Obamas’ Production Company Backs Broadway Revival of Proof
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are expanding their storytelling empire into the world of theater. The couple’s media company, Higher Ground Productions, has officially joined the producing team behind the upcoming Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize–winning play Proof. The project marks the company’s first major move into Broadway production…
Victims Identified in Deadly Oakland Bar Mass Shooting That Left Community Reeling
Authorities have identified the two victims killed in a tragic mass shooting at a downtown Oakland bar over the weekend, an incident that has shaken the community and left several families grieving. According to the , the shooting happened early Saturday morning at EZ’s Lounge, a popular nightlife spot in downtown . Police confirmed that Latetia…
Comedian Kountry Wayne Brings the Laughs With New Amazon Prime Comedy Special ‘Nostalgia’
Comedian and social media sensation Kountry Wayne is stepping back onto the stand-up stage with a brand-new comedy special, Kountry Wayne: Nostalgia, set to premiere on March 23, 2026, on Prime Video. The one-hour special marks Wayne’s second stand-up special and his first with Amazon, following the success of his 2023 Netflix debut A Woman’s Prayer, which premiered at No. 1…
Kenyan MSc Student Edna Ombakho Found Dead Weeks After Disappearance in UK
A Kenyan postgraduate student who had been reported missing in the United Kingdom has been found dead, bringing a tragic end to weeks of searching and anxious appeals from family, friends, and the Kenyan diaspora community. Edna Mmbali Ombakho, a 31-year-old Master of Science student at York St John University in London, was discovered dead…
R&B Legends Tony Terry and Christopher Williams Headlining New Stage Play
R&B icons Tony Terry and Christopher Williams are bringing their star power from the concert stage to the theater, as the two beloved vocalists have been announced as the leading men in an upcoming stage play. Known for their timeless voices and classic hits that helped define late ‘80s and early ‘90s R&B, Terry and Williams will take center…
Dionne Warwick Sues Rights Firm Over Alleged Royalty Theft
Music icon Dionne Warwick has filed a countersuit against royalty management company Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation (AREC), accusing the firm of improperly taking millions of dollars from her music royalties over the course of more than two decades. According to court filings, Warwick’s legal team alleges that the company “pilfered” millions of dollars in royalty income tied to…
Former Indoor Football Standout Jordan Jones, 28, Fatally Shot While Trying to Break Up Georgia Bar Fight
A tragic act of violence has left a community in mourning after a former professional indoor football player was shot and killed while attempting to stop a fight outside a Georgia bar. Jordan Alexander Jones, 28, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was fatally shot early Saturday morning outside the Saddle Bar in Acworth. According to police, officers…
Dr. Dre Officially Becomes a Billionaire, Per Forbes
Hip-hop icon Dr. Dre has officially reached billionaire status, according to the newly released 2026 World’s Billionaires list from Forbes. The legendary producer, rapper, and entrepreneur now has an estimated net worth of $1 billion, earning him a spot among the world’s wealthiest individuals. On the list, Dre — born Andre Young — ranks No. 3,332 globally…
Legendary Actor Blair Underwood Joins Cast of Doc
Veteran actor Blair Underwood is scrubbing in for a major new role on Fox’s hit medical drama Doc. The acclaimed performer will debut as the brilliant and highly confident trauma and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Ben Grant during the show’s two-hour Season 2 finale on April 14, 2026, before becoming a full-time cast member in Season…
Zuri Reed Cast as Young Tasha in STARZ’s ‘Power: Origins’
Zuri Reed is the latest addition to the growing cast of the upcoming STARZ prequel series Power: Origins, stepping into the role of a young Tasha St. Patrick, the character famously portrayed by Naturi Naughton in the original Power. The highly anticipated series will explore the early lives of James “Ghost” St. Patrick and Tommy…
