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Core cast members from the original show are returning for a Netflix spinoff. Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Cree Summer, and Darryl M. Bell will reprise their roles throughout the new ten-episode series. The project will be led by showrunner Felicia Pride, with Debbie Allen serving as executive...

Warner Bros. Discovery rejected a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance. The board called the unsolicited offer financially unstable and overly complex, with questionable funding commitments. Leadership expressed concerns about adding significant debt and creating operational chaos across their...

The Oscars are leaving broadcast television for YouTube. Starting with the 101st ceremony, the event will stream live for free on the platform globally, ending a decades-long run on ABC. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed the multi-year exclusive deal, which also includes...

Two models are suing Roc Nation over billboard ads for Megan Thee Stallion's swimwear line. Janelle Delacruz and Tonoia Wade claim their promotional photos, shot for the Hot Girl Summer brand launch, were used far beyond their contracts. The agreements reportedly limited image usage to social...

A lawsuit against the comedian Druski has been thrown out of federal court. The case was dismissed because the person who filed it, Ashley Parham, failed to meet court deadlines after multiple warnings. Judge Rita F. Lin noted the plaintiff's inability to secure a lawyer willing to take the case...

Blueface showed off his new girlfriend's fresh tattoo on social media. The woman, named Neveah, has the rapper's real name, Johnathan, inked prominently on her neck. He used his Instagram Stories to highlight the placement, framing it as a permanent sign of loyalty while taking a clear swipe at...

The federal government now labels fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. Donald Trump signed an executive order granting authorities broader power to target the drug's supply chain. He signed it during a ceremony honoring military personnel involved in border operations, linking the crisis...

A North Carolina man used his own blood as a weapon against hospital staff. Kameron Gilchrist pleaded guilty to assault charges for pulling out an IV and spraying his HIV positive blood into two employees' eyes at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. He was sentenced to jail time already served. The...

Chrisean Rock had the tattoo of Blueface lasered off her face. The reality star posted a graphic video of the removal process, showing her crying and screaming during the procedure. She described it as a deeply emotional release, not just a cosmetic change. She explained that letting go of the...

Young Thug proposed to Mariah The Scientist during his Atlanta concert last night. The rapper got down on one knee at a sold-out State Farm Arena, with the screens flashing a marriage proposal behind him. The crowd went wild as she accepted, visibly emotional. Fan footage of the moment blew up...

That vanilla Sprite is back for a limited time, but only at Kroger stores. Sprite Vanilla Frost will stay on shelves until early February 2026. The Coca-Cola Company calls it a mix of their classic lemon lime soda with a smooth vanilla flavor, aiming for a comforting yet fizzy drink. Online...

The feds called out major stores for leaving recalled baby formula on shelves for weeks. Walmart, Target, Albertsons, and Kroger all got warning letters after FDA checks found the dangerous product still available. The recall covers every ByHeart formula, including single-serve packs, over...

The federal government is letting states ban junk food from SNAP purchases starting in 2026. Around eighteen states already have approval to block EBT cards from buying stuff like soda, candy, and energy drinks. Big states like Texas, Florida, and Indiana are all on the list, each with its own...

TikTok is finally doing its own awards show, with Ciara as the main musical act. The first TikTok Awards will happen at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. It will stream live on TikTok and Tubi, with red carpet stuff starting on TikTok Live. A bunch of presenters are lined up, like Paris...

Former Ghana player Derek Boateng thinks England is nervous about facing the Black Stars at the upcoming World Cup. He stated plainly that the English side fears Ghana, despite its reputation. Boateng, who played in the 2010 tournament, still warned his national team to prioritize their opening...

Ghana's women's national team coach, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, says the squad is building nicely under his guidance. The Swedish manager, who took over this year, pointed to their bronze medal at the last continental championship and subsequent qualification for the next tournament as signs of steady...

For all his club glory at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah still lacks an Africa Cup of Nations title with Egypt. He's come painfully close, losing finals in both 2017 and 2021, where a penalty shootout defeat meant he never even took his crucial kick. Injuries have also hampered his campaigns, making...

FIFA just bumped the prize money for next year's World Cup by half, setting aside a record total for team payments. The winning squad will get fifty million dollars, while every qualified country is guaranteed at least ten point five million, which includes a prep cost stipend. This huge...

Ghana's new canoeing program just scored a historic bronze medal at a major continental youth event in Angola. Competing for the first time at this level, the duo of Maxwell Ofoi and Okronipa Ohene Emmanuel finished third in a tough twelve-nation field for the one thousand-meter doubles race...

A makeup game in the Nigerian top flight is set for Friday between Barau FC and Rivers United. The match will be held in Kano after being postponed due to Rivers United's involvement in the continental Champions League. This marks the first-ever league meeting between the two clubs. The form...