11-Year-Old Kylen Mikai Baldwin Dies After Hit-and-Run Crash in Winston-Salem; Suspect Taken Into Custody
An 11-year-old boy, identified as Kylen Mikai Baldwin, has died from severe injuries sustained in a hit-and-run crash while riding an electric scooter in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. According to reports, the incident occurred along East Sprague Street, where Kylen was struck by a vehicle. The child suffered serious injuries and later died as a result…
Daniel Kaluuya to Make U.S. Stage Debut in New Play ‘Grass’
Award-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya is preparing to take on a new challenge in his career, as he is set to make his U.S. stage debut in Grass, a new play written by acclaimed playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Kaluuya, best known for his powerful performances in films such as Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah and…
Trenton Grant, 15-Year-Old Monroe High School Student, Killed in Fire and Stabbing Incident; Sheriff Says Suspect Identified
Trenton Grant, a 15-year-old Monroe High School sophomore, was killed early Saturday morning, October 17, in an incident involving a fire and multiple stabbings. Several others were injured, and authorities said they had identified the person believed to be responsible. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after 5:30 a.m. to reports…
Kid Cudi to Write, Direct and Star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Upcoming Biopic ‘JEAN’
Rapper, singer and actor Kid Cudi is taking on a major new creative challenge, announcing that he will write, direct and star in JEAN, an upcoming biographical film about legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The project is scheduled to begin filming in 2027. The entertainer, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, shared the news on Instagram…
Mother, 33, and Her 9-Year-Old Son Found Dead With Gunshot Wounds in Indianapolis; Police Investigating Suspected Murder-Suicide
Authorities in Indianapolis are investigating the deaths of 33-year-old Shatayvia Alisha Calderon and her 9-year-old son, Julian Calderon, who were found dead with gunshot wounds inside their apartment Monday afternoon. According to reports from the New York Post and other news outlets, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to a reported shooting…
Arlington Husband and Wife Charged in Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old Alyssa Wilson on St. Louis Highway
Willie Herndon, 43, and his wife, Taiya Herndon, 45, of Arlington, Texas, have been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson on Interstate 170 on October 14. Herndon faces charges of first-degree murder, armed criminal action and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Taiya Herndon is charged with hindering…
Two Women Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Charlotte Interstate; 19-Year-Old Driver Charged
Two women were killed and several other people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 277 in Charlotte, North Carolina, early Sunday, October 18. Authorities have charged 19-year-old Kati Covarrubias-Barron in connection with the deadly crash. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the collision around…
Janelle James Announces Debut Hour-Long Netflix Stand-Up Special, ‘How Romantic’
Janelle James is bringing her signature humor to Netflix! The Emmy-nominated actress and comedian has announced her first hour-long stand-up comedy special, How Romantic, which is set to premiere globally on November 10, 2026. Best known for her hilarious portrayal of Principal Ava Coleman on ABC’s hit comedy series Abbott Elementary, James is preparing to…
Jay-Z Reportedly Picks Himself to Headline the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Jay-Z has reportedly selected himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Puck first reported the news on October 20, 2026, citing multiple sources. The NFL and Roc Nation have not confirmed the booking. The reported choice is notable because Jay-Z has helped shape…
D’Angelo Posthumous Album in the Works, Unreleased Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige Collaboration Teased
A posthumous D’Angelo album is in the works, with six tracks already selected from the late R&B icon’s unreleased recordings. His older brother, Luther Archer, also teased a previously unheard collaboration involving D’Angelo, Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige. Archer confirmed the project during an interview with Kiss Richmond, saying the family is reviewing D’Angelo’s…
