Charles Barkley’s connection to basketball legend Michael Jordan can be traced back to the 1984 NBA Draft. Over the years, their friendship appeared to thrive, despite their athletic rivalry on the basketball court and even on the golf field. However, during a recent interview, Barkley revealed that he and the former ballplayer were no longer…
When the Norfolk-based USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on its second Full Ship Shock Trial on June 18, a mother-daughter duo was aboard the ship after they both were assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier to conduct shock trials on the East Coast. Master Chief Logistics Specialist Tanya McCray and her 25-year-old daughter, logistics specialist seaman…
The Houston trainer, an ex-Destiny’s Child bodyguard, died earlier this week, noted Beyoncé’s mom. Craig Adams, a former personal trainer for Beyoncé and ex-Destiny’s Child bodyguard, died earlier this week after a battle with COVID-19. The grim announcement was made in a social media post from the superstar’s mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson, who wrote that she…
Alvin Motley. | Source: Twitter The shooting death of an unarmed Black man in Tennessee by a security guard at a gas station is the latest instance of an apparently growing trend of deadly disputes over loud music in which the gunmen are seemingly disproportionately white. Alvin Motley was gunned down Saturday night at a…
A Black man who served nearly 30 years in prison for murder before being exonerated last year has filed a lawsuit against members of the Chicago Police Department, Cook County and the city of Chicago, alleging he was beaten and tortured as officers coerced him into signing a false confession. The alleged treatment took place…
The heartthrobs of two generations have joined forces to bring a Black love story to life. Denzel Washington passed down some of his thespian wisdom to Michael B. Jordan, whom the former directed in the upcoming movie “A Journal for Jordan.” Set for a Christmas Day release, the Washington-helmed romantic drama is based on a…
Eva Flores entered a Chicago hospital through a secure door, then kicked a security guard in the groin The mother of the two brothers accused of killing a Chicago police officer was arrested at a hospital as she attempted to see her injured son. Evalena Flores, 41, was arrested Tuesday morning following a confrontation with…
James Spears filed documents saying that while there are no grounds for his removal, he will step down after lingering issues are resolved Britney Spears’ father said in a court filing Thursday that he is planning to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, but his departure…
“I’ve always wanted to be a villain,” said Burgess. Well, it looks like Tituss Burgess will be taking his talents to Easy Street. The six-time Emmy-nominated actor has been cast to play Rooster in NBC’s upcoming Annie Live! set to air Dec. 2. Rooster Hannigan is the scheming and money-hungry little brother of Miss Hannigan,…
Rep. Elijah Cummings‘ nephew was reportedly slain by Rashad Dooley, Javon Doyle, Kwaume Edwards and Ahmad Watson. Four men have been charged with the 2011 murder of the nephew of late Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings. Christopher Cummings, 20 was killed on June 10, 2011, in Norfolk, Virginia. The college student was found dead in a…
