Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, a survivor of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, has died by suicide, his family confirmed. He was 26. Metayer, who lived in Coral Springs, Florida, died on Dec. 15 following what his family described as a seven-year battle with schizophrenia. His sister, Nancy…
The tech and online community is reeling after news broke of the death of popular tech influencer LaMarr Wilson. He was 48. Wilson, known to millions of fans as the “Tech Lifestyle Entertainer,” died by suicide, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruling the cause of death as asphyxiation. He died at a residence…
Former NBA veteran Jason Collins, best known as the league’s first openly gay active player, has revealed he is battling Stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive and terminal form of brain cancer often referred to as the “emperor of all cancers.” Collins, 47, shared the devastating update in an emotional interview with ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne,…
Taraji P. Henson is set to headline the upcoming Netflix faith-based drama’ ’Tis So Sweet, directed by Tasha Smith and produced by Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin. The project marks the second film under Perry and Franklin’s creative partnership with Netflix, following the success of Ruth & Boaz, which debuted at No. 2 on the…
Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming Barbershop TV series is rounding out its recurring cast with a powerhouse lineup. Bokeem Woodbine, Bresha Webb, Langston Kerman, and Tiana Okoye have officially joined the ensemble, set to star opposite Jermaine Fowler, who leads the series as Travis “Trav” Porter. Trav is a young barber determined to follow in the…
Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes, celebrated worldwide for his powerful baritone voice and charismatic stage presence, was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home Monday night. He was 71. Son Arrested at the Scene According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers responded around 9:20 p.m. to a home on the 1700 block of Delaware…
Burnsville, Minn. — Legendary R&B singer Alexander O’Neal and his wife, Cynthia, were hospitalized early Friday morning after a fire broke out at their apartment building in Burnsville, Minnesota. According to KARE 11, the fire started in a third-floor unit at the Willoway Apartments around 1:30 a.m. A neighbor spotted the flames and immediately called…
New details have been released surrounding the tragic death of former NBA center and champion Elden Campbell, whose passing stunned the basketball world earlier this month. Authorities have now confirmed that Campbell, 57, died from accidental drowning following a sudden medical emergency while on a fishing trip off the coast of Florida. Campbell, a 15-season…
The Rookie Universe Expands! The Rookie franchise is officially growing. ABC has given the green light to the pilot for The Rookie: North, with Emmy-nominated actor Jay Ellis set to headline the potential new series. Ellis, known for his NAACP Image Award–winning performance as Lawrence Walker on HBO’s Insecure, continues to rise across television and film as he steps…
A groundbreaking honor at the 11th Asian World Film Festival has cemented Michael Jai White’s legacy as one of Hollywood’s most influential martial artists. Historic Recognition Michael Jai White has officially made history as the first non-Asian recipient of the Bruce Lee Award, presented by the Bruce Lee Foundation during the 2025 Asian World Film…
