Offset has returned to the stage just five days after being shot, while his mother is now speaking out about the incident that landed him in the hospital. The rapper was shot on April 6, outside of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida following what police say was a fight that escalated […]
King Harris, the son of rapper T.I. and singer Tiny Harris, is back in headlines after being arrested in Georgia following a traffic stop that quickly escalated. According to police and jail records, the 21-year-old was taken into custody in Gwinnett County after officers say he was speeding and later found in possession of a […]
Maryland is gearing up for a week of near-record temperatures and intense pollen levels, creating a tough combination for residents — especially those dealing with seasonal allergies. According to meteorologists, temperatures across the state are expected to climb into the upper 80s and even near 90 degrees by midweek, marking one of the first major […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced its Class of 2026, and this year’s lineup is a powerful mix of rock, soul and hip-hop legends with a major spotlight on culture-shifting artists. Among the biggest names being inducted in the Performer category are Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Sade, Oasis, Phil Collins, Billy […]
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is ramping up scrutiny of corporate diversity initiatives, warning Fortune 500 companies that certain DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies could violate federal anti-discrimination laws. According to reports, EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas recently sent letters to major companies cautioning that employment decisions based on race or sex, even […]
Usher is finally speaking publicly about the allegations and criminal case surrounding his former mentor, Sean “Diddy” Combs. During a recent appearance on Forbes’ The Enterprise Zone, Usher was asked directly about Diddy and chose not to condemn him. Instead, he described the Bad Boy founder as “legacy” and said, “I don’t have anything negative […]
The U.S. Army is expanding who can sign up, raising the maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 as lawmakers also revisit a separate but politically charges issue: whether women should be required to register for the draft. According to updated Army regulations, the higher age cap takes effect April 20 and applies to the […]
A woman accused of opening fire at Rihanna’s Los Angeles-area home has officially pleaded not guilty, as new details continue to emerge in the high-profile case. According to reports, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, entered a not guilty plea in Los Angeles Superior Court this week. She is facing 14 felony charges, including attempted murder and […]
Meta and Google have been ordered to pay a combined $6 million after a Los Angeles jury found the companies negligent in a landmark case over social media addiction and youth mental health. The case was brought by a now-20-year-old plaintiff identified as Kaley G.M., who said she became addicted to Instagram and YouTube at […]
Nicki Minaj is facing a new lawsuit after a production company accused her team of failing to reimburse more than $275,000 in expenses tied to a pair of high-profile performances and promotional events. According to reports, 24/7 Productions filed suit against Minaj and her company, Pink Friday Productions, claiming it covered a long list of […]
Bill Cosby has been ordered to pay $59.25 million to a woman who accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1972, following a recent civil trial in California. The verdict stems from a lawsuit filed by Donna Motsinger, who told jurors Cosby assaulted her after inviting her to one of his comedy shows […]
Neo-soul icon Jill Scott is changing the concert experience at her shows by banning cell phones and recording devices, all in the name of keeping fans present in the moment. Scott’s “To Whom This May Concern” tour will enforce a strict no-phone policy, meaning attendees won’t be able to record or use devices during the […]