After 14 seasons as Officer Kevin Atwater, LaRoyce Hawkins made his final appearance as a series regular on the October 14 episode of NBC’s Chicago P.D. The actor thanked fans in a video shared on Instagram Stories. “Thank you. Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for supporting the show. Thank you for…
The legacy of Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking Super Bowl halftime performance is getting the documentary treatment. Hulu and ESPN have announced a new feature-length film examining how the King of Pop transformed one of football’s biggest traditions into a global entertainment spectacle. Titled Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl, the documentary is scheduled to premiere…
The Jackson family’s remarkable musical legacy is getting a new chapter as Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, and Marlon Jackson take center stage in an upcoming documentary exploring their journey with the legendary Jackson 5. The untitled project will offer an intimate look at the brothers’ rise from their childhood in Gary, Indiana, to international superstardom, along…
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris, 58, has reportedly entered rehabilitation after spending more than two months hospitalized following a serious medical emergency. Organizers of a fundraiser for Paris and his family said he did not have health insurance when the emergency occurred. Paris, a member of the group since 2001, reportedly became ill…
Former Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington has revealed the heartbreaking news that his wife of 29 years, Jenisa Garland, died in June 2025 after suffering a massive hemorrhagic stroke. Washington, 63, shared the news publicly over the weekend, more than a year after Garland’s death. In an emotional social media post, the actor explained that…
R&B music has lost one of its most distinctive and beloved voices. Legendary singer Freddie Jackson, best known for timeless classics including “You Are My Lady,” “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake),” “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” and “Jam Tonight,” has died at the age of 69. Jackson’s passing was announced Tuesday, October 6,…
Five-time Grammy Award winner Michael McDonald has reunited with his biological son, Michael Goessling, nearly six decades after the child was placed for adoption. Goessling, a St. Louis-area man who was adopted as an infant, always knew he was adopted and said he had a loving childhood with his adoptive parents, Paul and Kay Goessling….
Another piece of the golden era of Black comedy is gone. The comedy world is mourning the loss of Reggie McFadden, the talented comedian and actor best known for his memorable appearances on Def Comedy Jam and In Living Color. McFadden died at age 57. McFadden’s sister, author Bernice L. McFadden, confirmed his death to…
Maria Avila agrees to a reduced payout after a judge gives her the option of accepting less money or facing a new trial on damages. Chris Brown’s former housekeeper, Maria Avila, has agreed to accept a reduced $9.5 million damages award in her lawsuit against the R&B singer over a 2020 dog attack at his…
Halle Berry is pushing back against allegations made by her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, after the actor filed a lawsuit accusing the Oscar-winning actress of abusing their son and violating their custody agreement. The former couple, who share 12-year-old son Maceo, are once again at odds over their co-parenting arrangements, with the latest legal dispute bringing…
