Yearly Archives: 2018

Aretha Franklin’s Casket Arrives for Public Viewing

Aretha Franklin’s Casket Arrives for Public Viewing

Photo Credit: mark reinstein // Shutterstock Aretha Franklin’s casket arrived earlier today for a public viewing in Detroit where the Queen of Soul will be in state for a couple of days. Long lines for viewing have already started to form. Via TMZ, “Crowds swarmed and lines stretched around the bloating of the Charles H. Wright Museum…read more »

Viacom Avoids Defamation Trial In Settlement Over TLC Biopic

Viacom Avoids Defamation Trial In Settlement Over TLC Biopic

Photo Credit: Northfoto // Shutterstock Viacom will not not have to face a jury in Georgia Federal Court after coming to a settlement with Perri “Pebbles” Reid, the former manager of the 1990s R&B group TLC. The trial was set for September 24 but the case was closed on Friday August 24 after the judge was informed…read more »

Colin Kaepernick Trademarks ‘I’m With Kap’ For Clothing Line

Colin Kaepernick Trademarks ‘I’m With Kap’ For Clothing Line

Photo Credit: JStone // Shutterstock Colin Kaepernick’s message is coming stores soon. Via TMZ Sports, they have learned the QB has filed an application to trademark his signature “I’m With Kap” slogan for a clothing line. Colin’s has been using his slogan since his run-in with the NFL. The hashtag #I’mWithKap took off on social media, and…read more »

Residents Take Local Government to Court Over Red Light Cameras In Greenville

Residents Take Local Government to Court Over Red Light Cameras In Greenville

photo credit: trekandshoot // Shutterstock The City of Greenville introduced red light cameras to its residents in November of 2017. It hasn’t even hit the year marker yet, but more than 14,000 tickets have been issued and legal issues are on the rise. In June, Mary Vaitovas filed a lawsuit against the City of Greenville, Pitt County Board…read more »

Serena Williams Reigns Supreme As Forbe’ Highest-Paid Female Athlete For Third Consecutive Year

Serena Williams Reigns Supreme As Forbe’ Highest-Paid Female Athlete For Third Consecutive Year

Photo Credit: Jimmie48 Photography // Shutterstock For the third consecutive year, Serena Williams is officially the highest paid female athlete in the world, according to Forbes’ lastest Highest-Paid Female Athletes list. Between June 1, 2017, and June 1, 2018 Serena has earned an estimated $18.1 million. She was named ahead of her tennis rivals Caroline Wozniacki ($13 million),…read more »

Birdman Apologies Publicly to Lil Wayne (VIDEO)

Birdman Apologies Publicly to Lil Wayne (VIDEO)

photo credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson // Shutterstock Cash Money president Birdman has FINALLY decide to apologize to his “son” Lil Wayne after years of legal battles over money he never paid Wayne. Or anyone of Cash Money Records. During Lil Wayne’s annual “Weezyana Fest” in New Orleans, Birdman stood beside Wayne, addressed the crowd and began with…read more »

Fatal Shooting at Madden 19 Tournament in Jacksonville, FL

Fatal Shooting at Madden 19 Tournament in Jacksonville, FL

photo credit: FOOTAGE VECTOR PHOTO // Shutterstock On Sunday during a qualifying tournament for the Madden NFL 19 Classic, 24-year-old gamer David Katz, opened fire at the GLHF Game Bar, killing 2 people and injuring 11 before turning the gun on himself. Police have not yet released a possible motive. At least one handgun was used in…read more »

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