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Celebrating Black music month: From Billie to Gabby, Go-Go to Gospel
Black Music Month is a celebration of the Baltimore-Washington corridor's rich musical tapestry, from jazz legends Billie Holiday and Duke…
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Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial but is told to keep deliberating
A jury has reached a verdict on four of five charges in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy"…
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Glynn Turman to receive Walk of Fame star after decades on screen and in the saddle: Tasty Clips
Glynn Turman, who rose to fame in the 1980s with films “Cooley High,” “The River Niger” and “J.D.’s Revenge,” will…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Convicted on Federal Mann Act Counts, Cleared of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking
Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted of two counts of transporting women across state lines for sex, but acquitted of running…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted of prostitution offense
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was convicted of two prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, and could still…
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‘Becoming Thurgood’ Documentary Brings Supreme Court Justice’s Legacy to Life on PBS
1976 Portrait of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall (Public Domain Photo). This fall, viewers will get a rare and…
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Nas Brings ‘Illmatic’ to Life with Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia on July 2
Hip-hop legend Nas will perform his iconic debut album Illmatic with the Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia Festival on July 2…
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Takeaways from the verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted of two lesser charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, while the more serious charges…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is Denied Bail After Mixed Verdict Clears Him of Top Charges in Sex Crimes Case
The rapper was convicted of lesser prostitution-related offenses and denied bail as he awaits sentencing.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of prostitution-related offenses
By Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in…
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Public Enemy drops surprise album
Public Enemy has returned with a blistering new surprise album, “Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025,” a defiant 12-track…
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This Week In Black History July 2-8, 2025
LT. CHARLES HALL JULY 2 1777—Vermont becomes first U.S. territory to abolish slavery. By 1783, New Hampshire and Massachusetts had…
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Judge dismisses Kevin Hart’s defamation suit
A judge has dismissed Kevin Hart’s defamation suit against a former personal assistant regarding the aide’s remarks during an online…
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“Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair”
Keep your eyes on the prize. If you want something enough, you’ll never, ever lose sight of that goal. You’ll…
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‘Bad Girl’ Luenell starts comedy residency in Burbank
Multi-talented comedian Luenell Batson, known mononymously to her adoring public as Luenell, was born a poor Black child in the…
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When Life Demands It, We Have to Make That Tough Call
Many of us would rather avoid it if we could, but there are times when a tough decision must be…
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2025’s best movies (so far) include ‘Sinners,’ ‘Sorry Baby’ and ‘One of Them Days’
By Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle | The Associated Press (AP) – Often the best movies of the second half of…
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Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans ‘the enemies of peace’
Beyoncé is facing backlash for wearing a T-shirt during her Juneteenth performance that referred to Native Americans and Mexican revolutionaries…
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4th of July Weekend 2025: Fireworks, Festivals, NASCAR and More Across Chicago
Photo Credit: Lisa Blue, Getty Images Signature Fireworks, fast cars and fun—three “f” words to describe everything that Chicago has…
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Diddy verdict stirs relief, disappointment and heated debate among South LA residents
LOS ANGELES — Local residents who have been following the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial in New York had mixed reactions…
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For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Could a Lesser Conviction Mean a Greater Public Rehabilitation?
It culminated in a verdict Wednesday that saw Combs acquitted of the most serious sex trafficking charges, though guilty of two lesser…
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Iconic Birmingham Broadcaster Shelley Stewart Joining Legends in the Radio Hall of Fame
By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com A long-time Alabama personality and businessman is joining an elite group whose ranks include…
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z become the main event as Paris crowns celebrity the world’s hottest trend
By Thomas Adamson | The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — If any force dominated the global fashion industry this season —…
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What’s Next For Diddy After He Was Denied Bail
Photo: Getty Images North America Diddy is awaiting sentencing on two counts of transporting individuals for the purpose of prostitution…
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