Trailblazing Actress Judy Pace Dies at 83
Veteran actress Judy Pace, known for breaking barriers for Black women in television and film, has died at the age of 83. According to family members, Pace passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2026, while visiting relatives in Marina del Rey. Her death was confirmed by her daughters, including actress Julia Pace Mitchell, who shared that…
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Settle Divorce After 11 Years of Marriage
UPDATE — Reality television star and entrepreneur Kandi Burruss and producer Todd Tucker have officially settled their divorce, bringing an end to months of legal back-and-forth following the couple’s 2025 split. According to court documents filed on March 11, 2026, the former couple informed the court that they had reached a full and final agreement…
BET+ to Shut Down as Paramount Consolidates Streaming Platforms
In a major shakeup in the streaming industry, BET’s streaming service BET+ is officially being shut down, with its content set to move to Paramount+, according to multiple reports. The decision comes as parent company Paramount Skydance restructures its streaming strategy, consolidating its digital platforms under a single flagship service. The shutdown will take place in June 2026, when BET+ programming—including…
T’yanna Wallace Honors Her Father The Notorious B.I.G. With New Brooklyn Steakhouse
The daughter of hip-hop legend The Notorious B.I.G. is deliciously honoring her father’s legacy. Entrepreneur and fashion designer T’yanna Wallace has officially opened a new steakhouse restaurant in Brooklyn and hosted a private tasting for reviews, paying tribute to the late rap icon while creating a new cultural hotspot in the borough he called home….
Obamas’ Production Company Backs Broadway Revival of Proof
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are expanding their storytelling empire into the world of theater. The couple’s media company, Higher Ground Productions, has officially joined the producing team behind the upcoming Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize–winning play Proof. The project marks the company’s first major move into Broadway production…
Victims Identified in Deadly Oakland Bar Mass Shooting That Left Community Reeling
Authorities have identified the two victims killed in a tragic mass shooting at a downtown Oakland bar over the weekend, an incident that has shaken the community and left several families grieving. According to the , the shooting happened early Saturday morning at EZ’s Lounge, a popular nightlife spot in downtown . Police confirmed that Latetia…
Comedian Kountry Wayne Brings the Laughs With New Amazon Prime Comedy Special ‘Nostalgia’
Comedian and social media sensation Kountry Wayne is stepping back onto the stand-up stage with a brand-new comedy special, Kountry Wayne: Nostalgia, set to premiere on March 23, 2026, on Prime Video. The one-hour special marks Wayne’s second stand-up special and his first with Amazon, following the success of his 2023 Netflix debut A Woman’s Prayer, which premiered at No. 1…
Kenyan MSc Student Edna Ombakho Found Dead Weeks After Disappearance in UK
A Kenyan postgraduate student who had been reported missing in the United Kingdom has been found dead, bringing a tragic end to weeks of searching and anxious appeals from family, friends, and the Kenyan diaspora community. Edna Mmbali Ombakho, a 31-year-old Master of Science student at York St John University in London, was discovered dead…
R&B Legends Tony Terry and Christopher Williams Headlining New Stage Play
R&B icons Tony Terry and Christopher Williams are bringing their star power from the concert stage to the theater, as the two beloved vocalists have been announced as the leading men in an upcoming stage play. Known for their timeless voices and classic hits that helped define late ‘80s and early ‘90s R&B, Terry and Williams will take center…
Dionne Warwick Sues Rights Firm Over Alleged Royalty Theft
Music icon Dionne Warwick has filed a countersuit against royalty management company Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation (AREC), accusing the firm of improperly taking millions of dollars from her music royalties over the course of more than two decades. According to court filings, Warwick’s legal team alleges that the company “pilfered” millions of dollars in royalty income tied to…
