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A suspect is in custody after a string of recent fires that plagued historically black churches in Louisiana. Holden Matthews, 21, the son of a St. Landry Parish Deputy has been charged with three counts of arson of a religious building in Louisiana. Despite rumors, Matthews’ father did not turn his son in. “I’m very […]

via GetUpMornings: Yara Shahidi has been prepping for the release of her new film The Sun Is Also A Star, due in theaters May 17, but she’s still got time to be a great big sister. Much like her scenes in black-ish, Yara took some time out to help her little brother Sayeed with his dating life this week. Back […]

via FirstLadyB/Disney: Disney has released a new trailer for its forthcoming Lion King live action remake. The trailer opens with Simba and Nala exploring the elephant graveyard and encountering Scar’s band of hyenas, along with Simba’s exile at the encouragement of his uncle. The film stars Donald Glover (Simba), Beyoncé (Nala), Seth Rogan (Pumbaa), Billy Eichner (Timon), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Scar), John […]

Last month, Indiana woman Najah Ferrell went missing on what was supposed to be her first day at a new job. According to NBC News, police found human remains in a pond in Crown Point, Indiana which are believed to be Ferrell’s. Via NBC News Police in Crown Point, Indiana, said that Najah Ferrell is likely […]

via BlackDoctor: Actress Keshia Knight-Pulliam, best known for her childhood role as Rudy Huxtable, on the hit NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–92) and as Miranda Lucas-Payne on the TBS comedy-drama Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, has literally grown up right in front of our eyes. Knight-Pulliam became the youngest actress to be nominated for an […]

via BlackAmericaWeb: Bill Isles, an original member of the chart-topping R&B group The O’Jays, has died at his Southern California Home. He was 78. Isles died of cancer last month at his home in Oceanside, just north of San Diego, his son, Duane Isles, told The San Diego Union-Tribune. The funeral for Bill Isles was held Saturday. Bill […]

Houston’s own The Walls Group is more than assured that being led by faith has not only given them grace vocally but also strengthened their bond as a family. We’ll be showcasing individual clips of this massive interview with Sky Houston but for now take in the discussion as The Walls Group discuss what it means to […]

It’s been a little over a week since the death of Nipsey Hussle. The rapper was gunned down outside of his own store “Marathon” in South LA. Friends, family and fans alike attested to the greatest that was Nispey. While the world has been mourning the loss of a rapper his family has been preparing […]

Every public figure is not meant to be a role model. This sentiment is one rapper Cardi B wants her fans to internalize, as she openly declares she wants to be her “old self” again.

Grammy award-winning gospel singer and actor Tamela Mann has joined Weight Watchers to develop healthier habits and lose weight for herself and her family. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwABXUJnp04/?utm_source=ig_embed Speaking about her decision exclusively to Essence, the gospel star shared how her decision wasn’t just for herself but also to encourage others. “I prayed about it for a minute […]

via usatoday: Those who want to celebrate rapper Nipsey Hussle’s life can apply for free tickets to his memorial service starting Tuesday, according to details released Monday by Staples Center. The service honoring the murdered rapper will begin at Thursday at 10 a.m. PDT and is scheduled to run for two hours at the downtown Los […]

Actress Felicity Huffman is joining 13 other defendants in the college admissions scandal who are pleading guilty, according to the Department of Justice. Huffman, a star on ABC’s Desperate Housewives and the wife of Shameless star William H. Macy admitted to paying $15,000 to get her older daughter unlimited time for her SAT test and to have a proctor administer the […]