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O.J. Simpson dead at 76

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and broadcaster whose athletic achievements and fame were eclipsed by his 1995 acquittal in the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer, his family announced Thursday on X. He was 76.

A post from the “Simpson Family” on Simpson’s verified X account Thursday morning said: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.”

“He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.… Read more

Beyoncé Becomes First Black Woman to Hit No.1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart

“Cowboy Carter” is also the 32-Grammy award winning artist’s eighth number-one album.

Beyoncé has made history again.

Her latest album, Cowboy Carter took the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart and reached No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart making her the first-ever Black woman to achieve the feat since the list premiered in January 1964, Billboard reports.

In her first week, she debuted with 407,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S.… Read more

Russell Wilson – Faith, Family & Football

Russell Wilson has just Touched Down as our second ESSENCE Sexiest Man of the Moment cover star.

Russell Wilson’s talent knows no bounds. When you think you know what to expect, he flips expectations and pushes the boundaries of what we believe an athlete should be. Versatility, by definition, is the ability to adapt. Versatility personified is Russell Wilson.

Throughout his storied tenure in the NFL, Russell has achieved unimaginable success on the gridiron. With a dynamic skill set and unique leadership qualities, he has established himself as a preeminent figure not only in football but also in entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and entertainment.… Read more

Jonathan Majors Avoids Jail Time, Must Complete Yearlong Counseling For Assualting Ex-Girlfriend

Jonathan Majors can sigh relief after learning he won’t be facing jail time.

Unsurprisingly, former MCU star Jonathan Majors will not go to jail. A New York judge ordered the 34-year-old Creed III star to complete a yearlong counseling program for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, dance Grace Jabbari.

Majors was facing up to a year behind bars after his assault conviction by a Manhattan jury in December.

If he does violate the terms of his probation, he faces a year in prison.… Read more

Nearly four years after the Floyd protests, the results of police misconduct complaints are finally being released. • Minnesota Reformer

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Newly released city documents, first reported By the Star Stand, show that at least a dozen Minneapolis police officers have been disciplined for misconduct in the days of demonstrations and riots following the police killing of George Floyd in May 2020.

Many more people left the department before the investigation into their conduct was completed, short-circuiting the process.

Here are five lessons from the discipline dump:

1. We might never have known what really happened to Jaleel Stallings if he hadn’t been able to hire a good lawyer.

… Read more

SPOTIFY UNVEILS ‘THE 100 GREATEST R&B SONGS OF THE STREAMING ERA’ FEATURING SZA, BEYONCÉ & MORE

 SHAWN GRANT

 APRIL 9, 2024

Spotify has launched the second chapter of its CLASSICS program with “The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era,” covering the period from 2015 to the present day.

During the 2010s, R&B evolved, merging with various musical styles such as hip-hop, pop, Afrobeats, and indie, revitalizing the genre’s identity.

Curated by Spotify’s U.S. editorial team and Carl Chery, Head of Urban Music, the list encompasses the diverse spectrum of R&B, reflecting its quality, impact, replay value, influence, and cultural significance

Among the featured hits are Daniel Caesar and H.E.R.’s… Read more

St. Paul teen uses poetry to heal, advocate for mental health awareness

By Bisi Onile-Ere

Published  April 8, 2024 6:49 pm CDT

People

FOX 9

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A local high school student is bringing awareness of mental health through literature. 

Bobby Arnold, 17, recently published his first book of poetry. It’s a 91-page book of personal poems that led the young writer on a journey of self-discovery.

“I’m not the same anymore. No longer immature,” said Arnold as he read from his book during an interview with FOX 9’s Bisi Onile-Ere.  … Read more

You’re Worthy: Self-Love Affirmations To Get You Through The Week

In a world where it’s easy to forget to “love on yourself” because the focus is often shifted to those around you, it’s time to shift into a new way of thinking and prioritize self-love. You deserve the love you so easily give to others. Because if we can’t love ourselves in totality first and foremost, how can we truly expect others to do so? While there are several different ways to show yourself love throughout the day, words of affirmation are an effective and easy way to make sure you’re reminded of your worth and that you belong in this world.… Read more

Dame Dash’s Lawyers Resign Due To Unpaid Legal Fees

Dame Dash will have to seek new legal representation. His lawyers have served him resignation papers due to unpaid fees.

HotNewHipHop is reporting that the Harlem, New York, native’s debts continue to increase. Last week, Felton T. Newell and Justin H. Sanders, Esqs., of Sanders Roberts LLP formally abandoned their positions as the lawyers on record for the media mogul. The reasons they cited included “breach of contractual obligations to the firm” and claimed Dame Dash “failed to fulfill their financial obligations under their retainer agreement, resulting in the firm initiating an enforcement action against them.”… Read more

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