The Weeknd has reacted to the Grammy Awards rule changes the Recording Academy revealed on Friday, and he was not favorable, even though one of the changes removes the “secret” nomination-review committees that were central to him being shut out of all the 2021 nominations, reported Variety. “The trust has been broken for so long…
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made an unexpected decision late Thursday, announcing that she will not seek a second term. Bottoms relayed the bombshell news in a video statement and letter entitled “Dear Atlanta.” She chronicled the hurdles and the triumphs of her administration through her first three-plus years at the city’s helm. Before releasing…
A police officer is back to work after mocking the death of Ma’Khia Bryant A police officer is back to work after posting a controversial video about Ma’Khia Bryant’s death. Bellevue officer Nate Silvester posted a viral TikTok video covering the death of the Ohio teen who was shot by a police officer in April. He…
Dashawn Austin, 25, and Akeem Artis, 24, were charged with multiple counts of conspiracy, second-degree murder, attempted murder. Police have arrested Dashawn Austin and Akeem Artis for the shooting death of 1-year-old Davell Gardner Jr. last summer. Read More: Suspected double murderer killed by police; kidnapped baby shot CBS New York reported the arrests were included…
Rep. Leslie Herod (D) says the remark was “inappropriate, but not unexpected from this representative or other representatives from the other side of the aisle.” A Colorado lawmaker is under fire for referring to a member of the House as “Buckwheat.” Republican Rep. Richard Holtorf was speaking on legislation in regards to military rules of engagement on Wednesday…
The whole world was turned upside down in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic in addition to the cries of citizens fighting for social justice against police brutality. While being encouraged to quarantine, millions turned to social media and music as a temporary distraction and entertainment from the world’s problems. During times like these, Vedo’s…
The Gerald A. Lawson Endowment will support undergraduate and graduate students earning degrees in game design and computer science. USC Games has announced an endowment fund to financially support and empower minority students in pursuit of video game design and computer science undergraduate and graduate degrees. Read More: North Carolina A&T, the nation’s largest HBCU,…
“The spirit he played with and the way he carried himself changed the game and people’s attitudes. I’m glad he’s still going strong,” tweeted President Obama. Willie Mays is 90 and still making big moves. The baseball Hall of Famer turned 90 on May 6 and has a documentary dropping. A few notable fans ran to…
It’s clear by now that Lori Harvey has the men in her life wrapped around her finger so much so she has gotten them to take better care of their skin. On Wednesday, she shared her makeup routine look for Vogue’s “Beauty Secrets” segment, where she not only dished about her upcoming skin care line…
Ohio’s new voting bill, HB 294, would place restrictions on mail-in ballots, early voting, and drop boxes. Ohio has introduced a new voter suppression bill championed by Republican elected officials, joining Georgia and Florida which have signed similar legislation into law this spring. The bill, HB 294, is sponsored by representatives Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) and…
