Latimore, Blues Hall of Famer Behind “Let’s Straighten It Out,” Dies at 86
Benjamin William Lattimore, better known professionally as Latimore, the acclaimed blues and R&B singer, songwriter and pianist whose soulful voice made “Let’s Straighten It Out” a Southern soul classic, has died in August 2026 at the age of 86. Born in Charleston, Tennessee, in 1939, Latimore was influenced from an early age by country music, the…
Michael Wright, ‘The Five Heartbeats’ Star, Dies at 70
The world of film and television is mourning the loss of acclaimed actor Michael Wright, best known for his unforgettable portrayal of Eddie King Jr. in the beloved 1991 film The Five Heartbeats. Wright died at the age of 70. Born April 30, 1956, in New York, Wright attended the now-defunct New Lincoln School before studying acting at the…
LL COOL J, SWV, LIL’ KIM, METHOD MAN & REDMAN & More Set for Thanksgiving Edition of Rock the Bells
Hip-hop legends are coming together for a celebration that promises to bring generations of music fans under one roof! LL Cool J is bringing the Rock the Bells Festival back to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, for a special “Home for the Holidays” Thanksgiving weekend celebration on Nov. 29. The star-studded lineup includes…
Full Force Founding Member Curtis “Curt-T-T” Bedeau Dies
The music world is mourning the loss of Curtis “Curt-T-T” Bedeau, the guitarist, vocalist and founding member of the legendary Brooklyn R&B and hip-hop group Full Force. Bedeau passed away on August 17, 2026. He was an original member of the group, which has been making music since 1976. A cause of death has not…
Louisiana Man Accused of Killing Wife, Driving Nearly 400 Miles With Her Body in Passenger Seat
A Louisiana man is facing a second-degree murder charge after authorities allege he killed his wife during an argument and then drove nearly 400 miles across state lines with her body in the passenger seat of his vehicle. Tyronne Brazille, 50, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, after police reportedly stopped his…
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, Dies at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise, has died at the age of 36. Panettiere’s death was reported by TMZ on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Her representative later confirmed the news to ABC News. Her father, Skip Panettiere, shared a statement remembering his daughter as “an incredible light” and “a force of nature”…
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods Officially Married in Star-Studded Malibu Wedding
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods are officially husband and wife. The New York Knicks star and longtime girlfriend Jordyn Woods tied the knot Saturday, August 15, in a glamorous outdoor ceremony overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. The intimate-yet-star-studded celebration brought together family, friends, NBA stars and some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Woods, 28, stunned in a…
The Isley Brothers’ Long-Running Trademark Battle Has Finally Come to an End
Finally, the legal battle over the legendary Isley Brothers name is over. Ronald Isley and the estate of his late brother, Rudolph Isley, have reached an out-of-court settlement, bringing their years-long federal trademark dispute over the name “The Isley Brothers” to an end. Attorneys for both sides filed a stipulation of dismissal in federal court in Chicago on Wednesday,…
Gospel Artist Nikki Ross Bellamy Dies at 54
The gospel music community is mourning the loss of Houston gospel powerhouse Nikki L. Ross Bellamy, who died August 14 at the age of 54. At this time, a cause if death hasn’t been revealed. Ross Bellamy was one of Houston’s most distinctive and celebrated gospel voices, building a career that spanned decades and included collaborations…
Newlywed Couple Killed in Four-Vehicle Crash on I-10 in Louisiana
A newlywed couple lost their lives Wednesday evening after a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Ascension Parish, Louisiana State Police said. The victims were identified as 35-year-old Alyssia Stewart and her 37-year-old husband, Dusharne Stewart, both of Prairieville. The couple were traveling together in a 2017 Nissan Altima when the crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. near…
