In Memoriam: Donyelle Jones, “So You Think You Can Dance” Star, Passes at 46
The dance community is mourning the loss of beloved performer Donyelle Jones (real name Donyelle Denise Wilson), who passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 46. Her family confirmed in an Instagram statement that she “transitioned” at 8:34 a.m., describing her as “a wife. A daughter. A sister. A friend. And a…
Abbott Elementary Creator Quinta Brunson Launches Fund to Provide Free Field Trips for Students
The initiative, inspired by the themes of equity and access that run throughout her hit ABC comedy, aims to remove financial barriers that prevent many students from experiencing museums, science centers, theaters, and other educational destinations beyond the classroom. A Mission Rooted in Real-Life Inequities Brunson, who both created and stars in Abbott Elementary, has…
NBA Mourns the Loss of Veteran Center Elden Campbell
The basketball world is mourning the loss of former NBA center Elden Campbell, a 15-year league veteran and one-time NBA champion, who has died at the age of 57. TMZ confirmed his passing on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the Los Angeles Lakers community and across the league. Family sources told TMZ that Campbell died suddenly…
New “Men in Black” Film Back in the Works — Writer Signed, Sony Pictures Revives Franchise
Hollywood is once again donning the black suits and alien-fighting shades: Chris Bremner — best known for writing Bad Boys for Life — has been tapped to pen the next installment in the Men in Black franchise, sources confirm. The project is currently in the very early stages. While no director or full cast have…
Jay Ellis Will Star In “The Rookie: North”, A New Spinoff Of ABC’s Hit Series “The Rookie”
The Rookie Universe Expands! The Rookie franchise is officially growing. ABC has given the green light to the pilot for The Rookie: North, with Emmy-nominated actor Jay Ellis set to headline the potential new series. Ellis, known for his NAACP Image Award–winning performance as Lawrence Walker on HBO’s Insecure, continues to rise across television and film as he steps…
All Four Victims Killed In Stockton Mass Shooting Identified
A birthday party meant to celebrate childhood turned into a scene of tragedy and grief after a mass shooting at a north Stockton banquet hall killed four people — three of them children — and left over a dozen wounded. What should have been an evening of joy and laughter ended in shattered families and…
Burna Boy to Cover Funeral Costs for Stockton Mass Shooting Victims
When news broke that a children’s birthday party in Monkey Space — a banquet hall just outside Stockton, California — ended in gunfire, leaving four people dead and more than a dozen wounded, shock rippled through the community. Among the four victims were three children, ages 8, 9 and 14, and a 21‑year‑old adult. The…
Dave Coulier Faces New Cancer Diagnosis After Lymphoma Recovery
Veteran actor and comedian Dave Coulier has revealed he is battling a second, distinct form of cancer — just months after being declared cancer-free. During an appearance on the Today show on December 2, Coulier announced that a routine PET scan conducted in October flagged abnormalities at the base of his tongue. Subsequent testing confirmed…
Cory Booker Marries Alexis Lewis After Whirlwind Romance
Cory Booker, the U.S. Senator from New Jersey, has officially tied the knot with Alexis Lewis, a real‑estate investment executive — ending his long‑noted bachelorhood and marking a new chapter both personally and publicly. The couple wed in a series of intimate ceremonies last week. Two Ceremonies, Two Cities Booker and Lewis held two wedding…
First Child Victim in Stockton Mass Shooting Identified as 14-Year-Old Amari Peterson
Authorities and the family of the 14-year-old slain in the recent mass shooting outside Stockton have confirmed the youth’s identity as Amari Peterson — the first victim publicly named after the tragedy. On the evening of November 29, gunfire erupted in a banquet hall hosting a child’s birthday party attended by more than 100 people. Four individuals…
