Maxton, N.C. — A Halloween-themed house party in rural southeastern North Carolina turned into tragedy early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and at least 11 injured, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting took place around 1:15 a.m., when deputies responded to a noise complaint at a residence on Dixon Drive, just…
The land of Oz just got a little more star-studded. Emmy-winning actor Colman Domingo has officially joined the cast of Wicked: For Good as the voice of the Cowardly Lion, Universal Pictures announced Monday, Oct. 20, in a joint Instagram post with Domingo and the film’s director, Jon M. Chu. 🎥 Watch the announcement here: Instagram…
Fayetteville, North Carolina — A tragic incident on October 8, 2025, resulted in the deaths of three E.E. Smith High School football players and left the driver critically injured. The driver, 21-year-old Dymond Nekiya Monroe, has been charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter, willful speed competition, speeding, careless and reckless driving, and insurance violation. Monroe…
HOUSTON — A mother has been arrested and charged with murder after her 9-year-old daughter died after being left in a hot car during her work shift, authorities say. The Incident According to court documents, on July 1, 2025, Gbemisola G. Akayinode, 36, parked her car in a gated employee lot of an industrial complex in the…
LendingTree, the prominent online lending marketplace, is mourning the unexpected death of its founder and chief executive, Doug Lebda, who died on October 12 in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident on his family farm in North Carolina. He was 55. The company confirmed the tragic news in a press release, expressing profound sorrow at the loss…
Atlanta, GA — October 14, 2025 — In a landmark philanthropic move, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has pledged $50 million over ten years to support students at four of Atlanta’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The gift is structured as gap scholarships — funding reserved for students who are academically eligible for graduation but are at risk…
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…
A powerful explosion at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery late Thursday night triggered a massive fire that sent flames and thick plumes of smoke into the sky above the South Bay, alarming residents across Los Angeles County. The blast occurred around 9:30 p.m., rattling nearby neighborhoods and prompting calls to emergency services. Witnesses reported feeling the…
Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming feature I Play Rocky has added Stephan James to its cast. The Golden Globe–nominated actor will portray Carl Weathers, who famously played Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise. The film, directed by Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly (Green Book), explores the making of Sylvester Stallone’s 1976 underdog classic Rocky, which went…
Toni Braxton has already conquered the music world with her soulful ballads and chart-topping hits, but now she’s bringing her music to life on screen in an unexpected way. Lifetime has announced that the Grammy-winning singer will star in a series of original movies inspired by her most iconic songs — turning her lyrics of heartbreak,…
