This is CNBC’s live blog tracking Monday’s developments in Russia’s attack on Ukraine. See below for the latest updates. A Ukrainian delegation has arrived near the border with Belarus to hold talks with Russian officials. Ukraine’s armed forces continue to hold off Russian troops, defending and retaining control of key cities, and slowing Russia’s advance […]
Tyler Perry caused an uproar on social media after tackling Mary J. Blige‘s Super Bowl performance look on Feb. 16, to promote his upcoming Netflix project “A Madea Homecoming.” Blige, who wore a white bodysuit donned with crystals, performed at the event this past weekend alongside rappers Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent. In the Instagram post, […]
The ex-wife of jazz legend Miles Davis was years ahead of her time, only to disappear from the spotlight for decades Betty Davis, the cult funk singer and ex-wife of jazz legend Miles Davis who left an underappreciated yet trailblazing body of work, died Wednesday at the age of 77. Danielle Maggio, a close friend of Davis […]
Rihanna fans have been waiting for new music – but the artist, fashion and beauty mogul has another kind of project on the way. She’s expecting her first child with A$AP Rocky, multiple outlets including People magazine and E! News reported. The two were photographed walking hand-in-hand in New York City over the weekend (when temperatures fell below freezing), Rihanna wearing […]
WASHINGTON — A group of lawyers is working to disqualify from the ballot a right-wing House Republican who cheered on the Jan. 6 rioters unless he can prove he is not an “insurrectionist,” disqualified by the Constitution from holding office, in a case with implications for other officeholders and potentially former President Donald Trump. The […]
(CNN)Actor and director Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., has died by suicide, her representative confirmed to CNN Saturday.He was 26.”Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian. He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family asks for respectful consideration during […]
“No longer just one or two dark-skinned girls mingled backstage, but a host of top models took a meaningful, substantial and equal place among the most successful women working in fashion today.” British Vogue has released a stunning February 2022 issue starring nine Black African models in a stylish editorial shoot. Models Adut Akech, Akway Amar, Majesty Amare, Akon Changkou, Dibaa […]
Maryland patient’s experimental surgery leads some researchers to consider fast-tracking plans for more animal-to-human procedures By Amy Dockser MarcusJan. 12, 2022 7:46 am ETPRINTTEXTListen to articleLength7 minutes The first transplant of a genetically modified pig heart into a human jolted doctors involved in a decadeslong effort to address the nation’s chronic shortage of organ donors. Doctors for […]
(CNN)Sidney Poitier, whose elegant bearing and principled onscreen characters made him Hollywood’s first Black movie star and the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar, has died. He was 94.Clint Watson, press secretary for the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, confirmed to CNN that Poitier died Thursday evening.Poitier overcame an impoverished background in […]
LL Cool J is among artists offering their support DJ Kay Slay has reportedly been hospitalised with COVID. According to music manager Wack 100, the New York DJ and record executive is currently on a ventilator fighting for his life. “Pray for my brotha @djkayslay,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “It’s not looking good. He might […]
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