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Grammy-nominated songwriter Kel Spencer released a new music video, “IP5000,” on Oct. 29. The track serves as his creative interpretation of Jay-Z’s 1997 single, “Imaginary Players.” Spencer, known as the “Warrior Poet,” said the release is a statement on today’s music landscape. He is part of a group of artists working to restore lyrical skill…
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to continue providing food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing federal shutdown, delivering a victory for New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of state leaders. The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that the U.S. Department of…
The trailer for Scream 7 dropped this week, signaling the return of Neve Campbell to the horror franchise that made her a household name. The preview shows Sidney Prescott living quietly in a new town until another Ghostface killer surfaces, threatening her family. The synopsis reveals that Sidney’s daughter, played by Isabel May, becomes the…
“The Jennifer Hudson Show” is celebrating Halloween with a “Spirit of the ’70s” special airing Friday, Oct. 31. Host Jennifer Hudson opens the episode by stepping through the show’s Spirit Tunnel, reimagined as a ’70s dance portal, before revealing a full diva-inspired transformation. The hour features appearances by original Soul Train dancers and a performance…
Rising hip-hop artist Rian Wyld stirred attention online this week after addressing what appeared to be renewed tension with Grammy-winning producer Timbaland. In a recent post on Instagram, Wyld wrote, “@timbaland mad again yall… is it because the gatekeeper era in music is over? or because I ignored your DM? Could be anywhere in the…
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, a Black mother of two who called 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home. Sean Grayson, who was charged with first-degree murder, was found guilty of the lesser charge after jurors deliberated for nearly…
R&B singer Ari Lennox released the music video for her new single “Under the Moon” on Wednesday, delivering a cinematic twist just in time for Halloween. Directed by Erik Rojas, the video follows Lennox and her date in a late-night diner, where playful flirtation gives way to eerie tension as a full moon rises. The…
Jimmy Butler scored 21 points, and Stephen Curry added 19 as the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 98–79 Tuesday night. Golden State outscored the Clippers 32–14 in the third quarter to erase a halftime deficit and take control. Butler also had five rebounds and five assists, while Curry dished out eight assists….