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Fred Hickman, a pioneer in the sports broadcasting world, has passed away at 66. According to his widow Sheila Hickman, Fred died peacefully in the hospital after battling liver cancer. “A light has gone out,” Sheila told CNN. Fred, a sports broadcaster and anchorman, helped launch two major cable networks and influenced many upcoming sports journalists. Fred was one of the first…
Snoop Dogg is heading to the big screen, again but this time the spotlight will be on his story. According to Deadline, the iconic rapper and his newly formed Death Row Records have partnered up with Universal Pictures and now a biopic is in the works. Universal Pictures announced Wednesday that the studio is developing a film…
Afrobeat star Davido and his family are suffering a heartbreaking loss. According to reports, the Nigerian artist’s 3-year old son has died after tragically drowning in the family pool. A police spokesman confirmed to the BBC that Ifeanyi Adeleke, who just had a birthday last month, had drowned in the pool at his parents’ home on Monday. d drowned in the pool…
At least 14 people were shot during a drive-by shooting in Chicago Monday night where people had gathered for a vigil, according to Chicago Police. The vigil was for a grandmother who died of natural causes. A 3-year-old boy, an 11-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy were among those shot, police said. The other victims ranged in…
R&B singer Al B. Sure! was in a coma and hospitalized for 2-months but is now on the road to recovery, according to his son Al B. Sure!, Jr. Jr. shared a birthday post explaining how grateful he is to have his dad back. “Thank your every 1 for the bday wishes!! Been kinda out of it and in…
Takeoff, a member of the rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday morning in Houston. A representative for the group confirmed the victim was Takeoff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball. He was 28. According to KPRC2, officers with the Houston Police Department and emergency officials with the Houston Fire Department responded to reports of…
Sean Combs, also popularly known as Diddy, has officially become Hip-Hop’s new billionaire, following the announcement of Kanye West losing $2 billion in a day and dropped to an estimated net worth of $500million. A new report by former Forbes entertainment editor, Zack O’Malley Greenburg, on Friday reveals that Diddy becomes the third hip-hop artist…
Hip-Hop legend Salt-N-Pepa is up next to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the news on Tuesday (Oct. 25) that the popular MCs will receive recognition in the Recording category. “This upcoming star ceremony honoring Hip-Hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa will honor the amazing 80s music we all love and…
Things seem to be getting worse for Ye. The Grammy award-winning rapper, formerly known as Kanye West, has been dropped by major companies and deals following his antisemitic remarks. Oct. 10 Instagram and Twitter suspended Ye on Oct. 10 after a series of antisemitic posts that included an Instagrammed screen shot of a text conversation…
We have some heartbreaking news to share. Beloved and feisty comedian, actor, and writer Leslie Jordan, passed away Monday morning at the age of 67. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the Chattanooga legend tragically died in a car accident around 9:30 a.m. on Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street. LAPD said the actor suffered…