Kanye West has reached a confidential settlement with his former personal assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, bringing an end to a civil lawsuit that accused the rapper of sexual harassment, sexual assault, wrongful termination and other claims. According to court filings obtained by multiple outlets, West and Pisciotta entered into an unconditional settlement on July 23, and […]
Former President Barack Obama has revived one of his most anticipated annual traditions by sharing his 2026 Summer Playlist, offering music fans another eclectic mix of new releases and timeless favorites. Obama posted the playlist on social media and streaming platforms, describing it as a collection of songs for “long drives, late afternoons, and evenings […]
Johnson & Johnson is offering billions to resolve thousands of lawsuits tied to claims its talc products caused cancer.
Tuskegee University is drawing mixed reactions after announcing a new student dress code that bans bonnets, durags, bedroom slippers, and other casual attire in classrooms, dining halls, and official campus events. The updated policy, outlined by University President Dr. Mark A. Brown, takes effect for the 2026-27 academic year and is part of what the […]
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is stepping in to help students affected by Howard University’s controversial decision to unenroll more than 500 incoming freshmen just weeks before the start of the fall semester. On Wednesday, Moore announced that the University System of Maryland (USM) will provide expedited admissions support for eligible students who lost their spots […]
The family of Nolan Wells is taking another major legal step in its search for answers, issuing subpoenas to several of the nation’s largest tech companies in hopes of uncovering new evidence related to the 18-year-old’s death. According to court filings, Wells’ mother, Christine Wonsley, is seeking records from Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Snapchat, TikTok, […]
Prince’s legendary Purple Rain is officially making its way to Broadway. Producers announced this week that the long-awaited stage adaptation of the iconic 1984 film and album will premiere at New York City’s Majestic Theatre in spring 2027. Preview performances are scheduled to begin on March 12, 2027, with opening night set for April 12, […]
Boosie Badazz is facing another legal battle after a Houston security guard filed a civil lawsuit accusing the rapper of striking him in the head with a glass hookah during an altercation at a nightclub earlier this year. According to the lawsuit, Edward Iglehart II was working VIP security at Dome Nightclub in Houston when […]
Netflix is bringing together four of Black Hollywood’s biggest stars for a new comedy that’s already generating plenty of excitement. Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox have officially signed on to star in Women Like Us, an upcoming Netflix original directed by actress and filmmaker Tasha Smith. The film is being […]
A federal judge has dismissed every claim against Cassie Ventura in a civil lawsuit filed by Clayton Howard, the former male escort who alleges he was exploited during Sean ‘Diddy” Combs’ so-called “freak offs.” In a ruling issued this week, U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang found that Howard failed to plead sufficient facts tying Cassie […]
Ryan Clark is setting the record straight about his departure from ESPN. Days after news broke that the longtime NFL analyst was among several high-profile personalities leaving the network, Clark says he was not laid off as part of broader company cuts. Instead, he insists he was fired and believes the larger round of layoffs […]
T-Mobile customers across the United States experienced a widespread service outage Monday afternoon, leaving thousands unable to make calls, send texts or use mobile data for several hours. According to Downdetector, reports of service issues began around 4 p.m. EST and peaked at more than 62,000 outage reports. Many customers reported their phones displaying “SOS” […]