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Tory Lanez Files $100 Million Lawsuit Following Prison Stabbing Incident
The rapper claims the California prison violated safety protocols by housing him with a violent inmate, resulting in 16 stab wounds and other injuries during a May 2025 attack.
MUSIC
Sade, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan Among 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
In a groundbreaking move, legendary artists Sade, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah, and MC Lyte have been announced as 2026 inductees into the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This historic moment celebrates the profound influence of these Black icons on the music industry and their enduring impact on global culture.
MUSIC
Kanye West’s Booking Sparks Backlash For Wireless Festival As Sponsors Pull Out
The Wireless Festival has lost its second major sponsor, Diageo, following the controversy surrounding Kanye West's booking. The UK-based festival is facing a significant setback as brands continue to distance themselves from the event.
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Jill Scott: Aretha Franklin’s Hot Dog Run Test
Jill Scott recalled her first encounter with Aretha Franklin during a recent sit-down on Fresh Air, where instead of offering mentorship, Aretha asked her to get two hot dogs with cooked onions and mustard. Scott went and retrieved the food, though she doesn't think Aretha even ate them.
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Simone Green: Soulful Voice of Passion & Purpose
Simone Green emerges as a voice that doesn't just sing—but feels. Blending R&B, soul, and contemporary influences, Green is quietly building a catalog rooted in emotion, storytelling, and undeniable vocal presence. Hailing from Little Rock, Arkansas and now based in Chicago, her journey into music began early, inspired by church and a deep spiritual connection to sound.
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Brandy Gets Her Hollywood Star | R&B Icon
Brandy now has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with the multi-platinum Grammy-winning icon honored Monday near Hollywood Boulevard and Argyle Avenue, marking a full-circle moment decades in the making from her Hollywood High School days.
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Sanaa Lathan on Essence Magazine July 2026 Cover
Sanaa Lathan, Nina Compton, Mara Brock Akil, and Nikole Hannah Jones by Peace Bureau for Essence. Stories by Blk Baby Bliss, Coolhand Oak, and Shelby Stewart. Stylists: Manny Jay and Bryon Javar. Editorial Director: Ghostwriter Vic. Manager: Shelby Stewart. Art Director: So Lit. Visuals Director: Hashtag Bre. VP Creative: Praise ODG. VP Social: Mention Me. Director of Talent: D Ricks.
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Jennifer Pedranti’s Son Caught in California Brush Fire
Jennifer Pedranti says her son was among several people involved in a brush fire near their Southern California community. She said the behavior is unacceptable and they are deeply sorry to their community, calling it a tough learning moment for their family.
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Fatal Shooting of Corey Ruiz in Wisconsin
The Madison community is asking familiar questions after another police encounter ended with a man shot dead: What happened? Who will be held accountable? And why do these moments continue to expose deep fractures between law enforcement and the communities they serve? The fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz has reignited those conversations, bringing protests to the streets and putting Madison's history with police violence back under the microscope.
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Black Woman’s 5 Life Rules at 108
Susan Young Browne of Delaware has lived through the Civil Rights Movement, the invention of the internet and more. At 108, she's showing no signs of slowing down. As a fiercely independent woman who lives alone, Browne knows a thing or two about life, and she's sharing her five rules for living a long, fulfilling one.
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LeBron to Philly: Will He Ever Surpass Jordan?
King James is taking his talents to Philly, joining Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid for one last ring chase. But while Michael Jordan earned his legacy by staying in Chicago and building a dynasty through adversity, LeBron is relying on his old playbook: finding the easiest path. That's why he will never reach Jordan-level greatness and why the GOAT debate is officially over.