Entertainment & Arts
Embattled hip-hop exec Russell Simmons goes on the defensive after actor Taraji P. Henson was criticized earlier this month for visiting him at his Bali resort.
Aug. 21, 2024
Politics
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Oct. 1, 2024
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1248 — dubbed Yahushua’s Law — aimed at ensuring all California students are better protected during heatwaves.
Sept. 28, 2024
Awards
The performer could score a 2024 supporting actress Oscar nomination for her ‘Color Purple’ role as glamorous blues singer Shug Avery.
Jan. 10, 2024
Movies
Oprah Winfrey addresses speculation that she and ‘The Color Purple’ star Taraji P. Henson were feuding after Henson commented on pay disparity issues.
Jan. 9, 2024
Business
Stocks on Wall Street bounced back from a midafternoon fade Friday, and the market closed out its fourth straight winning month with solid gains.
Aug. 30, 2024
“If something is meant for you, you can’t run from it,” the actor says of turning down the role of Shug for the Broadway musical but accepting it for the film.
Jan. 1, 2024
Most U.S. stocks fell following a mixed round of data on the economy, keeping them on track for their worst week since April.
Sept. 5, 2024
Sports
The Yurchenko double pike vault was renamed after Simone Biles when she became the first woman to land it in international competition. The U.S. gymnastics great held a funeral for the move this week.
Sept. 3, 2024
Taraji P. Henson recently spoke on the pay disparity that she has faced in Hollywood and how it has affected her, financially as well as emotionally.
Dec. 20, 2023