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Will Smith and Chris Rock have a history that predates the Oscars slap

Sunday night wasn't the first time Chris Rock had joked about Jada Pinkett Smith, but it may have been his last.

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Chris Rock isn't pressing charges against Will Smith for the Oscars slap

Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year's Oscars, the Los Angeles Police Department has said.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Reignite the Passion of Community Involvement with the Rev. Al Sharpton

"Historical representation personified" – these were the words used by Rev. Al Sharpton as he described Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and its international president, Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, during the sorority’s 90th South Central Regional Conference. The Rev. Sharpton took the stage and gave a powerful speech, sharing with the audience his appreciation for the organization’s contributions and his longstanding dedication to community service. As a vocal and prominent figure in civil rights activism, the Rev. Sharpton’s words reignited a sense of pride during an event that was a reminder and celebration of black excellence.

Making sense of calorie counts to maximize your workout burn

Forty-five percent of the world's population is trying to shed a few pounds, according to a 2020 Ipsos poll. And they prefer to do it by exercising more and eating better, not by dieting. That's essentially the well-known "calories in, calories out" method, where you try to burn more calories than you take in. There is just one problem: Nailing down your calorie burn is harder than you may think.

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Boss Babes Who Pray Shuts Down Houston #Recap

The 2022 “Boss Babes Who Pray” Conference (A two day event for Christian business women and executives; held in 3 cities, two continents and two countries) kicked off March 15th 2022, in Houston, Texas.

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GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry guilty of three felonies in campaign contributions case

Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was found guilty on Thursday of concealing information and making false statements to federal authorities in regard to an investigation looking into illegal campaign contributions in his 2016 reelection campaign, the US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California said.

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Biden says in Poland that the stakes of Ukraine war go well beyond its borders

President Joe Biden told American troops on a deterrence mission near the border with Ukraine that the consequences of the raging conflict 50 miles away could extend around the world.

EMMY® & NAACP Image Award-Winner Rushion McDonald, U.S. Army ROTC, and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Hosts HBCU College Day at Texas Southern University

EMMY® and NAACP Image Award-winning TV/Film/Radio Producer and 3815 Media, Inc. founder Rushion McDonald - in partnership with the U.S. Army ROTC and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community - will host the HBCU College Day and Career Fair Expo at Texas Southern University.

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Now Is the Time When People of Conscience Must Stand Up

GuiYing Ma was assaulted as she swept up the sidewalk in front of her Queens home, her head beaten with a rock so that she ended up in a coma for weeks. Christina Yuna Lee was fatally stabbed more than 40 times by a stalker who followed her to her apartment in Chinatown. Michelle Alyssa Go was pushed to her death at a Times Square subway station. In Atlanta last March, eight people were killed at mass shootings at three Asian spas.

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Judge Katanji Brown Jackson Answers Questions About Her Religious Beliefs, Sentencing Habits, and Dark Money During Day 2 of the SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing

During the afternoon portion of the hearing, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) attempted to bring decorum, asking Judge Jackson about the significance of her nomination. Judge Jackson offered that her appointment and having diversity on the bench allows the opportunity for role models. “I have received so many notes and letters and photos from little girls around the country who tell me that they are so excited for this opportunity,” Judge Jackson stated. “Because I am a woman, a Black woman, all of those things, people have said, have been really meaningful to them.”

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Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson Faces More Questions During Third Day of Confirmation Hearings

President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, is facing another round of questions from lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee during the third day of her historic confirmation hearings.

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Cynthia Bailey Says Fibroids Left Her in a ‘Dark Place’

It’s been a decade since former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey got treatment for her fibroids, but she still remembers how they impacted so many aspects of her life, both mentally and physically, causing her to feel like a “disaster”.

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Analysis: Ketanji Brown Jackson demonstrated a serious and thoughtful demeanor as she faced offensive questioning from some Republicans

Beyond the hyperbole and theatrics that have punctuated this week's Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, a portrait of Ketanji Brown Jackson as jurist has begun to emerge.

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Mortgage rates keep climbing

Mortgage rates continued to rise amid fears of inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.42% in the week ending March 24, up from 4.16% the week before, according to Freddie Mac.

Tax penalties are a waste of your money. Here's how to avoid them

Unless you enjoy throwing money away, you'll want to do all you can to avoid being hit with tax penalties and interest if you end up owing money to the IRS on your 2021 tax return.

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Naomi Osaka wins first match since heckling incident, says she started talking to a therapist after Indian Wells

The vibe was much more positive on the court and off following Naomi Osaka's latest tennis match.

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Golf community rallies to help teenage Ukrainian golfer Mykhailo Golod escape to US

It was a bittersweet moment when Mykhailo 'Misha' Golod stepped off the plane at Orlando International Airport on Friday, March 11.

'Tiger Slam' clubs are up for sale again -- and could sell for more than a million dollars

For those looking for a piece of golfing history -- and with a seven figure sum to spare -- the clubs that Tiger Woods used to win the "Tiger Slam" are up for sale for the first time in more than a decade.

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Rachel Zegler to present at this year's Oscars

After initially not scoring an invite to the big show, "West Side Story" star Rachel Zegler will now be a presenter at this year's 94th Academy Awards.

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Harry Styles announces new album 'Harry's House"

You're invited to Harry Styles' house! Well, not exactly.