones — and platoon leader — are demanding answers. On March 9, the lifeless body of 19-year-old Byron Gettis Jr. was discovered in East St. Louis, having been shot multiple times. His mother, Latricia Gettis,…

Source: Variety / Getty Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s mission to perpetuate misinformation isn’t just a disturbance on users’ social media timelines. It makes a real impact on people’s lives — and The Bear actress Ayo Edebiri says she has seen it firsthand. The actress, who has won Emmy and Golden Globe awards for…

Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty It’s probably time to start thinking of the White House and all its prestige as simply an Elon Musk showroom. Since taking office, President Trump has allowed the “first friend” unfettered access to the place. He’s even in the Oval Office with the press answering questions. He’s basically the white…

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 24: Le’Veon Bell attends as DJ Drama and Glen Infante kick off Hip-Hop Sounds & Stories presented by NTWRK, Audible and Amazon Music at NTWRK LA on August 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for NTWRK, Amazon Music & Audible) The former NFL player allegedly…

(Photo: Courtesy of Worthy Books) Alencia Johnson writes about the societal pressures Black women face and the power they possess to reject the status quo. The excerpt below is from Alencia Johnson’s new book, “Flip The Tables: The Everyday Disrupter’s Guide.“ “Girl! I’m tired of doing all the things, the pressure of the world,” I…

Could Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson finally be ready to reconnect with Vivica A. Fox? The hip-hop mogul teased a possible reunion with his former flame after checking out footage of her derriere. 50 Cent, 49, recently shared an Instagram video of Fox, 60, at a meet-and-greet event in Houston on March 8 for the “Set…

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19: Tyler Perry speaks onstage during the 16th Annual African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 19, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The paid internship program by Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) provides selected interns an opportunity…

Source: Warner Bros. TV / Getty Anthony Mackie has more than two decades in Hollywood and has a starring role as the namesake of one of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes. But in a recent interview, he’s insistent that hard work just isn’t enough. The longtime actor and star of February’s Captain America: Brave New World…

A wild video emerged this weekend showing an off-duty police officer assaulting a coach at a youth soccer game in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The incident happened on March 1 on the field of Teamworks, an indoor sports complex in Northborough, following a match between two all-girl teams. In the video, the off-duty Worcester officer is…

Anika Noni Rose speaks onstage during the Black Excellence Brunch Proudly Supported by Disney on February 08, 2025 in Glendale, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Disney) “I, too, am deeply disappointed that the continuation of Tiana’s journey in series form has been cut short,” actress Anika Noni Rose wrote. The original Princess Tiana…