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Fresh off the Season 4 premiere of her nationally syndicated daytime talk show “SHERRI,” Emmy Award-winning host, actress, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd is taking her talents on the road. Shepherd’s new stand-up comedy tour, “Make It Make Sense,” will travel across more than 20 cities beginning January 16, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina. Known…
Ashley Allison, a political strategist and former Obama-Biden White House official, announced Tuesday that her company, Watering Hole Media, has acquired digital media outlet The Root. Allison, who also served as the National Coalitions Director for the Biden-Harris 2020 campaign, said the acquisition marks “a transformative moment in media leadership, one rooted in cultural authority,…
Charlamagne Tha God named Nicki Minaj “Donkey of the Day” during a segment of The Breakfast Club, citing her recent online behavior and her long-running public dispute with rapper Cardi B. According to a clip shared on YouTube, Charlamagne criticized Minaj for comments made about the morning show and its hosts. He also pushed back…
Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that social media companies must begin submitting reports on their content moderation policies, a requirement under the “Stop Hiding Hate” Act signed into law late last year. The law, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Grace Lee and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December 2024, applies to…
The “Rooted In Rhythm” showcase will bring country music talent and community art together Oct. 18 at District 121 in McKinney. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature performances from artists including Pynk Beard, Maurice The Music, Amira Unplugged, Elsie, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Valerie Ponzio, Squeezebox Bandits, and Adrian Garza….
Brooklyn rapper Sheff G, who appeared with former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally last year, was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison after admitting he used his music career earnings to bankroll gang violence. Sheff G, whose legal name is Michael Williams, also will serve five years of supervised release. He agreed…
GRAMMY® Award winner Doja Cat has added new legs to her Tour Ma Vie World Tour, announcing 2026 stops across Latin America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America. The tour begins in São Paulo, Brazil, at Suhai Music Hall before moving through major cities including Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Dublin, London, Lisbon, Paris, Chicago,…
WNBA standout Paige Bueckers appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show’s Spirit Tunnel segment, fresh off receiving the league’s Rookie of the Year Award, and discussed her transition from college basketball to the professional level. Bueckers, who has quickly become a focal point in the league, spoke about the challenges of her first season, the women…