Author: Gesi Lloyd

Buddy Guy performed at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, joining the musical tribute to Sinners at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as part of a live performance of the Oscar-nominated song “I Lied to You.” The appearance capped an awards season that has introduced Guy, at 89, to more new listeners than any previous period in a career spanning nearly seven decades. The performance brought together Miles Caton, Raphael Saadiq and a guest lineup including Misty Copeland, Eric Gales, Brittany Howard, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey and Alice Smith. It was framed by…

What began as a historic night for Kawhi Leonard ended with the Clippers star hobbling to the locker room and Los Angeles watching a four-game winning streak come to an end. The Clippers fell to the Sacramento Kings 118-109 on Saturday, a loss that felt secondary to the question of how much time Leonard might now miss. Record falls in the fourth quarter Leonard had already made history before the injury changed everything. His performance Saturday marked his 45th consecutive game scoring at least 20 points, surpassing the franchise record set by Bob McAdoo during the 1974-75 season when the…

North Alabama is in for a two-part weather event Tonight and Monday, beginning with a round of severe thunderstorms and ending with a cold snap that could bring snow flurries, sub-freezing temperatures and freeze conditions that forecasters say will last well into the week. Storms arrive first, then the cold The National Weather Service’s Huntsville office is tracking severe weather as the primary concern for this evening across Alabama, with storms expected to push into north Alabama between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Once that front clears the region, Arctic air will begin moving in rapidly behind it. Forecasters are…

A significant winter storm is continuing to pound Minnesota Today, dropping heavy snow across much of the state while strong winds push visibility to dangerous lows in some areas. A blizzard warning remains in effect, and snow is expected to keep falling well into the afternoon and evening hours before tapering off from northwest to southeast. Snowfall rates reach up to 3 inches an hour The storm arrived overnight and intensified through the early morning hours. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour were possible through mid-morning Today, according to forecasters, with heavy accumulation concentrated across southern Minnesota.…

Justin Edwards scored 19 points on 9 of 13 shooting and added four rebounds, two assists, three steals, and two blocks across 31 minutes in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 104-97 win over the Brooklyn Nets Today. He finished as the team’s second-leading scorer behind Quentin Grimes, who posted 28 points. Edwards was at his best in the third quarter, scoring nine of his 19 points after halftime. His defensive output was equally notable. He posted a game-high three steals and has now recorded at least two steals in four of his last five outings. He has started in each of the…

Charges against rapper 42 Dugg were dismissed Thursday after the prosecution’s key witness failed to appear on the opening day of trial in Michigan. The case against Hayes, who had pleaded not guilty, collapsed before testimony could begin. 42 Dugg’s attorney, Steven Scharg, confirmed the dismissal and said his client had maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings and was prepared to go to trial when the case was discontinued. What prosecutors alleged According to court documents, 42 Dugg sent messages to an unnamed woman between November 12, 2024 and March 11, 2025. Prosecutors alleged the messages were sent with the…

American Express has filed a new lawsuit against R&B singer Ray J, whose legal name is Ray Norwood, alleging that he failed to repay an outstanding balance of $78,704.56 on a credit card account. The complaint alleges breach of contract and seeks a court judgment awarding the company the full balance plus interest and legal costs. According to the filing, American Express contends that Norwood entered into a cardholder agreement that required him to repay all charges and accumulated balances on the account. The company alleges he did not satisfy that obligation. The lawsuit also names Rajun Cajun Inc., a…

Lawyers for Sean Combs filed an appeal Friday challenging his 50-month federal prison sentence, arguing that the punishment is disproportionate to his convictions and was improperly shaped by allegations a jury rejected at trial. Combs was acquitted last year of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges following a seven-week federal trial. He was convicted on two counts of transportation for the purpose of prostitution under the Mann Act. His attorneys argue the sentence he received is approximately four times higher than what would typically be imposed for those specific convictions alone. The legal argument at the center of the appeal…

Doja Cat disclosed publicly for the first time that she has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, sharing the news in a TikTok video posted on March 13. The artist, whose legal name is Amala Dlamini, described the condition as one she has likely been living with for most of her life and said she remains in active treatment. Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by unstable emotional patterns, intense interpersonal relationships, and difficulty managing everyday functioning, according to the Mayo Clinic. It often involves impulsiveness and an unstable sense of self. What Doja Cat said in…

Serena Williams shared a series of photos to her Instagram account this week that showed her posing outdoors in an olive green one-piece swimsuit, paired with a pink fuzzy jacket and UGG boots. The post drew an immediate and divided response from her audience of more than 18 million followers. In the caption, Williams wrote that she is not perfect but is perfectly herself, and encouraged her followers to take time to celebrate who they are. The images, taken in natural light, show her smiling and moving around her backyard, her slimmer frame visible throughout. The response from fans The…