Source: Bill Clark / Getty Cory Booker is taking action — something we wish all elected Democrats were doing during this crazy time in America. There comes a time when a person has to look at themselves in the mirror and say, “Where was I when President Trump was steamrolling the country?!” Democratic maverick and…
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty You would think that winning a Grammy for Best Country Album would merit acknowledgment by the Academy of Country Music Association. Well, think again. The venerated organization that hands out the most prestigious awards in the genre declined to nominate Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter… for anything. The 2025 Academy of Country…
(L-R) Marlon Wayans and Damon Wayans pose in the Trophy Lounge with their Image Awards at the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for NAACP) Marlon and Damon Wayans Sr. reflect on working with family and the chances of a reboot…
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…
