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Perez Hilton Family Addresses Mental Health Crisis

Perez Hilton's family is asking for privacy as he receives medical care following a mental health emergency at his Miami residence. Authorities were called Tuesday evening after viewers became alarmed by a TikTok livestream. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and placed under Florida's Baker Act for an involuntary psychiatric evaluation.

Chronic Illness: 17 Things Not To Say

Whether it's diabetes, cancer, sickle cell disease or another long-term condition, chronic illnesses affect countless Black families every day, but studies show that healing has much to do with their social circle. When someone you care about opens up about their diagnosis, it can leave friends, family members, and even coworkers scrambling for the right words but it's important to approach those conversations with care.

Black Girl Adopted by Gates: Abuse and Homelessness

Mieraye claims that after a particularly severe incident of alleged abuse unfolded inside her own household, Bill and Melinda stepped in welcoming the teenager directly into their heavily guarded estate to live with them on an informal, low-key basis to protect her safety.

Eminem’s Ex-Wife Suicide Attempt, Dispatch Audio

Eminem's ex-wife, Kim Scott, attempted suicide on Saturday before she was rushed to a Michigan hospital according to dispatch audio. TMZ obtained the 911 call from Kim's house routing first responders to an address in Chesterfield for a suicide attempt. The dispatcher quotes the caller saying his aunt cut her wrist with a knife. Kim was rushed to the hospital after police and Emergency Service personnel responded to a medical emergency at her home.

Black Youth Suicide Crisis: Brooklyn Barbers Step In

Black youth face a mental health crisis with suicide rates rising 53 percent over a decade. In Brooklyn, the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health addresses this through barbers and stylists trained in Mental Health First Aid. These trusted community spaces provide safe conversations where people often suffer in silence. The Beyond the Stigma program also recruits youth peer leaders and engages community elders. Dr. Marilyn Fraser emphasizes that suicide prevention doesn't always require a therapist's office—sometimes it begins with conversations between people who already know and trust one another.

Mother Files Lawsuit Against School District Over Bullying Incident Causing Student Trauma

Two Black brothers at a Southern California elementary school endured months of racial harassment including slurs and degrading comments about their skin color. One child received a note stating his skin was as black as his future. Their mother accuses the Redlands Unified School District of ignoring repeated warnings and failing to protect her sons from a hostile school environment that left lasting emotional scars. The federal civil rights lawsuit alleges the boys were subjected to racist bullying by classmates for months, with harassment including repeated racial slurs and written insults passed between students.

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South Park Creators’ Kendrick Lamar Movie Put on Hold

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are apologizing for their $100 million big-budget musical being shelved. The untitled musical comedy film, known internally at Paramount as Whitney Springs, has been placed on the back burner. South Park writer Vernon Chatman penned the script for the movie, a musical comedy about slavery reparations. Kendrick Lamar helped produce and recorded original music for the film.

Black Starting Quarterbacks in the NFL 2026

What was once a systemic barrier is now the league standard in the NFL. With roughly half of the NFL's 32 franchises entrusting their offense to a Black field general, the modern game isn't just embracing diversity — it's driven by it. From proven Super Bowl champions and multi-time MVPs to electrifying top-tier draft picks, these 15 signal-callers represent the definitive face of today's NFL: dynamic, dominant, and rewriting the record books with every snap.

Keffe D Faces Life Sentence in Tupac Murder Case

Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing and says he expects to win his freedom on appeal, claiming prosecutors and witnesses lied about him during the case.

Otis Redding: Stax Records Soul Legend

In the mid 1960s, Otis Redding was on the verge of becoming one of the brightest R&B and soul stars in the industry. His incredible voice and talent as a songwriter helped define the sound of his Stax Record label. But while his star was rising, his career was cut tragically short when a plane he was traveling in with members of his band crashed, killing all but one passenger on board. Although he didn't live to see it, the last song he wrote, "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay," soared to the top of the charts and solidified his place among some of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.

N.O.R.E. Sued for Sexual Assault by Carmen Bryan

Carmen Bryan has accused N.O.R.E. of sexually assaulting her at an NYC club in the '90s. She alleges N.O.R.E., whose real name is Victor Santiago, came up to her visibly intoxicated and committed an act of nonconsensual digital penetration in front of her friends. Bryan claims she begged him to stop, but he physically overpowered her until other clubgoers pulled him off. She says she ran crying from the club, but the rapper followed her. Bryan stayed silent publicly for years but was inspired to come forward after seeing Cassie sue Diddy over assault allegations. She is seeking compensatory damages for emotional distress and mental anguish.