Former Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Killing Sonya Massey
A former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison—the maximum permitted under state law—for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 for help from her own home nearly a year and a half ago. Thirty-one-year-old Sean Grayson, who was convicted in October 2025 of second-degree…
Pregnant Mother Teonia Stokes Fatally Shot; Suspect Arrested in Georgia
A close-knit family and community are reeling after the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Teonia Stokes, a pregnant mother, college student, and aspiring teacher, in a violent weekend incident in the Atlanta area. Stokes, who was seven months pregnant with a baby boy, was killed early on January 25, 2026, and her unborn child also died,…
Jason Weaver and Hannaha Hall Promoted to Series Regulars for The Chi Season 8
Showtime’s acclaimed Chicago drama The Chi is entering its eighth — and final — season with a major cast shake-up that centers two familiar faces more prominently than ever. Jason Weaver and Hannaha Hall have officially been promoted to series regulars as production begins on the upcoming season, marking a milestone in both actors’ journeys…
‘The Blind Side’ Actor Quinton Aaron Recovering After Suffering Spinal Stroke, Family Confirms
UPDATE: Quinton Aaron, best known for his breakout role as Michael Oher in the 2009 Academy Award-winning film The Blind Side, is recovering after suffering a spinal stroke, his family confirmed. In a statement shared with fans, Aaron’s family revealed that the actor experienced a spinal stroke that temporarily affected his mobility. They reassured supporters…
Katt Williams Lands His Fourth Netflix Special, Premieres in February
Comedian Katt Williams is set to return to Netflix for his fourth stand-up special, Katt Williams: The Last Report, with a global premiere on February 10, 2026. The announcement marks another major milestone in the 54-year-old entertainer’s storied comedy career. The special, produced in partnership with Netflix, continues Williams’ long-running relationship with the streaming giant…
Louisiana Middle School Counselor Accused of Inappropriate Messages to Student Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
A Baton Rouge middle school counselor who had been placed on leave amid allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old former student was found dead Wednesday afternoon in what authorities are investigating as a suicide, police and school officials said. Quinton Dixon, 44, a counselor at Westdale Middle Magnet School, was discovered inside…
Jordan Chiles Granted Appeal After Being Stripped of Olympic Bronze Medal
American gymnast Jordan Chiles has secured a major legal victory in her long-running effort to reclaim the bronze medal she was stripped of following the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court on Thursday granted Chiles’s appeal, ordering a fresh review of the controversial decision that removed her Olympic bronze from the women’s floor…
Los Angeles Nursing Assistant Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Patients
A Los Angeles-area certified nursing assistant has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple allegations that he sexually abused vulnerable adult patients while on duty at a care home in Southern California, authorities confirmed this week. According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, 61-year-old Kayode Agbolade Ogunba was taken into custody on January…
Shirley Raines, Beauty 2 the Streetz Founder Who Helped Skid Row’s Homeless, Dies at 58
With heavy hearts, the nonprofit community is mourning the loss of Shirley Raines, the beloved founder and CEO of Beauty 2 The Streetz, affectionately known to many as “Ms. Shirley.” A tireless advocate for people experiencing homelessness, Raines devoted her life to serving the most vulnerable and reminding the world that dignity is a human…
Halle Berry Sets Major Deals with Apple Original Films and Peacock, Expands Slate with ‘The President is Missing’ and ‘Bad Cop, Bad Cop’
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is entering one of the most ambitious and wide-ranging phases of her career, with a growing slate of high-profile film and television projects in development across Apple Original Films, Peacock, and other major studios and streaming platforms. Through her production company HalleHolly, Berry continues to shape projects that place her at…
