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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees, celebrating a diverse group of trailblazing artists across various music genres. The list of inductees includes hip hop icons Outkast and Salt-N-Pepa. Also in this year’s Performer Category is pop icon Cyndi Lauper, grunge band Soundgarden, garage rockers The White Stripes, English rock…
Preston Ordone, affectionately known as “Okay Baby” on TikTok, tragically passed away at the age of 2 following a car accident on April 24, 2025, in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Preston captured the hearts of millions with his endearing catchphrase “okay,” often featured in playful videos shared by his parents, Katelynn and Jaelan Ordone, on…
Mary J. Blige is facing a $5 million lawsuit filed by her longtime friend and former stylist, Misa Hylton, who alleges that the R&B icon interfered with a management agreement involving rapper Vado, leading to significant financial and professional damages. Allegations of Interference and Career Sabotage According to court documents, Hylton’s management company, M.I.S.A. Management,…
Clarence O. Smith, a pioneering force in Black media and co-founder of ESSENCE magazine, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 92. ESSENCE shared the heartbreaking news online. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to uplifting Black women transformed the media landscape and left an indelible mark on American culture. View this…
Alijah Arenas, a five-star basketball recruit committed to the University of Southern California (USC) and son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, has been released from the hospital six days after surviving a serious car accident in Los Angeles. “We are grateful to share that Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital and is…
R&B singer Brian McKnight has filed a defamation lawsuit against fellow artist Jaguar Wright, alleging that she made false and damaging statements about him on social media. According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Wright accused McKnight of hiring prostitutes and physically abusing them during sexual encounters, as well as abusing his ex-wife, Julie McKnight….
The NFL has imposed significant fines on the Atlanta Falcons and their defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, following a prank call incident targeting quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft. The Falcons were fined $250,000, and Ulbrich personally received a $100,000 fine for failing to secure confidential draft information that was misused by his…
The State Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the identity of the man shot and killed during a mass shooting at Elizabeth City State University over the weekend. On April 27, 2025, a tragic mass shooting occurred at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in North Carolina, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old Isaiah Caldwell. The…
Derrick Harmon, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, experienced a profound personal loss on the night of his selection. His mother, Tiffany Saine, passed away shortly after learning of his achievement. Harmon, a 21-year-old defensive tackle, was drafted 21st overall by the Steelers. He had been at home in Farmington Hills,…
In a heartbreaking case that has reignited concerns about bullying and accountability in schools, the family of 11-year-old Louis Johnson III—affectionately known as LJ—has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Marion County School Board in Ocala, Florida. The lawsuit alleges that persistent bullying by LJ’s fifth-grade teacher, Donna White, led to his suicide on…