British actress Cynthia Erivo was incredibly intentional when she transformed the look of Elphaba, the character she plays in the feature film adaptation of “Wicked.” The pint size alto, who did all of her own stunts while belting out her songs, chose to wear microbraids to represent her African heritage as a hairstyle for the…
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is seen during preparations on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Source: Joe Raedle / Getty Former Rep. Matt Gaetz has not been having his best political year despite his orangey-white nationalist messiah kicking, screaming, lying…
Two men dead. Two wildly divergent accounts. But one fact is not up for debate. David Cannimore and Bryce Metts were not the targets of a U.S. Marshals task force that descended on their south Atlanta neighborhood nearly five years ago. According to law enforcement, Cannimore, who had a warrant for failure to appear in…
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 04: NYPD Police Chief Jeffrey Maddrey looks on outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Former President Donald Trump will be arraigned today following his indictment by a grand jury on charges related to money he paid in 2016 to adult film actress Stormy…
FILE – This April 13, 2014, file photo shows the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters building in Washington. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File) The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments…
A man rides a motorcycle taxi past Christmas decorations on a street in Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) Deadly stampedes reveal the devastating impact of Nigeria’s economic crisis as some families risked everything for basic holiday aid. Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the…
In a touching moment at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York City, Pauletta Washington celebrated her husband Denzel Washington‘s baptism and licensing as a minister in training. The “Reasonable Doubt” actress reflected on their 45-year journey together and God’s influence in their relationship in footage from Washington being laid in the…
FILE – Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Trump’s decision to inject himself into the budget debate a month before his inauguration foreshadowed that his second term…
Luigi Mangione is escorted into Manhattan Criminal court for his arraignment on state murder and terror charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Accusations of political interference and dual prosecutions dominate the high-stakes murder case in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. The man…
Photo: AdobeStock Looking for last-minute gift ideas for a young child in your life? Consider some basic items that can help encourage their speech and language skills. If you’re looking for last-minute gift ideas for a young child in your life, you may want to consider some basic items that can help encourage their speech…
