Earlier this month, singer and songwriter LaTocha Scott said she would distance herself from Xscape after a dispute between her husband and a tour promoter. Now it appears that the space has given way for the songstress to work on a solo gospel album, set to release sometime next year. Fellow bandmate Kandi Burruss announced…
An employee who survived a mass shooting in a Chesapeake, Virginia, Walmart break room last week has filed a lawsuit against the company for keeping the suspect employed even though it reportedly was known he was a threat. Donya Prioleau is seeking $50 million from the multi-billion-dollar company she alleges failed to protect employees from…
Source: Xilla Valentine / No Kable Productions This week (November 29), Meta announced a new AR effect created in collaboration with Girls Who Code and The Chadwick Boseman Foundation for the Arts (CBFA) in honor of the actor, director, writer, and producer Chadwick A. Boseman. “The Crown” AR Effect draws inspiration from the foundation’s logo…
Alicia Keys is making sure to take time out of her day to celebrate tiny moments that are special within her family. The multi-Grammy Award-winning singer uploaded a series of two photos and one video to her Instagram, where fans were able to get a glimpse at what contributes to happiness in her life. The…
Source: KEZI / iOne Digital A white man who shot and killed a Black man after an altercation that allegedly started when the Black man complimented his girlfriend has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison. Last year, 28-year-old Ian Cranston was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, second-degree manslaughter, first-degree assault and two…
The federal government has come to an agreement with officials from Mississippi to help solve the water crisis in the capital, Jackson. The same day this commitment was made, the Justice Department also filed a complaint on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) against the city of Jackson. Over the summer, the city of…
Oprah has a legion of followers who came to her defense following Howard Stern’s recent remarks about her wealth. The longtime radio host likely added to his list of detractors after calling Winfrey to task for her social media posts that show off her luxurious and comfy lifestyle. “Oprah’s not embarrassed by her wealth at…
A 2021 survey reveals there are wide divides on the topic of reparations for slavery to the Black community. Noted Pan-Afrikanist Dr. Umar Johnson is one of the loudest voices, and he cautions if reparations come before the community has its own institutions the initiative would be in vain. Dr. Umar Johnson on “FLY SH#!T…
Source: Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox / Getty Bianca Smith made history in 2021 after she became the first Black woman to serve as a minor league coach for the Boston Red Sox organization. Now, she’s helping players at the Red Sox’ spring facility to perfect their swings and pitch accuracy. How it all began…
Will Smith is finally shedding light on what he says led him to slap Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. The moment has been seen millions of times and shared even more times across social media since it took place in March. But, up until Nov. 28, when he appeared on the “Daily Show,” Smith…
