Bessie Blount Griffin was a remarkable physical therapist, inventor, and forensic scientist whose groundbreaking work transformed rehabilitative care for wounded soldiers and people with disabilities. Her innovations were driven by a simple yet powerful belief: everyone deserves dignity, independence, and control over their own lives. Born November 24, 1914, in Hickory (now Chesapeake), Virginia, Blount…
Christopher “Kid” Reid — the rapper, actor, and cultural icon best known as one half of the hip-hop duo Kid ’n Play — has publicly revealed that he underwent a heart transplant after a serious health crisis last year, sharing details of his journey for the first time on ABC’s Good Morning America. The 61-year-old…
Las Vegas, NV — LaMonte McLemore, the celebrated singer, songwriter, photographer, and founding member of the legendary vocal group The 5th Dimension, has died at the age of 90. McLemore passed away Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas, surrounded by family, according to his representative Jeremy Westby. He died of natural causes following complications…
The Christian community around the world is mourning the loss of Dr. Ron Kenoly, the pioneering gospel artist and worship leader whose music helped shape modern praise and worship for more than four decades. Kenoly passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 81, according to confirmation from his longtime music director Bruno…
Authorities are searching for Nathan Smith, the 27-year-old son of Grammy-winning rapper Lil Jon, after he was reported missing Tuesday morning in Milton, Georgia. Known professionally as DJ Young Slade, Smith has not been seen since he left his home on foot early Tuesday without his cellphone, sparking concerns from family and law enforcement over his safety….
Wu-Tang Clan founder and hip-hop producer RZA (Robert Diggs) is facing a new lawsuit from former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli, who alleges that RZA and co-producer Cilvaringz improperly sold the same copyright interests in the rare album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin to multiple parties. Shkreli, who originally purchased the single-copy album in 2015, filed a countersuit in federal court claiming…
In a story that reads like a real-life sequel to a classic comedy, Eddie Murphy’s son and Martin Lawrence’s daughter are expecting their first child together, bringing new joy to two of entertainment’s most beloved families. Eric Murphy, the 36-year-old eldest son of Beverly Hills Cop star Eddie Murphy, and 30-year-old Jasmin Lawrence, the daughter of comedian Martin Lawrence, announced…
Cori Broadus, the 26-year-old daughter of hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of her infant daughter just weeks after celebrating what many hoped would be a joyous milestone. In an emotional Instagram Story posted Saturday, January 31, Broadus revealed that her baby girl, Codi Dreaux, passed away on January 26 at just 10…
The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for 25 games without pay after he violated the league’s anti-drug policy, the league announced Saturday. George’s suspension begins immediately, causing him to miss Saturday night’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. George, 35, addressed the situation in a statement to ESPN, explaining that the violation…
The music world is mourning the loss of acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Bryan Loren, best known for his collaborations with Michael Jackson and for co-writing the iconic early Simpsons hit “Do the Bartman.” Loren passed away earlier this week. He would have been 59 years old. The news was confirmed by Loren’s close friend…
