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Rapper Fetty Wap's brother was shot and killed in New Jersey
Rapper Fetty Wap says his brother's phone never used to ring three times in a row when he called him, but since his death it now goes straight to voicemail.
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Dying To Be Famous: The Ryan Singleton Mystery - Bounce's First-Ever True-Crime Docuseries - World Premieres Sunday, Nov. 1 at 9:00 p.m. (ET) With Two Episodes Back-to-Back
Bounce, the only multi-platform entertainment network for African Americans, world premieres its first-ever original true-crime docuseries, Dying To Be Famous: The Ryan Singleton Mystery on Sunday, November 1st at 9:00 p.m. (ET) with the first two episodes airing back-to-back.
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Tennessee toddler bitten by Copperhead snake
A West Tennessee mother is warning other parents to be careful where you place your children’s toys after her 20-month-old daughter got bitten by a venomous snake right outside their door.
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HCDE Reduces Tax Rate & Increases Services
"During these unprecedented times, I think it is important for residents of Harris County to know that we are in this together," said HCDE Board President Eric Dick. "Many business are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. Harris County Department of Education is going to tighten its belt and lead fellow school districts by example."
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Nation’s Largest Historically Black Boarding School Adding Students
Woodson Center – and partners will Host a Virtual Fundraiser for Piney Woods School
The Piney Woods School, one of America’s oldest independent, historically black boarding schools, is partnering with the Woodson Center for a virtual fundraising event that will enable the school to provide scholarships and tuition assistance to up to 200 low-income students.
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'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' star remembers 'exceedingly kind' aunt Kate Spade
Actress Rachel Brosnahan thinks her aunt Kate Spade would want to be remembered as the kind of person who would dance to the song of a mariachi band with a big smile on her face.
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Sheryl Underwood Welcomes Warren Ballentine to Pack Rat Foundation For Education
Sheryl Underwood, Founder of Pack Rat Foundation For Education (PRFFE), is pleased to announce the addition of radio personality and motivational speaker Warren Ballentine to the team as a consultant to the foundation.
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Urban Pop Vocalist and Songwriter Bria Lee Debuts New Single "One Shot" Feat. Fat Joe
Today, New York-based urban pop artist Bria Lee returns with her latest single “One Shot” featuring epic rapper Fat Joe out now via Republic Records—listen and share HERE!
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Couple ties knot in hot air balloon during festival
After decades of crewing hot air balloons, Kevin Gill is preparing for the most important balloon ride of his life.
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Lil Wayne's Atlanta concert ends in mayhem
Pandemonium erupted Sunday night in Atlanta at a Lil Wayne concert that ended with at least a dozen people receiving minor injuries, police said.
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Pompeo reaches out to Hillary Clinton to prepare for secretary of state role
While preparing for his new role, Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo reached out to every living former secretary of state, including Hillary Clinton, a source close to Pompeo who is familiar with his preparation told CNN.
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Pope Francis tells gay man: 'God made you like that and loves you like that'
A victim of clerical sexual abuse has said that Pope Francis told him that God made him gay and that his sexuality "does not matter."
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Bridging two continents and connecting cultures: travelers enjoy free layover service in Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and touristanbul
Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, offers touristanbul, a free layover service to all Turkish Airlines passengers flying through Istanbul with a 6-24 hour layover. Since its launch in 2009, touristanbul has helped a quarter of a million passengers to explore and enjoy a taste of Istanbul during their layover.
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Amazon Go stores are coming to Chicago and San Francisco
Amazon's cashier-free grocery store of the future is coming to San Francisco and Chicago. The company is expanding its experimental Amazon Go store to the two US cities, but did not say when they would open. It has posted job listings for store managers in the cities on its own site, which were first noticed by the Seattle Times.
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Selena Gomez is happy and healthy; thanks for asking
Selena Gomez has a message for the trolls who insist on having an opinion on her vacation pictures: give it up.
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Influencer Calculator: New Online Tool Reveals What Britons Could Earn By Instagramming their Home
A new online tool has launched that lets users determine how much money they could potentially earn if they became an interiors influencer.
With the rise in people taking to social media channels, such as Instagram, to share snapshots of their life whether it be dieting, cleaning or home interiors, a hobby can now become a full-time job, with companies willing to pay influencers hundreds, if not thousands, per post.
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To Fight Pandemic, AARP Texas Asks Governor To Expand Medicaid
*Nonprofit, Nonpartisan Advocacy Calls for Emergency Temporary Expansion**
To help Texas combat the COVID-19 healthcare crisis and to improve health outcomes for older persons, AARP Texas has called on Governor Greg Abbott to bolster health coverage statewide by seeking a temporary expansion of Medicaid.
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No in-person Hartford Marathon in 2020 amid pandemic
The 27th annual Hartford Marathon this fall will not be held downtown in front of tens of thousands of spectators due to concerns over coronavirus, but race organizers are planning a virtual event to help raise money for nonprofits. Organizers of the 2020 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon on Tuesday announced the original scheduled race on Oct. 10 has been canceled. Instead, the event will take place virtually over four days between Oct. 8 through Oct. 11.
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'Batwoman' has found its new star
Javicia Leslie is the CW's new Batwoman. The actress, who previously starred in "God Friended Me" on CBS, is set to debut in the iconic role in January 2021.
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U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Appointed for a Second Term
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has appointed Joy Harjo to serve a second term as the nation’s 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2020-2021. During her second term, Harjo will launch a new Library of Congress collection and online map featuring Native poets and poetry.
