Source: David Crotty / Getty Singing legend Roberta Flack announced to the world on Monday that she will no longer sing due to being diagnosed with ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. A rep for the Grammy-winning singer told TMZ that Flack has difficulty even speaking these days due to her condition. Although she…
An unruly theatergoer who booed a pre-teen opera singer during his performance on one of the most prestigious stages in London has been permanently banned from attending shows at the opera house. Tuesday, Nov. 8, was Malakai M. Bayoh’s debut as the character Oberto in Richard Jones’ new production of “Alcina,” a witty rendering of…
Source: Harry Daniels / iOne Digital Attorneys for a Black man who was allegedly violently attacked by white deputies in a Georgia detention center are calling for a criminal investigation. Our team at NewsOne was sent a disturbing press release and video detailing the horrific incident. According to civil rights Attorney Harry Daniels, in September…
Usher has millions of adoring fans who would give anything to have just a moment of his time. But when the music icon is off stage in the midst of domestic duties, he’s just dad. The “My Way” vocalist recently opened up about the impact, or lack thereof, his fame seems to have on his…
A Texas teacher is on administrative leave after he was recorded by a student sharing his racial ideologies in the classroom. In the video, now viral on social media, a white male teacher at Bohls Middle School in Pflugerville, Texas, told students he believes his “race is the superior one.” A Texas teacher suspended after…
Source: Win McNamee / Getty New reports about the gunman accused of killing three University of Virginia (UVA) football players are providing hints about his possible motivation. Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. was arrested more than 12 hours after he allegedly opened fire on a bus containing players on UVA’s football team in a parking garage…
Kanye West is making the most of his right to freedom of speech. In recent months, the rapper, who now goes by Ye, has turned heads with his no holds barred rants, conspiracies, inflammatory remarks, and support of white lives matter sentiments. But now, he is upping the ante by name dropping some of the…
When it comes to the power of manifestation, fans are itching to know rapper Yo Gotti’s secret, for he has seemingly bagged his long-time celebrity crush Angela Simmons. The two have continuously sparked dating rumors after being spotted together enjoying getaway vacations from Dubai to Paris, as well as being seen out celebrating Simmons’ 35th…
The ice seemingly just got a little thinner for controversial comedian Dave Chappelle who made his highly-anticipated return to “Saturday Night Live,” where he spent most of his time during the 15-minute monologue talking about Kanye West’s rant about the Jewish people. Backlash over his comments ensued almost immediately, but his fans weren’t letting him…
Source: La Lumiere / Getty Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in America. But how does diabetes affect people in this country? In a black family, it can sometimes be hard to talk about health. Whether it’s because of fear that a doctor may take advantage of you, mistrust in the…
