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The “devious licks” TikTok challenge for students caused major property damage to schools across the Las Vegas Valley and around the country last month. The October challenge is even worse as it is asking kids to to slap a teacher or a staff member “on the backside.” Schools in our air have emailed parents about […]
Apple just unveiled the new iPhone 13 and a new iPad mini on Tuesday, showing off faster chips, sharper cameras and expanding 5G connectivity. The iPhone 13 will feature a new chip called the A15 Bionic that will power features like automatically detecting when the phone’s camera is pointed at text and will come in five […]
According to Forbes, Rihanna is now worth $1.7 billion, making her the wealthiest female musician in the world and second only to Oprah Winfrey as the richest female entertainer. The bulk of her fortune (an estimated $1.4 billion) comes from the value of Fenty Beauty, which she is a 50% owner of, her stake in her lingerie […]
It’s the perfect summer to make history, and Sports Illustrated has done just that by featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Naomi Osaka and Leyna Bloom on three separate covers of the 2021 SI Swimsuit issue, the first time in its history that a rapper and a trans woman have graced a cover. See story here
Multiple casino proposals have been submitted since Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation into law which authorized Richmond to host casino gaming establishments. Urban One unveiled plans for a $517 million entertainment, dining and gaming destination at 2001 Walmsey Boulevard that would be the nation’s only Black-owned casino if chosen. Bally’s Corporation is proposing a $650 million […]
Hit-Boy was one of the first to respond to Kanye’s Twitter storm referring to record labels who sign artists to “slave deals.” Hit-Boy took to Instagram to give his two cents, he posted a screenshot of Kanye’s tweet about record contracts writing, “I haven’t been a fan of Kanye on a personal/human level since he […]
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a podcast in conjunction with Spotify and her production company, Higher Ground. “The Michelle Obama Podcast,” will focus on a variety of relationships and conversations that make us most vulnerable. Guests scheduled to appear include Marian and Craig Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother and brother; late-night host Conan O’Brien; […]
Beyoncé dropped a surprise new song “Black Parade” on Juneteenth, just after she announced a new initiative to support black-owned businesses. “Happy Juneteenth Weekend! I hope we continue to share joy and celebrate each other, even in the midst of struggle. Please continue to remember our beauty, strength and power.” See story here
Ford has backpedaled on its plan to unveil the new Bronco on O.J. Simpson’s birthday. Originally set for July 9th, the highly-anticipated SUV’s debut has been scrapped and rescheduled for July 13th, Ford announced Friday. The change comes after the original date — July 9th, Simpson’s 73rd birthday — sparked controversy as people accused the […]
