S&P 500 posts high, extends 2019 rally; Alphabet falls late
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The S&P 500 set an intraday record high on Monday, bolstering the view that the decade-long…
Google parent struggles with mobile clicks, YouTube changes, shares down 7%
(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google failed to reap the benefits of a strong economy that bolstered rivals in the first…
Lizzo Loves Being ‘A Fat B***h’
Lizzo is unapologetically “a fat bitch” ― and it’s pretty damn awesome. “I have felt excluded my entire life… So…
John Singleton, ‘Boyz N The Hood’ Director, To Be Taken Off Life Support
NEW YORK (AP) — The family for John Singleton says the Oscar-nominated filmmaker will be taken off life support Monday…
‘Boyz N The Hood’ Director John Singleton Dead At 51
The director John Singleton, the first African American filmmaker to receive a Best Director Oscar nomination, died Monday at age…
The New Celebrity Gift Is This Massively Over-The-Top Declaration Of Love
What do you get the person that has everything? A billboard, according to the celebrity significant others shelling out for…
The obscure advisory committees at the heart of the U.S. drug pricing debate
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Expectations were high last year for three new migraine drugs hitting the market from Amgen Inc, Eli…
Drone delivers kidney for transplant in Maryland, doctors say: ‘It’s a first step’
A drone delivered a kidney to be transplanted for the first time ever, according to the University of Maryland Medical…
Congo registers record of 27 new Ebola cases in one day
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo registered a one-day record of 27 new confirmed Ebola…
Couple: ‘We Paid Off $114,151 in Debt in 23 Months’
Money is always a sticky subject when it comes to relationships. It’s the reason why most marriages end in divorce.…
Five Cities With High Percentage of Black Populations Get $15 Million Investment
After submitting winning strategies, Chicago; Louisville; Miami; San Diego; and Syracuse, New York — all cities with high percentage of…
Remembering the Legacy of Legendary Director John Singleton and his Classic Film “Boyz n the Hood”
Update: 4:45 p.m. EST According to CNN, John Singleton died on April 29 at 51 years old. His family released…
Betty Tompkins Ousted from Instagram for Posting Classic Painting of Penetration -ARTnews
The artist’s post to Instagram on Friday. COURTESY BETTY TOMPKINS Artist Betty Tompkins, whose work frequently explores physical intimacy through…
Petzel Gallery Now Represents Derek Fordjour -ARTnews
Derek Fordjour. COURTESY PETZEL GALLERY After debuting a mural outside the Whitney Museum in New York, artist Derek Fordjour has…
Four U.S. Museums Acquire Works from Souls Grown Deep Foundation -ARTnews
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Bill de Blasio, James Bond, and Mickalene Thomas Party at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn -ARTnews
Dancers with Gamelan Dharma Swara at Pioneer Works. BFA For a brief starry moment on Saturday in New York, the…
Artists and Technologists Team Up for Rhizome’s Seven on Seven Conference in New York -ARTnews
The Seven on Seven logo on the facade of the New Museum. ALEX GREENBERGER/ARTNEWS Confused New Yorkers stood in front…
‘Boyz n the Hood’ director John Singleton dead at 51
Oscar-nominated writer and director John Singleton has died, Fox News can confirm. He was 51. The Singleton family told Fox…
Pete Buttigieg meets Rev. Al Sharpton for Sylvia’s lunch tradition – but what did they discuss?
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 29: Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg, from South Bend, Indiana, and civil rights…
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry send glamorous wedding gift to Idris Elba, Sabrina Dhowre
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were unable to attend their friend Idris Elba’s wedding on Friday, but the royal couple…
‘Boyz N The Hood’ director, John Singleton dead at 51
(Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) John Singleton has died. TMZ confirmed his death Monday afternoon hours after his family released…
John Singleton to be taken off life support: ‘This was an agonizing decision’
Director John Singleton will be taken off life support, Fox News has learned. The Singleton family told Fox News Monday…
Jordan Peele, Regina King and more react to John Singleton tragedy
(Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images) John Singleton is one of the most beloved directors in Hollywood and plenty of Tinseltown’s…
New Broadway shows vie to become the next big hit
When it comes to the great white way some shows – like “Wicked,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and “The Lion…
Heidi Bucher’s Architectural Sites of Memory at Lehmann Maupin
April 29, 2019 Balasz Takac is alias of Vladimir Bjelicic who is actively engaged in art criticism, curatorial and artistic…
Astrid Klein and Iain Baxter& Side by Side at The Arts Club
April 29, 2019 Balasz Takac is alias of Vladimir Bjelicic who is actively engaged in art criticism, curatorial and artistic…
Meagan Good & Michael Ealy Team Up for New Thriller, ‘The Intruder’
Meagan Good and Michael Ealy return to the silver screen this spring for The Intruder, a thriller co-starring Dennis Quaid…
First Black Teen Author Ever to Write 3 Books Being Used By School Districts Across the Country as Part of Their Teaching Curriculum
By BlackNews.com Hillside, NJ — 15-year old Essynce Moore is the only African American teen author that has written three…
Rodney King’s Daughter Launches ‘I Am a King’ Scholarship
Lora King, the daughter of the late Rodney King, announced the “I am a King” scholarship to celebrate Black fathers…
Hate Crimes and Solutions Offered by Activists
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia As investigators continue to look into the string of fires at historically…
Watch the First Trailer for the D’Angelo Documentary, ‘Devil’s Pie’
The official trailer for Devil’s Pie: D’Angelo, a documentary that explores the soul singer’s tumultuous career and 2015 musical comeback…
Jay-Z to Perform at Newly Renovated Webster Hall in NYC
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z will help re-open the newly renovated Webster Hall concert venue in…
SWV Reacts to Today’s R&B From H.E.R., Jhene Aiko & Others
The ladies of popular 1990s group SWV recently sat down with Buzzfeed Cocoa Butter to talk the progression of R&B,…
Mauritania: opposition threaten election boycott [The Morning Call]
In Mauritania, the a coalition of opposition parties are threatening to withdraw from the presidential election next June over a…
The Isley Brothers – Shout
The Isley Brothers are a highly influential, successful and long-running American music group consisting of different line-ups of six brothers,…
Turns Out The Crypts Were Not Safe At All On ‘Game Of Thrones’
Since the “Game of Thrones” Season 8 trailer debuted, we’ve suspected something spooky was stirring in the crypts of Winterfell.…
Commander of prison at Guantanamo is fired
The Navy admiral in charge of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay has been fired for an unspecified “loss of…
Boeing CEO faces shareholders for first time since 737 MAX crashes
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Boeing Co Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg will face shareholders on Monday for the first time since two…
Brexit Bungled: Should there be a 2nd referendum?
A petition calling for Brexit to be cancelled has now reached over 4 million signatures since Wednesday setting a record…
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Domino Effect
Syria – when a pullout doesn’t mean a pullout. Also, Venezuela: how’s that regime change going? And, the botched story…
CrossTalk: Green New Deal
After a rather bumpy roll out, the Green New Deal is upon us. Co-sponsored by Democratic firebrand Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the…
On the Touchline: Jose Mourinho talks Ronaldo & Messi heroics, Zidane Real return (EP 02)
Speaking in the second episode of his RT show, ‘On the Touchline with Jose Mourinho’, the former Manchester United boss…
'Deceitful propaganda' – Emmanuel Macron on RT and Sputnik
Newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron explained his team’s decision to deny RT and Sputnik, both Moscow-based news outlets, accreditation ……
The Other Korea: A sneak peek at North Korea’s friendly face (RT Documentary)
All we hear about North Korea are defectors’ spooky tales of a zombie regime. To see whether it lives up…
Nick and Cris react to Golden State's win without Curry, Lakers benching Lonzo | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers. Hear their thoughts on Steph Curry,…
Family of man who threatened to kill President Obama and Rep. Maxine Waters begs for leniency in sentencing
Family of man who was found guilty of threatening Rep. Maxine Waters and other prominent Black officials begs for compassion.…
Popular Grey’s Anatomy star returns to General Hospital for a highly-anticipated episode
Grey’s Anatomy fave Chandra Wilson is headed to Port Charles for upcoming episode. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) Chandra Wilson,…
Iconic civil rights champion and federal judge Damon Keith dead at age 96
Damon Keith, Senior Judge for the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals was a respected leader in the civil rights…
How Courtney Love, ‘Spider-Man,’ Lady Gaga And ‘Showgirls’ Inspired ‘Her Smell’
Music movies have taken center stage lately. With varying degrees of success, “A Star Is Born,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Vox Lux,”…
Harlem’s “God-sent Comforter” leads church while facing jail time for money scam
Jermaine Grant continues to lead The Israelite Church of God in Jesus Christ in Harlem despite being convicted of fraud.…
Corey Ballentine: NFL rookie was shot just hours after he was drafted by the New York Giants
Despite playing football at a low-profile Division II school, Ballentine was drafted by the NFL’s New York Giants on Saturday…
Shooting kills college football player, injures Giants’ pick
Washburn University’s joy over one of its own going to the pros quickly shifted to grief this weekend after a…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kellyanne Conway spar on Twitter over AOC’s response to Sri Lanka attacks
Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday morning, Conway told host Jake Tapper that Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat,…
Socialists win Spain election, far-right emerges as player
Spain’s governing center-left Socialists won the country’s election Sunday but must seek backing from smaller parties to maintain power, while…
Synagogue shooting suspect booked on one count of murder in the first degree
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, who leads Congregation Chabad and was injured in Saturday’s attack, spoke to CNN’s Brian Stelter about what…
Police: 7 shot, 1 fatally, in latest Baltimore violence
A gunman fired indiscriminately into a crowd that had gathered for cookouts on a street in Baltimore, wounding seven people…
Baltimore shooting leaves at least one dead, police say
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the gunman and more potential victims. The person who died ran…
DBS first-quarter profit rises 8.5 percent on higher net interest income
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Florida fisherman recovering from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after getting struck with fish hook
A fisherman in Florida is recovering after becoming infected with a “flesh-eating” bacteria during a fishing trip on Saturday. Mike…