Former NBA champion and entertainer Iman Shumpert today announced the passing of his father, Odis Wayne Shumpert II, a deeply personal loss for the athlete-turned-creator. A heartfelt announcement Shumpert took to his Instagram to share the news with fans and followers, posting: “Down goes the king… a sweet goodbye to the greatest man I’ll ever know. You can…
It’s Freddy’s world, and Hollywood’s just living in it — because Robert Englund, the man who’s been haunting our dreams for decades as Freddy Krueger, just scored his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame … and yep, they gave it to him on Halloween. Couldn’t have scripted it better. The horror legend — best known for…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately release emergency funds to continue the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ensuring millions of low-income Americans receive their food benefits despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. The ruling, issued late Thursday by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. in Rhode Island, directs the Department…
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Floyd Roger Myers Jr., a former child actor best known for his memorable roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Jacksons: An American Dream. He passed away early Wednesday morning at his home in Maryland from a heart attack. He was 42…
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…
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…
