Authorities in Houston, Texas have filed charges against a man accused of marrying another woman while he was still wedded to his current wife. Marcus Andra Shorten now faces a bigamy charge. Court records reveal the 53-year-old’s name is listed on two marriage licenses, but no official divorce filings, according to KTRK. What adds insult…
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to a question from a reporter during training camp for the United States men’s basketball team Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus) “I’m here to have a good summer,” James says LAS VEGAS (AP) — He first played on the U.S. Olympic team…
When Instagram user @RoyalWhoopi1979 candidly shared a message to followers about not feeling pretty in her skin, she likely didn’t foresee capturing the heart of EGOT-winning actress Viola Davis. Royal Whoopi shared a now-viral video with a long caption expressing sadness about her struggles with self-confidence. Viola Davis encourages a young woman after she goes…
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James dribbles during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) James wound up 2 for 9 for four points in his debut SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Once that second-quarter layup…
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Essence CEO Caroline Wanga during the 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (Matthew Perschall/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP) Vice President Kamala Harris sat down for a fireside chat with Essence CEO Caroline Wanga as Democrats face a difficult task for…
Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson poses for a portrait at the NFL football Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Doug Benc/AP Images for the NFL, File) Jackson was in the running to earn a starting cornerback job after being drafted in the fourth round by the Vikings UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings…
From left to right: Bevy Smith, Tracey Edmonds, Faith Jenkins and Lisa Price Bevy Smith, Tracey Edmonds, Faith Jenkins and Lisa Price received honors from the National Urban League at Essence Festival luncheon NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The National Urban League on Saturday honored and recognized the accomplishments of four Black women who have made…
The Black Futures Lab survey shows that among 211,000 Black Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris has a 71% approval rating. On this week’s episode of theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan,” a new historic poll of Black Americans gives what could be the most accurate depiction of how Black voters feel about the Biden-Harris administration…
After years of speculation and whispers, Kandi Burruss finally addresses how some of her group members discovered her relationship with Jermaine Dupri back in the day. Rumors about Kandi and Dupri’s relationship were a source of major tension within the group, fueling accusations of favoritism and mistrust. LaTocha Scott, in particular, alleged that Kandi was…
A video going viral on TikTok shows two white women harassing a Black man in Costco, then turning their temper on the bystander who filmed the encounter. TikTok user @sisesjugo started recording the interaction after it began. In the video, viewers can see two women with a cart standing closely behind a Black man in…
