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The original Punky, Soleil Moon Frye, is set to reprise her role.

The CDC reports that, “breast cancer death rates are 40% higher among black women than white women.”

“It’s pretty cool to know you’re out here running around and hustlin’ and bustlin’ and you’re not only performing songs you wrote, but you also own the masters to those songs.”

RHOA star, Kenya Moore, opens up about her relationship with her estranged spouse Marc Daly.

Solange has not said much outside of her post. The former couple married in 2014 after being introduced years prior by Janelle Monae and Pete Wentz. She calls Ferguson “a phenomenal man who changed every existence of my life.”

Team officials, Nationals manager Dave Martinez and several players thanked the fans for their support through the best of times and staying with them even after a dismal 19-31 start to the season. “I created the circle of trust and I trusted these guys,” he said.

The special will air at 9 a.m. EST on NBC’s “Today” show.

“In Reasonable Doubt, you’ll judge Charlie Stewart for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law… until you’re the one in trouble.”

Dre founded Beats Electronics in 2008 with Jimmy Iovine and six years later they launched a streaming subscription service, Beats Music. Apple acquired both in a $3 billion deal in 2014.

“In Inventing Anna, a journalist with a lot to prove investigates the case of Anna Delvey, the Instagram-legendary German heiress who stole the hearts of New York’s social scene – and stole their money as well.”

“21 Bridges stars Chadwick Boseman as an embattled NYPD detective on the hunt for a pair of men accused of murdering police officers, uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.”

Lil Kim and Trina reconcile their friendship following the loss of Lil Kim’s father, showing a new spirit of unity amongst women in rap.

Actress, Issa Rae returns to television with a new show, Rap Sh*t, for the subscription service HBO Max.

“And as we go our separate ways now, we feel fortunate for the love we share – present tense.” 

“Kids, college kids fell into that Friday mold and they love Friday. Even today they love ‘Friday’. ” Witherspoon said.

Comedian, Kevin Hart, opens up about his recovery after being in a car accident earlier this year.

Streaming choices are about to proliferate with the debut of Apple TV Plus on Friday and Disney Plus in two weeks. HBO Max and Peacock arrive next year. With discounts and other incentives, consumers can sample them all to figure out which ones to keep.

“She and Marc still talk and Kenya is contemplating reconciling with Marc. If I had to bet, I’d say they’ll be back together before the end of the month.”

“What a story,” said Ryan Zimmerman, the only player who’s been a part of every Nationals team.

“Life won’t be as funny without him,” Ice Cube said in a Twitter post late Tuesday, adding that he was devastated by news of Witherspoon’s death.

“With more than 300 wineries and vineyards, the wine industry in Virginia generates nearly $1.37 billion for our economy each year, provides new markets for our farmers, and offers unique agritourism opportunities for our visitors.”

Ride share company, Lyft, recently implemented the Job Access Program to help the unemployed receive free transportation to job interviews.

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy is giving up movies in pursuit of more family-time and his passion of only doing stand up comedy.

The late director requested a formal audit for the money made from the film prior to his passing. The settlement was agreed on before his death in April. 

“Chadwick and Simone got engaged. It was a long time coming and everyone is really happy.”

Popeyes announces the release of their signature sandwich, the Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich, for this Sunday, Nov. 3.

Wildfire season has begun in Virginia. Residents are advised to take extra precautions to prevent tragedy.

Singer Monica Arnold finalized her divorce with ex-husband Shannon Brown, with both parties dividing up the assets previously shared by the two.

L.A. Lakers star, LeBron James forced to evacuate during California fire.

Throughout his career, Conyers used his influence to push civil rights. After a 15-year fight, he won passage of legislation declaring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday a national holiday, first celebrated in 1986. He regularly introduced a bill starting in 1989 to study the harm caused by slavery and the possibility of reparations for slaves’ descendants. That bill never got past a House subcommittee.

President Obama continues the conversation saying, “If you are really confident about your financial situation, you’re probably not going to be wearing an 8-pound chain around your neck” and “If you’re very confident about your sexuality, you don’t have to have eight women around you twerking.”

A Johnson Family Vacation sequel is in the works at Fox Searchlight. DeVon Franklin will produce the film under his company Franklin Entertainment along with Cedric the Entertainer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

The 2019 American Music Awards are exactly one month away. Voting is open for all categories on Google by searching “AMA vote.” Voting closes November 20 and the show will air live from Los Angeles on November 24 at 8 pm on ABC.

Rapper and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has decided to change his name once again, this time legally.

As a tribute to Cummings, no votes are scheduled Thursday in the House.

“As you can see, its a very emotional thing for me to be able to give back to a community that’s supported me over the years.”

She shared a video on Instagram of matching “bride” and “groom” caps and mugs captioned “Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty” on Monday.

Rising star Lizzo is under fire for allegedly plagiarism her hit songs “Juice” and “Truth Hurts” from multiple sources.

Music mogul and founder of Death Row Records, Suge Knight, has signed his life rights over to Ray, making him the controller of his business pursuits.

NBA player, Harrison Barnes, offers to pay for the funeral of Atatiana Jefferson, the Fort Worth woman who was recently slain.

Missy Elliot introduces endless possibilities in her new music video for DripDemeanor.

A recent study found that Black teens were attempting suicide more than ever before, while other ethnic groups have since decreased in suicide attempts.

Conwell took to social media with a letter addressed to Day. “I never meant for this to happen to you. All I ever wanted to do was win. If I could take it all back I would no one deserved for this to happen to them.” he wrote.

“The elephant in the room is that I’ve been having a very, very tough year. But slowly but surely, I’m climbing out of the pit,” she told the crowd. “And this is one of those monumental days, that, you say, ‘if you don’t believe in yourself, who’s going to believe in you?’”

“I was devastated,” Cummings told The Associated Press in 1996, shortly before he won his seat in Congress. “My whole life changed. I became very determined.”

“I was really surprised to learn that it’s been 30 years since I made that $12 million donation to Morehouse, so today, I’d like to add $13 million to that.” 

“It is important right now that he take some time off to focus on his health so that he can be a better father, friend and entertainer,” DMX’s manager Pat Gallo said in a statement at the time.

“They’ve lost a loved one and I took that person from them,” she said. “Of course I would tell them that I apologize, If they’s ever want an opportunity to speak with me, I’d be more than happy to.”

Pharrel says, “I realized that there are men who use that same language when taking advantage of a woman, and it doesn’t matter that that’s not my behavior. Or the way I think about things. It just matters how it affects women. And I was like, Got it. I get it. Cool. My mind opened up to what was actually being said in the song and how it could make someone feel.”