Emmanuel and Kairo/Photo/GoFundMe A family from Waterloo, Iowa, the DeLeons, is facing profound tragedy after a car accident in Kenya, Africa, claimed the lives of two of their three children. Emmanuel, a student at Hoover Middle School, and his younger brother Kairo, who attended Royal Legacy Christian Academy, were reportedly killed at the scene of the crash. Their oldest sibling, Njeri, a junior at West High in Waterloo, Iowa, is currently in a medically induced coma in in

Walk for Peace USA (Facebook) A group of Buddhist monks has begun a journey for peace across the United States. In light of the current state of our nation, members of the Huong Dao Buddhist Temple in Fort Worth, Texas, started their round-trip walk to Washington, D.C., on October 26th. According to their Facebook page, today marks the 78th day of their journey. They expect to reach Charlotte, North Carolina, by January 15th and estimate they will arrive in Washington, D.C.,

Mary J. Blige/Shutterstock A judge ruled to dismiss fashion stylist Misa Hylton's $5 million lawsuit against her former friend and longtime client, Mary J. Blige. According to Rolling Stone , Judge Phaedra F. Perry-Bond stated that Hylton's failure to respond to Blige's motion to dismiss "constitutes the abandonment" of her claims. The judge issued the following statement: “The court in no way condones parties filing lawsuits claiming millions in damages based on inflammatory

Renee Good/photo/Instagram The Minneapolis woman killed by ICE yesterday, 37-year-old Renee Good, was a mother of three. Her children are reportedly 15, 12, and 6 years old. The 37-year-old was reportedly a poet and writer. According to FOX , she and her spouse operated B. Good Handywork LLC , which performed home repairs and remodels.   According to multiple sources, Renee moved to Minnesota from Missouri last year. According to The Guardian , she had no criminal record and

Lil Durk/Photo/Instagram/@lildurk According to Rap Up , "Lil Durk will have to wait a bit longer before appearing in court for his  murder-for-hire case . On Monday (Jan. 5), a California judge moved his trial date to May 4, instead of Jan. 20." Complex  has obtained documents regarding the current delay in the trial. According to their report, all co-defendants are requesting a delay; however, Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Devontay Banks, opposes this postponement. The

Cassie Ventura and Sean Diddy Combs/Shutterstock Clayton Howard, a former sex worker, has filed a civil lawsuit in which he includes Cassie Ventura as a defendant. Howard claims to have had paid sexual encounters with Ventura during her relationship with Sean "Diddy" Combs. This lawsuit follows Combs' federal trial, in which Cassie served as the star witness. Combs faced charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and violations of the Mann Act. In October, the music

A$AP Rocky/Shutterstock A$AP Rocky pays tribute to his hometown of Harlem in a meaningful way. To celebrate the release of his upcoming album, Don't Be Dumb , the Harlem native has partnered with Bilt to cover the rent for all tenants living in his former building. Bilt is a financial product and rewards program designed for renters, allowing members to convert their rent payments into valuable rewards while also gaining access to exclusive benefits. This collaboration is pa

Christian and Justin Combs/Screenshot/Zeus Network Diddy's sons, Justin Combs and Christian Combs, will release a documentary on the Zeus Network, following 50 Cent's Netflix documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning , which premiered on December 2nd. Lemuel Plummer, the founder of Zeus, released a trailer on social media on December 28th. In the trailer, Christian and Justin received a collect call from Diddy, who is currently at Fort Dix Federal Prison. The teaser also showcas

Will Smith/Shutterstock Will Smith and his management company have been accused of sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination by violinist Brian King Joseph. Brian worked with Will on tour for his album, Based on a True Story , and he gained fame by competing on America's Got Talent in 2018. According to CNN , a complaint was filed in Los Angeles County on December 30th, alleging that Brian was fired shortly after he reported to the police an incident involving

Maksud Agadjani/YouTube screenshot Maksud Agadjani, the owner of a popular New York City jewelry company TRAX NYC, went viral after confronting another jeweler at AKAY Diamonds for allegedly pretending to be a part of his company to sell jewelry to his customers. Maksud initially confronted a jeweler at AKAY Diamonds from across the counter, asking, "Where's my money?" He called the jeweler a "thief," presented a receipt, and slammed down the unauthentic bracelet his customer

Megan Thee Stallion/Instagram On New Year's Eve, Megan Thee Stallion opened a Popeyes location in South Beach (Miami). This exciting business move follows a 2021 partnership Megan had with Popeyes for her Hottie merchandise (unisex graphic t-shirt, pull-over hoodie, tote bag, bandana and a plush toy) and Hottie Sauce, which could be purchased as a condiment or used as a sauce option at Popeyes locations. The rapper shared a candid video on social media as she welcomed the 'H

Shutterstock An online petition on Change.org , which seems to mock Nicki Minaj, is calling for the rapper's deportation and has gone viral after many people expressed their anger over her recent praise for the Trump administration at AmericaFest, an event sponsored by Turning Point USA, the late Charlie Kirk’s platform. The petition has now gathered nearly 30,000 signatures after her interview with Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, which continues to circulate online. Minaj, an immi

Imani Dia Smith/GoFundMe Actress Imani Dia Smith, who starred in The Lion King on Broadway, was a homicide victim in New Jersey this week. She was 26. The actress played the character of young Nala from September 2011-2012. A young Imani/GoFundMe Jordan D. Jackson-Small, 35, her boyfriend, has been arrested for her death. The two share a child. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Jackson-Small has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree endangering the welfare

Shutterstock A large number of Nicki Minaj's fans, including women, fellow minorities, and members of the LGBTQ community, have criticized her decision to join the late Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk on stage at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest this weekend in Arizona. Prior to Charlie's death, he publicly stated that Nicki was not a good role model for young Black girls. According to multiple media outlets, Nicki lost around 10 million followers after clips surfaced showing

Instagram/@tbudcrawford Omaha's Terence "Bud" Crawford has retired from boxing with an undefeated record of 42-0. This announcement comes just months after Crawford defeated Mexico's Canelo Alvarez in one of the most highly anticipated matches in the sport. Although rumors circulated about a potential rematch, Crawford has confirmed his departure from boxing. In an Instagram post, he stated, "Walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove. #CrawfordERA." Like some of

Abraham & Selena/Instagram Abraham Quintanilla, the father of the late and beloved Latin singer Selena , has passed away at the age of 86. His son, Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, announced their father's death in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of Abraham. He expressed, "It’s with a heavy heart to let you guys know that my Dad passed away today." Until his passing, Abraham was actively involved in preserving Selena's legacy and working on projects related to her life. Bef

Robert and Michele Reiner/Shutterstock The bodies of actor and director Robert Reiner and his wife, Michele, were discovered in their Brentwood, California home on Sunday afternoon by their daughter, Romy, according to PEOPLE . Local authorities are investigating their deaths as homicides, as both bodies reportedly had multiple stab wounds. According to PEOPLE , “ Rob Reiner  and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were killed by their son, Nick Reiner, according to multiple sou

DJ Quik/Shutterstock On Thursday, David Marvin Blake Jr ., DJ Quik's son, was found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred in Los Angeles in 2022. Last week, he was also convicted of discharging a firearm from a vehicle. According to XXL , "The charges stem from the fatal shooting of Julio Moises Cardoza Jr. on May 25, 2022. The shooting occurred after a fight broke out between Cardoza and another man in Downey, Calif. Blake then fatally s

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa/Shutterstock Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his role in Mortal Kombat , has passed away at the age of 75. According to Deadline , his family confirmed that he died on Thursday in Santa Barbara, California, due to complications from a stroke. Tagawa was celebrated for his portrayal of villains in Hollywood and had a prolific career, appearing in numerous productions such as The Last Emperor and Showdown in Little Tokyo . He gained additional recogn

Terence Crawford defeating Canelo Alvarez (2025)/ Sport Photo Gallery The World Boxing Council (WBC) has stripped Terence 'Bud' Crawford of his super middleweight world title and belt, citing his failure to pay the required sanctioning fees. Crawford recently won the super middleweight title by defeating Canelo Alvarez in September. According to a report by Yahoo Sports, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced at the WBC annual convention in Bangkok, Thailand, that Crawfor