Tag: Celebrity
R. Kelly nears OK for new legal team for upcoming trial
NEW YORK — Jailed R&B singer R. Kelly will likely get to keep a new lawyer in his federal sex-trafficking case despite questions about...
2016 medalist Prenot fails to advance at US swim trials
OMAHA, Neb. — Josh Prenot failed to advance from the preliminaries of the 200-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Wednesday, a bitter...
Chloe, Shahidi, Cordae part of Disney EP honoring Black life
NEW YORK — Disney is celebrating this year’s Juneteenth with a new EP about the Black experience featuring actor and activist Yara Shahidi, Chloe...
The ESPYS returning to New York, Anthony Mackie to host
NEW YORK — The ESPYS are returning to New York next month for the first time since 1999, with actor Anthony Mackie hosting the...
No apology: Tavis Smiley makes comeback bid after PBS firing
LOS ANGELES — Three years after workplace misconduct allegations cost veteran TV and radio talk-show host Tavis Smiley his job and a national forum,...
Former WNBA, Louisville guard Schimmel arrested in Oregon
PENDELTON, Ore. — Former WNBA All-Star Game MVP and Louisville All-American guard Shoni Schimmel is being held in an Oregon jail on multiple charges...
Emotions stir Michael Phelps in his return to US trials
OMAHA, Neb. — It’s June in an Olympic year, and Michael Phelps is feeling it. In his mind and in his body.
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Winfrey, Hearst have Black journalists tell elders’ stories
NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey and Hearst Magazines are teaming up for interviews that pair young Black journalists with elders who include civil rights...
Former NFL player, Wisconsin star is accused of assault
DULUTH, Minn. — A former NFL player and University of Wisconsin football star is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young girl.
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Lochte fails to advance in 200 free prelims at US trials
OMAHA, Neb. — Olympic champion Ryan Lochte failed to advance from the preliminaries of the 200-meter freestyle on Monday, his first event of the...