Author: Dorcas Onasa

Deborah Ayorinde is stepping into one of the most emotionally layered roles of her career in Starz’s new crime drama Fightland, a series executive produced by 50 Cent that mixes boxing, betrayal and a love triangle with life or death stakes. The show follows former heavyweight champion Maduka Duke Kilroy, played by Howard Charles, as he returns to London after spending eight years in a U.S. prison. Duke comes home with one goal: revenge against his former promoter turned criminal boss, Kingsley Marshall, played by Nicholas Pinnock. Standing between the two men is Joy Marshall, Kingsley’s wife and Duke’s former…

FattMack is giving fans an early look at his next musical chapter with the release of All Love, Life Goes On, a deeply personal single that arrives ahead of his upcoming album, Mr. Did It By Hisself 3. The track continues the rapper’s reputation for pairing emotional storytelling with modern production while offering listeners a preview of the direction his next project is expected to take. The song highlights themes of heartbreak, reflection and personal growth, all wrapped in the melodic style that has become a defining part of FattMack’s sound. The latest release also reinforces his willingness to experiment…

Whoopi Goldberg used a recent episode of The View to redirect attention away from 2028 presidential speculation and toward next year’s midterm elections, a moment that lands as the show faces new scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission. The exchange took place during a segment in which the panel weighed potential Democratic contenders for the 2028 White House race. Goldberg steered the conversation elsewhere, telling her co hosts and the audience that the more pressing priority is what happens in 2026. Co host Sunny Hostin backed her up, agreeing that the country needs to correct course before turning to the…

After more than four decades of shaping hip-hop and pop culture, Snoop Dogg is getting the biopic treatment. Universal Pictures has set the film, titled Snoop, for an Aug. 6, 2027, release, giving fans their first real look at how the rapper, entrepreneur and cultural fixture built his empire. The project has reportedly been in development since 2024, taking shape not long after Snoop wrapped a run as a celebrity coach on NBC’s The Voice. Craig Brewer is directing, and Jonathan Daviss, known for his role on Outer Banks, has landed the lead. The film also carries extra significance as…

Zendaya’s fashion choices rarely go unnoticed, but her latest red carpet moment has done more than turn heads. It has opened a debate about cultural heritage, artifact ownership and the responsibility that comes with celebrity influence. The actress appeared at a London photocall for The Odyssey wearing an ensemble that quickly became a talking point, not for its elegance, but for one specific accessory tied to ancient history. The look that started it all Zendaya wore an off white halter gown by Jacquemus, featuring a plunging back and detailed embroidery. She paired the dress with a matching headscarf and a…

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated added six new honorary members to its ranks during its 72nd Boule in Las Vegas, recognizing women whose careers span science, entertainment, technology and business. The historically Black sorority, founded in 1908 at Howard University, extends honorary membership to women whose professional accomplishments and public service align with its mission. This year’s class reflects that range, drawing from fields as varied as immunology and Silicon Valley leadership. Meet the 6 honorees Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, a vaccine scientist and immunologist, helped lead the rapid development of one of the first COVID-19 vaccines during the height of the…

Feeling a persistent knot of stress at work is a common experience, and mental health experts say many familiar workplace habits are rooted in something deeper than personality. Therapists say identifying the anxious root of these behaviors is often the first step toward managing them more effectively. Anxiety, according to psychologists, tends to center on fear of a future problem, often one that feels vague or hard to pinpoint. That underlying worry can show up in ways that seem, on the surface, like ordinary personality traits. Below are 5 common workplace patterns that experts say are frequently linked to anxiety.…

Kisha Grandy, best known as one of the original members of Kirk Franklin & The Family, has released a new single titled I Believe God through Blacksmoke Music Worldwide. The track centers on themes of faith, hope and perseverance, offering listeners an uplifting message during difficult times in their personal lives. How the song came together The single was born out of an unplanned encounter. A woman once approached Kisha’s husband, producer Ernest J. Lee, and asked him to write a song called  I Believe God. He took on the challenge, ultimately crafting a track that closely mirrored his wife’s…

President Donald Trump has once again placed mail in voting at the center of the national political conversation after describing the voting method as inherently vulnerable during a televised address on July 16. The remarks, delivered just days before the president was scheduled to host Chinese leaders for a diplomatic summit, revived a familiar debate that has shaped U.S. elections in recent years. Trump’s comments quickly drew reactions from supporters, election experts and political opponents, many of whom pointed to his own history of casting ballots by mail. The renewed discussion comes as election officials across the country continue preparing…

A man was taken into custody after breaking into the Today show’s studio in New York City on Thursday, July 16. The intrusion unfolded around 9 a.m. when the man made his way into the NBC studio at Rockefeller Plaza, Once inside, the man confronted co host Craig Melvin and directed a racial slur at him, the source said. TMZ was first to report the incident and noted that no one was physically harmed during the encounter. A law enforcement source confirmed that the man was detained at the studio Thursday morning. The source said the man had asked for…