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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…
Newark will welcome Raphael Saadiq to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at 8 p.m. for a stop on his No Bandwidth tour. The one-person show strips away the backing band to spotlight Saadiq’s voice, storytelling, and multi-instrumental skill. The performance explores his three decades in music, blending personal reflection…
Assata Shakur, a prominent figure in U.S. Black liberation movements and a fugitive from U.S. law enforcement, died Sept. 25 in Havana, Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Friday. She was 78. In a statement, Cuba said Shakur died of “health conditions and advanced age.” Her daughter, Kakuya Shakur, confirmed the death via a Facebook…
A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot condition disaster relief funding on states’ cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, declaring the practice unconstitutional. New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement Thursday after the ruling, saying, “The federal government cannot prioritize its cruel immigration agenda over Americans’ safety. Today, the court affirmed that…