by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 13, 2026 L.A. Reid has settled with former Arista Records exec, Drew Dixon, who accused him of sexual assault and harassment. Music mogul Antonio “L.A.” Reid has reached a settlement with former Arista Records executive Drew Dixon, ending her sexual assault lawsuit and sidestepping a trial where John Legend was slated…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 13, 2026 While volunteers spoke about the critical condition of the rodents were, the comment section was flooded with concern for the child. Social media users came to the common conclusion of white people’s rhetoric after close to 300 “pet” rats were found in a Rocky Point, Long Island, NY…
by Mitti Hicks January 13, 2026 If the $875,000 settlement is approved by the finance committee on Wednesday, the full city council could cast a final vote on Jan. 21. Chicago city attorneys are recommending that the Chicago aldermen approve an $875,000 settlement with a group of more than two dozen people accusing police officers…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 13, 2026 Gayle King is reportedly staying at CBS in a part-time role with her pay cut in half. Amid sweeping restructuring at CBS News, Gayle King is set to remain at the Tiffany Network— with a 50% pay cut and a part-time schedule. Insiders say King agreed to a “massive…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 13, 2026 Ali once said, ‘I should be a postage stamp, because that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.’ The self-proclaimed Greatest of All-Time (G.O.A.T.), heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, will appear on a postage stamp, and customers will be able to purchase it starting Jan. 15. The Muhammad…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 13, 2026 The deputy posted the image on his personal Instagram account, saying he felt discouraged when he only needed a cup of encouragement. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department feels a type of way after a deputy was served a hot cup of disrespect—specifically, a hand-drawn pig on a…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 13, 2026 Although the investigation affirmed Lee’s innocence, Stockton leaders still question his political integrity. Although Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee did not commit any legal violations regarding a “Wild ‘N Out” stop, questions remain over ethical concerns. Lee became the center of a $50,000 probe regarding whether legal or ethical…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 13, 2026 Mary J. Blige is taking to Las Vegas for her first-ever residency at the Park MGM. Mary J. Blige fans are heading to Las Vegas this May and June for the singer’s first-ever residency in Sin City. The “Be Without You” singer shared the news on Instagram on Jan….
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 13, 2026 Thousands of nurses in New York City have entered day two of the largest nurse strike in the city’s history. Nearly 15,000 nurses across New York City have hit the streets, marking the largest nurse strike in the city’s history over stalled contract negotiations. The strike began on Jan….
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 13, 2026 The music producer is suing Tony Saxon for placing a $1.8 million lien in 2024 Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has filed a lawsuit against a former project manager, alleging that the manager and his attorneys wrongfully placed a $1.8 million lien on his former Malibu…
