John David Washington learned years ago that he could not outrun his famous father, Denzel Washington’s, superstardom. Now, as an actor crafting a career on his own terms, John has again had to make peace with knowing his father’s legacy will likely continue to cast a bit of a shadow over his own. John, 38,…
A Colorado woman has been charged with multiple felonies after she allegedly brutally assaulted her Tinder date. The 22-year-old is accused of stripping him naked, duct-taping him, choking him, and slicing him up with a knife before she ordered something to eat on DoorDash. Lauren Marie Tooley – Credit: Colorado Springs Police Dept. On Wednesday,…
Actor Winston Duke is learning day by day to be unfazed by his stature and the perceived presence he carries when in mainly white spaces. During a recent appearance on Jemele Hill’s “Unbothered” podcast, the 6’5 tall Tobagonian actor talked about that journey and why he always needed to be aware of his existence as…
Beyoncé doesn’t take accusations of stealing lightly. The Grammy Award-winning star shut down such claims this week after music duo Right Said Fred accused the entertainer of not asking for permission before sampling the group’s 1992 hit record “I’m too Sexy” for her single “Alien Superstar” from her highly successful seventh studio album, “Renaissance.” While…
An Black Oregon woman who was injured by police during a demonstration protesting the murder of George Floyd in 2020, has won her civil rights lawsuit against the city of Salem and its police department. After going to trial, a jury decided she is entitled to a seven-figure payout after her constitutional rights were violated….
EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson knows something about being underdressed for a special occasion. During the recent episode of her eponymous daytime television talk show, the former “American Idol” contestant recalled the time she was brought on stage by legendary singer Diana Ross, wearing attire one might only wear inside their home. While chatting with audience…
An attack on one Boston middle school student has left a mother “sick” to her “stomach.” Now, officials in the school district say they are making safety and anti-bullying one of their “top priorities.” Video of Tina Trent’s eighth grade daughter getting jumped by a group of other Young Achievers School students in Mattapan on…
Congratulations are in order for actress Taylor Paige, who recently wed her beau, Rivington Starchild. Paige and the fashion designer held a private ceremony for their close-knit community of friends and family members in Los Angeles. The momentous occasion also marked the star’s 32nd birthday on Oct. 5. The hush-hush ceremony, which only became a…
Source: Irfan Khan / Getty Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez and two colleagues are under fire after a recording surfaced with racist comments. At one point during the conversation, Martinez even calls a Black child a little monkey and says he deserves a “beatdown” as a way to tame his allegedly wild behavior….
At the top of the year, model and influencer Ari Fletcher was stripped of her deal with Rihanna‘s lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty. The 27-year-old millionaire, who makes thousands from posting on Instagram, served as a brand ambassador for the singer’s company. But her questionable comments about domestic violence led to the end of her…
