Paramount+ Renews ‘Divorced Sistas,’ ‘Family Business,’ and Two Other Former BET+ Series
Fans of several popular Black-led television dramas have reason to celebrate. Paramount+ has renewed four former BET+ series, bringing new seasons of Tyler Perry’s “Divorced Sistas” and “Zatima,” along with Carl Weber’s “The Family Business” and “The Black Hamptons,” to the streaming platform. The renewals mark a new chapter for the four shows after their move away from BET+. According to Deadline, Paramount+…
Greenville Man Identified After Body Was Found Burned and Wrapped in Tarp
Authorities have identified a Greenville man whose body was discovered burned and wrapped in a tarp along a roadway last month. The Greenville Police Department identified the deceased as Robert Elliott, of Greenville. Investigators said Elliott’s body was found near the 1500 block of Thornton Street on July 21, 2026, after a passerby reported seeing the body…
Tommy Davidson and Tichina Arnold Team Up for New Family Comedy ‘Search Party: Where’s Paw Paw?’
Comedy favorites Tommy Davidson and Tichina Arnold are teaming up for a brand-new feature film that promises plenty of laughs, heart and family chaos. Davidson and Arnold have been announced as the leads of the upcoming family comedy “Search Party: Where’s Paw Paw?”, which recently wrapped production in Los Angeles. The film is expected to hit theaters this fall. The…
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean Set to Reunite at Hollywood Bowl for 30th Anniversary Celebration of The Score
Hip-hop and R&B fans are in for a special reunion this fall as music icons Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean prepare to share the stage at the Hollywood Bowl. The former Fugees bandmates are set to perform together on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the group’s groundbreaking album, The Score. The…
Gladys Knight Announces She Is Cutting Back on Performances Amid Health Concerns
Legendary singer Gladys Knight is easing back from her demanding touring schedule as she enters what she describes as a new chapter in her life and career. The 82-year-old “Empress of Soul” announced the decision on Instagram, telling fans that after considerable reflection, she has decided to perform fewer shows while focusing more on her personal life…
Miss Virginia Justus Kelley Makes History as First Mom Crowned Miss USA
History was made at the 2026 Miss USA competition as Justus Kelley, Miss Virginia USA 2026, captured the national crown and became the first mother ever to be named Miss USA. Kelley, 31, was crowned Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami during the 75th edition of the Miss…
J. Cole Cancels Sacramento Concert After Touring Crew Member Dies in Highway Crash
Rapper J. Cole canceled his scheduled Sacramento concert after a member of his touring crew was killed in a tragic truck crash while transporting equipment for his tour. Cole was scheduled to perform at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center on Thursday, August 27, as part of his The Fall-Off World Tour. The concert was canceled just hours before showtime…
The Fat Boys Honored With Historic Brooklyn Street Recognition
The Fat Boys are officially part of Brooklyn’s landscape in a historic way. The legendary hip-hop trio was honored on August 22 with a street co-naming ceremony in East New York, Brooklyn, where a portion of Schenck Avenue was renamed Fat Boys Avenue. The tribute recognizes the group’s deep roots in the neighborhood and its lasting impact on…
College Football Player MicahJo Barnett, 20, Dies After Medical Emergency During Game Shortly After Scoring Touchdown
The William Jewell College community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 20-year-old football player MicahJo Barnett, who died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency during the team’s season opener. Barnett, a junior running back majoring in business administration, was playing against Fort Lewis College at Greene Stadium in Liberty, Missouri, on Aug. 29 when the medical…
17-Month-Old Toddler Dies After Grandmother Leaves Her in Hot Car While Taking a Nap
A 17-month-old girl has died after authorities say she was accidentally left inside a vehicle for more than an hour while her 74-year-old grandmother went inside her home to take a nap. According to the Winter Haven Police Department, Karen Denise Benyard, 74, picked up her granddaughter and another family member from Lake Wales on March…
