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Yung Miami Sends Message to Doubters as She Prepares Debut Solo Album
— Yung Miami is preparing to enter a new chapter of her career with her debut solo album, and the former City Girls star says she’s ready to prove critics wrong after navigating several challenging years in the spotlight. The rapper has ... -
Busta Rhymes Agrees to $25K Settlement With Former Assistant in Legal Battle
— Rap legend Busta Rhymes has agreed to pay his former personal assistant Dashiel Gables $25,000 to resolve a legal dispute involving allegations of unpaid wages and workplace misconduct. The settlement brings a case that initially involved claims totaling roughly $6 million closer to an end. According ... -
Lil Durk Murder-for-Hire Trial Begins as Prosecutors Detail Alleged Flight Plans and Payments
Rapper Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial is underway, with prosecutors presenting new details surrounding allegations that the Chicago artist financed an attempted hit against fellow rapper Quando Rondo and later attempted to leave the United States. Durk, whose legal name is Durk ... -
Hampton Honors 1619 Arrival of First Africans With Annual African Landing Day Ceremony
HAMPTON, VA — Hampton residents and visitors gathered over the weekend to remember a pivotal moment in American history during the annual African Landing Day commemoration, honoring the arrival of the first recorded Africans in English North America more than four centuries ... -
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns Tuesday With New Fall Drinks and Seasonal Favorites
UNITED STATES — Pumpkin spice season is officially back at Starbucks. The coffee chain’s famous Pumpkin Spice Latte returns Tuesday, August 25, as part of its nationwide 2026 fall menu launch. The Pumpkin Spice Latte, commonly known as the PSL, will once again ... -
Walmart Finally Adds Apple Pay and Google Pay With Nationwide Tap-to-Pay Rollout
UNITED STATES — Walmart shoppers are getting a major new checkout option. The retail giant is officially rolling out tap-to-pay technology, allowing customers to use popular digital payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Payat its U.S. stores. The rollout begins August 24, ... -
Quality Control Co-Founder Pierre ‘P’ Thomas Recovering After Heart Attack, Mother Addresses False Death Reports
ATLANTA — Quality Control Music co-founder and CEO Pierre “P” Thomas is alive and receiving medical care after suffering a heart attack, as his family and record label push back against false reports circulating online about his condition. Thomas was hospitalized following the ... -
VSU President Addresses Campus Community Following Shooting That Injured Five
ETTRICK, VA — Virginia State University President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah is addressing students, employees and families following the weekend shooting that left five people injured near residence halls on the VSU campus. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, August 15, near the ... -
VSU Students and Parents Call for Stronger Campus Security Following Shooting
ETTRICK, VA — Students and parents at Virginia State University are raising questions about campus security after a weekend shooting near student housing left five people injured just as the university community was preparing for the start of a new academic year. The ... -
19-Year-Old Arrested After Virginia State University Shooting Leaves Five Injured
ETTRICK, VA — A 19-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting at Virginia State University that left five people injured and forced the campus into lockdown just before the beginning of the fall semester. The shooting happened at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday, August ...