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Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson issued a public apology Tuesday after her July 27 arrest at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, where she was accused of assaulting her boyfriend, fellow sprinter Christian Coleman. In an Instagram story, Richardson acknowledged the incident and said she plans to seek professional help. She said she is “taking this time to not…
After a four-year absence, KFC is bringing back a fan favorite. Potato Wedges will return to U.S. menus Aug. 18, along with the chain’s Hot & Spicy wings, according to multiple reports. The seasoned, thick-cut fries were removed from the menu in 2020, replaced by KFC’s Secret Recipe Fries. The change drew mixed reactions from…
Activated Events, a leading independent live events company, announced the launch of Party in the Park, an all-day music festival scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. The festival will bring major names in hip-hop, pop, and R&B to Gilbert, Arizona. International artist Pitbull will headline the debut event. Known for global hits such as “Give…
Renowned marketeer-turned-R&B singer Edwina Gray has built a following with her latest body of work. In this interview, Gray discusses her musical roots, artistic aspirations, and plans for her debut project. Can you share with us the journey of transitioning from a successful marketer to a rising R&B artist? What inspired the shift into music?…
Jealous friends are not always easy to spot. They laugh with you, smile at you, even hug you — but something in their eyes tells the truth. You feel it in the pause before they answer, in the way their “congratulations” land heavy instead of happy. Jealousy doesn’t always kick down the door. Most times,…
Kandi Burruss is bringing her online series “Speak On It” back for a seventh season, opening with an interview that is already drawing attention. The premiere episode features Todd Chrisley in his first long-form conversation since being released from prison and receiving a pardon. Chrisley discusses his time in prison, an alleged affair tied to…
CBS and MTV unveiled the nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), honoring artists whose work in the past year has influenced the music industry and sparked global conversations. The VMAs will air live from New York’s UBS Arena on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. Eastern time on CBS, simulcast on MTV,…
Our Blues Make Us Gold, a documentary about North Carolina A&T State University, screened to a full house on Saturday, Aug. 2, during the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. The event drew filmmakers, educators, HBCU supporters, and North Carolina A&T alumni. The screening was followed by a Color of Conversation Q&A, where the filmmakers…