

Actor Woody McClain Hosted Baby Shower for His Twin Girls
ATLANTA — Actor Woody McClain, celebrated for his roles in Power Book II: Ghost and The New Edition Story, hosted a vibrant baby shower on June 28 in Atlanta to honor the upcoming arrival of his twin daughters, Emily and Amaya, this November. The event, masterminded by model-and-girlfriend Charli B, embraced a whimsical “bows and…

Legendary Glynn Turman to Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
After more than six decades of groundbreaking work in film, television, and theater, the iconic Glynn Turman is finally receiving one of Hollywood’s most prestigious honors. On Wednesday, July 10th at 11:30 AM PT, Turman will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard. The ceremony will be…

Community Mourns as Victims are Identified in Kappa Picnic Shooting
Tragedy struck Atlanta’s Coan Park on Saturday evening during a Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity picnic, leaving two men dead and others shaken. The incident began when an uninvited guest arrived at the event and engaged in a heated confrontation that quickly turned violent. The first victim, Anthony Lewis Pearson, 33, was a fraternity member and beloved…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Signs Record-Breaking $285 Million Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially secured their franchise cornerstone for the foreseeable future. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP and Finals MVP, has agreed to a historic four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension—the most lucrative deal in NBA history based on average annual value. The extension begins in the 2027–28 season and runs through 2030–31, ensuring that Gilgeous-Alexander will…

Chris Brown Lawsuit Over Nightclub Brawl Dismissed by Accuser
A civil lawsuit filed against R&B superstar Chris Brown has officially been dismissed, just weeks after his arrest in the United Kingdom in connection with the same incident. The accuser, music producer Amadou “Abe” Diaw, filed court documents last Friday to drop the suit with prejudice, a legal term that prevents the case from being…

Walter Scott, Founding Member of the Whispers, Has Passed Away
We are deeply saddened to share that R&B legend Walter Scott, co-founder of the iconic group The Whispers, has passed away at the age of 81, following a courageous six-month battle with cancer. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in Los Angeles, Walter—alongside his twin brother Wallace “Scotty” Scott—helped shape the smooth, soulful harmonies that defined…

Texas Musician Found Dead After Being Reported Missing
The music community across Texas is mourning the heartbreaking and unexpected loss of an extraordinary young talent. Michael Rigsby, a beloved musician with deep roots in both the Texarkana and Dallas areas, has passed away at the age of 26. Mike Rigsby, a resident of Frisco, was reported missing on the evening of June 22nd….

Lynn Hamilton, Actress on ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘The WaItons,’ Dies At 95
Beloved actress Lynn Hamilton, who is known for her iconic roles as Donna Harris, Fred Sanford’s kindhearted fiancée and nurse on Sanford and Son, and Verdie Grant on The Waltons, has passed away. She was 95 years old. Hamilton passed away peacefully at her home in Chicago of natural causes, according to a statement shared…

Travis Hunter Buys $3.275 Million Jacksonville Mansion Following NFL Draft Selection
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Just weeks after being selected second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2025 NFL Draft, star cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter has made a major personal investment in his new city, purchasing a luxury estate in one of Jacksonville’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Hunter and his wife, Leanna De La Fuente, closed…

Cavin Yarbrough, Half of Iconic R&B Duo Yarbrough & Peoples, Dies at 71
Today we mourn the loss of a remarkable voice and true pioneer in the world of R&B and funk. Cavin Yarbrough, who was a vocalist, musician, and producer best known as one-half of the hit-making duo Yarbrough & Peoples, has passed away at the age of 71. His death was confirmed by his wife and…