Jamaica Shades Royal Family: The Journal of Steffanie Rivers | WATCH

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*If you’re into comedy you probably know who Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele are. They’re a comedy duo who perform under the stage name Key and Peele. One of my favorite Key and Peele skits is the one where one of them pretends to be President Barack Obama answering questions in a diplomatic, non-offensive […]

Will Smith Issues Formal Apology to Chris Rock

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*For those who weren’t sure if or when it would happen, today, Will Smit issued a formal apology to Chris Rock after slapping the comedian on the Oscars stage Sunday night in front of the whole world. “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was […]

Teen Who Died in Amusement Park Tragedy was Gifted Athlete

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*The parents of Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who died on an Orlando amusement park ride, have hired famed civil rights attorney attorneys Ben Crump and Bob Hilliard to take legal action against ICON Park. Sampson fell to his death on the Orlando Free Fall ride on Thursday night, and the tragic incident was filmed and […]

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the Most Popular Supreme Court Nominee in Years | VIDEOs

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*(CNN) — Two news stories dominated the headlines this week. The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine reached its one month mark. And the Senate hosted confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to join the Supreme Court. It’s with the Jackson confirmation hearings that we begin our statistical journey into the news of the week. […]

Millions of Zombie Crabs Migrate in Cuba Amid COVID-19 Pandemic [VIDEO]

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  *During two years of coronavirus lockdowns, there has been a population boom of zombie crabs around the Bay of Pigs, Cuba, with millions storming a beach, according to locals.  Here’s more from the New York Post:  After the island’s spring rains begin, millions of red, yellow and black crustaceans emerge at dawn and dusk […]

Two Cousins Die While ‘Trying To Be Hip’ with Gun During Livestream [VIDEO]

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*Two young cousins died in what police have called a murder-suicide that was livestreamed from a St. Louis birthday party. Kuaron Harvey, 14, and Paris Harvey, 12, were playing with the gun live on Instagram early Friday morning when the younger child allegedly accidentally pulled the trigger, killing her cousin. She then shot herself, CBS […]

Howard Stern Says ‘Will Smith and Trump Are the Same Guy’

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*Howard Stern, like you me and the world, has an opinion regarding the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscars incident.  This morning, Stern likened the shocking moment to former President Donald Trump. “[Will Smith] open hand, with a lot of force, smacks [Chris Rock] right in the mouth on TV. Now, the first thing I said to […]

K. Michelle Releases Video for New Single ‘Scooch’ | WATCH

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*R&B superstar K. Michelle is excited to release the video to her new single “Scooch,” which premiered today on BETHer and BET Soul. Produced by Lil Ronnie, the video is directed by Derek Blanks and gives fans a feel-good visual that brings this new love anthem to life.  K. Michelle treated fans to a YouTube […]

Will Smith, Chris Rock Agreed to Make Amends After Slap Incident At Oscars

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*Will Smith and Chris Rock reportedly agreed to make amends after Smith slapped the comedian on stage during the Academy Awards ceremony Sunday night.  As reported exclusively by Page Six, both were expected to attend the annual Vanity Fair Oscars bash, “but it’s unclear if they’ll make amends before or during that soirée,” the outlet […]

Rihanna: Singer’s Pregnant Doppelganger Spotted in Brazil [VIDEO]

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*A video of a Rihanna look-alike went viral over the weekend and the seemingly pregnant woman was spotted in Brazil taking pictures with fans of the singer.  In the video, Rihanna fans surround the mystery woman, with one fan hugging the doppelganger’s fake baby bump. Watch the moment via the clip below.  READ MORE: Rihanna Admits […]

Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks ADOS, Lizzo and Lil’ Nas X (Oh My!)

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*Dr. Boyce Watkins has always been highly-critical of cultural elements he believes are detrimental to the Black community, and though his manner of delivery may not be to the liking of the masses, or me for that matter, there are scores of studies, some of which predate the internet, that support the notion that any […]