American folk singer Harry Belafonte has died of congestive heart failure at the age of 96, his spokesman has confirmed. The civil rights icon was […]
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Alex Haynes is Editor-at-Large for Unmuted Newsroom and Contributing Editor to Unmuted News and BLKALERTS. A 20 year media veteran, he hosts various shows, podcasts and specials across the Unmuted Networks family.
Jonathan Majors & Manager Entertainment 360 Part Ways
Jonathan Majors & Manager Entertainment 360 Part Ways; Actor Facing Domestic Violence Allegations In NYC
Biden’s State of the Union address will make his case for re-election in 2024
WASHINGTON — At the start of his speech Tuesday night, President Joe Biden is expected to declare that the state of the union is strong. […]
Viola Davis wins Grammy and earns coveted EGOT
The actress is the fourth Black person to officially earn an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Viola Davis has earned the rare and coveted EGOT status — becoming the third Black woman in history to achieve the honor.
Lena Horne Theatre Makes History on Broadway
NEW YORK — Brooklyn’s very own Lena Horne will become the first Black woman to have a Broadway theater named after her Tuesday. BLK ALERTS first told […]
Migos rapper Takeoff, 28, shot dead in Houston
(HOUSTON, TX) – An overnight shooting at a Houston bowling alley has left one person dead and two people injured, police said. Authorities confirmed during […]
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison on drug charges
Brittney Griner has been found guilty and has been convicted of drug charges in Russia, and sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison. Prosecutors […]
Broadway Theater makes plans to rename theater after Lena Horne
The Brooks Atkinson Theater on West 47th Street will be the first on Broadway named after a Black woman to honor the late Tony Award-winner […]
Karine Jean-Pierre will be next and 1st Black White House press secretary
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he has named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary. Jean-Pierre currently serves as principal deputy […]
Vice President Kamala Harris is positive for COVID-19, are you?
We’re being coy, but it’s important that you stay aware. While COVID-19 infections are continuing to rise across the country, the fatal impact has been […]