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Jennifer Hudson Becomes an EGOT at the 2022 Tony Awards as She Wins for A Strange Loop
Jennifer Hudson has officially achieved EGOT stat
Officer charged with second-degree murder in Patrick Lyoya case
Patrick Lyoya was fatally shot by a white Grand Rapids officer during a traffic stop, renewing a national debate about police conduct and use of […]
FBI arrests Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley in Jan. 6 investigation
Ryan Kelley, a Republican candidate for Michigan governor, was arrested by the FBI at his home in West Michigan on Thursday morning. What We Know: […]
Rihanna gives birth, welcomes baby boy with A$AP Rocky
BLK ALERTS has confirmed that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are new parents! What We Know: Just over two years after the couple started dating, they […]
Suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting is now in custody, police announce
Police apprehended Frank R. James, who will face federal prosecution for allegedly opening fire on a Brooklyn subway, wounding 10 and injuring 13 others, officials said Wednesday. What […]
Heads Up, Mask Up: Federal Mandate Extended on Planes for 15 days
The Biden administration is extending a mask mandate for airplanes and transit for 15 days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. The […]
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie says she was told not to make a fuss over Griner
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie this week said that she was advised not to make a “big fuss” over the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner, […]
Polo G Reportedly Arrested in Los Angeles on Concealed Weapon Charge
Polo G was arrested on in Los Angeles on Monday, TMZ reports. What We Know: According to the outlet, Polo G was arrested after police allegedly […]
Cardi B and Offset Welcome Their 2nd Child Together, His 5th
Cardi B welcomed her and Offset’s second child together on Saturday, September 4. What We Know: “9/4/21,” Cardi, 28, captioned a Monday, September 5, Instagram upload, alongside […]