17-Month-Old Toddler Dies After Grandmother Leaves Her in Hot Car While Taking a Nap
A 17-month-old girl has died after authorities say she was accidentally left inside a vehicle for more than an hour while her 74-year-old grandmother went inside her home to take a nap. According to the Winter Haven Police Department, Karen Denise Benyard, 74, picked up her granddaughter and another family member from Lake Wales on March…
Virginia Man Convicted of Murder in Deadly “Ding Dong Ditch” Shooting That Killed Teen
A Virginia man has been convicted of second-degree murder after opening fire on a group of teenagers who were playing a late-night “ding dong ditch” prank, killing an 18-year-old high school senior just days before his graduation. Tyler Butler of Spotsylvania County was found guilty Thursday of second-degree murder in the May 2025 shooting death of Michael…
Two Newark Women Killed in I-78 Truck Crash as Community Mourns Their Loss
A Newark community is mourning the loss of two women who were killed Tuesday morning when a tractor-trailer overturned onto the vehicle they were traveling in on Interstate 78. The victims were identified as 42-year-old Ayesha Wright and 25-year-old Kendra Rouse, both of Newark. According to New Jersey State Police, the women were traveling in a Chevrolet sedan…
Kwanza Jones Makes MLB History as First Black Woman Majority Owner of the San Diego Padres
Kwanza Jones is making history—and she’s bringing a whole lot of energy with her. Singer, entrepreneur, inventor, investor and philanthropist Kwanza Jones has officially entered the world of Major League Baseball as part of the new ownership group of the San Diego Padres, making her the first Black woman to serve as a majority owner…
Samuel Monroe Jr., ‘Menace II Society’ Actor, Dies at 52
Samuel Monroe Jr., the actor best known for his memorable roles in Menace II Society, Tales From the Hood, Set It Off and The Players Club, has died at the age of 52. Monroe’s family confirmed his death on Thursday, August 27, revealing that the actor passed away Wednesday night after battling serious health complications related to meningitis. According to…
Lauren London Cast as Snoop Dogg’s Mother in Upcoming Biopic ‘Snoop’
Lauren London is stepping into one of the most meaningful roles of her career, joining the cast of Universal Pictures’ upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, Snoop. According to Deadline, London has been cast as Beverly Tate, the late mother of legendary rapper Snoop Dogg. Tate played an important role in her son’s life and was the woman who gave him…
Shonda Rhimes Renews Overall Deal With Netflix for Another Five Years
Shonda Rhimes is staying at Netflix. The award-winning writer, producer and creator behind some of television’s biggest hits has renewed her overall deal with Netflix for another five years, extending a partnership that first began in 2017. Rhimes’ production company, Shondaland, and her longtime producing partner Betsy Beers will continue working exclusively with the streaming giant….
Algee Smith Cast as Warren G in Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic
Algee Smith is stepping into the world of West Coast hip-hop history. The actor has been cast as legendary rapper and producer Warren G in Snoop, Universal Pictures’ upcoming biopic about the life and career of rap icon Snoop Dogg. The casting was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Smith is no stranger to portraying real-life music figures. He gained…
DMX Estate Battles Longtime Friend Over Unreleased Music From Decades-Old Tapes
The estate of late rap legend DMX is facing another legal dispute—this time involving longtime friend and collaborator DJ Superior and a collection of unreleased recordings made during the rapper’s earliest years. According to Billboard, the estate and Superior are at odds over who has the rights to songs contained on decades-old tapes featuring DMX, whose real name was Earl Simmons….
Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Clue’ Actor, Dies at 80
ANOTHER HEARTBREAKING LOSS IN THE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT. This is such terrible news for the world of entertainment. There is another heartbreaking loss of life to report. Tim Curry, the legendary British actor best known for his iconic performances in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue and the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King’s It, has died at the…
