A $10,000 Grant from the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Awarded to the More Than a Fraction Foundation

*Historian Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs, founder of the More Than a Fraction Foundation (MTAFF), announced recently that The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation has awarded MTAFF with a $10,000 grant for its heritage program, the Merry Tree Memorial – renamed “1872 Forward.” The More Than a Fraction Foundation is presenting the “1872 Forward: Celebrating Virginia Tech” series […]
K. Michelle Talks Life-threatening Silicone Injections with Tamron Hall | WATCH

*On the Monday, March 7 edition of “Tamron Hall,” R&B star K. Michelle, reflected on the plastic surgery that almost took her life and how the experience led to her new show, “Killer Body.” K. Michelle on her decision to get the injections: “Before I even got into the business, I had this perception of […]
Should Bounty Hunters Get Cop Status? – The Journal of Steffanie Rivers | VIDEO

*A Houston man who was ambushed as he got into his vehicle was shot and killed by two men who claimed to be bounty hunters. Walter Hutchins was 31. He was a new father with a baby just a few months old. Now his child will grow up without him. Hutchins’ death was a scene […]
Nas Posted Pic of Him and 2Pac – Now He’s Being Sued by Photog

*#Nas is in hot water after posting a picture of him and #2pac to social media. Photographer #AlPereira is suing the rapper for sharing an infamous photo of himself and 2pac on Instagram. In 1993, Pereira took a photo of the two rappers hanging out in New York. However, in 2017, Pereira republished and had the picture copy written. According […]
Keke Palmer Says Her New Slave Film ‘Alice’ is ‘Not Trauma Porn’

*Keke Palmer plays a woman enslaved on a plantation in 19th century Georgia in her new movie “Alice,” which she says is “not trauma porn.” “I felt like it spoke to history in the Black slave narrative in a way that was not so victimizing,” said Palmer, 28, of why she took on the role […]
Bill Cosby’s Prosecution Won’t be Revived by the Supreme Court | VIDEO

*(CNN) — The Supreme Court left in place Monday an opinion by Pennsylvania’s highest court that overturned comedian Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault conviction, rejecting a bid from Pennsylvania prosecutors to review the decision. Cosby was convicted of aggravated indecent assault in 2018 for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in his Pennsylvania home in 2004. […]
Oh Well! :( Falcons’ Calvin Ridley Indefinitely Suspended – Gambled on NFL games | VIDEOs

*(CNN) — Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended indefinitely for gambling on NFL games during the 2021 season, the league announced Monday. The suspension will last at least through the conclusion of the 2022 season, the NFL said. Ridley, 27, may petition for reinstatement on or after February 15, 2023. In a […]
‘Racially Diverse’ Artists to Edit Unseen Sketches of Dr. Seuss

*A team of artists and writers from “diverse racial backgrounds” have been tapped to edit a series of unseen sketches drawn by Dr. Seuss that are set to be published for the first time. The group of rising authors and illustrators will create “inclusive” storylines inspired by the drawings that will “represent a diverse cross-section […]
Khari Rhynes: A Unique Musical Talent on the Rise – Pushing Boundaries Out of the Way | VIDEOs

*There’s a good chance that you’ve never heard the music of singer, songwriter, guitarist, and recording artist Khari Rhynes. He is not an R&B, soul, or hip-hop artist but has creative flavors that touch and totally re-create music from those genres. So who is Khari Rhynes, and what kind of music does the artist play? […]
Daphne Maxwell Reid and Vernee Watson-Johnson to Appear in Episode 9 of ‘Bel-Air’

*If you haven’t heard, Peacock’s critically-acclaimed drama series ”Bel-Air” has reunited with original “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” stars Daphne Maxwell Reid (Frank’s Place, Snoops) and Vernee Watson-Johnson (General Hospital, Bob Hearts Abishola). Both will guest star in the new hit series. Daphne Maxwell Reid will play “Helen” and Vernee Watson-Johnson will play “Janice,” members of […]
DMX’s Fiancée Says ‘My Life Changed So Fast’ After Rapper’s Death | VIDEOs

*Desiree Lindstrom, the fiancée of the late hip-hop icon DMX, is speaking out about how she is managing her grief following the rapper’s death last April. “I haven’t moved on. It’s hard, you know? It’s really hard. I just take it to minute by minute,” said Lindstrom during an interview on the It’s Tricky with […]
Drake Buys $70M Beverly Hills Mansion Amid Report That He Earned $50M in 2021

*Drake has reportedly purchased a mansion in Beverly Hills that was previously owned by British singer Robbie Williams. The artist dropped around $70 million for the Tuscany-style Beverly Crest mansion, according to Hip Hop DX. Here’s more from the report: Originally listed for $85 million, the massive 20,000 square foot estate is one of the […]
Here’s the Surprising Reason Perfume Prices Are Skyrocketing | VIDEO

*(By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business) — The price of premium perfumes recently soared by levels typically never seen for luxury fragrances. But don’t blame rising inflation — the reasons have more to do with consumer behavior in times of stress and uncertainty. The average retail price for fragrances rose by 15% in 2021 compared to […]
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Calls on Russia to Release WNBA Star Brittney Griner, Wife Speaks Out [VIDEO]

*Brittney Griner‘s wife is speaking out about the WNBA star being detained in Russia on drug charges. We previously reported that Griner is currently detained in Russia after being arrested last month at a Moscow airport for having vape cartridges in her luggage. Griner, who plays for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, was arrested after vape […]
EURVideoNews: Chicago Woman Creates ‘Kwik Fingers’ for Hairstyling | WATCH

*Connie Boatman-Tate grew up in Cabrini-Green and had an unconventional path, but ended up as an inventor. “When I was growing up, I couldn’t really afford to get my hair done,” said Boatman-Tate. “I spent many years being a DIY stylist.” Her experience struggling with one style led her to create Kwik Fingers. It is […]