LaMonte McLemore, Singer and Founding Member of The 5th Dimension, Dies at 90
Las Vegas, NV — LaMonte McLemore, the celebrated singer, songwriter, photographer, and founding member of the legendary vocal group The 5th Dimension, has died at the age of 90. McLemore passed away Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas, surrounded by family, according to his representative Jeremy Westby. He died of natural causes following complications…
Gospel Legend & Global Worship Icon Ron Kenoly Has Passed Away at 81
The Christian community around the world is mourning the loss of Dr. Ron Kenoly, the pioneering gospel artist and worship leader whose music helped shape modern praise and worship for more than four decades. Kenoly passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 81, according to confirmation from his longtime music director Bruno…
Lil Jon’s Son, DJ Young Slade, Reported Missing in Georgia — Family, Police Seek Help
Authorities are searching for Nathan Smith, the 27-year-old son of Grammy-winning rapper Lil Jon, after he was reported missing Tuesday morning in Milton, Georgia. Known professionally as DJ Young Slade, Smith has not been seen since he left his home on foot early Tuesday without his cellphone, sparking concerns from family and law enforcement over his safety….
RZA Sued Over Alleged Double Sale of Rights to Wu-Tang Clan’s One-of-a-Kind Album ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin’
Wu-Tang Clan founder and hip-hop producer RZA (Robert Diggs) is facing a new lawsuit from former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli, who alleges that RZA and co-producer Cilvaringz improperly sold the same copyright interests in the rare album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin to multiple parties. Shkreli, who originally purchased the single-copy album in 2015, filed a countersuit in federal court claiming…
Twitch Streamer Aspen Kartier Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges; Puppy “Louie” in Protective Custody
Aspen Kartier, the 19-year-old rapper and popular Twitch streamer whose real name is Aspen Easterling, was arrested last weekend on an animal cruelty charge after a viral livestream video that appeared to show her mistreating her young dog sparked widespread outrage online. According to local law enforcement, Brookhaven police obtained an arrest and search warrant after receiving…
Honoring Sarah Boone: The Inventor of the Modern Ironing Board
Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Sarah Boone, a pioneering African American inventor whose ingenuity transformed the way we care for our clothes. In 1892, Sarah Boone received U.S. Patent No. 473,563 for her improved design of the ironing board—an invention that made ironing easier and more effective, especially for sleeves and other…
Thousands of Dollars in Cash and Jewelry Stolen From Gina Torres’ San Fernando Valley Home
Authorities are investigating after the Los Angeles home of actress Gina Torres was burglarized Friday night, with thieves making off with an estimated $200,000-plus in cash and jewelry, police confirmed. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) says officers responded to the property in the San Fernando Valley around 7 p.m. after receiving a report that windows had been smashed and the…
Mom, 45, Dies After Cosmetic Surgery in Costa Rica: Family, Community in Shock
A 45-year-old mother and teacher has died after experiencing complications from multiple cosmetic surgery procedures in Costa Rica, authorities and friends confirm. Regina Brumley Kerr, a beloved educator and mother of two daughters aged 20 and 7, underwent several cosmetic enhancements — including a tummy tuck, liposuction of the arms and a fat transfer —…
Woman Charged After Allegedly Putting Alcohol in 3-Month-Old Baby’s Bottle, Resulting in Infant’s Death
Authorities have arrested a woman in connection with the death of a 3-month-old infant after investigators say alcohol was intentionally placed inside the baby’s bottle, leading to fatal consequences. According to law enforcement officials, emergency responders were called to a residence after the infant was found unresponsive. The baby was transported to a nearby hospital,…
Nathaniel Alexander: Honoring the Black Inventor Behind the Folding Chair
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is essential to recognize the many Black innovators whose ideas have quietly shaped everyday life. One such innovator is Nathaniel Alexander, the African American inventor credited with patenting an early version of the folding chair—an invention that not only transformed seating and space-saving design, but has also, over time,…
