Jonathan Majors Called Police Before Arrest New information reveals that Jonathan Majors was the one to call police the day of his arrest. In a statement given to EBONY from Priya Chaudhry, Majors’ attorney, she states, “To set the record straight: As confirmed by one of the woman’s own written statements disavowing her allegations, it is Mr. Majors who called 911 due to concern for her mental health.” On March 25, 2023, Jonathan Majors was arrested for allegations of assault by a woman he knows. The actor, and his attorney, maintain his innocence and are working closely with local ..read more

Tonal coach Tanysha Renee is a huge advocate for inclusivity and wellness through fitness. Her journey to championing fitness inclusivity started after high school. “About a year after graduating from high school, I walked into a New York Sports Club in Lower Manhattan and simply asked if they were hiring personal trainers. From there, I stumbled into indoor cycling and found a love for the workout as much as my love for coaching and changing lives. But strength training has always been my foundation, and it feels good to be back at my roots with Tonal,” Tanysha Renee shares. My coaching styl ..read more

Basketball veteran and business mogul Magic Johnson has his sights set on purchasing the NFL’s Washington Commanders. It was recently reported that Johnson is part of a group that has officially submitted a bid to buy the team in conjunction with Josh Harris—who owns the 76ers—and billionaire Mitchell Rales. The bid is said to be worth $6 billion and meets current owner Dan Snyder’s asking price. Snyder and his wife Tanya initially announced that they were looking to sell the franchise in November 2022. The Washington Commanders has undergone a serious rebranding within the last few year ..read more

AT&T’s Chief Diversity Officer, Michelle Jordan, stepped into her current role for the company in Summer 2022. The HBCU alumna leads the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts across the business, expanding equitable opportunities for employees and the communities they serve. Starting her career as a chemical engineer after graduating from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and then receiving her MBA from Kennesaw State, Jordan has now been with the telecommunications giant for 17 years. “My journey has been somewhat eclectic,” Jordan shares. “During the 17 y ..read more

Summer is just around the corner. This means patio gatherings with friends, chic dinners and showing off your mixology skills with new cocktails. Being the mogul that he is, Sean Diddy Combs and the Ciroc Ultra-Premium Vodka team have cooked up a new flavor just in time for the season. The limited-edition Ciroc honey melon—releasing April 2023 for $30—is slated to be the drink of the summer. It is a full-bodied spirit made with vodka distilled from fine French grapes, brimming with subtle notes of melon, honey and other natural flavors, culminating in a taste experience that is both ..read more

Fe Noel is one of the contemporary designers of today, that you have to keep your eyes on. Her attention to detail and ways of storytelling through her designs are powerful. When she has a message to share, she shares it. For her spring 2023 collection, she created a money dress to bring awareness to the 30% retirement income gap between men and women. This spring, the women’s couturier was tapped by the big box retailer to create a limited-edition collection of chic and ready-to-wear pieces perfect for your next tropical vacation. And, well, we can all use an excuse to take a vacation t ..read more

Edward G. Gardner, a trailblazing businessman in the beauty industry as the co-founder of Soft Sheen Products, has passed away, reports the Chicago Sun-Times. He was 98. Gardner’s passing was confirmed by his children in a statement. “He was born with the inner vision to see the world differently, but more importantly, to see and make a difference to what he saw,”  his son, Gary Gardner said.”He was my father, my hero, and my teacher. He taught me how to engage people with humanity and humility.” Born on February 25, 1925, in Chicago, Gardner graduated from Fenger High School before leav ..read more

Signet rings have always been viewed as a status symbol or a marker for well-esteemed families to signify their lineage. Oftentimes, mafia or royal families would get their crest engraved within the center of the ring as a special designation for members—and it would be worn on the pinky finger of the right hand. The crest would also be used as a replacement to traditional signatures, when important documents needed to be authenticated or sealed. While the days of mob bosses and families are a thing of the past—as far as we know—the rings are making a comeback within the fashion world. Most n ..read more

The state of New York has consented to pay $5.5 million to Anthony J. Broadwater who was exonerated after serving 16 years in prison for the rape of writer Alice Sebold, reports CBS News. He was wrongfully convicted of the crime. Last week, Broadwater’s legal team, along with New York Attorney General Letitia James, signed off on the settlement. “Anthony Broadwater was convicted for a crime he never committed, and was incarcerated despite his innocence,” James said in an emailed statement. “While we cannot undo the wrongs from more than four decades ago, this settlement agreement is a critica ..read more

Fe Noel is one of the contemporary designers of today, that you have to keep your eyes on. Her attention to detail and ways of storytelling through her designs is powerful. For her Spring 2023 Collection, she created a money dress to bring awareness to the 30% retirement income gap between men and women. When she has a message to share, she shares it.  This spring, the women’s clothier was tapped by big box retailer Target to create a limited-edition collection of chic and ready-to-wear pieces perfect for your next tropical vacation. And, well, we can all use an excuse to take a vacation ..read more