Maxton, N.C. — A Halloween-themed house party in rural southeastern North Carolina turned into tragedy early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and at least 11 injured, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting took place around 1:15 a.m., when deputies responded to a noise complaint at a residence on Dixon Drive, just…
Fayetteville, North Carolina — A tragic incident on October 8, 2025, resulted in the deaths of three E.E. Smith High School football players and left the driver critically injured. The driver, 21-year-old Dymond Nekiya Monroe, has been charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter, willful speed competition, speeding, careless and reckless driving, and insurance violation. Monroe…
HOUSTON — A mother has been arrested and charged with murder after her 9-year-old daughter died after being left in a hot car during her work shift, authorities say. The Incident According to court documents, on July 1, 2025, Gbemisola G. Akayinode, 36, parked her car in a gated employee lot of an industrial complex in the…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Music producer and cultural icon Timbaland has received one of the highest honors from his hometown — a street named in his honor. The City of Virginia Beach officially unveiled “Timbaland Way” this weekend, celebrating the legendary hitmaker’s lasting impact on music and his deep roots in the Hampton Roads community….
DETROIT — Bishop Marvin Winans, senior pastor of Perfecting Church in Detroit, is facing widespread criticism after a video surfaced showing him publicly reprimanding a woman who donated $1,235 instead of the $2,000 amount he reportedly requested during a recent fundraising service. The moment, captured during the church’s annual “Day of Giving,” quickly went viral…
Former NFL running back Doug Martin, known for his standout career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a brief stint with the Oakland Raiders, has died at the age of 36 while in police custody in Oakland, California. The incident occurred early Saturday morning when Oakland police responded to a reported break-in at a residence…
News broke in mid-October 2025 that Brian McKnight publicly celebrated having won an $8.8 million judgment in a defamation suit against his ex-wife, Julie McKnight. In an Instagram video, the singer declared: “We’ve been quiet, listening to liars continue to lie … trying to ruin my name and trying to bring harm to my family…
In a heartfelt celebration of artistry and legacy, Barbie is honoring the legendary Debbie Allen with a special “Tribute Collection” doll bearing her likeness. The unveiling of the Debbie Allen Barbie® Tribute Collection marks both a symbolic and tangible recognition of Allen’s impact across dance, television, film, and education. A Tribute Long Overdue Debbie Allen’s…
Beloved R&B and neo-soul singer D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, has died at the age of 51 after a prolonged and private struggle with pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed. In a public statement, the family said: “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life… After a prolonged and courageous…
Soap star Bryton James — best known for playing Devon Hamilton on The Young and the Restless — is pulling the plug on his marriage. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, James filed for divorce from his wife Brytni Sarpy, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The filing was made in Los Angeles County Superior Court earlier this…
