Investigation Launched After MTA Worker Killed by D Train Near Yankee Stadium in Bronx
A Brooklyn family is mourning the loss of a mother and grandmother after an MTA worker was struck and killed by a subway train while working at the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station in the Bronx. Moet McCullum, 41, was working underground on the tracks late Thursday night when she was struck by a southbound D…
Beyoncé and Selena Quintanilla Unite for Historic New Duet
Music history has been made as Beyoncé and the late Tejano icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez come together on a new posthumous duet, “Irreemplazable (Como La Flor).” The emotional collaboration was released September 4 as part of the 20th-anniversary edition of Beyoncé’s B’Day album. The expanded project celebrates two decades since the original album was released in 2006. The track combines Beyoncé’s Spanish-language…
Roland Buck III Joins CBS’s ‘FBI’ as Special Agent Isaiah Green
Roland Buck III is taking on a new role in the world of law enforcement television. The actor has joined CBS’s hit crime drama “FBI” as Special Agent Isaiah Green, becoming the newest partner for longtime series lead Maggie Bell, played by Missy Peregrym. Buck III will make his debut when FBI returns for its ninth season with the premiere episode, “Rendition,” on…
‘Soul Train Awards’ Returns to BET and CBS After Three-Year Hiatus
The Soul Train Awards are officially coming back! After taking a three-year break, the iconic celebration of R&B, soul and Black music is returning to television this fall with a new home on both BET and CBS. BET announced that the 2026 Soul Train Awards will air Friday, November 27, at 8 p.m. ET, marking the first time the awards show…
Cassandra Wilson, Two-Time Grammy-Winning Jazz Singer and NEA Jazz Master, Dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the acclaimed jazz singer, songwriter and producer whose rich contralto voice helped redefine the boundaries of contemporary jazz, has died at the age of 70. Wilson died on September 2, 2026, in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, according to her longtime manager Robert Torre and the Hinds County coroner. She died peacefully at…
It’s Finally Here! The Season 35 Cast Of “Dancing With The Stars” Has Been Revealed
The ballroom is back! Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars” is bringing together actors, athletes, entertainers, reality stars and more as they compete for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy! The brand-new cast was officially announced on “Good Morning America” on September 2, and we are HERE for this lineup. And can we talk about the ’90s “Fresh Prince…
Former NFL Player Alphonso Smith Jr. Dies at 40 Following Distressing Social Media Post
Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr., a standout at Wake Forest University who went on to play for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 40. Smith died Wednesday, September 2, in Florida, according to reports. TMZ Sports reported that Smith died by suicide at a housing community. Further details surrounding…
TLC’s T-Boz Drops Out of Upcoming Shows Following Medical Emergency
TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins is stepping away from the stage as she recovers from a medical emergency that recently landed her in the hospital. The legendary singer, 56, has temporarily withdrawn from performances on TLC’s “It’s Iconic” tour after experiencing a sickle cell crisis, according to a statement from her representative. Watkins is currently recovering and working to regain…
Carla Jeffery, ‘Zombies’ Franchise and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actress, Dies at 33
We are saddened to share the passing of actress Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in Disney Channel’s beloved Zombies franchise. She was just 33 years old. Jeffery’s longtime representatives at Alexanders Talent Management announced that she passed away on September 1, 2026. A cause and place of death have not been disclosed. “It…
Lionel Richie Hospitalized In ICU St. Louis Concert
Music legend Lionel Richie is recovering after being hospitalized in St. Louis, Missouri, following his Saturday night concert at The Muny on August 29. According to reports, Richie checked himself into a local hospital after becoming ill during the performance. He was admitted to the intensive care unit so doctors could run tests. His hospitalization was reportedly…
