Former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison after being convicted in October 2025 of second-degree murder for the fatal July 2024 shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who had called 911 to report a possible intruder at her Springfield, Illinois, home. Read more…
Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson confirmed his relationship with Rosci Diaz during an appearance on Angie Martinez’s “IRL” podcast, revealing that their connection happened naturally. The two stars, who were friends for almost 20 years before becoming a couple, first sparked rumors during Golden Globes weekend. Anderson, who recently finalized his divorce, reflected on his…
U.S. Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested Thursday in Orange County, Florida, on charges of dangerous excessive speeding and booked into the county jail, according to the sheriff’s department. The 25-year-old was reportedly pulled over by a traffic deputy for driving over 104 mph on a state road near Stoneybrook Parkway, while allegedly tailgating and…
Victoria Monét attends the Black Music Action Coalition Music Maker Dinner at The Sun Rose on January 28, 2026, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Victoria Monét made an appearance at the Black Music Action Coalition Music Maker Dinner hosted by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and used her platform to call out…
Chaka Khan attends the Nominees Night: An Official Golden Week Event Hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Spotify at The Lot at Formosa on January 08, 2026, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Chaka Khan was honored at the second annual Resonator Awards Wednesday, receiving the Luminary Award for her impact on the…
Clipse made it onto a Jeopardy question, a moment Pusha T says his late grandmother would be proud of. He shared a clip of the show on Instagram in which Clipse is mentioned in the clue. “Hey Shank (my grandmother in heaven) we made it!!!” Push wrote. “Watching @jeopardy was what we would do every night…I was too…
: Victoria Monét poses as Elaine Welteroth and Kerry Washington launch BirthFund 100 at Tory Burch Rodeo on December 04, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Tory Burch) Victoria Monét teamed up with Sony Music Group to host a special event Wednesday at Eliot Arts Magnet School, where Sony helped rebuild…
Many women, like Halle Berry, have been advocating for menopause health for years! Now, the Black Women’s Health Initiative (BWHI) ran a groundbreaking survey on the menopause experiences of Black women, uncovering a lack of information and support for managing symptoms. Many participants said they weren’t aware of issues beyond hot flashes, like brain fog,…
Last week, Dr Pepper used a woman’s Dr Pepper “theme song” in a new ad campaign. She seemed to craft it off the cuff, playfully singing, “Dr Pepper baby. It’s good and nice. Doo, doo, doo.” Rumor has it that the woman scored $2 MILLION for her several seconds of fame. Now, everyone is trying…
Bill Cosby, recently released from prison after his sexual assault conviction was overturned, could be facing new legal trouble. In a deposition, he admitted to obtaining a prescription for Quaaludes, which he intended to give to women before having sex. The prescription reportedly came from a gynecologist friend before 1972. This detail is expected to…
