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Kevin Hunter has spent his time in self-isolation making business moves. He has relaunched his publishing company he started with ex-wife, Wendy Williams. Page Six reports Hunter has relaunched Hunter Publishing Group with Sonia Alleyne, radio personality TT Torrez, and attorney Ray Hamlin signed and expected to release books …

Vanessa Bryant has been the model of composure since the death of her husband Kobe Bryant, and their daughter Gianna Bryant, in a helicopter crash this past January. But in a new, emotional post, she’s sharing exactly what’s on her mind and in her heart. Via Instagram, she posted a …

Reginae Carter is currently enjoying her single status, but she’s also still healing from her breakup with rapper YFN Lucci. Carter opened up about the tumultuous relationship during the premiere of T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle. “I’m still going through my little heartbreak,” she said. “I was …

Photo: Spencer Platt (Getty Images) Those currently incarcerated are among the most vulnerable of our population when it comes to COVID-19, as the crowded living conditions make them far more susceptible to catching the disease. Exorbitant calling fees have also made it harder for inmates to check in on their …

Bauer has known for weeks that Sanders likely wouldn’t be the Democratic nominee. But the coronavirus pandemic, in a strange way, had renewed his optimism: Maybe, between all the calls for universal testing and affordable treatment for COVID-19, more Americans would finally see the need for Medicare for All, he …

After three seasons, Sister Circle is coming to an end. A statement from Tegna, the company that runs the Atlanta-based talk show, read, “While there are many loyal fans of the show, the show has not grown its audience enough to continue. Our four talented, engaging hosts had an uplifting …

Vilissa Thompson Founder and CEO of Ramp Your Voice Vilissa Thompson is a Licensed Master Social Worker and the founder and CEO of Ramp Your Voice, an organization that promotes self-advocacy and empowerment among disabled people. She launched Ramp Your Voice in 2013 because she wanted to enhance the voices …

After nearly a year and a half, Insecure officially returned for season four and it was a party. The Golden Globe nominee celebrated the return of her hit HBO series with a virtual block party that included a cast Q&A session, a live Instagram DJ set with Zaytoven and a …

On Sunday night, superstar NASCAR racer Kyle Larson said the N-word during a company iRacing event while testing the sound on his microphone. NBC News reported that Larson was frustrated with the soundcheck and blurted out the word in a chat with his fellow drivers who were perplexed and shared …