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Brittney Griner is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the best WNBA players of all time. On Feb. 17, 2022, she was detained at Sheremetyevo International Airport outside of Moscow after Russian customs officials alleged they found cannabis oil vape cartridges in her luggage.

Veteran sitcom star Hal Williams, known for his roles in 227 and Sanford and Son, has died at 91. Co-star Jackee Harry shared a heartfelt tribute.

Zendaya wore a pair of massive, shimmering gold disc earrings surrounded by a halo of diamonds to the London photocall for her film The Odyssey, but the accessories have historians and activist groups absolutely screaming because they are actually 3,000-year-old ancient Iranian artifacts that critics claim were sourced through undisclosed means and essentially looted from the Global South.

The internet is full of content creators, but only a select few can say they've earned a spot on one of TIME's biggest annual lists. This year, the publication recognized more than a handful of Black digital stars who are shaping culture, influencing conversations, and redefining what it means to be an influencer with a meaningful platform in today's age.

Mason Haynes, a longtime celebrity bodyguard who protected members of the Kardashian family and several other A-listers, has died in a traffic accident on July 4, just two days before his 53rd birthday. He previously worked with Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kanye West, Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Charlie Puth and Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton. Mason was part of the family's security team when Kim was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in 2016. His employer, Trojan Security UK, remembered him as an absolute legend in the close-protection industry. Mason leaves behind his wife Fay, daughter Brooke and son Noah.