ShamaalIt’s long been believed that behind every great touring musician is an equally great DJ making sure the sound is on point and the crowd is vibing during intermission. However, what happens when the DJ is the actual star of the show? We found out the answer to that question recently thanks to
Steve EichnerNow this is the Wendy Williams update we’ve all been waiting for!After years of turmoil in a still-ongoing fight to win back her freedom from a court-appointed guardianship, the 61-year-old media maven has been doing her best to begin stepping up hotter this year. Well, it’s looking lik
Source: UPDATE — Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 4:51 p.m. EST: Video evidence in the hanging death of 21-year-old Delta State Student Demartravion “Trey” Reed has been retrieved and is being reviewed by investigators.WLBT3 reports that at a Wednesday morning press conference, Delta State Director of Pu
Source: Kevin Dietsch / GettyMAGA has long fancied itself as the defender of freedom of expression, but the rhetoric coming out of the Trump administration this week paints a far different picture. What began as Donald Trump attempting to weaponize the First Amendment quickly escalated into threats
Source: Anadolu / GettyOn Tuesday, a panel commissioned by the United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate the war in Gaza concluded that the Israeli government is committing acts of genocide against the Palestinians. The three-member independent panel announced its findings in Geneva in a th
Source: The Washington Post / GettyOn Sept. 16, former President Barack Obama sat down with broadcaster Steve Scully for an in-depth interview held at the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Pennsylvania. The conversation focused on the alarming rise of political violence in the United States, fo
Republican lawmakers have introduced a proposal to designate a national day in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot earlier this month.What We Know:GOP legislators, including Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis and Sen. Rick Scott, are backing a resolution to establish “National
Source: RapidEye / GettyIn recent years, a disturbing pattern of Black people being lynched in public places has raised concerns across the nation. While authorities have largely ruled these deaths as suicides, families, activists, and communities are questioning whether there is something more sini
Source: Shams / GettyRumors of wild sex parties in Dubai have floated across social media for years. While many dismissed the posts as salacious gossip or an exaggeration of “influencer lifestyles,” the hashtag #DubaiPortaPotty fueled both speculations and parodies alike, amassing more than 450 mill
Source: Perhaps we’ve simply seen this story far too many times lately…A Black man is mysteriously found hanging from a tree, and the authorities seem all too eager to call it a suicide, leaving the victim’s family with more questions than answers and plenty of doubt that their loved one’s case is b
Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyI’ll admit it: I am a bit obsessed with Tracee Ellis Ross’s new Roku TV series, Solo Travel with Tracee Ellis Ross. That obsession is rooted not only in Ross being one of my all-time favorite Black girl actors, but also in her status as a style icon whose fashion looks n
Source: KEREM YUCEL / GettyMinneapolis has been rocked by two separate mass shootings at homeless encampments that left 13 people wounded, five of whom are in critical condition, and renewed urgent questions about how dehumanizing political rhetoric and policy shifts create a permissive climate for
Source: Pool / GettyTyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University last week, has officially been charged with aggravated murder, and the head prosecutor in charge has confirmed that he intends to seek the death penalty.Accordin
Source: MEHMET ESER / GettyPresident Donald Trump’s reaction to a question about slain Democratic politician in contrast to his feelings over Charlie Kirk sparked outrage online.The reaction of President Donald Trump to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as opposed to his lack o
Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyMolly Qerim has become one of the most recognizable faces in sports broadcasting, best known as the moderator of ESPN’s First Take. With news surfacing of her departure from the show and network, we thought it would be a great time to give her the flowers she deserves.Bo
Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Candace Owens’s commentary on his death has renewed focus on her years-long history with the late Charlie Kirk.Grief does weird things. For some, it leads to heartfelt tributes and quiet reflection. For Candace Owens, it has sparked a loud
Lori Harvey attends Black Women in Music Dinner convened by The Connie Orlando Foundation at Audrey Irmas Pavillion on June 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Connie Orlando Foundation)Lori Harvey finally got answers about her health, but stigma and med
(Photo: Getty Images)Trump’s plan to send the National Guard to Chicago will certainly be met with political and legal opposition from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. President Donald Trump revived his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, setting up a politica
(Photo: C-SPAN)Senator Cory Booker did not hold back during his fiery questioning of Patel, telling the FBI chief, “You don’t tell me my time is over!”Sparks were flying during a hearing for the Senate Judiciary Committee between U.S. Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J., and FBI Director Kash Patel, which r
Lil Nas X is seen backstage at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Catherine Powell/Getty Images for MTV)“This is a bump that he’s gonna get over,” Lil Nas X’s lawyer confirms the rapper’s treatment after his arrest and felony charges l
Source: In a move sparking widespread controversy, the Trump administration has ordered the removal of signs, exhibits, and books related to slavery from National Parks. This decision, framed as an effort to eliminate “corrosive ideology,” has drawn sharp criticism for erasing critical aspects of Am
Source: DOMINIC GWINN / GettyCalifornia state legislators passed a bill banning law enforcement from wearing face masks while conducting official operations. According to AP, California is the first state legislature to pass a bill of this nature, though similar measures have been introduced in Tenn
Source: Design Pics Editorial / GettyIn today’s episode of Trump Makes American History Easy On White People Again, the Trump administration has reportedly ordered the removal of signs and exhibits related to slavery at multiple national parks, including the iconic portrait of a runaway slave’s seve
