13-Year-Old Sha’Michael Russell to Receive Youth Heroism Award After Dying Shielding His Sister
A Louisiana teenager who died protecting his younger sister from gunfire is being remembered as a hero. Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting. Sha’Michael Russell was among three children shot on September 28 at the Olde Salem Village Apartments in Shreveport, Louisiana. According to his family, when gunfire erupted near the…
12-Year-Old Girl Killed in Crossfire During Youth Football Game at Baltimore Park
A 12-year-old girl was killed Saturday evening after police said two men exchanged gunfire during an argument believed to involve a parking space near Leon Day Park in West Baltimore. The victim, identified by her family as Khloe Ishway, was at the park when the shooting occurred at about 6:15 p.m. on October 3. Baltimore…
Michael McDonald Reunites With Long-Lost Biological Son After DNA Discovery
Five-time Grammy Award winner Michael McDonald has reunited with his biological son, Michael Goessling, nearly six decades after the child was placed for adoption. Goessling, a St. Louis-area man who was adopted as an infant, always knew he was adopted and said he had a loving childhood with his adoptive parents, Paul and Kay Goessling….
Reggie McFadden, ‘Def Comedy Jam’ and ‘In Living Color’ Comedian, Dies at 57
Another piece of the golden era of Black comedy is gone. The comedy world is mourning the loss of Reggie McFadden, the talented comedian and actor best known for his memorable appearances on Def Comedy Jam and In Living Color. McFadden died at age 57. McFadden’s sister, author Bernice L. McFadden, confirmed his death to…
Anthony Anderson to Host the Returning 2026 Soul Train Awards in Chicago
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor and comedian will lead BET’s celebration of Black music and culture as the awards show returns after a three-year hiatus. Anthony Anderson will host the 2026 Soul Train Awards, returning to BET after a three-year hiatus. BET announced the news on October 1, confirming that the Emmy- and Golden…
Eddie Murphy to Star in First Scripted TV Series, ‘The Chairman,’ Coming to Peacock
Eddie Murphy is heading back to television! The legendary comedian and actor has signed on to star in The Chairman, a new scripted comedy series in development at Peacock. The project marks Murphy’s first leading role in a scripted television series in decades, bringing one of Hollywood’s most recognizable comedic talents back to the small…
‘A Different World’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix as Hillman College Prepares for Another Year
Class is officially back in session! Netflix is bringing viewers back to Hillman College after renewing its hit sequel series A Different World for a second season. The announcement, made on October 2, 2026, comes just days after the series premiered on September 24, reintroducing audiences to the beloved fictional historically Black college and a…
Chris Brown’s Former Housekeeper Accepts Reduced $9.5 Million Award in Dog Bite Lawsuit
Maria Avila agrees to a reduced payout after a judge gives her the option of accepting less money or facing a new trial on damages. Chris Brown’s former housekeeper, Maria Avila, has agreed to accept a reduced $9.5 million damages award in her lawsuit against the R&B singer over a 2020 dog attack at his…
Halle Berry Fires Back After Ex Olivier Martinez Files Lawsuit Accusing Actress of Abusing Their Son
Halle Berry is pushing back against allegations made by her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, after the actor filed a lawsuit accusing the Oscar-winning actress of abusing their son and violating their custody agreement. The former couple, who share 12-year-old son Maceo, are once again at odds over their co-parenting arrangements, with the latest legal dispute bringing…
Rick Ross Arrested in Miami Beach on Domestic Violence Charges, Rapper Denies Allegations
Rapper and music mogul Rick Ross is facing serious legal trouble after being arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, on domestic violence-related charges. The Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, has strongly denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and insisting he is innocent. The 50-year-old rapper surrendered to Miami Beach police early…
