Tracy Scroggins, Former Detroit Lions Standout, Dies at 56; Family Cites Suspected CTE
Tracy Scroggins, a beloved former defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 56, his family and former team confirmed. The Lions announced his passing Monday evening, and loved ones are raising concerns that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition linked to repeated head trauma, may have…
Teyana Taylor Makes Feature Film Directorial Debut as Paramount Sets ‘Get Lite’
Paramount Pictures is officially ushering Teyana Taylor into a new chapter of her creative career, announcing the studio has set her feature film directorial debut, Get Lite, for a spring 2027 theatrical release. Best known as a singer, actor, choreographer, and visual storyteller, Taylor now adds feature film director to her résumé, marking a major milestone as she transitions from…
Good Samaritan Dives Into Action, Rescues Pregnant Woman From Sinking Car in Florida
A tragic traffic incident on Interstate 95 turned into a remarkable story of courage and new life this past Friday when a Good Samaritan rescued a pregnant woman from a sinking vehicle — and hours later she gave birth to her daughter. Early on the morning of February 6, Logan Hayes, who was headed to work in…
Celebrating Lyda D. Newman: Inventor, Activist, and Black History Icon
On this 10th day of Black History Month, we honor Lyda D. Newman, a remarkable African-American inventor, hairdresser, and women’s rights activist. Newman is best known for patenting the first hairbrush with synthetic bristles—a design that revolutionized haircare and grooming practices, especially for African-American hair. She was the third Black woman ever to receive a…
Lawsuit Against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Aaron Hall Moves Forward After Yearlong Delay
A civil lawsuit accusing music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and R&B singer Aaron Hall of sexual assault is now officially moving forward after a year of procedural delays, legal filings show. The suit, filed in April 2024 by Liza Gardner, alleges she was sexually assaulted in 1990 at a music industry event when she was 16 years old. The complaint…
Halle Berry Says ‘Yes’ to Longtime Partner Van Hunt, Announces Engagement on National TV
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry has confirmed that she and longtime partner Van Hunt are engaged, culminating nearly six years together. Berry, 59, revealed the happy news during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Feb. 5, clarifying earlier confusion about her response to Hunt’s proposal and proudly showing off her engagement ring. “I of course said yes!” Berry told…
Black History Month | Day 8 — Inventor Honor: George Washington Carver
We honor Black History Month by celebrating Dr. George Washington Carver—a visionary agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian whose work reshaped American farming and expanded economic opportunity. Often called “The Peanut Man,” Carver developed over 300 industrial and food products from peanuts—including dyes, paints, plastics, soaps, cosmetics, lubricants, and synthetic foods—along with 118 products from sweet…
Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Crushes Rival Broadcast in Massive Viewership Gap
The media world is still buzzing about the wildly divergent audiences for the two halftime performances that aired during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, and the numbers paint a stark picture of cultural and media influence in today’s polarized landscape. Record-Setting Reach for Bad Bunny Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny delivered the headline performance for…
Atlanta Falcons Rookie James Pearce Jr. Arrested After Alleged Domestic Dispute with WNBA Star
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested over the weekend following a dramatic incident in South Florida that began as what police described as a domestic dispute involving WNBA forward Rickea Jackson, authorities and legal filings say. The 22-year-old defensive standout, a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was taken into custody Saturday…
Super Bowl Champion Barry Wilburn Dies in House Fire at 62
Barry Wilburn, a former NFL standout and Super Bowl champion, has died after being caught in a devastating house fire early Friday morning, his family confirmed this weekend. He was 62. Emergency crews from the Memphis Fire Department responded to a residential blaze in the Orange Mound neighborhood shortly before 2 a.m. on Feb. 6….
