A television legend with Columbus roots is being remembered today. Hal Williams, who brought Officer “Smitty” to life on Sanford and Son and later starred as Lester Jenkins on 227, has died at 91. Born in Columbus, Williams didn’t pursue acting until his 30s, leaving Ohio for Hollywood after working as a corrections officer and […]
Sprite is bringing back one of Hip-Hop’s most famous phone numbers. The brand has launched new cans featuring 281-330-8004 the number made famous by Houston rapper Mike Jones in his 2005 hit “Back Then.” Believe it or not, the number still works, something recently confirmed by Juvenile and Mannie Fresh. Thanks to TikTok, a whole […]
Sad news this morning… legendary actor Sam Neill has died at the age of 78. The Jurassic Park and The Piano star passed away suddenly in Sydney. His family says he remained cancer-free after his battle with a rare form of lymphoma, making his death even more unexpected. Neill spent more than five decades in […]
The family of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells continues to search for answers after his tragic death following a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. Nolan, who was a college football player, went missing after spending the holiday with friends, and his body was found days later. While authorities have said they do not […]
Beyoncé surprised fans by releasing her brand-new single “Morning Dew (Donk)” on Saturday, July 4. It’s her first new music since her Grammy-winning 2024 album Cowboy Carter. The song was co-written by Beyoncé, The-Dream, Pharrell Williams and Darius Dixon, with Beyoncé and Pharrell also producing the track. The lyric video, featuring archival footage, quickly racked […]
Five days after twin earthquakes rocked Venezuela, the search for survivors continues, but time is running out. The death toll has now climbed past 1,700, with thousands more injured and entire communities left devastated. More than 2,000 rescue workers from nearly 30 countries have joined the effort as aftershocks continue to shake the region. Officials […]
Kirk Franklin is getting praise online after a video captured a tense confrontation outside a public event. In the clip, a man aggressively approached the gospel star, accusing him of gaslighting people and telling him that he and his wife were going to hell. Rather than responding with the same energy, Franklin remained calm, spoke […]
JANET JACKSON HAD A BIG MOMENT AT THE BET AWARDS SUNDAY NIGHT, AND IT STARTED BEFORE SHE EVEN TOOK THE STAGE. The music icon was on hand to present the BET Ultimate Icon Award to Teyana Taylor, recognizing her impact as a singer, actress, dancer, director, and creative force in entertainment. But before Janet honored […]
Fans got a scare after legendary singer Lionel Richie was forced to cut his concert short in St. Paul, Minnesota Wednesday night after experiencing what he described as dizziness while performing. Richie was in the middle of singing “Dancing on the Ceiling” when he began feeling “dizzy” and “strange,” prompting him to sit down onstage. […]
Whitney Houston’s former bodyguard is speaking out and pushing back on claims that the late superstar was under the influence when she fell during a 2009 appearance connected to The Oprah Winfrey Show. Ray Watson, who was with Whitney at the time, told TMZ he was there when the incident happened and says Whitney was […]
According to reports, the “Doubling Down With the Derricos” star was arrested in Las Vegas and is now facing multiple charges, including harassment, aggravated stalking, violating a restraining order, and allegedly attempting to prevent a witness from testifying through threats of violence. Prosecutors claim Karen sent several threatening emails to her ex-husband, Deon Derrico, following […]
Oprah Winfrey is opening up about a moment involving Whitney Houston that the public never knew about. During a recent appearance at the Cannes Lions Festival, Oprah said Houston fell off the stage during her final appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2009. Oprah claims she was so concerned about the impact it could […]