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

Mayor Hart/Photo via (Facebook) Mayor Quentin Hart's tenure as Waterloo, Iowa's first African American Mayor, has concluded after a decade of service to the community. Following a runoff election on December 2nd, he was succeeded by the new Mayor-elect Dave Boesen, a city councilman. Mayor Hart is a native of Waterloo and graduated from  East High School . He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Minnesota State University and a Master of Arts in Higher Education from t

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and Mercedes Wells (Facebook) An Indiana mother, Mercedes Wells , who was forced to leave Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital during active labor may soon see justice, as her husband delivered their fourth child on the side of the road just minutes after she was removed from the hospital. Mercedes was reportedly told to go home because a nurse didn’t believe she was in active labor, as she had not dilated enough. Mercedes gave birth to a baby girl (A

Maria De La Rosa/Instagram According to ABC7 , three men have been charged with the ambush-style murder of 22-year-old Maria De La Rosa , an aspiring Latin singer who was fatally shot in Northridge, Los Angeles, on Saturday. Maria, who performed under the name DELAROSA, was sitting in a vehicle with two others when three men approached and opened fire after demanding money. While all three victims were wounded, Maria was the only one who succumbed to her injuries. The other t

Shutterstock While it's well known that Ray-J and Princess Love have had a tumultuous relationship and are currently going through a divorce, Ray-J was reportedly arrested for pulling a gun on Princess at his home on Thanksgiving. According to TMZ, "Law enforcement sources tell TMZ  Ray J  has been arrested and is currently in custody at a Los Angeles-area jail. He was booked on a charge of making a criminal threat, and his bail has been set at $50K." While on livestream, the

Lawrence Reed/Chicago Police Department A Chicago man, 50-year-old Lawrence Reed, allegedly set a 26-year-old woman on fire while they rode the Blue Line train. According to Fox 32 , "Reed bought gasoline about 20 minutes before the attack, then boarded the train and poured it over the woman. She tried to escape, but he ignited her." The horrible incident was caught on camera. The victim reportedly suffers life-threatening injuries. FOX also noted that Reed has an extensive

Todd and Kandi/Instagram Kandi Burruss , a member of the R&B group Xscape and star on the reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta , has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, television producer Todd Tucker . Kandi and Todd married in 2014. The entertainment veteran announced their split to PEOPLE , stating, "After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce. This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains o

Zohran Mamdani and Al Sharpton/Instagram @zohrankmamdani New York City lit up in celebration of Zohran Mamdani , the city’s first Muslim Mayor. The 34-year-old is also the youngest Mayor-elect to serve in decades. After his election, the Mayor-elect stated, "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and, as of tonight, led by an immigrant.” He also stated, “I will no longer be in the shadows...I am Muslim. I am a democratic

YouTube screenshot/Eugene "Big U" Henley Entertainment manager Eugene "Big U" Henley's son was murdered on Halloween night in Los Angeles. According to multiple media reports, Jabari Henley, 34, was shot to death outside a smoke shop located on 69th Street and Figueroa Street in South L.A. As reported by KTLA , gunfire erupted after Jabari approached a vehicle that quickly drove off. The 34-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Jabari Henley and Big U Big U has managed t

Misty Copeland/Shutterstock Misty Copeland has officially retired from the renowned American Ballet Theatre (ABT), taking her final bow last week. She made history as the company’s first Black principal ballerina, a position she held since 2015 after joining ABT in 2000. An exceptionally accomplished dancer, Copeland has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million from her ballet career. Throughout her time in classical ballet, she authored ten books and founded the Misty Copela

Photo/Fight for a Union Millions of Americans united to participate in the 'No Kings' protest against the Trump Administration. It is estimated that approximately seven million people took part in peaceful demonstrations yesterday. Key issues motivating the current rallies include the ongoing unconstitutional and unlawful ICE raids in various US cities, the potential suspension of SNAP benefits in November, and the infringement on Americans' constitutional rights. Due to the

Angel Reese/Instagram WNBA player Angel Reese has made history by becoming the first professional athlete to walk in a Victoria's Secret runway show. She is now officially one of their "Angels." The forward for the Chicago Sky expressed a strong interest in modeling, prior to the show. Following a successful college career, Angel partnered with Vogue to announce her transition to the WNBA. The former LSU champion was also featured as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model in

Christopher Schwartz/KWWL Iowa —Christopher Schwartz, a 45-year-old Black Hawk County supervisor, was arrested last week for two counts of sexual abuse linked to incidents that allegedly occurred in August 2023. He was currently being held on a $50,000 bond at the Black Hawk County Jail in Waterloo. Schwartz bonded out shortly after his arrest. In one allegation, a victim claims that Christopher took pictures of them while they were incapacitated. In another instance, the vic

Shutterstock Neo-soul musician D'Angelo (D'Angelo Archer) has reportedly passed away in New York City at 51 after battling pancreatic cancer. According to a source from PEOPLE , "He was in hospice for two weeks but had been in the hospital for months." D'Angelo first entered the music scene in 1995 with his debut album, "Brown Sugar." Throughout his career, he released numerous hit songs, including "Lady," "Brown Sugar," and "How Does It Feel." The musician won four Grammys d