NBA Hall of Former Earvin “Magic” Johnson has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade, set to take place on New Year’s Day 2026. The announcement was made Wednesday morning at Tournament House in Pasadena, where Johnson accepted the honor amid applause and fanfare. The parade’s theme will be “The Magic in…
Ike Turner Jr., the son of iconic music figures Ike Turner and Tina Turner, has died at the age of 67. According to family sources, he passed away on Saturday, October 4, at a hospital in Los Angeles after suffering from kidney failure. His cousin, Jacqueline Bullock, confirmed the news, describing him as “more than a cousin ……
Actress and singer Ryan Destiny is officially engaged to longtime partner and fellow actor Keith Powers. The couple announced the happy news over the weekend with a joint Instagram post showcasing Destiny’s stunning engagement ring and a series of romantic photos. The caption simply read: “Engaged to the love of my life.” View this post on Instagram A…
Kimberly Hébert Gregory, a versatile and respected actress known for her commanding performance as Dr. Belinda Brown on HBO’s Vice Principals, has died at the age of 52. According to her ex-husband, actor Chester Gregory, she passed away on October 3 in Los Angeles. A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. A Life on…
The verdict is IN! — In a highly publicized hearing on Friday, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months (4 years and 2 months) in federal prison, following his conviction on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan, also included…
Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing two new sexual assault lawsuits filed just 24 hours before his federal sentencing, intensifying the legal storm surrounding the music icon. According to reports from TMZ and HotNewHipHop, the lawsuits were filed on October 2 and allege separate incidents of sexual assault. Details remain scarce, including the identities…
ln a shocking and heartbreaking turn of events, Joshua Allen — the charismatic dancer who won Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance — has died at age 36 after being struck by a train near his hometown in Texas. Circumstances of the Accident According to reports, authorities responded to railroad tracks in south Fort Worth, Texas,…
The gospel music community is mourning the loss of Vanessa Brown Knowles, the legendary vocalist and founding member of the award-winning quartet The Brown Singers, who tragically passed away at the age of 63. Knowles, remembered for her powerful and soulful quartet voice, died on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in a multi-vehicle crash on I-55…
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson is reportedly wanted by police after an incident involving his dogs left a neighbor’s pet dead, according to sources close to the situation. Authorities say the altercation happened earlier this week when Gibson’s dogs allegedly got loose and attacked a neighbor’s smaller dog. Despite efforts to intervene, the pet did…
HAVANA — Assata Shakur, the former Black Liberation Army member, author, and activist who spent more than four decades in exile in Cuba, has died at the age of 78. Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed her passing on September 25, citing health conditions related to her advanced age. Born JoAnne Chesimard, Shakur emerged as…
