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Op-Ed: Shannon Sharpe’s Fumbles Only Raise More Questions

NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe is facing mounting scrutiny after a $50 million civil lawsuit was filed against him by a woman identified as Jane Doe, accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, battery, and emotional distress. The details of the case crack back open criticism of Sharpe’s treatment of Black women.

But before we even go there, further complicating Sharpe’s denial is leaked audio published by the New York Post, allegedly capturing Sharpe threatening to “f–king choke the s–t out of” the plaintiff (a white woman, who Sharpe essentially outed during his initial response) during an explicit phone call.… Read more

Rev. Jamal Bryant Calls For Full Target Boycott Over DEI Concerns

Rev. Jamal Bryant made waves after announcing a 40-day “fast” of sorts from shopping at Target, and now the clergyman wants to extend the boycott. After assessing Target’s response to demands made by organizers to restore their rolled-back DEI initiatives, Rev. Bryant feels that the corporation hasn’t felt enough pressure.

Rev. Jamal Bryant, the lead pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in the Atlanta metropolitan area, shared an announcement on his Target Fast website thanking supporters of the Lent-inspired fast and shopping at the major retailer.… Read more

Tina Knowles Opens Up About Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Tina Knowles is sharing a personal chapter of her life, revealing her recent journey with breast cancer.

During an emotional interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings (April 22), the mother of Beyoncé and Solange revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in her left breast.

“I’m getting emotional because I’ve always tried to take care of myself,” Knowles admitted. “I was in total disbelief.”

The 71-year-old explained that she had missed a routine mammogram during the COVID-19 pandemic and initially forgot to reschedule.… Read more

Slim Thug vs. Reality: The Megan Thee Stallion Delusion Continues

Slim Thug is still hanging on to a fantasy, refusing to let go even after Megan Thee Stallion made it crystal clear she’s not checking for him.

The Houston rapper recently got a spark of delusion reignited when Megan played one of his songs during her high-energy Coachella performance. Slim took it as a sign, a coded message that the Hot Girl captain was finally ready to hop on the Thugger train. But just days later, Megan shut it all down on stage.… Read more

‘Sinners’ Shines History On Chinese Immigrants Living In Mississippi

Ryan Coogler’s supernatural flick Sinners is generating buzz nationwide for its chilling plot and eerie atmosphere. But beyond the scares, the film weaves in some unexpected threads of American history.

Set in 1930s Mississippi Delta, near the region where Coogler’s own family lived before relocating to California, Sinners delves into the haunting legacy of the era, according to the award-winning director’s recent interview with The Guardian. While the supernatural elements take center stage, the story subtly explores the harsh realities of life during the Jim Crow South—touching on the aftershocks of slavery, the struggles of Reconstruction, the trauma of the First World War, and the crushing weight of rural poverty.… Read more

Mariah Carey’s Twins, 13, Call Out Mom on Instagram, Ask Her to ‘Delete’ Photos of Them Easter Egg Hunting

Mariah Carey‘s twins aren’t too happy about the singer’s “Easter hijinks.”

On Monday, April 21, the singer, 56, uploaded a series of photos in an Instagram carousel to celebrate Easter. However, Carey’s 13-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, whom she shares with ex-husband Nick Cannon, noted that they weren’t too thrilled by her posting the pictures.

After Carey shared the snaps to her 14.1 million followers, her children commented on her post, expressing their embarrassment.… Read more

Michelle Obama’s Brother Had Doubts About Her Relationship With Barack

Before Michelle and Barack Obama became America’s favorite power couple, Michelle’s older brother, Craig Robinson, had his doubts. Read more about what he shared on the latest episode of their podcast.

On the latest episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, Craig opened up about meeting Barack for the first time. He shared his very first impression of the man who would eventually become president of the United States.

“Mich starts to date Barack, and we don’t know who this guy is.… Read more

Waka Flocka vs. Flared Pants: DDG Ain’t Here For The Fashion Police

Ding ding ding, a new rap beef might’ve just kicked off after DDG went off on Waka Flocka Flame during an Instagram Live.

The drama started when Waka dropped a couple comments under DDG’s IG posts that rubbed him the wrong way. One of the posts showed DDG in Tokyo rockin’ some wild oversized flared pants, and Waka jumped in the comments saying, “WTF you doin lil bra.” DDG wasn’t feelin’ it at all. “That boy Waka Flocka low-key on dck, that sht be pissing me off,” he said on Live.… Read more

Shannon Sharpe Accused Of Rape In $50M Lawsuit

According to Variety, Sharpe has been accused in Nevada state court of assault, sexual assault, battery, and sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

The woman, only identified as Jane Doe — who was 30 years younger than him— says the relationship lasted about two years and was “rocky” yet “consensual.”

The complaint alleges that Sharpe recorded the two having sex and later showed it to other people without getting her permission first.

Last September, Sharpe went viral for accidentally going live on Instagram while his followers could hear him having sex in the background.… Read more

Brick By Brick: Revisiting The Best Scenes From John Singleton’s Legendary Series ‘Snowfall’

It’s been two years since FX’s legendary series Snowfall came to a conclusion. Now that we’ve had ample amount of time to digest the final season (and the shocking series finale), we have to appreciate the show’s legacy with a special gallery. Continue reading to check out our favorite scenes from the crime drama series.

Over the course of six incredibly successful seasons (set between the years 1983 and 1990), the series follows budding drug-dealer Franklin Saint as he navigates selling crack cocaine during the 1980s crack epidemic in South Central Los Angeles.… Read more