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Canadian rapper Naya Ali has released a new visual aid for “Private Landing,” the latest single from the Montreal-based artist. The song arrived this week, with Ali announcing its release on social media and describing the track through the idea of breath and the pressures of everyday life. In an Aug. 5 post, Ali wrote…
Damon “Dame” Dash’s bankruptcy case is raising questions about the value of his personal brand after a court-appointed trustee moved to sell rights connected to his life story, likeness, and career. Dash filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in September 2025, reporting more than $25 million in liabilities and less than $5,000 in assets. The trustee…
Actor Hailey F. Kilgore has opened up about the emotional toll and personal growth that came with portraying Jukebox, also known as Laverne Thomas, in Power Book III: Raising Kanan. In a series of social media posts shared Thursday, Kilgore described the role as the most demanding of her career, saying the experience challenged her…
Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host Sherri Shepherd joined forces with Chicago’s Gallery Guichard to launch the inaugural Sherri Shepherd Fine Art Exhibition, a two-day event celebrating Black art, culture, and artists that drew collectors, enthusiasts, and first-time buyers from across the country. Held Aug. 1–2 in New York City, the exhibition resulted in the…
Byron V. Garrett is leading a new phase of growth at Genesys Works, a nonprofit that prepares high school students from underserved communities for college and professional careers through paid internships and workforce training. As chief executive officer, Garrett is expanding corporate partnerships and national investment to help the organization reach more students while addressing…
Higher Purpose Hub will break ground Thursday on a new regional economic opportunity center in downtown Clarksdale, marking the start of a project aimed at expanding entrepreneurship, workforce development, wellness, and cultural opportunities across the Mississippi Delta. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at 238 Issaquena Ave. The event also…
Reality television personality Sidney Starr was arrested in the Atlanta area after authorities accused her of sexually assaulting a juvenile at a hotel, according to police. Starr, whose legal name is Sidney Favors, was taken into custody Sunday following an investigation by the Hapeville Police Department. Police said the alleged assault occurred at the Embassy…
Grammy-winning R&B artist October London has announced that his third studio album, Love Me For Me, will be released Aug. 14 through Death Row Records and gamma, accompanied by the release of the new single “Your Girl.” The 10-track album was produced entirely by Snoop Dogg and Soopafly and marks the latest chapter in October…