ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 11: Halle Bailey attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)Photo by: Mike Coppola / Getty Images Halle Bailey’s name was all over the headlines in 2019 when it was announced that she…
Mariah Carey. Provided by Polk PR. Few female singers have had the chart success and cultural impact of Mariah Carey, one of the best-selling and most influential artists in music history. Famous for her five-octave vocal range and chart-topping hits, Mariah remains a powerhouse in the recording industry with an enduring influence on pop and…
Luigi Mangione, suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arrives at a heliport with members of the NYPD on December 19, 2024, in New York City. | Source: Stephanie Keith / Getty In a moment of rich irony, alleged health insurance CEO murderer Luigi Mangione landed in New York City on Thursday following…
A former Florida cop who fatally shot a man he mistook for a domestic violence suspect agreed to a plea deal where he will serve probation for the killing and pay restitution to the victim’s family. Josh Payne, a former police officer for the city of Titusville, faced felony manslaughter for the shooting death of…
Gayle King is once again admitting to her sins of eating a half-eaten pie. The broadcast journalist co-host was brought to court on Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show and tried in front of the studio audience jury for her crimes. Back in September, King revealed that after ordering her usual slice of pie and noticing…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 30: Chloe Bailey attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Social media might be overreacting to Chloe Bailey’s Lagos adventures with Burna Boy, but the singer is simply living her 20-something truth. Editor’s note: The following…
A white educator at a rural New York public school is accused of inquiring about the fair complexions of two light-skinned Black students, asking each — in front of the entire class — if they were “purebred Black,” as revealed in a shocking lawsuit obtained by The Independent. The incident occurred during an afternoon study…
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 25: Trinity Rodman #2 of Washington Spirit looks on after scoring against Kansas City Current at Audi Field on August 25, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) OPINION: The Olympic gold-medalist and champion soccer player opened up about her relationship with her superstar father, Dennis Rodman, and it…
O’Shea Jackson Jr., the son of O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson Sr., has made a name for himself as a movie star and entertainer. His 2015 role in “Straight Outta Compton” landed him an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. But it’s Junior’s appearance that’s become a main topic of discussion…
A Detroit gas station was forced to shut down after one of its clerks shot at a man he accused of shoplifting, triggering an outcry from the community. Police say the shooting happened on Dec. 11 at a Mobil gas station on McNichols Road and Lodge Freeway. Authorities said when 38-year-old Tony Williams visited the…
