50 Cent – GettyImages *An ex-drug lord from New York City is suing 50 Cent, claiming the rapper stole his life story and turned it into the hit “Power” series on Starz. Cory “Ghost” Holland Sr. filed the ten-figure lawsuit against 50 Cent, showrunner Courtney Kemp, and Starz, claiming “Power” is based on his life as a New York drug kingpin. According to FanSided, Holland is representing himself in the court battle against 50 Cent, Kemp, Starz, and Lionsgate. He is seeking a motion for a preliminary injunction that could halt the promotion of the forthcoming spinoff, “Power: Origins.” “Holland ..read more

*Members of the Dolton, Illinois community are demanding the resignation of mayor Tiffany Henyard, known as the “Dolton Dictator,” amid scandals involving sexual assault and embezzlement.  Henyard faces accusations of misusing taxpayer funds for personal benefit and terminating a former employee who leveled sexual assault allegations against her, New York Post reports. In her three-year tenure, Henyard has faced mounting corruption allegations, particularly intensifying recently following her admission of a $2 million deficit. This week, 100 protestors banged on the doors of Village of D ..read more

*Rapper Latto teamed up with TLC’s Chilli and T-Boz at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday night (April 1), where she filled in for their late bandmate Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes during a performance of some of their most iconic hits.  Latto delivered Left Eye’s verse during “Waterfalls. Watch the YouTube clip above.  Lopes was killed in a car crash in Honduras in 2002, and the remaining TLC members continued as a duo after her death. The four-time Grammy winner’s most recent release was the self-titled “TLC” in 2017.  During the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Rozonda “Chilli” Th ..read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Christian ‘King’ Combs – screenshot *It looks like the age-old metaphor, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” just might be appropriate here. That’s because of the ongoing saga surrounding music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. His son Christian “King” Combs finds himself under a cloud of serious allegations. Renowned attorney Tyrone Blackburn, known for his high-profile cases, is poised to file a lawsuit implicating Christian in a grave matter. The lawyer’s client, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, has already targeted Diddy with explosive claims of sexual trafficking, gun running ..read more

*OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — The remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre are not backing down on their demand for reparations. The Oklahoma Supreme Court granted the survivors a chance to have their case heard, allowing Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Fletcher, both 109, an opportunity to present their cases. In a public nuisance lawsuit, the survivors seek reparations from the city for the Tulsa Race Massacre. “We’re not going anywhere. As long as there’s injustice, there will be folks on the side of right that will be trying to get folks in Oklahoma to do the right thing. Oklaho ..read more

*Lawrence Hilton Jacobs entered the world of acting in 1969, kickstarting an illustrious career that would leave a lasting impact on both large and small screens. After graduating from the High School of Art and Design in 1971, Jacobs pursued his passion for the stage with stints at Wilkes University, the Negro Ensemble Company, and the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble. In 1975, Jacobs shot to stardom with his endearing portrayal of Freddie “Boom Boom” Washington on Welcome Back, Kotter, captivating audiences with his charm and talent. He continued to impress with roles in Cooley High and Roots, s ..read more

Hard Rock’s Kurt Deimer releases new single ‘Dance.’ *“I missed a flight…wanted to write a really good song while I waited,” said Hard Rock’s Kurt Deimer about his new single “Dance,” which is accompanied by a recently released music video. “It’s about life’s curve balls…the good and bad…and how you have to dance your way through life.” Kurt is currently on tour promoting the new single until June 2024. His Kurt Deimer Tour started March 12th in Nashville, TN with TESLA and ends June 11th in Denver, CO with TESLA. TESLA is a California-based Rock band that has sold over a million albums in the ..read more

Our Roots – Robb Armstrong *I have followed Robb Armstrong creator of the comic strip series Jump Start, syndicated since 1989. For quite some time, we both have been influenced by great comic artists. Me, by my mentor and tutor, Joe Kubert (Tarzan, Sgt Rock), and the Joker creator, Jerry Robinson who was pivotal in first syndicating my cartoons in the US. For Robb, Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts comic strips influenced him. I grew up a fan of Peanuts and am still a fan with a collection of his books right from when I was growing up in Nigeria as a cartoonist and also when I attended the K ..read more

*(CNN) — It continued to be a celebration of all things Bey on Monday at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where Beyoncé was awarded the prestigious Innovator Award. Legendary artist Stevie Wonder took the stage to present the “Texas Hold ‘Em” hitmaker with the accolade, giving a summary of her unparalleled accomplishments thus far, which include being the “first African-American woman to headline Coachella” as well as having the distinction of having a number one hit across all four decades since the 1990s. And that’s not to mention arguably her buzziest career moment yet, which o ..read more

Maya Rudolph, Joel Kim Booster & Ron Funches / Credit: Apple TV+ *We caught up with Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, and Ron Funches to discuss the highly anticipated second season of “LOOT.” The trio brings to life the vibrant characters of Sofia Salinas, Arthur, and Howard, respectively. As they explained in our conversation, viewers are poised for an even deeper dive into the complexities of their relationships and dynamics with the third-wealthiest woman in the world, Molly Wells (Maya Rudolph).  “Loot” season two kicks off a year after Molly Wells settles her very public divorc ..read more