Donovan Mitchell Signs 4-Year, $273 Million Extension with Cavaliers, Eyes Another Championship Run
The Cleveland Cavaliers have secured the future of their franchise. Seven-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The agreement was reached on Tuesday, July 7,…
Coco Gauff Reaches First-Ever Wimbledon Semifinal After Comeback Win Over Jessica Pegula
LONDON — American tennis star Coco Gauff is headed to her first-ever Wimbledon semifinal after rallying from a set down to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday at the All England Club. The victory marks a major milestone for Gauff, who had never advanced beyond the fourth round in her previous six…
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions Signs First-Look Deal With Universal Global Television
Award-winning actress Viola Davis and producer Julius Tennon are expanding their television footprint after securing a major new production partnership. The husband-and-wife duo’s production company, JuVee Productions, has signed a first-look television deal with Universal Global Television, marking a significant new chapter for the company known for championing diverse and compelling storytelling. Under the agreement, Universal Global Television will…
Nolan Xavier Wells’ Family Retains Ben Crump, Calls for ‘Truth’ After Teen’s Death on Horn Island
The family of Nolan Xavier Wells, the 18-year-old Mississippi football player whose body was found near Horn Island after he disappeared during a Fourth of July outing, has retained nationally recognized civil rights attorney Ben Crump as they seek answers surrounding the circumstances of his death. Crump announced Tuesday that he will represent Wells’ family, saying…
Lauren Bennett, Singer Featured on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” Dies at 37
The music world is mourning the loss of British singer-songwriter Lauren Bennett, best known for her unforgettable vocals on LMFAO’s global smash hit “Party Rock Anthem” and as a member of the pop girl group G.R.L. Bennett has died at the age of 37. Her death was announced Monday in a heartfelt statement shared by her G.R.L. bandmates on social…
Brandy Honored During Emotional Hometown Celebration in McComb, Mississippi
Grammy-winning singer and actress Brandy Norwood received a heartfelt welcome home on Monday as thousands of fans gathered in downtown McComb to celebrate one of the city’s most beloved stars. The community event, titled “Live at Five,” transformed Main Street into a festive celebration, drawing longtime residents, family, friends, and fans eager to honor Brandy’s remarkable career…
Missing Mississippi Football Player Nolan Xavier Wells Found Dead at 18
The search for missing Mississippi football player Nolan Xavier Wells has ended in tragedy after authorities located a body on Horn Island that has since been identified by his family as the 18-year-old athlete. Wells disappeared on July 4 while spending the holiday weekend on Horn Island, a remote barrier island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. According to the Jackson…
Black Hair Care Pioneer George E. Johnson Dies at 99
George E. Johnson, the pioneering entrepreneur who built one of the first Black-owned companies to trade on a major U.S. stock exchange, has died at the age of 99. Johnson’s groundbreaking work in the beauty industry transformed Black hair care and paved the way for generations of Black-owned businesses. Born in Mississippi and raised in Chicago,…
SZA Reveals She Was Formally Diagnosed With Autism at 36
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter SZA is opening up about a deeply personal milestone, revealing that she was formally diagnosed with autism at the age of 36. The “Kill Bill” hitmaker shared the news on her private Instagram account, telling fans that she had “finally” taken the time to undergo an official evaluation after previously suspecting she might be on…
TikTok Influencer ItGirlBri Reportedly Killed in Drive-By Shooting After Airbnb Party
The social media community is mourning the reported loss of TikTok personality ItGirlBri, who was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting after leaving an Airbnb party. According to multiple reports, Bri was leaving an Airbnb gathering with two men when a BMW reportedly pulled alongside their vehicle and opened fire. The car was struck by multiple…
