Fans Honor The Late Artist Aaliyah On What Would Have Been Her 40th Birthday
Fans of Aaliyah, the ’90s R&B singer who died tragically at the age of 22 in a plane crash more than 17 years ago, flocked to Twitter Wednesday with one…
Serena Williams Gets First Australian Open Victory Since 2017 Title Win While Pregnant
Serena Williams triumphantly returned to the Australian Open for the first time since winning the title in 2017 while pregnant, easily defeating Germany’s Tatjana Maria in a first-round match on…
MLK Historical Park Closed On MLK’s Birthday Due To Shutdown
Another day, another unfortunate consequence of the partial government shutdown. On Tuesday, those who wished to visit Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park to celebrate the civil rights icon’s…
Congressman: I Would Vote To Expel Steve King From Congress
A New York congressman said Tuesday he would vote to expel racist Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) from Congress over recent remarks King made condoning white nationalism. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.)…
Half Of Parents Whose Teens Consider Suicide Have No Idea
John Trautwein’s eldest son, Will, was 15 years old when he took his own life. The night before, Will studied hard for a test he was supposed to take that…
Here Are The Movies Coming To Netflix This Week
Netflix adds one of Denzel Washington’s best movies this week. “American Gangster” joins the service on Jan. 16. Along with Washington, this has a strong supporting cast that includes Josh…
Illinois Officials Deny Permit For R. Kelly-Hosted Concert, Citing Security Concerns
In the wake of the sexual misconduct allegations against R. Kelly and ensuing protests that have erupted in Chicago and elsewhere, Illinois officials said they’ve denied a permit for a…
Missy Elliott To Be First Female Hip-Hop Artist Inducted In Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Missy Elliott made history Saturday when she was named as the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The “Work It” artist made headlines…
Congressional Black Caucus Calls For White Supremacist Steve King To Face Consequences
The Congressional Black Caucus called on fellow lawmakers to do more than admonish white supremacist Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) for his continued racist remarks. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), the chair of…
Terry Crews Perfectly Explains Why People Are Still Upset With Kevin Hart
Actor Terry Crews, who is close with Kevin Hart, has weighed in on the comedian’s defensive response to the controversy surrounding anti-LGBTQ tweets Hart made in the past. The “Brooklyn…