Monthly Archives: August 2023

Read more about the article Bronny James Diagnosed with a Congenital Heart Defect That Caused His Cardiac Arrest
FILE - Sierra Canyon’s Bronny James smiles during a high school basketball game against Christopher Columbus at the Hoophall Classic, Jan. 16, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. Bronny James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California last month because of a congenital heart defect. That’s according to a spokesperson for the LeBron James Family Foundation, which released the cause in a statement Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. | AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File

Bronny James Diagnosed with a Congenital Heart Defect That Caused His Cardiac Arrest

Bronny James experienced a cardiac arrest while participating in a basketball training session at the University of Southern California last month, attributed to a congenital heart anomaly, as stated by a spokesperson for the family.

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Read more about the article Flau’jae Johnson Makes History With Interstate Named in Her Honor
Flau’jae Johnson attends the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2023, in New Orleans. | Image via Erika Goldring/Getty Images FOR ESSENCE

Flau’jae Johnson Makes History With Interstate Named in Her Honor

Flau’jae Johnson has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the youngest individual to receive recognition with her roadway in Savannah, Georgia.

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Read more about the article Laulauga Tausaga-Collins Wins US’ First Women’s Discus World Championship
USA’s Laulauga Tausaga celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s Discus Throw at World Athletics Championships at National Athletics Centre on Tuesday in Budapest, Hungary. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES

Laulauga Tausaga-Collins Wins US’ First Women’s Discus World Championship

Laulauga Tausaga-Collins, originally from Hawaii, secured the gold medal in the women's discus event at the 2023 World Athletic Championships held in Budapest, Hungary, on Tuesday. This is also the United States’ first ever world championship gold in the women’s discus event.

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Read more about the article Sha’Carri Richardson Wins 100m World Championships Debut

Sha’Carri Richardson Wins 100m World Championships Debut

Sunday - Sha’Carri Richardson achieved the quickest time in the 100m heat at the 2023 World Athletics Championship for track and field held in Budapest, Hungary. Clocking in at 10.92 seconds, Sha’Carri was among three competitors who finished the heat in under 11 seconds.

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Read more about the article Keke Palmer Unveils Her Legendary “I’m a Motha” Merch in Usher’s New “Boyfriend” Music Video
Keke Palmer; Usher. PHOTO: TAYLOR HILL/WIREIMAGE, KARWAI TANG/WIREIMAGE

Keke Palmer Unveils Her Legendary “I’m a Motha” Merch in Usher’s New “Boyfriend” Music Video

Usher and Keke Palmer are making another splash across the internet. On August 16, the "Good Good" crooner unveiled his latest single, "Boyfriend," accompanied by a music video shot in Las Vegas and featuring the "Nope" star Palmer.

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Read more about the article Remembering Clarence Avant: The Legacy of the “Black Godfather”
Clarence Avant poses for a portrait during the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on Feb. 26, 2010 in Los Angeles. Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP

Remembering Clarence Avant: The Legacy of the “Black Godfather”

Clarence Avant, a remarkable figure whose unofficial moniker, the "Black Godfather," transcended the realms of music, sports, entertainment, and politics, passed away at the age of 92.

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Read more about the article Chris Tucker Announces First Comedy Tour in Over a Decade
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Chris Tucker Announces First Comedy Tour in Over a Decade

Chris Tucker, a renowned comedian, has announced his first stand-up tour in more than a decade. Named "The Legends Tour," this 30-date run will take Tucker, aged 51, across the nation. The tour will start on September 8 in Charleston, South Carolina, and will hit a number of cities including Memphis, Oakland, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Baltimore, Houston, New York, and Chicago, ending in Detroit in January 2024.

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Read more about the article Ciara Announces Fourth Pregnancy, Anticipating Third Child with Husband Russell Wilson

Ciara Announces Fourth Pregnancy, Anticipating Third Child with Husband Russell Wilson

The well-known pair is preparing to expand their family. Ciara took to her Instagram page today (August 8) to share the exciting news of her pregnancy with fans. The black and white video commences with the singer positioned by an indoor pool, her back turned to the camera, while her new single "How We Roll" provides the soundtrack. She subsequently faces the camera, displaying her baby bump, and stylishly poses before moving to the rhythm of the music.

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Read more about the article Jada Pinkett-Smith Shares Hair Growth Journey Following Alopecia Diagnosis
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Jada Pinkett-Smith Shares Hair Growth Journey Following Alopecia Diagnosis

Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, aged 51, provided an inside glimpse of her ongoing hair growth journey on Monday (August 7) via her Instagram account. She shared with her numerous followers that her hair is showing signs of a resurgence. It's worth noting that the Emmy Award-winning actress was diagnosed with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder, back in 2018.

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