Keith Lamont Scott, the man whose police shooting death set off violent protests in Charlotte last mont, took a bullet in the back, an independent autopsy said Wednesday. Scott, 43, was struck at least three times by bullets fired from a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer, according to an autopsy commissioned by his family. Read the full…… MORE
Tommy Ford, ‘Martin’ Star, Dies at 52 – Us Weekly
TMZ reports that Ford’s family made the decision to take him off of life support Wednesday afternoon days after he entered the hospital on Sunday for a ruptured aneurysm in his abdomen. Ford was best known for his role as Thomas “Tommy” Strawn on the Fox sitcom series Martin, which aired from 1992 to 1997.…… MORE
Janet Jackson Officially Announces Her Pregnancy ‘Blessing’ at 50 | People.com
Janet Jackson is one glowing mom-to-be. The 50-year-old singer is officially confirming her pregnancy and showing off her growing baby bump exclusively with PEOPLE. “We thank God for our blessing,” says the star. Read the full story: Janet Jackson Officially Announces Her Pregnancy ‘Blessing’ at 50 – Moms & Babies – Celebrity Babies and Kids – Moms &…… MORE
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Opens Up About Beyonce And Feminism | VIBE
“Still, her type of feminism is not mine, as it is the kind that, at the same time, gives quite a lot of space to the necessity of men,” she said. “I think men are lovely, but I don’t think that women should relate everything they do to men: did he hurt me, do I…… MORE
Ava DuVernay’s 13th Is the Most Important Thing You’ll Watch This Election Cycle
In telling the highly complex story of how a loophole in the 13th Amendment is weaponized to keep black Americans enslaved, the quiet, riveting power in 13th lies with director Ava DuVernay’s impulses towards simplicity and concision. Through archival footage and interviews with academics, activists and other experts, DuVernay sticks to focus: since 1864, the…… MORE
D.L. Hughley says Don King’s an Idiot For Defending Donald Trump | TMZ.com
D.L. Hughley slams Don King for excusing Donald Trump’s behavior. Source: D.L. Hughley says Don King’s an Idiot For Defending Donald Trump | TMZ.com… MORE
A Seat At The Table Is The Number One Album In The Country | VIBE
Solange’s third solo album has shot to the top of the Billboard 200 charts, moving 76,000 units. Read the full story (source): A Seat At The Table Is The Number One Album In The Country… MORE
Hear Alicia Keys’ New Song ‘Blended Family (What You Do For Love)’
The new album by Alicia Keys, Here, is out November 4. Writing on Instagram last night (October 6), Keys said the song is about family: “I’m so excited for you to hear this song. It means so much to me and our whole family. The understanding, compassion and support we’ve found is a powerful testament…… MORE
Teacher’s aide fired after calling Michelle Obama ‘a gorilla’ | NY Daily News
A Georgia educator has been fired after Facebook posts repeatedly calling Michelle Obama a “gorilla.” Jane Allen was a teacher’s aide at Chestatee Elementary in Gainesville, northeast of Atlanta, when she posted a conservative news article about the First Lady taking vacations. “This poor Gorilla. How is she going to function in the real world,…… MORE
Mariah Carey Teams Up With Jussie Smollett To Become “Infamous” | VIBE
Recently, reports surfaced that Mariah Carey would be joining the cast of Empire. As if starring alongside the star-studded cast wasn’t enough, the R&B diva will also be fresh contributing music to the FOX series, and it she’s already off to a good start. Jussie Smollett, who plays “Jamal Lyon,” had the opportunity to get…… MORE
