In this April 15, 2021, file image from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, and defendant, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, address Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis.Photo: Court TV via AP, Pool File (AP) Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis cop who was …

“Inheritance” event at The Atlantic Festival on September 28, and exhibiting at Photoville in Brooklyn Bridge Park, opening September 18 Today The Atlantic is publishing a collection of stories, poetry, and photography that serves as a recognition, a celebration, and a reclamation of the Black body. “What the Body Holds” …

Rapper and former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Mo Fayne has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after his involvement in a PPP loan fraud scheme. TMZ reports that legal documents reveal Fayne received the sentence after pleading guilty to six counts, including bank and wire fraud. Prosecutors …

BET, a unit of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), announced the launch today (September 15) of BET Studios, an unprecedented studio venture that offers equity ownership for Black content creators. Propelled by the infrastructure and financing of BET and ViacomCBS, BET Studios will create premium television series and films for an array of …

People seem to do TikTok dances nearly anywhere—but two sisters decided to do one at their mother’s funeral, sparking outrage. A video posted from the @rickandmourning account shows two sisters doing the popular Rick & Morty TikTok dance. It garnered nearly 12 million views in its first five days. @rickandmourning we …

Chrissy Teigen has no shame in her game.  Over the weekend, the 35-year-old headed to her Instagram Story to share with her fans that she removed fat from her cheeks.  Teigen explained that she had buccal fat removal done by Dr. Jason Diamond.  “I did that Dr. Diamond buccal fat …

Jurnee Smollett, left; the late Michael K. Williams.Photo: Roger Kisby for IMDb/Paras Griffin for BET (Getty Images) The death of beloved actor Michael K. Williams continues to rock Hollywood and beyond, with more and more tributes from fans, followers and fellow artists pouring in by the day. Lovecraft Country costar …

Rapper and former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Mo Fayne has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after his involvement in a PPP loan fraud scheme. TMZ reports that legal documents reveal Fayne received the sentence after pleading guilty to six counts, including bank and wire fraud. Prosecutors …

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Before liftoff, the moon was the brightest object in the sky, followed by the tiny, shining pinpricks of Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. Then the rocket rose with a roar, a white-hot needle casting the dark evening in a soft gold. A crew of four sat atop it, strapped …

Happy anniversary to LeBron and Savannah James! The couple celebrated their wedding anniversary on Tuesday (Sept. 14), marking eight years together after tying the knot in 2013 at the Grand Del Mar resort in San Diego.  “Our own personal Met Gala 8 years ago. Happy Anniversary Queen!! Who am i …