Trina Braxton’s Husband Von Scales Dies at 68
The Braxton family is mourning another heartbreaking loss. Von Scales, the husband of singer and television personality Trina Braxton, has reportedly died at the age of 68. According to TMZ, Scales has passed away, bringing devastating news to Trina and their loved ones. Details surrounding his death, including the cause, have not yet been confirmed…
Nas Joins Principal Creative Team for Broadway-Bound Beat Street Musical
Nas is part of the principal creative team behind the upcoming **Broadway-bound musical adaptation of **Beat Street, the groundbreaking 1984 film about the early days of hip-hop culture in New York City. The Grammy-winning rapper is creating new musical material and expanding the original film’s soundtrack for the stage adaptation. The production’s additional creative team…
New Orleans Chef and Restaurateur Ryan Tapp Dies at 37 in Houston
The culinary communities of New Orleans and Houston are mourning the unexpected death of chef, restaurateur and social media personality Ryan Tapp, who died Sunday, September 27, in Houston. He was 37. Houston police confirmed that officers responded to Nola’s Chicken & Waffles, Tapp’s restaurant in the Eldridge/West Oaks area, shortly after noon Sunday. The Harris County Institute of…
Woman Arrested After Infant Found Dead in South Los Angeles Dumpster
A 19-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of an infant who was found inside a dumpster in South Los Angeles, authorities said. The baby girl, believed to be between 4 and 6 months old, was discovered around 10:30 p.m. Monday, September 28, near Alba Street and Long Beach Avenue, outside the Pueblo Del…
Mekhi Phifer Heads to Outer Space in Indie Sci-Fi Film Moon People
Mekhi Phifer is heading to outer space in the upcoming independent sci-fi film Moon People, which brings together an ensemble cast for a dangerous mission to the Moon. Directed by Stanley Yung and written by Niko Foster, Moon People follows a team of astronauts who travel to the Moon to confirm the discovery of water. What begins as a scientific mission soon…
Kerry Washington Named Ambassador as American Black Film Festival Moves to Los Angeles
Kerry Washington has been named Ambassador of the 31st annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), which will make its Los Angeles debut May 20–23, 2027. The Emmy-winning actress, producer and director will help advance ABFF’s mission of championing Black storytellers and creating new opportunities for emerging film and television talent. Washington’s appointment comes as ABFF…
Former Utah Death Row Inmate Douglas Carter Released After DNA Evidence Excludes Him From Crime Scene
After more than four decades in prison, including years on Utah’s death row, Douglas Stewart Carter has been released on bail after newly analyzed DNA evidence excluded him from key evidence in the 1985 murder that led to his conviction. A Utah judge ordered the 71-year-old Carter released Monday, September 28. He must wear a…
Dennis Haskins, Beloved ‘Saved by the Bell’ Principal, Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor beloved by generations of television viewers for his role as Principal Richard Belding on the classic teen sitcom Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 75. Haskins’ death was confirmed by his longtime agent and friend, Jay Schachter, who described the actor as a wonderful person who deeply loved…
Westbury High School Senior LePaul Warren Jr. Fatally Shot Near Houston Campus
The Houston community is mourning the loss of 17-year-old LePaul Warren Jr., a senior at Westbury High School and standout athlete who was fatally shot near the school Friday morning. Houston police responded to a shooting around 8:20 a.m. on September 25 near 5400 Dryad Drive, just steps from the Westbury High School campus. Officers…
Hampton Community Mourns 2-Year-Old Chozen Gray After Fatal Shooting
The Hampton, Virginia, community is mourning the tragic death of 2-year-old Chozen Gray, who was fatally shot Wednesday night on LaSalle Avenue. According to the Hampton Police Department, officers responded to the 600 block of LaSalle Avenue after a shooting was reported. Chozen was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding…
