Laurence Fishburne’s eldest daughter, Montana Fishburne, will have to serve 24 months of probation after she was arrested for battery on a police officer. According to US Weekly, the incident involving the 32-year-old and the police officer occurred in January 2022. Broward County sheriffs arrested and charged Montana with battery on a law enforcement officer after authorities responded to her 911 call about an ex-boyfriend she accused of threatening and stalking her.  Officers who responded to the scene did not find anyone home. But records stated that Montana approached the officers at ..read more

Kimya Motley’s near-fatal encounter with domestic abuse made her stronger and helped pave the way for her current career as the CEO and founder of a nonprofit organization that promotes stable families. She told Fox5, “I want my story to serve a purpose to help other people know number one, God is still in the miracle making business. Number two, they can overcome any tragedy.” Motley never thought she would become the victim of such a horrifying act of domestic abuse, but in 2011, her ex-husband shot her four times—in the face, back of her skull, and neck—and then shot her daughter, who was t ..read more

Dwyane Wade is a retired NBA player who at the peak of his career won three NBA championships. Growing up, Wade started doing drugs and to avoid gang life and drugs, he took to basketball throughout his high school years at Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Law. He continued to Marquette University, where he led the team to their first Final Four appearance in 25 years. He was drafted by the Miami Heat in 2003 and chose to leave Marquette during his senior year after an exception was made for him because universities usually require that a student complete graduation before retiring a jers ..read more

What reaction do you put out when a child asks an unexpected question? That was the fix Idris Elba, 51, was caught in when young Addison asked him: “Why do all my mom’s friends think you’re so sexy?” Elba, taken aback, graciously replied, “Wow. Please tell your mom’s friends it’s a compliment. Thank you so much. I’m humbled. And embarrassed. Next question, quick!” His charming response left everyone amused and eager for more. In a delightful exchange during the PEOPLE’s exclusive Kids Interview series, the acclaimed actor disclosed that his favorite song is (“Could You Be Loved?” by Bob Marley ..read more

Tyler Perry has signed a new deal with BET Media, Paramount’s media company. Per the new partnership deal, Perry will deliver hundreds of new episodes to BET and BET+, spanning existing and new series. BET has also picked up new seasons of eight current and one new series from him, according to Deadline. That includes an eighth season renewal for Tyler Perry’s Sistas, a sixth season renewal for Tyler Perry’s The Oval, and fifth season renewals for Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne. Renewed on BET+ include Tyler Perry’s ZATIMA, Tyler Perry’s Ruthless, All The Queen ..read more

Atedo Peterside is a Nigerian entrepreneur, businessman, banker and founder of one of Africa’s most prestigious banks, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc. The bank started more than three decades ago as Investment Bank and Trust Company Limited (IBTC). Peterside served as the chief executive of the then Investment Bank and Trust Company Limited (IBTC) from 1989 until 2007 before the bank was renamed Stanbic IBTC following a merger and acquisition process with Standard Bank of South Africa. IBTC was started in 1989 upon his return to Nigeria and was located in a tiny office in Lagos. Peterside returned to N ..read more

The cheerleading squad of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has won the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship, earning it its first-ever championship title. Just two other teams from historically Black colleges or universities (HBCUs) were among the 14 contestants in the Intermediate Small Coed Division I group, where the N.C. A&T team won first place with a score of 97.6412. Last year, the squad (Aggie cheerleaders) missed first place from among 21 teams by less than one point. But this year, on wha ..read more

Former Albany football standout Amitral “AJ” Simon, aged 25, has passed away abruptly, just days before the 2024 NFL draft where he aspired to be chosen. Simon, a promising defensive lineman, had his sights set on the upcoming draft event slated for next week in Detroit. The cause of his untimely death remains undisclosed. “The UAlbany football program was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Amitral ‘AJ’ Simon this morning,” Albany said in a statement while confirming his death on Wednesday. “AJ was a tremendous young man and even better teammate throughout his ti ..read more

Ashanti has confirmed she is pregnant with Nelly. But, that is not the only good news the lovebirds have in their nest, as the songstress announced her engagement to Nelly. She made this revelation in an interview with Essence. “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” she explained. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.” While this is Ashanti’s first pregnancy, partner Nelly, 49, has two adult children, Chanell ..read more

During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Jim & Sam show, actor Giancarlo Esposito revealed that before he landed his iconic role in Breaking Bad, he was so broke to the extent that he once contemplated planning his murder so his kids could get his life insurance money. According to Variety, that thought came into the 65-year-old’s head sometime in 2008, but his life changed for the better as he shot into the limelight the following year – thanks to the television series. Esposito became a popular face for his portrayal of the antagonist Gustavo “Gus” Fring in Breaking Bad. Esposito touched ..read more