Barbara Carr, a revered voice in soul-blues music whose career spanned decades, has died at the age of 85. Carr passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Maryville, Illinois, surrounded by family, according to obituary reports. Born Barbara Jean Crosby on January 9, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, Carr began singing in church as…
Beanie Sigel is continuing his evolution from hip-hop heavyweight to full-fledged entrepreneur, officially expanding his growing food empire with a new restaurant venture in his hometown. The Philadelphia rapper has partnered with Santucci’s Original Square Pizza to open his own location in University City, marking his first major step into the brick-and-mortar restaurant space. Sigel, widely…
Actor Ving Rhames was rushed to the hospital after collapsing during a medical emergency at a Los Angeles restaurant on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The 66-year-old Mission: Impossible star was dining with family when the incident occurred. Witnesses told TMZ that Rhames suddenly collapsed at the table and appeared to be “in and out of consciousness” before emergency…
Track and field icon Allyson Felix is making headlines with plans for a stunning return to competition, targeting a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in what could be her sixth Olympic appearance—at age 42. The 11-time Olympic medalist and seven-time gold champion, who retired in 2022, says her comeback is fueled by a…
Cleetis Mack, a longtime member of the influential hip-hop group Digital Underground, has died, according to reports published Tuesday. He was known to fans as “Clee.” A representative for the group confirmed that Mack “passed suddenly,” though no cause of death or age has been publicly disclosed. In a statement shared with media, the group…
NBA player Tristan Thompson has filed for a limited conservatorship over his 19-year-old brother, Amari Thompson, according to court documents obtained by People. The filing, submitted on April 27, comes as Thompson continues to care for his younger brother, who has significant medical and developmental needs. Court documents state that Amari suffers from an intellectual disability, developmental delays, and…
A new chapter of a classic crime saga is officially on the way. Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler are set to lead Miami Vice ’85, a high-profile reboot directed by Joseph Kosinski. The Universal Pictures production is scheduled to hit theaters on August 6, 2027, with filming expected to begin later this year. The project…
The NCIS franchise continues to expand, and CBS has officially ordered a new spinoff titled “NCIS: New York,” set to premiere in the 2026–2027 season. The series brings back LL Cool J, who will reprise his fan-favorite role as Special Agent Sam Hanna from NCIS: Los Angeles. Hanna previously appeared across multiple entries in the franchise, including the flagship NCIS series, making him one…
Issa Rae is stepping back into her digital storytelling roots—this time with a major platform behind her. The Emmy-nominated creator has teamed up with TikTok to launch a new micro-drama series titled “Screen Time,” marking a bold move into the rapidly growing world of short-form scripted entertainment. The series is the first project born out of a new…
Actress Kyla Pratt is celebrating a full-circle moment as Disneyland officially introduces Penny Proud, the beloved character from The Proud Family, into its park experience. Pratt, who has voiced Penny Proud since the show first premiered in 2001, shared her excitement as fans can now meet the iconic animated teen in person. The debut marks a major milestone…
