The singer’s family’s history is engrained in both names and the state of race relations at the start of the Civil Rights Movement.
The Beehive is buzzing over Beyoncé’s new cover art and the Easter eggs within it.
On Wednesday (March 21), the 32-time Grammy winner dropped new cover art for her forthcoming album, “Cowboy Carter.” In one of the images, Bey is seen posing nude with a cigar in one hand while cupping one of her breasts.… Read more
Billy Dee Williams recently declared that a return as Star Wars icon Lando Calrissian is possible – if there’s a lot of money involved.
In a recent interview with the UK-based Radio Times publication, the legendary actor Billy Dee Williams was asked about potentially returning to the role of Lando Calrissian, the iconic character that he originated in the Star Wars Universe. Williams last played the space brigand-turned-hero in The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. “Pay me a lot of money, and I’ll sell my soul,” Williams responded succinctly.… Read more
Dr. Dre no longer takes his life for granted. He recently revealed he suffered three strokes during his scary hospital stint.
As reported by Billboard Magazine, the legendary music producer encountered a major health scare a couple of years back. Back in 2021, he felt a sudden pain behind his right ear that at first he thought he would be able to sleep off but he was wrong. During a recent interview with SiriusXM’s The Life of Mine With James Corden he detailed the life-changing experience.… Read more
Josephine Wright, a 94-year-old woman from South Carolina, spent her last days fighting to protect her late husband’s ancestral land on Hilton Head Island from Bailey Point Investment, LLC, a major housing developer. Now, two months after her passing, a settlement has finally been reached.
During an interview with South Carolina Public Radio on March 14, a family spokesperson for the Wright family confirmed that a settlement had been reached in the yearlong case. The Wright’s representative, Altimese Nichole, confirmed that Bailey Point was required to stop contacting the family about their Hilton Head property.… Read more
The RICO trial of Young Thug gained another wild moment as a witness admitted to being high while testifying.
On Tuesday (March 19), the racketeering trial of rap star Young Thug and the YSL (Young Slime Life) crew was underway in a Fulton County courtroom. The defense attorneys for Young Thug called Adrian Bean, a witness for the prosecution to the stand. As cross-examination began, Bean leaned forward with his eyes semi-closed. “Man, umm,” he began, “Can I get a water or something?… Read more
A Bad Boy Entertainment alumni is openly supporting Diddy. E. Ness insists that his former CEO is a victim of a smear campaign.
HipHopDX is reporting that the former front man of Da Band doesn’t believe that the mogul is guilty of any of the horrendous allegations made against him. Recently the Philadelphia, PA native made an appearance on the Directed by CEO Nafees podcast and expressed that there is a predetermined effort to ruin Diddy’s reputation.… Read more
HipHopWired got the exclusive opportunity to talk with the filmmakers behind the highly anticipated Hulu documentary, Freaknik: The Wildest Story Never Told.
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For those in the know, Freaknik was not just a party that gathered nearly every Black person down in Atlanta, Georgia, every spring, but it was a veritable cultural moment. When word broke late last year that there would be a documentary about Freaknik, many immediately wondered if it would focus only on the wildness that came to be associated with the event.… Read more
Hot 107.9 has announced their upcoming annual Birthday Bash concert in a big way, with headliner artist Latto roaming Atlanta to spread the news.
One of Atlanta, Georgia’s hottest events, Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash is coming up soon (June 22). And the rap ingenue Latto took to the streets to ensure that everyone knows about the 2024 edition Birthday Bash and its lineup in style. The “Put It On The Floor Again” rapper rolled out with a caravan of 20 Black Suburban SUVs to announce the news of the concert to fans around the city on a bullhorn.… Read more
Florida authorities are searching for an NFL player who has been missing since a warrant was issued for his arrest for domestic violence.
According to WFLA, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office issued an arrest warrant for Detroit Lions Cornerback, Cameron Sutton and hasn’t been able to locate him for the past couple of weeks.
On March 7, Investigators received a call from a home in Lutz, Florida, and when they arrived Sutton was nowhere to be found.… Read more
The following is the latest installation in NewsOne’s Special Series, An American Crisis: Black Child Suicide.
If you’re experiencing distress or need someone to talk to, you can dial 988 at any time for immediate support. Trained counselors are available to provide confidential support and assistance. You are not alone.
If a psychiatrist who treated her after a suicide attempt when she was 16 hadn’t been there and helped her parents understand the depression and desperation CA felt (initials used to protect privacy), there’s a strong possibility she wouldn’t be here, now, today.… Read more
