Notable African-American NBA rookies in history
Here are some Black NBA rookies who were some of the best ever to play the game.Earl Lloyd was the first Black American to play in an official basketball game…
Watch: White House reacts to execution of Marcellus Williams
“The president has long talked about his serious concerns about the death penalty … whether it is consistent with the values fundamental to our sense of justice and fairness,” White…
Feds charge NYC Mayor Eric Adams with selling his influence to foreign nationals. He says he won’t resign
Adams, a Democrat, faces conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery charges in a five-count indictment outlining a decade-long trail of corruption that began when he served as an elected official in…
50 Cent working on docuseries on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ abuse case for Netflix
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson teams up with Netflix to produce a documentary on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ physical and sexual abuse allegations.Netflix and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson are teaming up to…
Taraji P. Henson reveals what inspires her advocacy
“You gotta enable people to be better,” Taraji P. Henson said, reflecting on the importance of using her platform for advocacy.Taraji P. Henson is thinking about the future and encouraging…
FBI seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ phone ahead of expected unsealing of indictment
Adams was indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges that remain sealed, according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke with The Associated Press.NEW YORK (AP)…
Rapper Fatman Scoop died of heart disease, medical examiner says
The official cause of death for the performer, born Isaac Freeman III, was hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a spokesperson for the Connecticut medical examiner’s office said.HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) —…
T.I., Tiny, and OMG Girlz win $71 million following lawsuit against toy manufacturer
T.I. and Tiny win yearslong legal battle against MGA Entertainment over the intellectual property rights of the OMG Girlz.This week, T.I. and Tiny are celebrating a win against toy manufacturer…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ children address ‘untrue’ rumors about their late mother, Kim Porter
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ recent arrest reignited the flame of speculations regarding Kim Porter’s untimely death.Sean “Diddy” Combs’ children are breaking their silence. In a joint statement posted on Instagram on…
Lupita Nyong’o on why voicing a shipwrecked robot in ‘The Wild Robot’ made her think of her parents
Actress Lupita Nyong’o discusses the many ways she related to her character Roz in the new film “The Wild Robot.” Lupita Nyong’o’s upcoming animated film with DreamWorks, “The Wild Robot,”…