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Grace Wales Bonner has been named the new creative director of menswear at Hermès, becoming the first Black woman to lead menswear at a major European luxury house. She succeeds Véronique Nichanian, who held the role for nearly forty years. The appointment signals a major shift for the French...

Nicki Minaj criticized Keyshia Ka'Oir during a live X Spaces session, reacting to Keyshia's recent appearance on The Breakfast Club with Gucci Mane. Keyshia had described managing Gucci's social media and limiting his online distractions as part of supporting his mental health journey. While...

Misty Copeland gave her final performance with the American Ballet Theatre at New York’s David H. Koch Theater after twenty-five years with the company. The event, titled “A Celebration Honoring Misty Copeland,” drew a packed crowd that included Oprah Winfrey, Debbie Allen, and Alicia Keys. The...

Stephen A. Smith issued a public apology to U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett in a video posted on X, addressing criticism over his past comments about her. He said he delayed responding because he was recovering from emergency dental surgery, but felt compelled to speak after seeing former...

AquaStar has recalled certain frozen shrimp products due to possible contamination with cesium-137, a man-made radioactive substance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the notice after the Seattle-based company reported that its shrimp might contain very low levels of the isotope. No...

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday in Orlando as part of a federal investigation into illegal sports betting. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York is handling the case, with FBI agents leading the operation. Rozier, 30, was taken into custody...

Joe Biden has completed radiation therapy for prostate cancer, a major step in his treatment. His daughter, Ashley, shared a video of him ringing the traditional bell at Penn Medicine, signaling the end of this phase. She thanked the medical team and praised her father’s courage. The...

Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, face charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy, and making false statements to police. Authorities say the couple reported a burglary at their Maryland home in April 2024 while on vacation in Jamaica, but investigators found no signs of forced entry and...

The New Georgia Project and its Action Fund will shut down after ten years of voter engagement in Georgia. The groups, founded in 2013 by Stacey Abrams, focused on registering Black, Latino, and young voters. Their efforts drew national attention during the 2020 election when Georgia voted for a...

On Black Friday, Amazon will stream an NFL game for free to viewers in more than 240 countries and territories. The matchup features the Philadelphia Eagles against the Chicago Bears on November 28. Prime Video will carry the broadcast without requiring a subscription. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET...

Kevin McCall accused Tyrese Gibson of offering empty support when he was struggling. On the “Back on Figg” podcast, McCall said he was homeless and staying at his grandmother’s, while Tyrese lived luxuriously in a mansion with a Benihana and a Starbucks inside. When Tyrese called and said...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed criticism over naming Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer. He called the Puerto Rican artist one of the world’s most popular entertainers and said the league expects some backlash with every selection. Critics, especially conservative...

A close associate of Diddy, Charlucci Finney, said the rapper was nearly stabbed while sleeping at MDC Brooklyn. Finney told reporters that Diddy woke up with a weapon at his neck, just seconds from serious injury or death. It remains unclear whether guards intervened or if Diddy defended...

Hosea Chanchez, known for playing Malik Wright on “The Game,” is mourning the death of his father, Ephraim Bristow, who died in a hit-and-run crash in Montgomery, Alabama. Bristow, 67, was struck early Saturday morning on Troy Highway and dragged over a block before the driver fled. Police...

Lil Meech is taking legal steps to dispute claims made by Celina Powell about their relationship. Powell appeared on the “We In Miami” podcast and said Meech wanted to date her but feared damage to his reputation because of her public image. She also insisted he never ended things with her...

Virginia Giuffre’s new memoir describes in detail her alleged abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Prince Andrew. She claims Epstein trafficked her and forced her into sexual encounters with Andrew on three occasions, including one she called an “orgy” on Epstein’s private island...

Nicki Minaj surprised fans by deactivating her Instagram account late Monday night or early Tuesday morning without explanation. Her sudden exit left followers guessing about the reason behind the move. She has stayed active on Twitter, where she recently posted an AI-generated image of Jay-Z...

Dreka Gates has filed a lawsuit against rapper Kevin Gates, accusing him of abandoning his financial responsibilities to her and their children while living lavishly. Court documents state that in 2021, Kevin stopped paying for essentials, such as private school and property taxes, even as he...

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sued House Speaker Mike Johnson for failing to swear in Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won her special election nearly a month ago. Mayes said the delay leaves over 813,000 people in Arizona’s 7th District without representation and called it...

Chris Brown appeared to respond to Kevin McCall’s recent claim of being owed $25,000 for four songs they worked on together. Brown did not name McCall but posted online, “You can’t walk across a burnt bridge. And you know what’s funnier than a troll. A BROKE ONE.” McCall had spoken on the “Back...