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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…
Queen Latifah joined Jennifer Hudson on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday, Oct. 28, where the two reflected on their work together in The Secret Life of Bees. Latifah said she once considered leaving Hollywood before Patti LaBelle and Heavy D encouraged her to stay. Latifah recalled performing for the first time at Jada Pinkett…
Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Muni Long is facing a lawsuit from her former management team, who allege she failed to pay more than $600,000 in commissions and expenses after breaking off their business relationship. The complaint, filed in Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia, accuses Long—born Priscilla Renea Hamilton—of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and…
Design Essentials has announced a landmark multi-year pledge of $250,000 to Spelman College, marking a new chapter in the beauty brand’s ongoing investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The commitment will fund scholarships, student initiatives, and programs supporting the next generation of Black women leaders in science and innovation. The announcement came as part…
Halle Bailey joined “The Jennifer Hudson Show” on Thursday, Oct. 23, sharing personal moments from her life, career, and upcoming projects. Bailey reflected on a story about her sister, singer Chlöe Bailey, before describing the nerves she felt singing the national anthem at her first Los Angeles Dodgers game. She said the moment tested her…
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $1.5 million settlement with Alba Services, Inc., its owner, Andrew Horan, and affiliated companies for violations of workers’ compensation laws, retaliation against injured employees, and failure to prevent sexual harassment. “For nearly a decade, Alba silenced injured workers, manipulated insurance costs, and allowed a culture of harassment…
Teyana Taylor’s new video “Hard Part,” featuring Lucky Daye, turns a breakup into a story about healing and moving on. The song appears on her upcoming project Escape Room, which follows a journey of reflection and renewal. Filmed in California’s Joshua Tree, the video shows the couple driving through the desert, stopping at a gas…
Rooted In Rhythm brought together an enthusiastic crowd of music lovers on October 18th, 2025, at District 121, proving that nothing can dampen the spirit of live performance—even a bit of rain. We kicked the day off with the Rodeo Party Bus, which took participants to Rancher Hat Bar and Lane Boots, where exclusive discounts…