What's On Today - Wednesday

During a fiery conversation with TS Madison, the legendary actress argued that fame comes with a responsibility to acknowledge injustice and encourage audiences to act.

Jenifer Lewis has never needed much help finding her voice. Now the legendary actress is challenging other famous people to use theirs for something beyond a flawless photo.

During Episode 59 of “Outlaws with TS Madison,” Lewis delivered an impassioned message about celebrity responsibility, global suffering, and the danger of moving through the world as though none of it is happening.… Read more

Fraudsters are using stolen card information, digital wallets, and familiar phishing texts to make unauthorized purchases that can look completely legitimate at checkout.

Tap-to-pay has made checking out almost effortless. Instead of digging for a credit card or entering a PIN, shoppers can hold a phone or smartwatch near a payment terminal and keep moving.

That convenience is not going anywhere. But a growing form of retail fraud shows how scammers can exploit the accounts and financial information connected to digital wallets, sometimes without drawing attention until the real cardholder checks their statement.… Read more

Ben Crump tells theGrio that Nolan Wells’ civil case is part of a broader effort to ensure Black lives receive equal justice under the law.

As Nolan Xavier Wells’ loved ones push for answers on what happened to their 18-year-old son, who was found dead on Horn Island in Mississippi, his parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, have tapped civil rights attorney Ben Crump to help them seek justice for their son. In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Crump addressed his role in the fight for justice, while drawing a clear line between Well’s case and the history of cases we’ve seen in this country involving Black people. … Read more

Rev. Al Sharpton will officiate the service and filmmaker Tyler Perry will fund it as a Mississippi community prepares to say goodbye.

As the saga into the disappearance and death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells enters a third week, his parents and his Mississippi community are preparing to lay him to rest.

According to nola.com and WLOX, the funeral services for the 18-year-old will be held on July 20. Despite reports that the service will be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in Biloxi, the the family is still undecided on the location, as per a source close to the family.… Read more

The comedian turned an already unforgettable arena moment into one of the night’s biggest laughs when Usher found him in the crowd.

For a few minutes during Usher’s Washington, D.C., stop, the biggest star in the audience wasn’t onstage.

While making his way through the crowd during a performance of “Nice & Slow,” Usher was carrying one of his now-signature red Goyard duffle bags stuffed with “Usher Bucks,” the faux currency he tosses into the audience throughout the show.… Read more

The rapper addressed backlash over his “Reasonable Doubt” Target collaboration, arguing consumers are “picking and choosing” which companies they boycott.

Jay-Z is finally responding to critics who questioned his decision to partner with Target amid the retailer’s ongoing boycott over its rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

During opening night of his three-night Yankee Stadium residency celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Reasonable Doubt,” the Brooklyn rap icon used a newly minted freestyle to address the controversy head-on, dismissing accusations that he abandoned Black consumers by releasing a Target-exclusive vinyl edition of his landmark debut album.… Read more

The singer was recently honored when her hometown of McComb announced plans to create a music museum and major tributes. But questions about how she looked raised concerns among fans and others online.

After a recent homecoming appearance in Mississippi, Brandy became the center of conversation, not for the new music she was preparing to release, but for how she looked. Fans and others took to social media to question her physical appearance and speculate about her health.… Read more