TV Actor Isaiah Stokes Charged With Murder In Deadly Queens Shooting
A television actor has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a New York man in February. A grand jury Friday indicted Isaiah Stokes, 41, on charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Tyrone Jones, 37, of Queens Village. It wasn’t immediately clear whether Stokes had […]
Rapper Biz Markie, Best Known For ‘Just a Friend,’ Dies At 57
Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57. Markie’s representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper-DJ died peacefully Friday evening with his wife by his side. The cause of death has not been released. “We are grateful for the many […]
Wizkid And Tems ‘Essence’ Debuts On Billboard Hot 100, Features At No. 82
‘Essence’ by Nigeria’s Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid, featuring fast-rising singer, Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has topped the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at no. 82. This is a major win for the singers. Billboard is an American magazine and website that produces news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the […]
Britney Spears Allowed New Lawyer In Conservatorship Case
A new attorney has been appointed to represent Britney Spears in her conservatorship after a hearing in which the singer tearfully spoke about the case’s impact on her life. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny on Wednesday approved Spears hiring former federal prosecutor Mathew Rosengart to represent her. The ruling was cheered by fans […]
Memorial Unveiling In Yonkers For Late Hip-hop Legend DMX
A new memorial will be unveiled Tuesday in Yonkers, honoring the late hip-hop legend DMX. The memorial is at the Calcagno Homes, where Earl Simmons lived as a child. It’s part of a mural that was being restored at the public housing complex. Residents asked to include a memorial to the rapper as part of […]
Late Aritste Sound Sultan Was Deeply Passionate About Nigeria, President Buhari Says
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan as one who was deeply passionate about issues in the country. Mr Buhari stated this in a statement by his media aide Femi Adesina on Monday when he extended heartfelt condolences to the Fasasi family. Sound Sultan died on Sunday […]
Nigerian Singer, Sound Sultan Is Dead
Nigerian singer, songwriter, actor and movie producer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan is dead. According to a statement released by the family and signed by his sibling Kayode Fasasi, the 44-year-old singer died from “a hard-fought battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma”. He is survived by a wife and three children. Sound Sultan came […]
Richard Donner, Director Of ‘Superman,’ ‘Lethal Weapon,’ Dies At 91
Filmmaker Richard Donner, who helped create the modern superhero blockbuster with 1978’s “Superman” and mastered the buddy comedy with the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has died. He was 91. Donner’s family confirmed to ABC News and other outlets that Donner died Monday. Donner gained fame with his first feature, 1976’s “The Omen.” A then-unheard-of offer followed: […]
Bollywood Superstar Aamir Khan Announces Divorce
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan announced Saturday that he is splitting with his wife of 15 years, film-maker Kiran Rao. The A-list couple released a statement saying their break-up had been agreed but they would raise their son together and still work on joint projects. “In these 15 beautiful years together we have shared a lifetime […]
‘Thank you:’ Bill Cosby Issues Statement Following Release From Pa. prison
Pennsylvania’s highest court threw out Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction and released him from prison Wednesday in a stunning reversal of fortune for the comedian once known as “America’s Dad,” ruling that the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor’s agreement not to charge Cosby. Cosby, 83, flashed the V-for-victory sign to […]
