One of the NBA’s most electrifying players is walking away from the game. Russell Westbrook announced his retirement Wednesday after 18 seasons in the NBA, closing a career that transformed the triple-double from a rare feat into something fans almost expected whenever he stepped onto the court. The 37-year-old shared the news through a reflective […]
A Washington, D.C., man convicted in the 2023 Morgan State University mass shooting has been sentenced to 85 years in prison, nearly three years after gunfire shattered the HBCU’s Homecoming celebrations. Marquis Brown, now 20, was sentenced Wednesday in Baltimore City Circuit Court after a jury convicted him in May of five counts of attempted […]
Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment is facing another copyright lawsuit over the sample that opens her 2022 Renaissance track ‘Alien Superstar.” Producer Shuji Hirose and his company, Hirose Enterprise, filed the new lawsuit against Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment and several other music companies, accusing them of using a sample from the 1998 track “Moonraker” without permission from the […]
One of Bumble’s most recognizable dating rules is officially getting the boot. The dating app announced that it will now allow either person to send the first message after a heterosexual match, ending the requirement that women initiate conversations. The change marks a major shift for a platform that built its identity around putting women […]
Maryland officials are warning EBT recipients about a new robocall scam designed to steal personal information and potentially gain access to their benefits. The Maryland Department of Human Services confirmed scammers are spoofing the state’s legitimate EBT customer service number, meaning the real number can appear on a recipient’s caller ID. The automated message falsely […]
Wendy Williams’ life could soon be the focus of two new documentaries, with Netflix and Peacock both developing projects centered on the former daytime talk show queen. Peacock’s documentary has ties to Suzanne Bass, a longtime executive producer of The Wendy Williams Show. Bass is said to want Williams to participate in the project, although […]
The story of Michael Jackson is officially continuing on the big screens, and production on the sequel to Michael could begin within months. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson told investors that the studio expects production on the second film to begin toward the end of 2026 or in early 2027. Lionsgate is targeting […]
Whitney Houston fans will soon have the opportunity to own a piece of music history while supporting the legacy of one of the greatest voices of all time. On August 11, Julien’s Auctions will host The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Auction, featuring an extraordinary collection of Houston’s stage-worn wardrobe, awards, jewelry, accessories and personal […]
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been ordered to pay $567 million to help address the harm its platforms caused to children’s mental health and online safety. The ruling came from a New Mexico State court, where Judge Bryan Biedscheid ordered the company to establish an abatement fund after finding Meta’s platforms […]
Keke Palmer is adding another major hosting gig to her already impressive resume. NBC has announced that the Emmy Award-winning actress, singer and television personality will host The Voice: Celebrity, a new spin-off of the long-running singing competition set to premiere in spring 2027. Instead of undiscovered singers, the series will feature celebrities from the […]
Ne-Yo is facing a new lawsuit after a delivery driver alleged she was seriously injured by one of the singer’s dogs while making a delivery to his Georgia home. According to a civil complaint obtained by TMZ, the woman claims she was delivering a package to Ne-Yo’s property when one of his dogs allegedly attacked […]
Angel Reese has officially reached Barbie status. Just ahead of 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend, Mattel unveiled the Angel Reese Barbie Signature Doll, making the Atlanta Dream forward one of the few professional basketball players ever to receive her own Barbie. Known to fans as “Bayou Barbie” since her LSU days, Reese called the honor a […]