Lifetime’s New Thriller ‘Desire: A Temptations Story’ Set to Premiere
Ready. Set. Go! Lifetime is kicking off its Temptations franchise this Saturday, and it’ll be starting with the first installment, Desire: A Temptations Story. What is Desire About? Kendra, portrayed by Why Did I Get Married star Tasha Smith, is an inspirational talk show host who appears to have it all. Encouraged to take a…
Martin Lawrence Confirms Spinoff Show “Varnell Hill” Starring Tommy Davidson
Well, look who’s coming back, y’all. Did you miss him? Congratulations to Martin Lawrence and his team for getting the Varnell Hill show in the works. BET+ gave the greenlight for the Martin spinoff, and comedian and actor Tommy Davidson will be reprising his role as Varnell Hill. Lawrence confirmed the news in a shared…
George Bell, Once Recognized as America’s Tallest Man, Dies at 67
George Bell, who stood at 7 feet 8 inches and was once recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest man in the United States, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina. He was 67 years old. The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office in Virginia announced his death in a statement on Facebook on March 19….
NFL Prospect Kyren Lacy Dies by Suicide at 24
Kyren Lacy, a former LSU wide receiver and 2025 NFL Draft prospect, died by suicide on April 12, 2025, in Houston, Texas. He was 24 years old. Authorities from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported that Lacy sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound before crashing his vehicle during a police pursuit. The incident began after Lacy…
Pilot of Hudson River Helicopter Crash Identified
The pilot involved in the tragic Hudson River helicopter crash on April 10, 2025, has been identified as Sean Johnson, a 36-year-old U.S. Navy veteran. Johnson, who had recently relocated to New York to advance his aviation career, was piloting a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV helicopter operated by New York Helicopter Tours when it disintegrated…
Jazmine Sullivan Shares She Had a Miscarriage In Emotional Birthday Post
Jazmine Sullivan, the acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter, has recently faced profound personal losses, including the miscarriage of a son she never had the chance to meet. In an emotional Instagram post shared on Thursday, just a day after her 38th birthday, Sullivan reflected on the challenges of the past year, expressing deep grief over the loss…
Hudson River Helicopter Crash Victims Identified
A tragic helicopter crash occurred on Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2025, in New York City’s Hudson River, resulting in the deaths of all six individuals aboard, including a family of five visiting from Spain and the pilot aged 36. Victims Identified The victims were identified as Agustín Escobar, Global CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens…
Alice Tan Ridley, AGT Singer and Gabby Sidibe’s Mom, Passed Away at 72
Alice Tan Ridley, a celebrated singer and the mother of actress Gabourey Sidibe, passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 72. Her loved ones confirmed her passing, including the “Precious” actress, 41, in an obituary published by Sconiers Funeral Home in Columbus, Ga. A cause of death hasn’t been revealed. Her death marked the…
Ice Cube Seals Deal to Write and Star In “Last Friday” Film
After years of negotiations, script rewrites, and the loss of key cast members, Ice Cube has confirmed that the fourth installment of the “Friday” film series, tentatively titled “Last Friday,” is officially moving forward. In an interview with Flavor Flav’s Flavor of the Week on SiriusXM, the “Boyz n the Hood” star said that a new installment of…
Musical Youth: Y’all Know What Happened
From actors to musical artists—from the oldies to the newbies—we’re looking inside the lives and careers of celebrities to see where they are now in our new edition of “Y’all Know What Happened.” Let’s look at the story of the ’80s reggae group, Musical Youth. Musical Youth The legendary British reggae band Musical Youth formed…
