Author: Dorcas Onasa

Prakazrel Pras Michel, the Grammy winning rapper and co founder of the Fugees, has officially begun serving his 14 year federal prison sentence. He reported to a low security correctional institution in Arizona on April 30, according to a spokesperson, marking a deeply personal and legally consequential moment for the celebrated musician.  The Grammy winning rapper reported to a low security federal facility in Arizona on April 30, more than two years after he was convicted on 10 counts tied to an illegal foreign campaign finance scheme. A spokesperson confirmed his arrival and described the day as an emotional one…

After stepping away from the spotlight for two years, smooth jazz guitarist Garry Percell is reintroducing himself to listeners with a renewed sense of purpose. In May 2026, the seasoned musician unveiled the official music video for Love Ballad, marking a meaningful return to the contemporary jazz space and offering fans a fresh interpretation of a well-known R&B staple. A reimagined classic finds new life Originally released in 1976 by L.T.D.,  Love Ballad became a defining love song of its era, anchored by Jeffrey Osborne’s unmistakable vocals and the songwriting brilliance of Skip Scarborough. Decades later, Percell revisits the track…

Netflix’s Man on Fire arrives at its explosive conclusion after seven relentless episodes of action, deception and emotional gut punches. The series, based on the A.J. Quinnell novel of the same name and inspired by the beloved 2004 film, follows former Special Forces operative John Creasy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) as he battles crippling PTSD while being pulled into a political conspiracy that costs him almost everything and nearly costs him his life. Who is really behind the high rise bombing? For most of the season, Creasy operates on the belief that the FRP, a Brazilian extremist group led by an…

A tourist bus traveling through western Mexico veered off a highway and rolled onto its side on May 1, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 30 others in a crash that drew emergency responders from two states.  Others were injured after a tourist bus veered off a highway and overturned in western Mexico, officials confirmed. The deadly crash occurred on May 1 near the town of Amatlán de Cañas in the state of Nayarit, where emergency responders rushed to the scene following reports of a major involving a passenger vehicle. What happened on the highway According to…

For generations, historically Black colleges and universities have served as vital institutions of learning and cultural affirmation for Black Americans. Now, a compelling new study suggests that the advantages of attending one of these schools may reach far beyond the classroom potentially shaping the cognitive health of alumni well into their later years. The research, published on JAMA Network Open, examined data from 1,978 Black American adults who attended college between 1940 and 1980. Of those participants, 35% had attended an HBCU. The study also factored in individuals who had gone to high school in states where HBCUs were present,…

The 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards was supposed to be a triumphant night for Teyana Taylor and it was, just not entirely in the way anyone expected. Honored with the prestigious Visionary Award at the April 29 ceremony held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Taylor found herself navigating a string of technical mishaps that would have rattled even the most seasoned performers. Instead, she turned every stumble into a moment the audience will not soon forget. When the teleprompter went dark Taylor took the stage looking radiant in a white satin gown, prepared to deliver an acceptance…

Bozoma Saint John is not letting the conversation go quietly. The RHOBH star addressed the moment Andy Cohen appeared skeptical of her CMO background during the season reunion, and used it to shine a light on the barriers Black women face in corporate America. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 49, took to social media Friday to address a moment from part two of the RHOBH season reunion which aired April 23 in which host Andy Cohen, 57, appeared to question the nature of her career as a chief marketing officer. Rather than let the exchange pass, Saint John…

Not long ago, Chase Claypool looked like exactly the kind of wide receiver an NFL franchise builds around. Selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Claypool arrived in the league with size, speed and a flair for the big moment. His rookie season delivered on every bit of that promise 62 receptions, 873 yards and nine touchdowns, including a four touchdown performance against the Philadelphia Eagles that had scouts and fans alike convinced they were watching a star in the making. He followed it up with another strong year…

A second former housekeeper has filed a lawsuit against Kylie Jenner, adding to a growing wave of legal trouble surrounding the workplace environment at the reality star and beauty mogul’s home. Juana Delgado Soto, who worked for Kylie Jenner starting in 2019, alleges racial discrimination, wage violations and retaliation after writing the star a letter about her treatment Juana Delgado Soto has filed suit against the 27 year old Kylie Cosmetics founder, Kylie Jenner Inc., staff supervisor Itzel Sibrian, Tri Star Services and La Maison Family Services. The lawsuit, obtained by the Los Angeles Times, alleges racial discrimination, harassment, failure…

President Donald Trump is addressing the growing chatter about a potential return of The Apprentice and he seems to think his eldest son might be the right man for the job. During a Thursday appearance in the Oval Office, Trump, 79, was asked about reports that the iconic reality competition series could be revived and whether Donald Trump Jr. might step in as host. Rather than dismissing the idea outright, the president acknowledged having heard the buzz and offered a measured but favorable take on his son’s prospects. Trump noted that the franchise had been a remarkable run 14 seasons…