Author: Dorcas Onasa

The kind of story that does not announce itself with spectacle but instead pulls viewers in quietly that is what The Secret Between Us aims to be. Now playing in AMC Theatres, the new theatrical drama stars Michael Jai White and Lisa Arrindell in a film directed by Tamera Hill and executive produced by R&B veteran Keith Sweat. At its core, it is a movie about what happens when the past refuses to stay buried. The film centers on a married couple whose lives are disrupted when a son from a previous relationship unexpectedly re-enters the picture. What follows is…

Within many Black American households, caring for an aging parent or relative is not a question it is a calling. But when a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, love alone is rarely enough. It takes education, adaptability and a clear eyed plan to navigate the long, demanding road ahead. Dr. Edna Andrews Rose, a specialist at the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center, has spent years helping families find their footing in some of the most difficult caregiving situations. Her guidance offers a practical and compassionate roadmap for Black families who are stepping into this…

Robin Simone Hollywood Orchestra delivers a dazzling show, not every concert venue carries a story of its own, but Vibrato Jazz Restaurant in Bel-Air, California, certainly does. Owned by Herb Alpert the eight time Grammy Award winner whose name has been synonymous with jazz for decades the club brings a sense of history and prestige to every performance it hosts. On a recent evening, that setting proved to be the perfect stage for one of the most engaging live shows to grace the venue in recent memory. The Robin Simone Givens Hollywood Orchestra, a three time Billboard chart topping ensemble,…

A complex legal conflict involving Ray J, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner has grown into a multimillion dollar courtroom fight that continues to unfold. At the center of the dispute is a confidential agreement reached in 2023, which is now being challenged by both sides amid allegations of broken terms and reputational harm. The case has drawn attention not only because of the figures involved but also because of the financial stakes and long-running tensions tied to their shared history. What began as a private settlement has evolved into a public legal battle with competing claims and mounting pressure. How…

Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, is encountering major resistance in his attempt to reestablish a presence in Europe. What was intended to mark a fresh chapter in his international career has instead turned into a series of cancellations, postponements, and growing criticism tied to his past actions. The situation has escalated in recent weeks, with one of the most notable developments being the cancellation of a planned concert in Poland. The decision underscores how public backlash and government response are shaping the trajectory of his tour plans. Poland cancels a planned concert A scheduled performance at Silesian Stadium…

Thirty years after one of Memphis’s most disturbing murder cases sent two men to death row, the fight to determine whether the right person is being punished is reaching a critical breaking point. Tony Carruthers, convicted in connection with a 1994 triple murder, is facing an execution date next month and new legal filings suggest that the physical evidence may tell an entirely different story from the one presented at trial. 3 victims found buried in a Memphis graveyard On March 3, 1994, the bodies of 1. Marcellos Cello Anderson, 2. his mother Delois Anderson, and 3. Frederick Tucker were…

Iran has moved to reopen six of its major airports, including the capital’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, as the country finds itself managing a delicate balancing act between diplomatic restraint and mounting military pressure. The resumption of air operations comes as a ceasefire agreement with the United States edges closer to its expiration date, leaving the broader region in a state of cautious uncertainty. 6 airports clear for takeoff  but passengers are still waiting Iran’s hard line Student News Network confirmed that the following six airports have resumed operations:  Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran,  Mehrabad, Mashhad,  Birjand,  Gorgan, and…

A few weeks into the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the box scores are already telling some uncomfortable stories. Several players who arrived with enormous expectations backed by past performance, big contracts or both are struggling to find their footing. Some are pitchers with ERAs that have climbed well above respectable territory. Others are hitters watching their averages sink. None of them expected to be here. Here is a closer look at five players whose early 2026 numbers have raised real concerns. Tanner Bibee, Cleveland Guardians In four starts this season, Bibee has posted a 6.38 ERA and a 1.64…

Nestled deep in the Florida Everglades, the immigration detention facility that critics have dubbed Alligator Alcatraz has become one of the most contentious flashpoints in the national conversation around U.S. immigration enforcement. The facility opened in July 2025 and has been operating under a legal cloud ever since. A federal judge had previously ordered it shut down over environmental concerns, but a federal appeals court stay in September 2025 allowed it to remain open while legal challenges continued. Since then, detainees, their families, and human rights advocates have raised a string of serious allegations about what goes on inside. The…

What was meant to be a breezy summer beauty roundup turned into one of the most talked-about controversies in fashion media this year. Vogue published a list of trending hairstyles and, alongside a photo of actress Tracee Ellis Ross wearing her natural afro, labeled the style a cloud bob a term that many immediately recognized as a rebranding of one of the most culturally significant hairstyles in Black history. The reaction on social media was fast and forceful. Users across Threads, X, and TikTok pushed back hard, pointing out that the afro is not a new trend to be named…