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New York Attorney General Letitia James has asked Instacart to explain how it sets prices after a report found shoppers were charged different prices for the same grocery items. James sent a letter seeking details about Instacart’s use of algorithmic pricing and warning that the company may be violating New York’s Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act,…
Misa Hylton has spoken publicly after a New York judge dismissed the $5 million lawsuit she filed against Mary J. Blige, ending a legal dispute that strained a relationship that spanned more than 30 years. In a statement shared with Loren Lorosa, Hylton said the case affected her mental health and led her to reconsider…
Rapper and entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion has opened her first Popeyes franchise, marking a step into restaurant ownership after collaborating with the brand for several years. The restaurant opened in Miami’s South Beach area, where Megan Thee Stallion appeared on site for the launch and interacted with employees and customers. The opening follows her earlier…
Thandiwe Newton is set to appear on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Monday, Jan. 5, where she discusses the early stage of her acting career, including working with Nicole Kidman at the beginning of her time in film. During the interview, Newton also shares a personal recollection of Tupac Shakur, describing an aspect of the…
A class action lawsuit filed in federal court in Virginia accuses Drake and internet personalities Adin Ross and George Nguyen of promoting online gambling and using money from the platform to boost music streaming numbers. The suit was filed by Virginia consumers LaShawnna Ridley and Tiffany Hines. The defendants have not publicly responded. The lawsuit…
Author Michelle Annalèise Coles releases her first work in the horror genre under the pseudonym Anna with When The Dark Remembers You: Ten Stories That Refuse To Stay Buried, a collection that presents fear in many forms. “Enter a world where fear wears many faces.” The book brings together ten stories that move from supernatural…
Isiah Whitlock Jr., an American actor best known for his work on HBO’s crime drama The Wire and the political comedy Veep, has died. His manager confirmed the news late Tuesday in New York. He was 71. Whitlock gained widespread attention for his portrayal of Maryland State Sen. R. Clayton “Clay” Davis on The Wire….
La La’s Winter Wonderland returned to the Bronx on Friday, Dec. 19, bringing together more than 450 children and families for an evening centered on community, culture, and giving. Hosted by La La Anthony for the eighth year at Gauchos Gym, the event welcomed youth and families from Girls Inc. of New York City and…