Kamala Harris makes cameo appearance in record-breaking Brandy vs. Monica Verzuz battle
At least 1.2 million people tuned in for the much anticipated Verzuz battle between R&B legends Brandy and Monica on Instagram Monday.
'Robin's Wish' seeks to reclaim Robin Williams' legacy after his tragic death
Susan Schneider Williams seeks to reclaim her husband's legacy with "Robin's Wish," which tries to balance celebrating Robin Williams' life with explaining the undiagnosed illness that resulted in his death. The documentary tilts toward the latter, creating an uneven tribute that in part takes the media to task for the way those events were portrayed.
MTV's '16 and Recovering' is stark look at young addiction
Northshore Recovery High School is not your average learning institution by any means.
CMA Awards 2020: See the full list of nominees
The nominees for the 54th annual County Music Association Awards were revealed Tuesday.
Big Sean wants the world to know that 'IDFWU' was not about ex-fiancée Naya Rivera
Hip-hop star Big Sean has revealed his regret over making "I Don't F*** With You," the breakup anthem many interpreted as being about his former fiancée, the late Naya Rivera.
After 16 years, Britain's hit dancing show will finally feature a same-sex couple
Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Nicola Adams will become the first celebrity to dance with a same-sex partner on the UK's wildly popular talent series "Strictly Come Dancing," 16 years after the show first aired.
David Byrne apologizes for donning blackface in 1984 video
Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has apologized for wearing black and brownface in an unearthed promotional video, calling it a "major mistake in judgement."
'Dancing With the Stars' to feature a Backstreet Boy and a 'Tiger King' star
From a Backstreet Boy to one of the stars of "Tiger King," the new season of "Dancing With the Stars" may literally have something for everyone.
Tyler Perry, who was once homeless, is now a billionaire, Forbes says
Tyler Perry enjoys how people sometimes explain his success.
Chadwick Boseman's old high school to set up scholarship in his honor
Chadwick Boseman's South Carolina high school has revealed plans to honor the late actor with a scholarship fund in his name.
DJ Erick Morillo known for 'I Like To Move It' dead at 49
'I Like To Move It' DJ Erick Morillo has died at 49, according to Miami Beach Police.
Comedian Chris D'Elia accused of exposing himself
For actress Megan Drust, what happened between her and comedian Chris D'Elia is something she hasn't talked about for nearly a decade.
Presidential debates to be moderated by Chris Wallace, Steve Scully and Kristen Welker
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Wednesday the moderators for the upcoming three debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump and the single debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence.
Pandemic causes shortage of major appliances
Have you tried buying a major appliance recently? Due to the pandemic, there’s a shortage and backlog on getting parts for repairs of major appliances such as freezer, refrigerators, and washing machines.
US imposes new restrictions on Chinese diplomats
US-based senior Chinese diplomats will be required to seek US government permission to engage in a number of routine activities, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday -- the latest escalation amid worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
While Covid-19 cases spike among children, Fauci says colleges shouldn't send infected students home
New Covid-19 hot spots keep popping up across the US, with worrying trends in the Midwest and at colleges nationwide.
New COVID-19 cases at University of Scranton
Coronavirus cases are on the rise at college campuses around here.
First Book Offers 'Practitioner-Centered' Back-To-School Resources To Meet The Needs Of Kids And Educators Wherever School Happens
Resources Developed in Response to Educator Feedback on Barriers to Education
With the school year upon us, educators serving children in need are facing their greatest challenge yet, as the pandemic exacerbates existing barriers to education and the national conversation on racial inequities has taken center stage. First Book, a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to educational equity, has responded with a collection of resources developed based on feedback from its Network of more than 475,000 educators of kids in need nationwide.
ongressman Al Green Ho sts “For the Children Day of Action” Free Drive-Thru School Supply and Mask Distributi on at Westbury High School, All Students Welcome
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Congressman Al Green hosted a free, drive-thru school supply and mask distribution at Westbury High School for local students of all grade levels. Congressman Green released the following statement:
ACLU of Texas Urges School Districts to Remove Discriminatory Dress Code Requirements
The ACLU of Texas today sent a letter to hundreds of school districts throughout Texas demanding that they reexamine dress and grooming code policies that are unconstitutional and discriminatory. “While school districts throughout the county have removed policies that were based on antiquated sex stereotypes, many school districts in Texas still have policies that treat students differently on the basis of their gender, such as requiring different hair and dress standards for male and female students,” said Brian Klosterboer, attorney for the ACLU of Texas.
