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LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Military Institute began work Monday to remove a prominent statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, an effort initiated this fall after allegations of systemic racism roiled the school. A crew was inspecting the statue at the public military college in Lexington, poised to haul away the statue of […]

Dr. Dre's personal life has surely been getting much more attention than he'd like this year. Recently, the Death Row Records founder's daughter has revealed she hasn't spoken to him in 17 years.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the latest in Trump’s inner circle to contract the disease that is now surging across the U.S. Giuliani was exhibiting some symptoms and was admitted Sunday to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, according to a person […]

1. Georgia Senate Debate Just Ahead of Today’s Voter Registration Deadline 4 MINUTE READ   What You Need To Know: One day before the Georgia voter registration deadline, the first face-to-face debate was held between U.S. Senate candidates, Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock and Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler. 2. Donald Trump’s First Post Election Rally and […]

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Toni Braxton gave high fashion realness on the December cover of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam. The singer posed in an oversized, bubble gum pink gown with shredded detailing along the hem of the dress. With her hair styled in a soft finger wave, and a light glam makeup look with a bold pop of pink around […]

Sanaa Lathan shaved her head for a role in "Nappily Ever After." After three years of no heat, and protective styles, here's what it looks like today.

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The killing of a young Black man last month by a white man who complained that he was playing loud music has roiled Ashland, Oregon, forcing the liberal college town that is famous for its Shakespeare festival to take a hard look at race relations. The death of Aidan Ellison, 19, […]

  Last year, Wendy Williams announced that she will producing a biopic about her life for Lifetime. While the network recently released the premiere date, they have just shared the official trailer for “Wendy Williams: The Movie!” Wendy also announced the big release of her biopic this morning on her show and she could hardly contain […]

1. Mixed Messaging in Georgia Runoff Elections Could Cost Senate GOP Its Majority  What You Need To Know: Days before Trump is scheduled to rally for Georgia Republicans on Saturday, his allies told attendees at a “Stop the Steal” gathering to sit out the January 5 Senate runoff election. 2. Mrs. Rosa Parks Moved a […]

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Midshipman Sydney Barber had her doubts about applying for the top student leadership position at the U.S. Naval Academy. A Black woman had never held the post in the 44 years women have been able to attend the 175-year-old institution. A Black academy alumna of another generation saw her potential. Navy […]

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Tyrese have reportedly ended their 3-year feud. The two actors’ public beef first began in 2017 when Tyrese publicly criticized The Rock for signing on to do a spinoff of the “Fast & Furious” franchise. At the time, Tyrese called Dwayne “selfish” for agreeing to do the “Hobbs & Shaw,” spinoff. The two […]