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Rest in Power: ‘Candyman’ Actor Tony Todd Dead at 69
In addition to the role that made him a slasher movie icon, Todd amassed more than 200 acting parts throughout a career that spanned four decades, appearing in films like “Platoon,” “The Rock" and the “Final Destination" franchise.
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It’s Official: Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ The Most Grammy-Nominated Album of All Time
Source: General / Getty The Recording Academy unveiled nominations via live stream on Friday, November 8 and Beyoncé racked up an incredible 11 nominations for her COWBOY CARTER album. Today’s announcement means Beyoncé now has more nominations than any artist in Grammy history as well as the most Grammy-nominated album of all time as she beat out Michael Jackson and her own husband for the top spot. RELATED: Rap And R&B 2025 GRAMMY […]
2 Americans Charged In Iranian Plot To Kill Donald Trump
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty The Justice Department released information today confirming that they’ve thwarted an Iranian plan to assassinate Donald Trump. According to a CNN report, court documents state that Farhad Shakeri, from Iran, was asked by Iranian officials in September to figure out a way to kill the president-elect. In addition to Shakeri, two other people have been charged. Carlisle Rivera and Jonathon Loadholt, both American citizens, are […]
Rest in Power: ‘Candyman’ Actor Tony Todd Dead at 69
Source: Gabe Ginsberg / Getty Actor Tony Todd, perhaps best known for his role in the horror classic “Candyman,” has passed away. He was 69 years old. Reps for the actor confirmed that he died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home. In addition to the role that made him a slasher movie icon, Todd amassed more than 200 acting parts throughout a career that spanned four decades, appearing in films […]
Social Security Benefits Will Increase by 2.5 Percent in 2025
The government just released good news for Social Security beneficiaries. As announced by the Social Security Administration today, all SS (Social Security [retirement]) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments will increase by 2.5% in 2025. Millions of Americans receive either SS, SSI, or both. The new COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) funds—averaging to be roughly $50 per […]
Wunna Love Somebody: Gunna Has a New Shawty? Meet Briana Monique [Photo]
F you mean! Gunna may have found love again. The ATL rapper just wished influencer baddie, Briana Monique a happy birthday. https://www.instagram.com/p/DCFnaMHBLXh/?igsh=MXhnMHd3NmQxMXBneA%3D%3D The streets are talkin’, and the Insta girlies are calling this a “hard launch.” Rumors have been circling ever since Briana popped up at two of Gunna’s recent shows. Who is Briana Monique? […]
Jackson Mayor And Top Officials Indicted In Bribery Scheme
An indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Mississippi, charging three prominent Jackson officials with bribery charges.
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Clayborn Temple in downtown Memphis, a landmark with ties to Dr. Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights movement, caught on fire. Read More
To our fellow racial justice friends and colleagues: the time for avoidance is over. Antisemitism is not someone else’s issue. Read More
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