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Rapper Rod Wave, whose legal name is Rodarius Marcell Green, was arrested May 20 in Fulton County, Georgia, facing 14 charges stemming from an April 21 incident at his Milton residence. The charges include aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit a felony, firearm possession during a felony, tampering with evidence, obstruction of law enforcement, and criminal…
Community service, leadership, and a decade of impact will take center stage at the 10th Annual Gentlemen’s Gala All White Affair, set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Fort Harrison Grand Auditorium. Hosted by community advocate and Pasco County School Board candidate Christopher King, the gala has become a signature event recognizing individuals who…
Patti LaBelle marked her birthday with a lively celebration at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center this weekend, highlighted by a dance to 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” as the crowd cheered. A Grammy-winning singer and actress known for her powerful voice and stage presence, she rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of Patti…
Cities around the country are getting ready to celebrate Juneteenth with festivals, concerts, and community events that honor Black history and culture. In Loudoun County, Virginia, the 5th Annual Burg Family Reunion in Leesburg will focus on healing and honoring local Black history. The event traces its roots to the enslaved community at the Oatlands…
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers announced Tuesday that Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B will receive the ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award during a private event in Los Angeles on June 8. The honor, which recognizes ASCAP members who influence music and culture through their work, follows a series of milestones for Cardi…
Chuck D, the influential voice behind Public Enemy and a defining figure in hip hop’s political consciousness, has released Chuck D Presents Enemy Radio: Radio Armageddon through Def Jam Recordings. The 14-track project, which dropped May 16, is available on all major streaming platforms and in physical formats, including vinyl and CD. The album marks…
Chris Brown was arrested early Thursday at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester and charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, stemming from an alleged assault at a London nightclub in February 2023. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 36-year-old man was taken into custody shortly after 2 a.m. local time on suspicion of grievous bodily…
Fresh off a string of sold-out wellness retreats in Montego Bay, wellness entrepreneur Dreka Gates is expanding into the optical market with a new collaboration alongside Optical Near Me and Fr8qu8ncy. Gates announced the launch of Dreka Rosé lenses, marking what partners describe as the world’s first celebrity-branded emotional well-being lens line. The licensing agreement…