Woman Arrested After Infant Found Dead in South Los Angeles Dumpster
A 19-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of an infant who was found inside a dumpster in South Los Angeles, authorities said. The baby girl, believed to be between 4 and 6 months old, was discovered around 10:30 p.m. Monday, September 28, near Alba Street and Long Beach Avenue, outside the Pueblo Del…
Mekhi Phifer Heads to Outer Space in Indie Sci-Fi Film Moon People
Mekhi Phifer is heading to outer space in the upcoming independent sci-fi film Moon People, which brings together an ensemble cast for a dangerous mission to the Moon. Directed by Stanley Yung and written by Niko Foster, Moon People follows a team of astronauts who travel to the Moon to confirm the discovery of water. What begins as a scientific mission soon…
Kerry Washington Named Ambassador as American Black Film Festival Moves to Los Angeles
Kerry Washington has been named Ambassador of the 31st annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), which will make its Los Angeles debut May 20–23, 2027. The Emmy-winning actress, producer and director will help advance ABFF’s mission of championing Black storytellers and creating new opportunities for emerging film and television talent. Washington’s appointment comes as ABFF…
Former Utah Death Row Inmate Douglas Carter Released After DNA Evidence Excludes Him From Crime Scene
After more than four decades in prison, including years on Utah’s death row, Douglas Stewart Carter has been released on bail after newly analyzed DNA evidence excluded him from key evidence in the 1985 murder that led to his conviction. A Utah judge ordered the 71-year-old Carter released Monday, September 28. He must wear a…
Dennis Haskins, Beloved ‘Saved by the Bell’ Principal, Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor beloved by generations of television viewers for his role as Principal Richard Belding on the classic teen sitcom Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 75. Haskins’ death was confirmed by his longtime agent and friend, Jay Schachter, who described the actor as a wonderful person who deeply loved…
Westbury High School Senior LePaul Warren Jr. Fatally Shot Near Houston Campus
The Houston community is mourning the loss of 17-year-old LePaul Warren Jr., a senior at Westbury High School and standout athlete who was fatally shot near the school Friday morning. Houston police responded to a shooting around 8:20 a.m. on September 25 near 5400 Dryad Drive, just steps from the Westbury High School campus. Officers…
Hampton Community Mourns 2-Year-Old Chozen Gray After Fatal Shooting
The Hampton, Virginia, community is mourning the tragic death of 2-year-old Chozen Gray, who was fatally shot Wednesday night on LaSalle Avenue. According to the Hampton Police Department, officers responded to the 600 block of LaSalle Avenue after a shooting was reported. Chozen was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding…
OutKast Files Federal Lawsuit Against Rapper Ovrkast Over Stage Name
Hip-hop legends OutKast are taking a stage-name dispute to federal court. High Schoolers LLC, the company controlled by André 3000 and Big Boi, has filed a lawsuit against Oakland rapper and producer Silas Wilson, who performs under the name Ovrkast. The complaint accuses Wilson of trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution and breach of contract. It was filed September 16 in…
Manuel Seal Jr., So So Def Hitmaker Behind 1990s and 2000s R&B Sound, Dies at 66
The music world is mourning the loss of Manuel “Lonnie” Seal Jr., the multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer and arranger who helped shape the sound of 1990s and 2000s R&B. Seal, who was 66, was known for his longtime creative partnership with Jermaine Dupri and his work with So So Def Recordings, where the two helped create a distinctive sound that…
Angela Stribling, Former BET Host and Beloved Radio Personality, Dies at 58
The entertainment and radio communities are mourning the loss of Angela Stribling, the pioneering BET personality, jazz artist and longtime radio host whose warm, soothing voice became a familiar presence to audiences for decades. She was 58. Stribling died peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 26, 2026, following a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer, according to…
