Hollywood is in mourning today after confirmation that Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress who made eccentricity elegant and individuality iconic, has died at age 79. Her death was confirmed Saturday by Variety, Rolling Stone, and TMZ. As of publication, the cause of death remains unclear. Representatives for the actress have not yet released an official statement, though sources close to the family confirm that Keaton passed away peacefully in Los Angeles.

When it comes to hip-hop legends, Cheryl “Salt” James of Salt-N-Pepa has always stood on integrity, faith, and authenticity. But even icons aren’t safe from the wildfire of internet gossip — and this week, Salt found herself forced to address a disturbing rumor head-on. In a 71-second video posted to Instagram, Salt looked directly into the camera, calm yet clearly frustrated, to address the false claims circulating online. The rumor? That she allegedly accused her ex-husban

When New York Attorney General Letitia James made headlines for leading the civil fraud case against Donald Trump — a case that cost him over $450 million in penalties and reshaped how America views financial accountability among the powerful — she became both a hero and a target. Now, in a twist that feels more like a political thriller than a court docket, James herself is facing federal mortgage fraud charges, accused of misrepresenting her residence on a home loan applica

In a blistering statement shared to his official X account this week, Senator Bernie Sanders issued a stark warning about what he called an “authoritarian takeover of American media,” pointing directly at former President Donald Trump’s ongoing lawsuits against major news outlets and the growing concentration of media ownership among his billionaire allies. Sanders’ post called attention to Trump’s recent legal actions targeting The New York Times, ABC News, and other outlet

For the second time this year, the internet has prematurely tried to bury a living legend.But in true Dolly Parton fashion, the 79-year-old country icon shut the rumors down with humor, sparkle, and Southern sass — reminding the world that she’s still very much alive, kicking, and as radiant as ever. On Monday, Dolly took to social media with a video captioned “I ain’t dead yet!” showing her vibrant and full of energy on the Grand Ole Opry set alongside fellow country star

Freedom of speech is supposed to be the backbone of America — the one right that levels the playing field between the powerful and the powerless. But in 2025, it’s becoming clear that the people with the loudest microphones aren’t always the ones telling the truth — and the ones daring to speak it are being silenced, deplatformed, fired, or dragged through the mud. This isn’t a partisan argument. It’s a human one. Across the United States, educators, journalists, entertainer

Once upon a time, everyone told you to “go to college, get a degree, and you’ll be set for life.” Fast forward to 2025 and that degree isn’t always paying the bills. Meanwhile, plumbers, welders, and HVAC techs are out here quietly stacking six figures with no student loans in sight. Let’s talk about it. The Trade Boom No One’s Talking About The United States is facing a massive skilled labor shortage — and the gap is only getting wider. After decades of pushing white-co

When a Black child goes missing, the world often stays silent. Their stories rarely make national headlines, their faces don’t go viral, and too often, law enforcement labels them as “runaways” rather than victims in danger. That’s the painful reality that led to the creation of the Ebony Alert, a first-of-its-kind system launched in California to bring urgency and awareness to missing Black youth and young women.

Social media was once marketed as a tool for connection and empowerment. Now, it’s a weapon often used to distort truth and manipulate perception. From political disinformation to targeted harassment, online influence can drive entire movements — for better or worse. What makes this moment especially dangerous is the illusion of impermanence. When a controversial figure deletes a post after it goes viral, it doesn’t erase the damage done; it merely hides the fingerprints.

A disturbing video has gone viral showing a male photographer staging a nighttime photo shoot with several white female models suspended by ropes from a tree imagery that unmistakably echoes the horrific history of lynching in the United States. The footage, posted by conservative commentator Matt Wallace, quickly ignited outrage and disbelief across social media, with many accusing the photographer of glamorizing racial terror for shock value. As of this writing, the cli

If you’re a fan of The Joe Budden Podcast, you’ve probably noticed the elephant in the roomor rather, the missing co-host at the table. Melyssa Ford, the sharp-witted voice who brought a unique perspective since joining in 2022, has been MIA since late August. Her absence has sparked a firestorm of speculation, shade, and straight-up drama across social media. And to add to the heat? There’s a new face in the chair Mona Love—shaking things up in a major way. So what really h

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Chaka Khan’s legendary voice wasn’t the only thing making noise at Kiss FM’s October 6, 2025 event. The 72-year-old icon went viral after a clip surfaced of her telling a fan to “move that bag and that hair out my face” while trying to take a selfie.

Two young girls — just 12 and 13 years old — were found dead on top of a New York City subway train in early October 2025. Their deaths weren’t an isolated tragedy; they were part of a devastating pattern that has quietly consumed the city’s youth for years. Investigators say the girls, Zemfira Mukhtarov and Ebba Morina, were likely “subway surfing” — a deadly social media trend that involves riding on top of, or between, moving subway cars. The two were discovered at the Ma

Let’s talk about something most mainstream media won’t say out loud: the American dream is parked in a Walmart lot somewhere. With the cost of living skyrocketing and rent prices hitting record highs, more and more people are trading in traditional homes for RVs, vans, and campers — not for the adventure, but for survival. Reports suggest as many as 500,000 Americans are living full-time in RVs because they simply can’t afford housing anymore. And baby, that’s just the conse

When Apple says something is a “safety risk,” it’s usually about your iPhone overheating or a sketchy app trying to steal your password. But what happens when “safety” becomes a code word for censorship — and the people being “protected” aren’t vulnerable citizens, but federal agents enforcing some of the most brutal immigration policies in modern history? That’s the question at the center of a new report from 404 Media, which dug into how Apple and Google quietly bowed to

When the viral post splashed across social media claiming Apple CEO Tim Cook is “OK with kidnapped U.S. citizens and refugees being body-slammed to the ground, babies ripped from their mothers’ arms, and kids zip-tied in the middle of the night by ICE thugs,” the internet collectively gasped. The imagery was brutal, the accusation scathing, and the implications unsettling. But beyond the clickbait outrage lies a piercing question: Why is this level of intensity reserved fo

The sneaker world is reeling after one of its most high-profile resellers, CoolKicks LA, was raided by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on October 2, 2025, in connection with a massive cargo theft operation. Authorities seized more than 2,100 pairs of unreleased Nike sneakers and designer apparel valued at over $500,000, shocking the sneaker community and raising fresh questions about the dark side of sneaker reselling. According to investigators, the raid targeted C

Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood wasn’t raided. It was invaded. In the dead of night, federal agents ICE, FBI, Border Patrol, ATF stormed an apartment complex, zip-tying men, dragging mothers from their homes, and terrifying children. The Department of Homeland Security wants to dress it up as “Operation Midway Blitz” — a so-called crackdown on “criminal noncitizens.” But the reality, documented in viral TikToks, frantic tweets, and eyewitness testimony, is far uglier:

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