George E. Johnson, the pioneering entrepreneur who built one of the first Black-owned companies to trade on a major U.S. stock exchange, has died at the age of 99. Johnson’s groundbreaking work in the beauty industry transformed Black hair care and paved the way for generations of Black-owned businesses. Born in Mississippi and raised in Chicago,…
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter SZA is opening up about a deeply personal milestone, revealing that she was formally diagnosed with autism at the age of 36. The “Kill Bill” hitmaker shared the news on her private Instagram account, telling fans that she had “finally” taken the time to undergo an official evaluation after previously suspecting she might be on…
The social media community is mourning the reported loss of TikTok personality ItGirlBri, who was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting after leaving an Airbnb party. According to multiple reports, Bri was leaving an Airbnb gathering with two men when a BMW reportedly pulled alongside their vehicle and opened fire. The car was struck by multiple…
The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of pioneering rapper Sparky D, born Doreen Broadnax, who has died at the age of 61, according to reports and tributes shared by family members and fellow artists. A trailblazer for women in hip-hop, Sparky D rose to prominence during the legendary Roxanne Wars of the mid-1980s, one of rap’s earliest and…
Veteran actress Marla Gibbs has received another well-deserved honor for her decades-long contributions to television and entertainment. The City of Chicago has officially proclaimed June 30 as “Marla Gibbs Day,” recognizing the beloved actress for her groundbreaking career and lasting cultural impact. Marla Gibbs Chicago The proclamation was issued by Brandon Johnson, who praised Gibbs for inspiring generations through…
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot, capping off one of the most closely followed celebrity romances in recent memory. The couple celebrated their marriage Friday with a lavish wedding at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden, where family, friends, and an estimated 1,000 guests gathered for what many have dubbed the “wedding…
Victor Willis, the founding lead singer and co-songwriter of the iconic disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74 following a short but aggressive illness, his family confirmed. Willis passed away on June 30, just one day before what would have been his 75th birthday. The heartbreaking news was shared by his…
Beloved actor and activist Danny Glover has revealed that he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years, sharing his diagnosis publicly for the first time during an emotional interview on NBC’s TODAY. The 79-year-old Hollywood icon, best known for his roles in Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple, and countless other films and television projects, said he was diagnosed…
Veteran soap opera actress Colleen Zenk, best known for her decades-long portrayal of Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns and more recently Jordan Howard on The Young and the Restless, is facing new legal trouble after being arrested on DUI charges in Florida. According to court records, the 73-year-old actress was arrested on May 15 in Collier County, Florida, following a…
A 5-year-old boy was tragically killed after being attacked by two dogs while staying at a caregiver’s home in Dorchester County, South Carolina, authorities said. The child, identified as JayCeon Gates, was attacked early Saturday morning on Chemistry Circle in Ladson, roughly 20 miles northwest of Charleston. According to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, the incident…
