The athletic community is mourning the loss of University of Nebraska-Omaha men’s basketball player Deng Mayar, who tragically drowned Saturday at Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman, Utah, according to local authorities. Herriman Police reported receiving a 911 call at 5:40 p.m. local time about two individuals struggling in the water. Responders arrived quickly, and bystanders assisted…
Terence Stamp, the acclaimed British actor renowned for his commanding screen presence and portrayal of General Zod in the early Superman films, has died at the age of 87. His family confirmed to Reuters that he passed away on Sunday, August 17, with news of his death announced in an online notice. Born in Stepney, London, on…
Sad news has surfaced about R&B icon Gladys Knight, as her son, Shanga Hankerson, claims the 81-year-old singer is showing early signs of dementia. Hankerson is also accusing Knight’s husband, William McDowell, of elder abuse, alleging that he has been forcing her to perform despite her declining health. In an exclusive interview with The Shade Room,…
The 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will return to Nashville, TN, for a historic celebration of gospel music on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Known as “The Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” the event will be taped live and feature powerful performances, heartfelt tributes, and special honors. A Historic Hosting Duo Legendary…
Boston is rolling out the red carpet for its own R&B legends. Mayor Michelle Wu has officially declared August 30 “New Edition Day” in honor of the iconic group—Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill—who first came together in Roxbury in 1978. The celebration will include a street renaming…
The highly anticipated stage adaptation of the iconic 1984 film Purple Rain has officially found its stars. Rising singer-songwriter Kris Kollins and acclaimed Broadway talent Rachel Webb will lead the cast as The Kid and Apollonia, respectively, when the musical makes its world premiere this fall in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis. The production will debut at…
Onyx Collective has announced that entrepreneur and beauty mogul Lori Harvey will join the cast of Hulu’s hit legal drama Reasonable Doubt. Harvey takes on the recurring role of Chelsea, described as “an unpredictable force with a troubled past” whose return disrupts the life of defense attorney Jax Stewart in unexpected ways. Chelsea’s presence is set…
Heartbreaking news out of Tulsa. The Tulsa community is mourning the loss of longtime police officer and beloved The First 48 star, Detective John Brown, who passed away on August 3 in hospice care after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 59. The Tulsa Police Department shared the news on social media. In Memoriam:…
The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially secured their franchise cornerstone for the foreseeable future. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP and Finals MVP, has agreed to a historic four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension—the most lucrative deal in NBA history based on average annual value. The extension begins in the 2027–28 season and runs through 2030–31, ensuring that Gilgeous-Alexander will…
