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Jaden Smith Reports Climate Crisis Nightly In Exclusive ‘Dear Earth’ Clip

By Bryson "Boom" Paul / October 21, 2021

Climate change affects us all. The Source can exclusively reveal a new Dear Earth clip, which stars recording artist/actor/humanitarian Jaden...

SOURCE SPORTS: Jaguars DE Dawaune Smoot Delivers Baby in Living Room

By Kim SoMajor / October 21, 2021

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawaune Smoot has quite a story to tell after helping to deliver his newborn daughter. It...

Trial Date Set For R. Kelly’s Federal Child Pornography Case In Chicago

By Kim SoMajor / October 21, 2021

R. Kelly is set to go on trial in his federal child pornography case in Chicago next summer. A judge...

SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Agrees To End “Race Norming” In $1B Settlement

By Kim SoMajor / October 21, 2021

The NFL is agreeing to end the practice of "race norming" in a billion-dollar concussion settlement. Former NFL players Kevin...

Cardi B Set for Criminal Court Hearing on Oct. 25

By Shawn Grant / October 20, 2021

The fall out of a 2018 strip club brawl has yet to end for Cardi B. The superstar rapper will...

SOURCE SPORTS: Cam Newton Fully Vaxed, Wants To Be Back In NFL

By Kim SoMajor / October 19, 2021

Cam Newton says he has received his COVID vaccine and wants to be back on an NFL team. The free...

Cuba Gooding, Jr. To Stand Trial On NYC Sex Abuse Charges In February

By Kim SoMajor / October 19, 2021

A judge is setting the date for actor Cuba Gooding, Jr.'s trial on sex abuse charges. It's now set for...

Jaden Smith Reports Climate Crisis Nightly In Exclusive ‘Dear Earth’ Clip

Bryson "Boom" Paul

October 21, 2021

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Climate change affects us all. The Source can exclusively reveal a new Dear Earth clip, which stars recording artist/actor/humanitarian Jaden Smith as a nightly news anchorman delivering humorous reports on... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Jaguars DE Dawaune Smoot Delivers Baby in Living Room

Kim SoMajor

October 21, 2021

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawaune Smoot has quite a story to tell after helping to deliver his newborn daughter. It happened early Tuesday morning at his home in Jacksonville. The team says Smoot ... Read Article

Trial Date Set For R. Kelly’s Federal Child Pornography Case In Chicago

Kim SoMajor

October 21, 2021

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R. Kelly is set to go on trial in his federal child pornography case in Chicago next summer. A judge set an August 1st, 2022, trial date for Kelly's case during a status hearing yesterday. The hearing was ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Agrees To End “Race Norming” In $1B Settlement

Kim SoMajor

October 21, 2021

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The NFL is agreeing to end the practice of "race norming" in a billion-dollar concussion settlement. Former NFL players Kevin Henry and Najeh Davenport filed suit against the NFL last year alleging that th... Read Article

Cardi B Set for Criminal Court Hearing on Oct. 25

Shawn Grant

October 20, 2021

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The fall out of a 2018 strip club brawl has yet to end for Cardi B. The superstar rapper will be headed to Queens Criminal Court on Oct. 25 for a hearing. CBS 2 News states, in 2019, Cardi entered a plea of... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Cam Newton Fully Vaxed, Wants To Be Back In NFL

Kim SoMajor

October 19, 2021

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Cam Newton says he has received his COVID vaccine and wants to be back on an NFL team. The free agent was let go as the New England Patriots starting quarterback after coach Bill Belichick said he put his... Read Article

Cuba Gooding, Jr. To Stand Trial On NYC Sex Abuse Charges In February

Kim SoMajor

October 19, 2021

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A judge is setting the date for actor Cuba Gooding, Jr.'s trial on sex abuse charges. It's now set for February 1st. The 53-year-old Oscar-winning "Jerry Maguire" actor is accused of groping a women. A... Read Article

Judge Approves Kanye West To Change His Name Officially To “Ye”

Kim SoMajor

October 19, 2021

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Kanye West is getting approval to change his name. West filed a petition back in August that would change his name from Kanye Omari West to “Ye.” The Hip-Hop icon and entrepreneur said it was for perso... Read Article

Notorious Gang Kidnapped Group Of U.S. Missionaries In Haiti

Kim SoMajor

October 18, 2021

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At least 17 American missionaries are reportedly being held hostage in Haiti. The Associated Press says a notorious gang is believed to be behind the kidnappings of a group of mostly Americans on Saturday. ... Read Article

Colin Powell Dies From COVID-19 Complications at Age 84

Shawn Grant

October 18, 2021

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Colin Powell, military leader and the first Black US Secretary of State, has died from COVID-19 complications. Powell's family confirmed the death on Facebook, CNN notes. "General Colin L. Powell, former U.... Read Article

Stokely Carmichael’s ‘Free Huey’ Reissued by Motown Records’ Black Forum Label

Shawn Grant

October 16, 2021

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On the 55th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party, the Motown Records' Black Forum label has reissued Stokely Carmichael’s Free Huey. One of the most popular and influential leaders of the ... Read Article

A Clip of ‘95 2Pac’s Gangsta Boogie To “Let’s Play House” Goes Viral

Bryson "Boom" Paul

October 16, 2021

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From classic movie scenes to powerful messages to iconic outbursts that have influenced some of the biggest names in today’s Hip Hop, moments from the life of legendary recording artist 2Pac go viral daily. ... Read Article

Wendy Williams Say You Must be Circumcised to Date Her

Wendy Williams Show Announces Return Without Host Due To Medical Reasons

Kim SoMajor

October 13, 2021

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The Wendy Williams Show will be returning Monday, but without its beloved host. Producers announced Tuesday Williams is still struggling with her health and will not be able to return to hosting duties nex... Read Article

Kim Kardashian is Supportive of the Church Kanye West Wants to Create

Kim Kardashian West Still Divorcing Kanye West, Awarded $60M Hidden Hills Estate

Kim SoMajor

October 13, 2021

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Kim Kardashian West is getting the Hidden Hills estate in her divorce with Kanye West. The Chicago native designed the estate and shared it with the former Keeping up with the Kardashians star, who is stil... Read Article

Billy Porter Reveals Sexual Abuse As A Child Was Confusing And Nurturing

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October 12, 2021

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In a new interview with People Magazine, actor Billy Porter has opened up about the sexual abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of his stepfather.The actor and singer, who holds an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony ... Read Article

[WATCH] Jelani Days’ Mom Clarifies Reports: Organs Were ‘Completely Liquified’

courtneyb

October 12, 2021

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Carmen Bolden-Day has clarified 'missing organ' reports surrounding her deceased son Jelani Day. Nine days after Day's car was found, authorities discovered his body in the Illinois River. Reports suggeste... Read Article

Kodak Black Speaks Out Following Suicidal Tweet

Kim SoMajor

October 11, 2021

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Kodak Black is addressing his suicidal tweet. On Saturday, Kodak apologized for worrying fans, friends and family following his tweet. The Florida rapper then thanked his supporters for expressing their ... Read Article

ICYMI: Empire Actor Jussie Smollett Trial Date Set For November

Kim SoMajor

October 10, 2021

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Former Empire star, Jussie Smollett will stand trial. Actor Jussie Smollett will go to trial next month on charges accusing him of faking a hate crime in Chicago in 2019. A Cook County judge says jur... Read Article

ICYMI: Common Offers Music Production Program At Stateville Correctional Center

Kim SoMajor

October 10, 2021

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Stateville Correctional Center in Illinois is launching a new music production program for inmates with the help of Grammy Award winning rapper Common. Chicago native Common's non-profit organization Imagi... Read Article

Teachers Are Being Slapped From A Suspected New TikTok Challenge

Kim SoMajor

October 8, 2021

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A Louisiana high school student is under arrest after allegedly assaulting a disabled teacher as part of a suspected TikTok challenge. Covington Police responded to a call of a student physically ass... Read Article