Mariah Carey has just bought a new mansion in Atlanta. News of the purchase was revealed thanks to a report from realtor.com revealing that a management company associated with the singer purchased the mansion for $5.65 million. The over 16-thousand foot was built in 1992 and boasts six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and six half baths. It’s also to be noted that the mansion was once owned by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Mariah hasn’t responded about the purchase. What’s the city that you most want to live in?
The Montgomery County Police Department is Celebrating 100 Years of Service and you can join the fun for a free Community Day May 14that the County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. My guest is Shiera Goff – Public Information Officer for Montgomery County Police.
Montgomery County Police Department 100 year Anniversary Community Day May 14th12pm to 6pm at Montgomery County Fairground in Gaithersburg. For more information go here:
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Metro has a new person to run the transit agency. Randy Clarke, who has run the Austin, Texas transit system, will become Metro’s new general manger. Clarke will take over this summer for Paul Wiedefeld, who will retire next month. Clarke says safety issues will be a main focus for him. Paul Wiedefeld has been Metro’s GM for over six years.
There is a new scam hitting phones that you’ll want to watch out for. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center is warning people about a new text scam hitting their phones. It involves receiving a text about bank fraud alerts, possibly receiving a warning about being contacted by a “fraud specialist,” and being tricked into sending a transaction to the scammer. “In these schemes, background information on the victims appears to have been well researched,” said officials. “In addition to knowing the victim’s financial institution, the actors often had further information such as the victim’s past addresses, social security number, and the last four digits of their bank accounts.”
Have you ever fallen for a scam? What kinds of scam texts have you received?
Queen Latifah is back as a Covergirl. In 2001 she was a Covergirl and helped broaden the makeup company’s product line to be more inclusive of varying skin tones. She had her own line called the Queen Collection. Now she’s back for the second time to be a Covergirl. On Instagram she posted a photo of herself inside of a Covergirl frame. The caption read, you know what they say, once a Covergirl always a Covergirl…I’m excited to pick up where we left off and continue to make the beauty industry more inclusive and accessible for all. What is your favorite make up line?
Diddy is back! He has launched his new record label with Motown Records. His label is called, Love Records. Diddy said he plans to use Love Records to spotlight artists in the R&B world. In a statement he said, music has always been my first love, Love Records is the next chapter. It’s about getting back to the love and making the best music of my life. He said he is focused on creating timeless R&B music with the next generation of artists and producers. Diddy is hosting the Billboard Music Awards this Sunday at 8pm on NBC. Who was your favorite R&B artist under the Bad Boy label?
50 Cent has fulfilled his promise to Mo’Nique by casting her in the second season of his hit television drama, “BMF.” The television mogul took to Instagram with a video of Mo’Nique in character as “Goldie,” Mo’Nique is seen staring at the camera before she says, “My name is Goldie, you know who the f__k I am,” and gives the camera a wink. 50 says he spoke with Tyler Perry who denied ever telling people not to hire Mo’Nique, Perry told 50 that he is sure Oprah is fine with Mo’Nique and has even brought her up about things Mo’Nique doesn’t know about. 50 also posted a picture of Mo’Nique alongside the BMF cast and Eif Rivera who is taking over as director this season. What do you think about Mo’Nique starring in BMF?
Chris Brown fans, you’ll be happy to know that a new album from Chris Brown is dropping soon. Breezy posted on Instagram that his next album, Breezy, will be dropping next month. If you remember, Chris announced his tenth studio album two years ago. This album will contain 16 tracks. What are your top three Chris Brown albums? Where were you when you first heard Chris Brown?
United Way of the National Capital Area is hosting its 10thAnnual Do More 24 campaign and they are calling on the community to step in to engage and volunteer. My guest is Nedelka Phillips – Senior Vice President of United Way of the National Capital Area
United Way of the National Capital Area is excited to announce its 10thAnnual Do More 24 Campaign where the region’s nonprofit community come together to collectively focus on engaging donors, partners and volunteers to do more . For more information go here:
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Kidney disease can be life threatening. It disproportionately affects the African American community. There are measures to prevent, mitigate and live with the disease. Tonight, we discuss those measures and more.
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Guest
Professor of Surgery, GW School of Medicine and Health Science
Chief, Division of Transplantation and Director of Transplant, GW Hospital
They can never be honored enough. They brought us into this world. They sacrifice for us, guide us, mentor us, and console us. They unselfishly give us all that they have to give. So, tonight it is about giving to them. Our appreciation and love. The first ladies of our lives….our Mother’s!
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Dr. Melanye Maclin – Research and Development Dermatologist
President Biden is trying to close the digital divide.
During an event in the Rose Garden today, Biden and Vice President Harris unveiled plans to broaden discounted high-speed Internet service to low-income Americans. The President said 20 top Internet providers have agreed to either cut prices or increase speeds to qualified households. Vice President Harris noted more than 30-million people in the U.S. do not have access to high-speed Internet.
If you are a driver, hearing that gas prices are rising dramatically is no surprise. While accounting for inflation, the daily average cost of gas in D.C. was higher Monday than it has been in the past seven years. The cheapest gas in the capital was $4.09 a gallon but the most expensive cost around a dollar more, according to GasBuddy a web based company that tracks gas prices.
GasBuddy says filling your tank costs almost 46 cents more per gallon than it did a month ago. The D.C.-area gas prices reflect the national increase in the cost of gasoline. Those high gas prices may be helping Metros’s ridership.
As gas prices climbed across the D.C. region in early March, more people hopped on Metro trains and buses, according to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Transit officials say folks riding Metro-bus and rail more than doubled in March of 2022 compared to the same time last year. Metro-bus ridership is up near 60 percent. Rail travel jumped 124 percent compared to March of 2021.
ABC has canceled the TV show Queens after one season.
The series starred Brandy, Eve and Naturi Naughton.
While the series did its best to promote itself on social media and on YouTube by dropping real music videos, it wasn’t enough.
Once Eve left mid-season after becoming pregnant it never seemed like the show could get back on track.
Are you surprised the series was canceled? Why do you think it wasn’t picked up for a second season?
Bobby Brown is getting ready to release his new documentary.
It is titled Biography: Bobby Brown.
Bobby says reflecting back, he believes he was a sex addict.
About Madonna he says, did I sleep with Madonna? We didn’t do any sleeping.
About Janet Jackson he says, we loved each other’s company. We didn’t have that long of a relationship.
Bobby says things did not work out with Janet because her father, the late Joe Jackson, wouldn’t allow her to date someone hood like him.
He refers to Janet as, the crush of my life.
The documentary will air for two nights on A&E on May 30 and May 31.
What is your favorite Bobby Brown song? Which celebrity was the ‘crush of your life?’
Recently, Wendy Williams has stated that she will be returning to her show and will not watch Sherri Shepherd take over her show.
Now, Sherri Shepherd has responded to Wendy Williams’ latest statements in regards to her old and future talks shows.
Sherri said, “She’s not well. So, it’s just a lot going on in Wendy’s life. This is when you need your friends. You need your family. You need people who love you. So, all I can do over here is pray for Wendy.”
You may know actor Anthony Anderson from the hit ABC series, Black-ish or the game show To Tell The Truth
Or you may know him from NBC’s Law & Order.
What you may not know is that he JUST graduated from college.
This past weekend after 30 years he graduated with the class of 2022 at Howard University.
He dropped out of college due to financial reasons and finally returned to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
This was NOT an honorary degree-he went back and finished the credits he started.
Actress and Alumnus Taraji P. Henson gave the commencement address.
What is something you started you wished you finished?
Wayne State University awarded Stevie Wonder an honorary degree.
He received a Doctor of Humane Letters from Wayne State.
He received it this past weekend at the school’s commencement ceremony.
Stevie can add his latest degree to his collection. He has an honorary degree from Northwestern, Tulane and Howard University.
Kendrick Lamar‘s season has officially started with the release of his new song with an accompanying video, “The Heart Part 5” The stripped-down video features Kendrick in a white t-shirt with a black bandana around his neck. He morphs into OJ Simpson, Jussie Smollett, Will Smith, Kanye, Nipsey Hussle, and Kobe Bryant. The video was directed by David Free and Lamar Kendrick’s latest album, “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,” will be released on Friday, May 13th. What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s video, “The Heart Part 5?”
TMZ caught up with Blac Chyna‘s mom, Tokyo Toni and asked her if she would ever do another reality show.
Tokyo said, we are going to do one on my network. It’s called the SHN Network.
She said it’s called Talkin with Tokyo.
It a talk show not a reality show and she said the show will be both her and Blac Chyna.
They will interview every day people, celebrities, TMZ, bloggers.
Would you watch this show?
The 2022 Tony Award nominations were announced this morning.
A Strange Loop led all nominations with 11
MJ: The Musical and Paradise Square received 10 nominations each.
Notable snubs were Daniel Craig for his role in Macbeth
Also missing from the nominations list were Mathew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker for their revival of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite.
Winners will be announced at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sunday June 12th and air on CBS and Paramount+.
Oscar winner Ariana DeBose will host the award show.
Have you had a chance to check out a Broadway show this year? What did you see or want to see?
Authorities are investigating after 3 Americans died under ‘mysterious circumstances’ at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Police say two men and a woman were found unresponsive in their villas on Friday. Another American woman was airlifted to a hospital. It’s not clear what caused the deaths. Bahamian authorities say they don’t suspect foul play and there were no signs of trauma, but at least two of the people had suffered convulsions. Do you think we’ll ever know exactly what happened? Have you ever visited another country on vacation?
Stevie J took the time on Mother’s day to issue an apology to Faith Evans and is seeking forgiveness from her. Stevie said, “Faith Rene Jordan I’ve hurt you, disrespected you, and humiliated you in front of the world.” He continued, “From this day forward I promise to listen to your feelings and be more delicate with your heart. I also promise to build you up even more & to communicate daily with you, respect you and love on you until you’re as happy as you were when we got married.” He added, “I’ve learned my lesson and I NEVER want to live without you because God knows I’m a better man with you and I’m asking you to find it in your heart to forgive me and allow me to rebuild our trust. Happy Mothers Day x I love you.” Do you think Stevie J is sincere with this post? Or do you think he is manipulating Faith?
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System is opening up a new self-service pop-up library at the National Harbor. It’s part of a collaboration with the County’s Arts and Humanities Council. My two special guests are Nicholas Brown – Chief Operating Officer for Communication and Outreach for the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System and Kisha Mason – Director of Marketing Communications of Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s County, the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System is opening a self-service pop-up library at National Harbor in collaboration with the Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC). For more information go here:
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Virginia state employees who have been working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic will have to return to their workplace offices if Virginia’s top elected official has his way. Governor Glenn Youngkin says he wants state workers to return to the office full-time by July 5th. State employees who want to continue to work remotely, for health or other reasons, have until May 20th to apply for an exception.
D.C. government employees returned to their workplace offices in June of last year. Maryland State employees returned in July.
Big changes have happened in Montgomery County over the past several weeks, much around education and public safety. But that’s just the beginning. There are shifting political winds as well. We talk to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, with incumbent Jen Psaki set to leave the role next week.
Karine Jean-Pierre
Biden is also bringing back longtime Democratic strategist Anita Dunn as his senior adviser. She had served in the Biden White House last year for several months after Biden was sworn into office.
“Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people,” Biden said in a statement praising Jean-Pierre, who has served as Biden’s principal deputy press secretary since Inauguration Day.
Jen Psaki
Psaki, who leaves the White House on May 13, praised her successor, noting the significance of the history-making appointment.
“She will be the first black woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as the White House Press Secretary,” Psaki said. “Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible.”
CBS has renewed The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah The series has been renewed for season 3 and 4. It is Sunday’s #1 scripted series. Queen Latifah tweeted a short video that said season 3 and 4 loading. She captioned the video, it’s official! Two more seasons of action and equalizing are on the way. See you for season 3 and 4. Who do you prefer in the Equalizer role, Queen Latifah or Denzel Washington?
Taraji P Henson will host the 2022 BET Awards. The show will be held at the Microsoft Theater in Hollywood. Taraji said, I am honored to return as the host of the BET Awards and share the stage with so many powerful and prolific artists. You can even say it is the ’empire’ of Black Excellence. Who was your favorite BET Awards host to date?
WHUR hosted the 10th annual WHUR-FedEx Military and First Responders Mothers Luncheon on Thursday.
The annual project which was halted during the coronavirus pandemic, was created to honor the mothers who serve our country and make so many sacrifices.
The years event was held at The Point DC and all of the service members in attendance were able to dine with a beautiful waterfront view.
The day included food and prize giveaway.
WHUR and FedEx have hosted the luncheon for more than a decade inviting active duty and veteran women from all of the different branches of the military to join us. WHUR’s very own Lorna Newton has been the MC for the event for over a decade. Newton, who is a veteran herself with a family full of service members, said that the event always touches her heart.
In addition to lunch each mom received carnations, a gift bag, along with WHUR and FedEx goodies. With the assistance of lovely local businesses like Lee’s Flower Shop and The Point DC, the event went off without a hitch.
Maroon 5 and Usher will headline a benefit concert in Atlanta to honor the late U.S. Rep John Lewis. The event was originally to be held in February but had to be rescheduled due to Covid. The new date is July 7th and it will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The event is titled, Beloved Benefit. NBC Sports’ Maria Taylor will serve as host. The money raised from the concert will benefit several nonprofits that prioritize economic and community development.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, JoMarie Payton who played the mom, Harriet on the ABC series Family Matters was asked about comments Jaleel White aka Urkel made in an interview. He said the cast of the TV show was not happy for his success. JoMarie immediately responded, he needs to get over whatever is biting him. She shared a story about a disagreement they had about a particular scene. She said Jaleel was so mad that he started kicking and screaming so she walked off the set. He said something under his breath and she asked Darius McCray what he said. Jaleel said oh she must want a melee. JoMarie said she was going to whip his behind. What TV show from the 90’s would you like to see get a reboot?
“I am honored and humbled to be returning to my Alma Mater, Howard University, to deliver this year’s Commencement address to the graduating Class of 2022 and their families,” said Henson. “Returning to Howard always feels like coming home, and I cannot wait to share this incredible moment with Howard students as they prepare to take the next step in their journeys to success.”
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WASHINGTON – Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University, announced today that alumna and Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress, filmmaker, philanthropist and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson will serve as the 2022 Commencement orator during the 154th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Henson, who was recently appointed by President Joe Biden to join the White House HBCU Initiative advisory board, will address the Class of 2022 and their families, University trustees, officers, faculty, staff and alumni. Howard University will confer upon Henson the honorary doctorate of humane letters.
“It is with great pleasure that the Howard University community will welcome alumna Taraji P. Henson back home to deliver the 2022 Commencement address,” said Dr. Frederick. “An accomplished actress and fierce champion for HBCUs and the African American community at large, Ms. Henson exemplifies the University tenets of excellence in truth and service. We could not be more excited to have her join us in celebrating the graduating Class of 2022.”
Henson is a 1995 graduate of what is now Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. She is an award-winning actress, producer and director, a best-selling author, and a noted philanthropist and advocate of mental health services in the African American community through her foundation, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. She launched her foundation in 2018 to work toward eradicating the stigma around mental health issues in the African American community. The foundation, named in honor of her father, who suffered mental health challenges without resources or support, provides access to localized and Black culturally competent therapy resources sourced through a network of clinicians, service providers, counselors and thought leaders.
“I am honored and humbled to be returning to my Alma Mater, Howard University, to deliver this year’s Commencement address to the graduating Class of 2022 and their families,” said Henson. “Returning to Howard always feels like coming home, and I cannot wait to share this incredible moment with Howard students as they prepare to take the next step in their journeys to success.”
Henson holds numerous industry awards and nominations for her on-screen roles. In 2016, she was praised for her starring role as Katherine Johnson in the critically acclaimed drama film “Hidden Figures,” for which the cast received a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. In 2015, she began starring as Cookie Lyon in the Fox drama series “Empire,” for which she won a Golden Globe Award, received three Emmy nominations, won three BET awards, and became the first African American woman to win a Critics Choice Television Award for best actress in a drama series.
In 2005, Henson played opposite Terrance Howard in “Hustle & Flow,” for which the cast received a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. She also received nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie for her starring role in the Lifetime Television film “Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story” in addition to Academy Award, SAG Award and Critics Choice Award nominations for best supporting actress for her performance in David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Henson has won numerous NAACP Image Awards for performances in television series and motion pictures, most recently for her performance as Miss Hannigan in NBC’s “Annie Live!” in 2021.
In Fall 2020, Henson launched her production company, TPH Entertainment, with producing partner Christine Conley, with a goal to create projects that challenge audiences to think differently and offer new perspectives and opportunities. TPH Entertainment has previously announced several projects, including “Two-Faced” with Bron Entertainment, which Henson will also direct, marking her feature film directorial debut. They also have “Time Alone” with Alessandro Camon and “Sorcerority,” which they will co-produce with Game Changer Films and Gabrielle Union’s I’ll Have Another Productions.
A New York Times best-selling author, Henson’s autobiography, titled “Around the Way Girl,” chronicled her rise to success, how she overcame adversity and the world-class instruction she received from Howard University. Henson is currently in production on Blitz Bazawule’s “The Color Purple,” where she will star as Shug Avery.
In early 2020, Henson launched her own haircare line, TPH by Taraji, which has won numerous awards from industry titans, including Allure, Essence, InStyle, Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire, SELF and more. She just announced her expansion into body care with BODY by TPH, offering affordably luxurious, clean, unapologetically self-indulgent products in the bath and body care space.
Good news for those who love working with people and providing vital public and community health services. Access to Wholistic and Productive Living, Inc. is offering its Community Health Worker Training program free to eligible Prince George’s and Montgomery County residents. My guest this morning is Dr. Bettye Muwwakil – Founder and CEO of Access to Wholistic and Productive Living, Inc.
Access to Wholistic and Productive Living, Inc. is currently offering its Maryland State Certified Community Health Worker Training curriculum to eligible residents of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. To register, visit here:
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In May 2019 Cheslie Kryst was the oldest woman to be crowned Miss USA. She was 30 years old. This past January, she took her own life… jumping from her 29th floor apartment in midtown Manhattan. This week, in a Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett-Smith, Kryst’s mother, April Simpkins spoke about her daughter’s struggle with depression. On this Wellness Wednesday… we talk about depression and what triggers it.
SZA took to Twitter to ‘explain’ her song I Hate U. Part of her explanation was saying how much people suck the joy out of everything so she clearly was not happy about having to explain the song. Please know when I drop anything it’s not for y’all. It’s to free my mf’ing self. While you may think the lyrics are about a guy the song is referring to everyone. I was talking to everyone. Not men. For the record I hate u was a universal emotion. Take care. She originally dropped the song on SoundCloud because she didn’t want the pressure of putting out an album.
One thing about comedians-they are going to crack a joke no matter how serious the moment is. Last night, at Hollywood Bowl during the comedy festival, Netflix Is A Joke a man rushed the stage to attack Dave Chappelle. He immediately regretted that as he was ‘stomped on’ by a group of men. Chris Rockwas in attendance and came out on stage and said, was that Will Smith? Because it was something being filmed for Netflix, many thought the incident was staged.
If you haven’t gotten your Real ID yet, you have a year left to make it happen, and if you don’t, you can’t fly domestically.
The original deadline was October 2020 to have the ID if you were traveling, but because of COVID, the deadline date was pushed back several times.
Now, U.S. travelers 18 and older must have a REAL ID-compliant license when checking in with TSA.
If you don’t have the ID by the 2023 deadline, you’ll need to show a valid passport, trusted traveler program card, a permanent resident card. Kids traveling with an adult won’t need ID.
Kanye West is heading back to court after being sued by a pastor. Bishop David Paul Moten is suing Ye after he claims Ye sampled one of his sermons in his song “Come to Life” from his “Donda” album. The Bishop claims that 70 seconds of his sermon is used in the song and says that this is the “latest example of Kanye and the music industry willfully and egregiously sampling sound recordings of others without consent or permission.” The Texas pastor is suing UMG Recordings, Def Jam Recordings, and G.O.O.D Music for damages.
DC’s own Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage Tuesday night while performing at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. A man rushed the stage as Dave was finishing up his set, the man was said to be armed with a knife and a gun. Dave’s security cornered the man and then drug him backstage for a fierce beatdown. According to journalist Sharon Carpenter, “Security and his entourage then cornered the man as Dave joked about how him getting ‘stomped’ backstage.” According to BuzzFeed News reporter Brianna Sacks, Los Angeles police and fire workers carried the man into an ambulance outside the venue. Videos on social media feature Chappelle telling the audience, “it was a trans man.” Do you think Dave Chappelle is a target after his anti-trans remarks in his Netflix special, “The Closer?”
Saluting Military and First Responder Mothers. WHUR and FedEx are teaming up this year to do just that. After a two year hiatus because of COVID, we are treating 50 special moms to lunch just in time for Mother’s Day. My guest is DeNike William – FedEx Office Strategic Account Manager
WHUR and FedEx are teaming up to host our Annual Military and First Responders Mother’s Day Luncheon Thursday, May 5th. We will treat 50 special ladies to a lavished lunch with lots of giveaways and gifts at a secret location.
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It has never happened before in the modern history of The Supreme Court. A draft of a court decision… leaked to a news organization and now very public… before the court takes the vote. This draft on the issue of abortion… suggests that the landmark 1973, Roe v. Wade decision could be overturned. Chief justice John Roberts saying today… the draft is authentic… but not a final decision of the court. We look at what this means for the independence of the court, abortion rights, even election politics.
Monique Pressley, Attorney/Host “Make It Make Sense With Monique Pressley”
(Washington, DC) — The Supreme Court is confirming a leaked draft of a decision overturning Roe v Wade is authentic. In a statement, the Court was careful to note “it does not represent a decision by the Court or the final position of any member on the issues in the case.” The question in front of the court now is whether a Mississippi law banning most abortion after 15 weeks is constitutional.
Chief Justice John Roberts called the leak an “egregious breach” of the court’s trust. An investigation is being launched to determine where the leak originated. Despite all that, Roberts said the draft decision being published by Politico won’t affect the court’s work.
(Washington, DC) — The Trump Organization and Presidential Inaugural Committee are reaching a settlement with the Washington, DC attorney general’s office. The organization will pay 400-thousand dollars and the PIC 350-thousand in a case alleging they misspent funds raised for former President Trump’s 2017 inauguration. DC Attorney General Karl Racine said his office “refused to let that corruption stand” in announcing the settlement.
Kevin Hart is getting into the tequila business.
He is teaming up with 11th generation tequila to create Gran Coramino.
Kevin along with 11th generation tequila maker, Juan Domingo Beckmann have been working on the tequila for two years.
It is described as 100% agave tequila, first aged in Eastern Europe oak barrels and finished in California Cabernet wine casks.
About the partnership Kevin said, “I have always had a passion for tequila and wanted to create my own brand for years but was looking for the right partner.”
What is your ‘go-to’ drink when entertaining with friends?
The U.S. government now officially considers WNBA star Brittney Griner as “wrongfully detained” in Russia.
“The Department of State has determined that the Russian Federation has wrongfully detained U.S. citizen Brittney Griner,” a State Department official said to ESPN on Monday. “With this determination, the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens will lead the interagency team for securing Brittney Griner’s release.”
While officials did not specify the reasoning behind the reclassification, it now brings a sense of urgency to getting the 31-year-old Phoenix Mercury player back into the U.S. “Brittney has been detained for 75 days and our expectation is that the White House do whatever is necessary to bring her home,” Griner’s agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, said in a statement on Tuesday.
What do you think will need to be done to get Brittney Griner back into the U.S.? How much longer do you think she will be detained in Russia?
Popeyes has announced the extension of their very popular Crispy Chicken Sandwich with the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich. The company said, “Two years ago, our Chicken Sandwich reintroduced the world to our chicken mastery, and we have not stopped innovating since. We have a lot of fun experimenting with new flavors in our test kitchen, and this Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich is one I’m especially excited to bring to our guests,” The new sandwich will be available starting today (Tuesday) and Popeyes Reward members will receive 150 bonus points for trying one.
The stand-up comedy series, The Joka, executive produced by Will Smith won’t be coming to Roku. Originally, the series was on the short-lived Quibi network, but was picked up by Roku in March. Before you assume anything, the network said the decision has nothing to do with Will’s slap that shook The Oscars. It’s actually believed that Roku never had the option to renew the series. Do you think that Will’s career will rebound after the slap?
Nike has announced the release of “Mamacita Sweet 16” in honor or Gianna “Gigi” Bryant on what would have been her sweet 16. Vanessa Bryant shared the announcement to her Instagram, “I’m so happy with the way these Mambacita shoes came out in honor of my daughter, Gigi. The shoes feature a black snakeskin pattern to represent “Gigi’s Mambacita Mentality.” All the proceeds for the sale of the shoes will go toward the Mamba & Mambacita sports foundation to honor the legacies of Kobe Bryant and Gianna. What is your favorite “special edition” of a product?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Top Ladies of Distinction Prince George’s County Chapter is gearing up to host a Mental Health Community Discussionand other events. My guest is Dr. Dawna Dilworth – Tops Ladies of Distinction Prince George’s County Chapter
Mental Health Community Discussion Tuesday, May 3rdfrom 7:30pm to 9pm. Theme: Uncovering the Taboos: Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Part @ will be Sunday, May 15thfrom 2pm to 4pm. Theme: Teen Talk, Tips for Managing Daily Stressors. For more information and to register, go here:
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