Today was the day marked on the whole country's calendar: the sentencing of President-elect Donald J. Trump. After he was found guilty back in May 2024 on 34 felonies counts, a judge has now handed out the long-awaited sentence of the 47th president.

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An Atlanta bus driver can expect to come in contact with rowdy passengers who are irritated after a long day of work and may pick an argument. However, one particular driver ended up in a horrifying situation over bus fare that came to a fatal result.Read more...

As crews continue to put out multiple fires across Los Angeles County, residents have expressed worry about the city's insufficient response. Criticism includes not being warned about the likelihood of the fires even happening as well as a shortage of both firefighters and water.Read more...

An Ohio man looking for land to build a home got more than he bargained for - and now he's in a bitter battle with the city's government over what he says rightfully belongs to him.

It looks like Toronto rapper Tory Lanez just got more bad news from inside his prison cell. On Jan. 9, a judge ruled in favor of Megan Thee Stallion in granting her a restraining order against Lanez.Read more...

In less than two weeks, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will officially leave the White House. For decades, experts will argue about his presidency, debating on whether he was good for women, the economy and so on. But we wanted to know was he good for Black America?Read more...

Nobody did it like Wendy Williams. The iconic TV and radio personality is a truly singular talent, breaking boundaries and carving her own path in an often- male-dominated media landscape. A one-of-a-kind host, the loss of Williams in the industry is still felt today, with people continuing to take to social media...Read more...

Just two days after Allison Holker - widow of the beloved Stephen tWitch" Boss - revealed shocking details about her late husband, his mother-in-law is speaking out about it.Read more...

For Lizzo, 2024 was all about her weight loss journey, as the About Damn Time" artist showed off her head-turning transformation to her nearly 12 million Instagram followers. As she steps into a new year, ya girl is showing no signs of slowing down, still putting in the work with her diet and fitness regimen and...Read more...

Traumatic brain injury, organ damage, shattered bones - these fatal injuries were all sustained by a 14-year-old Black girl who police say simply fell from her scooter. However, her family refuses to believe this was nothing more than an accident.Read more...

Gospel music singer Kirk Franklin had plenty of amazing high moments in 2024, from receiving an honorary Doctorate of Music from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia in May to spending a month in Africa in August with Magic City Music for their Kingdom Tour.

A Black woman has stated that she was tossed from her first class fight after a white passenger accused her of racism. The woman, only identified as Erica, shared what happened in a series of several TikTok videos.Read more...

During the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, it seems many prominent political figures like Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were giving President-elect Donald Trump the side-eye... well, everyone except former President Barack Obama.

Al Roker is an open book when it comes to sharing how he stays healthy. In 2002, after his weight reached 340 pounds, the veteran weather anchor had gastric surgery which helped him lose 100 pounds.Read more...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States of America and the longest-living American president, passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

After being released from prison on sexual assault charges, disgraced comedian Bill Cosby is making headlines in light of one of his New York City townhouses being on the brink of foreclosure.Read more...

Charlamagne tha God is starting the new year off right by bringing more good news about Wendy Williams.Read more...

Major updates have emerged in the highly publicized lawsuit against Jay-Z as the rapper continues to fight back against the allegations.

The internet is outraged after a clip of a Virginia church service has now gone viral. In the video, Pastor Terry W. Jackson of True Vine Apostolic Church brings a young, unidentified woman to the podium to apologize to the whole congregation for being pregnant out of wedlock.Read more...

While audiences enjoyed the recently released Luther Vandross documentary on CNN, Luther: Never Too Much," there is one person who isn't too pleased with it: Patti LaBelle.Read more...

Over 20,000 acres in Los Angeles County were set ablaze by wildfires and raging winds causing families to lose their homes and thousands to flee the area for safety. The fire department's ability to tackle the flames may have been affected by one, controversial, move from L.A. Mayor Karen Bass.Read more...

After two years of fighting for justice in the death of a graduate student who was fatally struck by a police cruiser, the officer behind the wheel is finally facing accountability from the department.Read more...

The career of a Florida principal is up in the air after a simple traffic stop resulted in him in hand cuffs. It all started on Tuesday, Jan. 7 when a state trooper pulled over a Kia Stinger after noticing the vehicle had an altered license plate and tinted windows, according to CBS News.Read more...

Joe Budden's legal troubles are now behind him and the former rapper is now opening up about how he beat the charges against him. Last week, a statement by the Edgewater Police Department in New Jersey claimed that on the morning of December 4, officers responded to a call at an apartment complex claiming that Budden...Read more...

Meghan Markle is coming back to television later this month with her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan."

The year 2025 is already shaping up to be problematic for The View" host Sunny Hostin and her husband Dr. Emmanuel Manny" Hostin thanks to a new lawsuit.Read more...

Another day, another Karen decides to lose her mind at an airport. On Sunday (Jan. 5), a Southwest Airlines passenger was caught on camera for insulting workers using a racist slur after she was told her bag was too heavy.Read more...

Major rap stars have had noticeable weight loss transformations-and it's been a big trend recently. Many speculate that some of our favorite artists, from Busta Rhymes to Megan Thee Stallion to Missy Elliott, have taken drastic actions to shed pounds-including semaglutides-but they all have attributed their...Read more...

It took three decades to arrest the only suspect in the 1996 murder of Hip-Hop legend Tupac Shakur. But in 2023, ex-gang leader, Duane Keefe D" Davis was arrested and charged with murder following his own confession. Now, it seems Davis has completely changed his tune.

Los Angeles is in crisis as deadly wildfires have torn through the area and forced thousands of people to leave their homes. But while residents are doing their best to deal with the impact of the devastating fires intensified by the Santa Ana winds, some critics are putting the blame squarely at the feet of Karen BassRead more...

Bad Boy CEO Sean Diddy" Combs and alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione being locked up together was certainly not on our bingo card for last year. However, sources told several publications that the rap mogul is envious of the attention the young man has been receiving.Read more...

A Los Angeles man who used a self-driving taxi to take him to the airport got an unexpected surprise when the ride took a crazy detour that left him dizzy and caused him to nearly miss his flight.

SZA fans can rejoice: the R&B superstar has already given a preview of what her next two albums are going to sound like. Although, it may not be what you expect.Read more...

Most people enjoy an occasional visit to their favorite bar or a glass of wine after a long day at work. But a new study by the U.S. surgeon general is providing warnings to all alcohol consumers... so you'll want to pay close attention to this.Read more...

It seems like there's major drama brewing between the family and friends of Stephen tWitch" Boss and his widow Allison Holker and it doesn't look good.Read more...

As Black America knows, we suffer disproportionately from medical debt. According to Bloomberg, while 11% of low-income and uninsured Americans of all races have medical debt, 13% of Black Americans struggle with medical debt compared with just 7% of White and 3% of Asian Americans. Essentially, in the U.S., it's...Read more...

There's nothing like the feeling of stepping out of the barber shop with a fresh haircut. Whether you're going in for a mohawk or a flat-top fade, the Black barbershop has long been considered a sacred space where men go to come out looking and feeling their best - and maybe get into a heated discussion about last...Read more...

Garcelle Beauvais and her son have had a rough relationship over the years, and they recently opened up about it on television for everyone to see.Read more...

Since before Thanksgiving, authorities have been searching for a Houston-based YouTuber who has fled the country to start a new life" in Dubai. The crimes he's wanted for could give him a new life behind bars if he's caught and convicted.Read more...

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Last week we told you about the crazy hype surrounding the Wirkin" bag, Walmart's less expensive version of the Birkin, the classic Hermes tote that has been beloved by the rich and famous for decades. Shoppers everywhere have been losing their minds over the budget-friendly version they say looks good enough to fool...Read more...

A former Fox Sports hairstylist who filed a lawsuit against several employees at the company has been all the talk on social media for the last couple of days, leading to former NFL player Antonio Brown chiming in on the subject.Read more...

President-elect Donald Trump made a rather shocking announcement during a news conference Tuesday (Jan. 7). In what many view as his newest attack on Mexico, Trump said that his administration will rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America."Read more...

Over the past few years, we've lost some of our most beloved Black musicians, artists, actors and more. James Earl Jones, Tina Turner and more lived long lives after their peak of success, earning the status of legend."Read more...

With President-elect Donald Trump making big plans to completely get rid of DEI, it seems like many corporations like McDonald's are falling in line. But there's one company in particular that's taking a stance against Trump and all other anti-DEI nonsense and doubling down on their efforts to preserve diversity...Read more...

New York City police have arrested and charged a transgender woman in connection to the deadly stabbing of a U.S. Postal Service worker. According to police, the fatal incident began when the suspect and victim got into an verbal altercation in a Harlem deli on Jan. 2.

New year, new family" seems to be the mantra for comedian and actor Rickey Smiley thanks to a shocking new revelation he's now sharing with his fans.Read more...

The Fox Sports world has been hit with scandal after a bombshell lawsuit was filed by a former employee on Friday, Jan. 3. In the 42-page filing, ex-FS1 stylist, Noushin Faraji, names Fox network, sports commentator Skip Bayless, and others as defendants in a jaw-dropping sexual misconduct lawsuit, obtained by Front...Read more...

Hundreds of Black men who say they were physically or sexually abused at two state-run reform schools during the height of Jim Crow in the 1960s are applying for restitution from the state.Read more...