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An Iowa family's third child has died after a car accident in Kenya
Njeri DeLeon A family from Waterloo, Iowa, the DeLeons, experienced an unimaginable tragedy following a car accident in Kenya, Africa, that claimed the lives of all three of their children. Emmanuel, a student at Hoover Middle School, and his younger brother Kairo, who attended Royal Legacy Christian Academy, died on impact. Their oldest sibling, Njeri, a junior at West High, was in intensive care after the accident on January 4th but sadly passed away on Friday, January 16th
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Buddhist Monks continue their 'walk for peace' from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington D.C.
Walk for Peace USA (Facebook) A group of Buddhist monks has begun a journey for peace across the United States. In light of the current state of our nation, members of the Huong Dao Buddhist Temple in Fort Worth, Texas, started their round-trip walk to Washington, D.C., on October 26th. According to their Facebook page, today marks the 78th day of their journey. They expect to reach Charlotte, North Carolina, by January 15th and estimate they will arrive in Washington, D.C.,
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ICE agents shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis; Mayor Frey orders ICE to "Get the f*** out of Minneapolis!"
Renee Good/photo/Instagram The Minneapolis woman killed by ICE yesterday, 37-year-old Renee Good, was a mother of three. Her children are reportedly 15, 12, and 6 years old. The 37-year-old was reportedly a poet and writer. According to FOX , she and her spouse operated B. Good Handywork LLC , which performed home repairs and remodels. According to multiple sources, Renee moved to Minnesota from Missouri last year. According to The Guardian , she had no criminal record and
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Anthony 'Elmo' Cole Positively Reclaims His Life After Prison and Mayhem
Anthony "Elmo" Cole was extremely transparent while reflecting on his younger life and some of its infamy. After years of self-discovery, he's resurfaced to share his truths about how he fared after the harrowing events that cost him his freedom and disrupted several lives in his hometown of Waterloo, Iowa. In several conversations, Anthony reminisced about being in his prime as a young, "street popular" loner who sold heavy narcotics in Waterloo—something he said he doesn't
Apr 26, 2025
Kendrick Lamar's Fan Tells How He Helped Her After She Became Paralyzed & Sent Her to the Grammys
Jenn is a beautiful person; she’s truly a whole vibe. Here, she shares her story about becoming a quadriplegic, how the Grammy...
Aug 22, 2023
Freeway Rick Talks About Who May Play Him in His Movie & His Business Ventures in Marijuana & Boxing
Ricky Donnell Ross, also known as “Freeway Rick” is an author and formerly convicted drug trafficker. He is known for establishing a drug...
Nov 30, 2022
Los Angeles Business Owner Corey Hughes Tells Why Hemp May Be the Future of Product Development
The legalization of marijuana has provided plentiful opportunities for venture capitalists who wish to enter the weed industry. And the west coast is especially booming with opportunities in this newly legalized industry. But some creative entrepreneurs are turning to hemp (the plant from which marijuana and CBD are made) for purposes far beyond the typical medicinal, recreational or medical realm. Many investors have ensued in the arms race that requires them to pay a huge p
Nov 2, 2022
Fashion Creative Nicole Sallis Talks About Evolution & Survival in New York's Fashion Industry
Volume 82 recently caught up with business woman, fashion stylist, designer, fashion forecaster, and Iowa native Nicole Sallis about the...
Oct 17, 2022
By God's Grace: Harlem's Ms. Tee Understands the Power of Blessings & Moving Forward
It's no surprise that the entertainment industry continues to be enthralled with the lifestyle that came with selling crack-cocaine...
Jul 28, 2022
Former NFL Trainer Chris Pearson Helps Athletes & the Youth Turn Pro In California's Bay Area
Chris Pearson is a former strength and conditioning trainer for the Raiders NFL team. He later partnered with former NFL and MLB athletic...
Apr 11, 2022
Ex-NFL Star JJ Moses Believes In "Giving Freely": He Speaks on DeSean Jackson & His New Job With NFL
If you’ve ever brushed arms with JJ Moses, chances are you’ve experienced his warm, down-to-earth personality. And if you’ve known him...
Mar 7, 2022
Our Conversation With Alpo Martinez Prior to His Death: Plus His Lawyer's Comments on His Demise
The Sunday afternoon that I connected with Albert “Alpo” Martinez (or Po, as he told me I could call him), I had just interviewed and...
Feb 27, 2022
Azie Faison Shares His Feelings About the Death of Alpo Martinez, Obeying God, and Life Reflections
While having many emotionally charged discussions with Azie Faison, I quickly realized he is deeply introspective.. Our conversations...
Jan 27, 2022
Myriel 'Squally Loc' Amos Talks About Growing Up In the Los Angeles Crip Gang
While speaking with Myriel "Squally Loc" Amos, he shared an interesting memory about being incarcerated. Squally said that he had a huge...
Jan 1, 2022
ScHoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA's Former Bodyguard, Michael 'Bear' Mcgee Talks About Hollywood
Michael "Bear" Mcgee sat down and talked with us about his transition in Hollywood as a bodyguard at Top Dawg Entertainment for ScHoolboy...
Dec 28, 2021
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ENTERTAINMENT
Five people were indicted for the drug-related deaths of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two other teenagers
Robert DeNiro/Shutterstock According to Deadline , the DEA, NYPD, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the indictment of five suspects in connection with the drug overdose death of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro, as well as two other teens: Akira Stein and an unidentified individual. All of the teenagers were 19 years old when they died in July 2023 due to an overdose of drugs, in
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Judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by Mary J. Blige's longtime friend and stylist, Misa Hylton, who sought $5 million in damages from the singer
Mary J. Blige/Shutterstock A judge ruled to dismiss fashion stylist Misa Hylton's $5 million lawsuit against her former friend and longtime client, Mary J. Blige. According to Rolling Stone , Judge Phaedra F. Perry-Bond stated that Hylton's failure to respond to Blige's motion to dismiss "constitutes the abandonment" of her claims. The judge issued the following statement: “The court in no way condones parties filing lawsuits claiming millions in damages based on inflammatory
Jan 8
Lil Durk's Murder-for-Hire trial postponed until May
Lil Durk/Photo/Instagram/@lildurk According to Rap Up , "Lil Durk will have to wait a bit longer before appearing in court for his murder-for-hire case . On Monday (Jan. 5), a California judge moved his trial date to May 4, instead of Jan. 20." Complex has obtained documents regarding the current delay in the trial. According to their report, all co-defendants are requesting a delay; however, Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Devontay Banks, opposes this postponement. The
Jan 7
Diddy and Cassie's former sex worker is suing Cassie, alleging she was a willing participant in "freak-offs." The escort described Combs' trial as a "massive conspiracy" against the mogul
Cassie Ventura and Sean Diddy Combs/Shutterstock Clayton Howard, a former sex worker, has filed a civil lawsuit in which he includes Cassie Ventura as a defendant. Howard claims to have had paid sexual encounters with Ventura during her relationship with Sean "Diddy" Combs. This lawsuit follows Combs' federal trial, in which Cassie served as the star witness. Combs faced charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and violations of the Mann Act. In October, the music
Jan 6
A$AP Rocky paid the rent for all tenants in his former building in Harlem for January
A$AP Rocky/Shutterstock A$AP Rocky pays tribute to his hometown of Harlem in a meaningful way. To celebrate the release of his upcoming album, Don't Be Dumb , the Harlem native has partnered with Bilt to cover the rent for all tenants living in his former building. Bilt is a financial product and rewards program designed for renters, allowing members to convert their rent payments into valuable rewards while also gaining access to exclusive benefits. This collaboration is pa
Jan 6
Diddy's sons, Justin and Christian Combs, will release a documentary about their father, following the release of 50 Cent's documentary on Netflix
Christian and Justin Combs/Screenshot/Zeus Network Diddy's sons, Justin Combs and Christian Combs, will release a documentary on the Zeus Network, following 50 Cent's Netflix documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning , which premiered on December 2nd. Lemuel Plummer, the founder of Zeus, released a trailer on social media on December 28th. In the trailer, Christian and Justin received a collect call from Diddy, who is currently at Fort Dix Federal Prison. The teaser also showcas
Jan 5
A violinist is suing Will Smith, claiming sexual harassment and wrongful termination
Will Smith/Shutterstock Will Smith and his management company have been accused of sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination by violinist Brian King Joseph. Brian worked with Will on tour for his album, Based on a True Story , and he gained fame by competing on America's Got Talent in 2018. According to CNN , a complaint was filed in Los Angeles County on December 30th, alleging that Brian was fired shortly after he reported to the police an incident involving
Jan 5
Megan Thee Stallion opened a Popeyes restaurant in Miami in true "Hot Girl" fashion.
Megan Thee Stallion/Instagram On New Year's Eve, Megan Thee Stallion opened a Popeyes location in South Beach (Miami). This exciting business move follows a 2021 partnership Megan had with Popeyes for her Hottie merchandise (unisex graphic t-shirt, pull-over hoodie, tote bag, bandana and a plush toy) and Hottie Sauce, which could be purchased as a condiment or used as a sauce option at Popeyes locations. The rapper shared a candid video on social media as she welcomed the 'H
Jan 2
An online petition to deport Nicki Minaj to Trinidad and Tobago has gathered thousands of signatures
Shutterstock An online petition on Change.org , which seems to mock Nicki Minaj, is calling for the rapper's deportation and has gone viral after many people expressed their anger over her recent praise for the Trump administration at AmericaFest, an event sponsored by Turning Point USA, the late Charlie Kirk’s platform. The petition has now gathered nearly 30,000 signatures after her interview with Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, which continues to circulate online. Minaj, an immi
Dec 28, 2025
'The Lion King' actress, Imani Dia Smith, killed in New Jersey, son's father in custody
Imani Dia Smith/GoFundMe Actress Imani Dia Smith, who starred in The Lion King on Broadway, was a homicide victim in New Jersey this week. She was 26. The actress played the character of young Nala from September 2011-2012. A young Imani/GoFundMe Jordan D. Jackson-Small, 35, her boyfriend, has been arrested for her death. The two share a child. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Jackson-Small has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree endangering the welfare
Dec 27, 2025
Nicki Minaj lost millions of followers and deleted her Instagram account after facing backlash for switching her stance to align with MAGA and the Trump Administration at AmericaFest
Shutterstock A large number of Nicki Minaj's fans, including women, fellow minorities, and members of the LGBTQ community, have criticized her decision to join the late Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk on stage at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest this weekend in Arizona. Prior to Charlie's death, he publicly stated that Nicki was not a good role model for young Black girls. According to multiple media outlets, Nicki lost around 10 million followers after clips surfaced showing
Dec 23, 2025
Abraham Quintanilla, father of the late Latin singer 'Selena,' has passed away at the age of 86.
Abraham & Selena/Instagram Abraham Quintanilla, the father of the late and beloved Latin singer Selena , has passed away at the age of 86. His son, Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, announced their father's death in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of Abraham. He expressed, "It’s with a heavy heart to let you guys know that my Dad passed away today." Until his passing, Abraham was actively involved in preserving Selena's legacy and working on projects related to her life. Bef
Dec 15, 2025
LIFESTYLE
Women Encouraged to Collect Semen From Used Condoms 'Without Partner's Consent' to Impregnate Themselves by Insemination Company 'MakeAmom'
The artificial insemination company MakeAmom, based out of Texas, offers an insemination product that women can use from the comfort of...
Mar 19, 2024
Cancerous "Forever Chemicals" Found in Underwear, Tampon Wrappers, and Other Female Products
The Washington Post reported that "New research has found "forever chemicals" in the lining of period underwear, the wrappers of tampons,...
Nov 28, 2023
HIV Infections Linked to "Vampire Facial" & Cosmetic Services Performed at A New Mexico Spa
According to multiple news sources, some customers who received "vampire facials" and other cosmetic procedures have allegedly contracted...
Sep 14, 2023
Drug Rehab Clinic Owner Talks About Successfully Treating Addictions with Ibogaine, "God's Plant"
Volume 82 recently interviewed Jesse Herrera Jr., co-owner of the Ibogaine Riviera Maya Clinic in Cancun, Mexico. Jesse shared his...
Mar 13, 2023
Travelers Can Live on a Cruise Ship For 30K Per Year, Tour The World And Visit Every Continent
Life at Sea Cruises will allow travelers to cruise for $30,000 per year for up to three years. The cruise will set sail this November in...
Mar 7, 2023
Media Mogul (Necole Kane) Exits the Media Industry To Focus on Her Female Wellness Product
Blogger and entrepreneur Necole Cane announced she's discontinuing her online platform, xoNecole, to focus on her wellness brand, My...
Nov 9, 2022
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