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Tony Brown transformed American television and journalism through decades of fearless reporting, education and advocacy that reshaped Black media. Tony Brown spent decades demanding that America confront difficult conversations while creating opportunities for generations of Black journalists. Now the pioneering broadcaster, educator and civil rights advocate has died. His passing has left behind one of the most influential, enduring legacies in American media. Brown died peacefully June 17 at his home in Virginia. He was 93. For more than four decades, Brown used television, radio, higher education and publishing to elevate Black voices at a time when they were routinely…

An Alabama woman says a routine phone upgrade at an AT&T store turned into a costly ordeal after an employee allegedly added multiple services they did not ask for. In a viral video, the @no.name.nancy3 said her husband simply needed a replacement phone after damaging his old device. According to her, he was eligible for an upgrade and expected a straightforward exchange. What Exactly Happened At The AT&T Store? “The salesperson at AT&T deleted our grandfathered-in Wi-Fi that was $20 a month,” she said. “We have dealt with their deception for the last time.” The customer explained that her husband…

Mamdani did that. New York City renters are set to receive a major break after the Rent Guidelines Board approved a historic two-year rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments, a move that will impact millions of residents across the city. The board voted 7-1 to keep rents unchanged for leases running from October 2026 through September 2027, covering roughly 40% of the city’s rental market and nearly two million people who live in stabilized units. The decision follows a major campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who appointed six members to the board after winning the 2025 election. Supporters of the…

Jonathan Rinderknecht’s palisades fire trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks 10-2, giving the accused arsonist a potential escape route before prosecutors retry him. Jonathan Rinderknecht walked out of federal court Friday with a real shot at freedom after a jury couldn’t agree on whether he torched the Palisades neighborhood in January 2025. The 29-year-old faced three federal charges for allegedly starting the brush fire that exploded into one of LA’s deadliest wildfires, but ten jurors voted not guilty while only two held out for conviction. Judge Anne Hwang had no choice but to declare a mistrial, leaving prosecutors scrambling…

Floyd Mayweather’s Greece exhibition gets canceled after CSI Sports Events files lawsuit, while he battles felony charges, a $7.3M tax lien, and a $175M lawsuit against his former manager. Floyd Mayweather just watched his Greece exhibition fight get canceled 48 hours before the bell was supposed to ring. The boxing legend went off at a press conference, saying that a U.S. company called CSI has been actively working to stop the event, and he didn’t hold back his frustration about the whole situation. “I’m very very upset and I’m very very angry that these people are constantly interfering,” Mayweather said,…

JD Vance joked that incarcerated Diddy is a “great Christian theologian” while promoting his new faith book “Communion.” JD Vance cracked a joke about Sean “Diddy” Combs being a “great Christian theologian” while promoting his new memoir at the Nixon Presidential Library on June 25, 2026. Vance was discussing his book “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,” which chronicles his conversion to Catholicism and spiritual journey. One chapter, titled “More Money, More Problems,” takes its name from the classic 1997 track by Combs and The Notorious B.I.G. During his talk, Vance explained the concept behind the chapter title and…

Drake’s latest project ICEMAN is continuing to make noise on the charts, securing the top spot among U.S. rap albums in total sales units for 2026. The album opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained there for four consecutive weeks, giving it the longest reign at the top of the chart for any album released this year. Arriving on May 15 alongside two companion projects, ICEMAN delivered a 43-track collection featuring appearances from artists including Future and 21 Savage. Keeping the momentum going, Drake has also expanded the rollout with new merchandise, including a “Where She At?”…

‘Got mine done about 6 years ago and have regretted it since.’ LASIK surgery is often advertised as a way to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. However, one Ohio man says the procedure left him dealing with vision issues he prefers wearing glasses over. In a recent video, Titanium Talk (@titanium_talk) explains that he underwent LASIK hoping to improve his eyesight. Instead, he says the surgery introduced several new visual problems that have affected his daily life. ‘I Actually Was Able to See Better With My Glasses‘ “Every surgery surgeon is typically wearing glasses. They don’t get the…

August Alsina is taking issue with comments Young Thug previously made about men coming out later in life, saying the remarks felt personal.During an Instagram Live on Tuesday (June 23), August addressed Thug’s September 2025 appearance on the Perspektives with Bank podcast, where the Atlanta native said he considers it a violation of man-code when men come out as gay after previously appearing to be straight.After explaining that he came across the clip, August says in the Live, “That comment, I took personal because it’s like, a n**ga be crazy. It’s time to start calling out stupid. I don’t know…

Global superstar Becky G has officially announced her highly anticipated fifth studio album, BARAJA BENDITA, while unveiling her latest single and music video, “PATRONA.” The new release continues the artistic direction Becky G has been building in recent months, expanding on themes of self-definition, growth, and personal empowerment. “PATRONA” adds another chapter to the world surrounding BARAJA BENDITA, showcasing the singer’s evolving creative vision. Set in an old-school gym, the music video follows Becky through scenes of training, performance, and reflection. The visual emphasizes the dedication and discipline required to achieve success, highlighting the daily choices that shape personal growth…