On the 28th of Black History Month, we honor Bessie Coleman, a pioneering American aviator who broke barriers in 1921 by becoming the first African American and Native American woman to earn an international pilot’s license. Denied entry to U.S. flight schools because of her race and gender, Coleman refused to let discrimination stop her….
Academy Award–winning actor Will Smith has filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed against him by a former tour musician, arguing that the allegations are baseless and unsupported by evidence. The motion was submitted, in which Smith’s legal team contends that the complaint fails to establish any…
Authorities are investigating a burglary at the Los Angeles residence of Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Durrell “Tank” Babbs, better known simply as Tank. The break-in occurred early Friday morning, and surveillance footage captured the suspects as they fled the scene, law enforcement sources tell reporters. According to authorities, the alarm monitoring company alerted Los Angeles police…
The city of Los Angeles will honor the legacy of late rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist Nipsey Hussle this Saturday by officially renaming a prominent South Los Angeles intersection in his memory. The ceremony will take place at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue, which will be formally designated as “Nipsey Hussle Square.”…
Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kenya Moore is facing a legal and financial setback as a Georgia judge has ordered her business to pay a substantial sum in unpaid rent and utilities tied to her hair salon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kenya Moore Hair Spa (@kenyamoorehairspa) In a dispute with her landlord over…
Rising Los Angeles rapper Luci4, born James Dear, has died at the age of 23, leaving fans and the music community in shock. Authorities confirmed that the young artist was found unresponsive at a private residence in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 22, 2026. TMZ reports that emergency responders arrived at the home around 11:40…
Indiana Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with shingles, adding another unexpected health setback as he continues recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury. The diagnosis was confirmed by Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, who said Haliburton will be away from the team for approximately two to three weeks while he recovers. Carlisle described…
A memorial gathering held to honor late Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa turned tragic when gunfire broke out, leaving four people injured and a grieving community further shaken. Memorial Meant for Healing Turns Violent Family, friends, and fans gathered in Jacksonville, Florida, to remember Lil Poppa, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, who died at the age of…
Award-winning gospel artist, pastor, and author Marvin Sapp has officially announced his engagement to Dr. La’Boris Cole, marking a joyful new chapter in his personal life after more than a decade as a widower. The beloved singer, best known for his crossover anthem “Never Would Have Made It,” shared the exciting news on February 23,…
We have some devastating news. Former WNBA All-Star and two-time champion Kara Braxton passed away on February 21, 2026, following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 285 near Atlanta. Authorities reported that Braxton, 43, was driving a 2023 Ford Mustang when her vehicle struck a concrete median wall around 5 p.m. The car continued against the…
