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Major Explosion In Baltimore Leaves At Least 1 Dead, Others Injured
On Monday morning a deadly gas explosion rattled a Northwest Baltimore neighborhood, leaving at least one dead. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:00:34 GMT
CFDA Taps CaSandra Diggs To Be The First Black President
Fashion is continuing to make positive strides towards diversity. This morning the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced the promotion of CaSandra Diggs to President of the organization. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:34:38 GMT
Marjon Carlos Partners With GANNI For Copenhagen Fashion Week
In all that is going on in the world, fashion must go on. And to note, it’s transiting into an industry that is becoming more aware – with time. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:16:09 GMT
9 At Georgia School Test Positive For COVID-19 A Week After Photo Of Crowded Hallway Went Viral
A Georgia high school that came under scrutiny after photos of crowded hallways with unmasked students circulated on social media will now return to online learning, at least for the […] The post 9 At Georgia School Test Positive For COVID-19 A Week After P View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:05:22 GMT
MTV VMAs Will Be Held Outdoors In New York City
Award shows — like most things — look a little different this year. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:00:10 GMT
Nancy Pelosi Slams GOP’s $250,000 Provision For Country’s Food-Insecure Families
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’s willing to negotiate with Republicans on the next coronavirus stimulus package, but on the provision for food-insecure families, she is not likely to budge. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:58:17 GMT
You Need To Know About Saudia Islam’s Brand JBD Apparel
Chances are you’ve already come across JBD Apparel’s sold-out knitwear pieces on Instagram (Kim Kardashian West recently dubbed it her go-to, for sexy separates). View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:25:52 GMT
Jurnee Smollett Has Been Getting Sexually Harassed In Hollywood Since She Was 12
Jurnee Smollett revealed she has been sexually harassed on film and television sets since she was a preteen. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:06:42 GMT
Gas explosion levels 3 Baltimore homes; 1 dead, 1 trapped
By JULIO CORTEZ Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A “major gas explosion” completely destroyed three row houses in Baltimore on Monday, killing a woman, injuring several other people and trapping at least one person in the wreckage, firefighters sai View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:56:51 GMT
Lebanon health minister: Cabinet resigns over Beirut blast
By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Cabinet has resigned over last week’s devastating blast at the Beirut port, the health minister said, a decision that was made under pressure as several ministers quit or expressed their inten View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:19:03 GMT
McDonald’s sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer McDonald’s says it’s suing Stephen Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging Monday that he covered up relationships with three other employees and destr View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:15:08 GMT
Schools mull outdoor classes amid virus, ventilation worries
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press It has been seven years since the central air conditioning system worked at the New York City middle school where Lisa Fitzgerald O’Connor teaches. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:08:01 GMT
Pandemic wrecks global Class of 2020’s hopes for first job
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — British fashion school graduate Phoebe St. Leger’s dream of landing a job at a design label is on hold. Like many others in the global Class of 2020, the pandemic is clouding her career ambitions. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:40:48 GMT
Pro-Police Protesters And BLM Demonstrators Clash At 'Back The Blue' Rally In Colorado
A fight between a pro-police group and a View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:00:08 GMT
Shots fired as crowds clash with police in downtown Chicago
By DON BABWIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of people smashed windows, stole from stores and clashed with police early Monday in Chicago’s Magnificent Mile shopping district and other parts of the city’s downtown. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:35:45 GMT
Stocks rise on stimulus moves but US-China tensions simmer
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer Global shares advanced Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders to provide tax relief and stopgap unemployment benefits for Americans hit by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:08:46 GMT
Chicago Looting Not Organized Protest But 'Abject Criminal Behavior,' Mayor Says
More than 100 people were arrested and at least 13 officers were injured during the unrest, according to police. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:10:22 GMT
Pro Wrestling Legend Kamala The 'Ugandan Giant' Dies Of Coronavirus
The wrestler, whose real name was James Harris, was part of pro wrestling's 1980s popularity boom. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:31:51 GMT
Louis Gossett Jr. Is An Optimist. To Survive Hollywood, He's Had To Be.
With "Watchmen" and "The Cuban," the 84-year-old Oscar winner has found roles that make up for years of industry neglect. View
Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:00:17 GMT
Donald Trump's Long History Of Racism Laid Bare In New Ad
From the racist "birther" conspiracy theory about Barack Obama to his attacks on the Central Park Five. View
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:45:57 GMT
Twins Vibing To Phil Collins' 'In The Air Tonight' Go Viral For Their Reaction
YouTube stars Tim and Fred Williams lit up the internet when they heard the 1981 hit for the first time. View
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:48:40 GMT
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Challenger Faces Legal Trouble
Antone Melton-Meaux is accused of violating campaign finance law. His situation also reveals the limitations of a Democratic Party policy. View
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:59:33 GMT
Oprah Winfrey Demands Justice For Breonna Taylor With 26 Kentucky Billboards
The business mogul, who dedicated O magazine's September issue to the EMT killed by police in March, is asking for the officers involved to be arrested and charged. View
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:12:06 GMT
J.B. Smoove Celebrates 'Naked Thursday' By Stripping For Seth Meyers
The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star couldn't contain his enthusiasm for a day he has created at home during lockdown. View
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:08:22 GMT
T.R.U. Story: 2 Chainz Links With Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote To Explain That Felons Can Still Cast Ballots [Video]
2 Chainz links with Michelle Obama's When We All Vote campaign to explain how felons in some states can still vote View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:00:49 GMT
1501 Entertainment’s Carl Crawford Denies Negligence Claims In $1 Mill Suit After Toddler Drowns At His Pool Party (Exclusive)
Carl Crawford said he’s not responsible for the death of a little boy who drowned at a pool party at his house. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:44:22 GMT
Creepy AF: HBO Releases Skin-Crawl-y Trailer For ‘The Third Day’ Starring Naomie Harris, Jude Law & More [Video]
HBO trailer for thriller The Third Day starring Naomie Harris and Jude Law View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:19:39 GMT
#RHOP Candiace Denies ‘Targeting’ Monique By ‘Befriending’ Charrisse, Claims THIS Person’s To Blame
On Sunday, Candiace attempted to clear the air by wondering where the rumor that she was plotting against Monique started and hinted that Ashely Darby might be to blame. She then noted that she NEVER invited Charrisee out because she isn't part of the cast. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:17:01 GMT
Big Sis, Lil Sis Kingliness: Riley & Ryan Curry’s Most Adorable Moments Together
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Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:07:56 GMT
Tami Roman Suggests Tahiry Also Take Accountability For Pummeling Vado With Apples, “That’s A Fight!”
Tahiry Jose and rapper Vado made headlines and jaws drop recently after the reality star couple got into a domestic fight on tv. Initial clips circulated of Vado seeming choking Tahiry up by the collar after an unprovoked outburst. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:05:30 GMT
Twitter Complains, Cardi Explains: Belcalis Balks At Kylie Komplaints Over “WAP” Video, “Not Everything Is About Race”
Y'all mad at Kylie's cameo? Cardi heard your complaints and had THIS to say about it. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:58:15 GMT
Dry Wigged Drama: Jamarcus’ Spicy Shenanigans On “Family Or Fiancé” Send Twitter Into A TIZZY
Twitter reacts to the spicy Brian & JJ episode of "Family Or Fiancé" on OWN View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:41:39 GMT
Major Explosion In Baltimore Leaves At Least 1 Dead, Others Injured
On Monday morning a deadly gas explosion rattled a Northwest Baltimore neighborhood, leaving at least one dead. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:00:34 GMT
CFDA Taps CaSandra Diggs To Be The First Black President
Fashion is continuing to make positive strides towards diversity. This morning the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced the promotion of CaSandra Diggs to President of the organization. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:34:38 GMT
Marjon Carlos Partners With GANNI For Copenhagen Fashion Week
In all that is going on in the world, fashion must go on. And to note, it’s transiting into an industry that is becoming more aware – with time. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:16:09 GMT
9 At Georgia School Test Positive For COVID-19 A Week After Photo Of Crowded Hallway Went Viral
A Georgia high school that came under scrutiny after photos of crowded hallways with unmasked students circulated on social media will now return to online learning, at least for the […] The post 9 At Georgia School Test Positive For COVID-19 A Week After P View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:05:22 GMT
MTV VMAs Will Be Held Outdoors In New York City
Award shows — like most things — look a little different this year. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:00:10 GMT
Nancy Pelosi Slams GOP’s $250,000 Provision For Country’s Food-Insecure Families
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’s willing to negotiate with Republicans on the next coronavirus stimulus package, but on the provision for food-insecure families, she is not likely to budge. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:58:17 GMT
You Need To Know About Saudia Islam’s Brand JBD Apparel
Chances are you’ve already come across JBD Apparel’s sold-out knitwear pieces on Instagram (Kim Kardashian West recently dubbed it her go-to, for sexy separates). View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:25:52 GMT
Jurnee Smollett Has Been Getting Sexually Harassed In Hollywood Since She Was 12
Jurnee Smollett revealed she has been sexually harassed on film and television sets since she was a preteen. View
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:06:42 GMT