Posts Tagged ‘Las Vegas’
Juvenile facing slew of charges after allegedly shooting 4 people at Vegas hotel casino
A male juvenile is now facing a slew of charges for his involvement in the shooting of four people at a Las Vegas hotel-casino. On Saturday night, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department patrol officers responded to calls about a shooting at the Circus Circus hotel-casino. Initially, dispatchers were told only one person was shot, reports…
Read MorePastor reportedly urinated on Black woman during flight
A Black woman has spoken out after a “well-known pastor” urinated on her during a flight. The incident occurred on Oct. 12 when Alicia Beverly was flying Delta home from Las Vegas to Detroit, according to Fox 2 Detroit. During the red-eye flight, Beverly was sitting next to her sister when she felt something warm…
Read MoreOffset buys Cardi B a Rolls-Royce for her birthday (video)
Offset appears to be on the second iteration of his “get Cardi B back” campaign. As rolling out reported on Saturday, Oct, 10, 2020, Offset let fans know that he misses “Mrs. WAP” after she left their suburban Atlanta home and filed for divorce in September 2020. The Migos rap group member illustrated irrefutably that…
Read MoreBruce Williamson, lead singer of The Temptations, dead at 49 from COVID-19
Bruce Williamson Jr., the former lead singer of The Temptations, has died. He was 49. According to People magazine, Williamson passed away at his home in Las Vegas as a result of the coronavirus. Williams fulfilled a childhood dream when he joined the Temptations in 2006. He performed as the lead singer of the group…
Read MoreYeah! Usher to take over the Las Vegas Strip
Usher is headed to Las Vegas. On Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, the Grammy-winning singer, who gave us hits like “Nice & Slow,” “Burn” and “U Got It Bad,” announced his upcoming residency. Alongside the promotional video he posted on Instagram, Usher shared that he will be taking over The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in July…
Read MoreDaBaby wanted for allegedly punching taxi driver in Las Vegas
An arrest warrant for misdemeanor battery has been issued for rising rap star DaBaby for allegedly punching a taxi driver in Las Vegas, according to official documents obtained by TMZ. Las Vegas authorities are reporting that DaBaby, 28, and his boys hopped into a Mercedes Sprinter van for a ride to another location. After a…
Read More‘Black Enterprise’ CEO Earl Graves Jr. says diversity enriches companies
The Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit is a professional leadership conference designed especially for executive women of color. The event always promises to be a productive experience that gives women opportunities to enhance their leadership skills and network with executive decision-makers. Each year, attendees also learn new strategies for staying ahead of corporate trends…
Read MoreFunniest memes mocking Deontay Wilder after Tyson Fury thrashed him
Former boxing champion and legendary bully Deontay Wilder took more than just an “L” last night in Vegas. He got molly whopped and trounced into complete oblivion by undefeated champion Tyson Fury at the MGM Grand on the Vegas Strip early Sunday morning. The 34-year-old Tuscaloosa, Alabama-born pugilist strutted into the cage sporting a 42-0-1…
Read MoreUber and Hyundai teaming up to develop flying taxis
Hyundai is teaming up with Uber to launch their air taxi service. The ride-sharing service revealed its first prototype flying taxi, which is expected to launch in 2023 and will be able to take commuters to their destination at speeds of up to 150mph. The motoring giant unveiled its prototype at the Consumer Electronics Show…
Read MoreWhy Princess Love blasted husband Ray J for leaving her and daughter ‘stranded’
Ray J’s pregnant wife has accused him of leaving her and their daughter “stranded” in Las Vegas. The 38-year-old singer was accompanied to the BET Soul Train Awards in Sin City by Princess Love and their 17-month-old daughter Melody on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, and couldn’t resist showing off a family photo from the event on…
Read MoreHow Erykah Badu, Summer Walker, H.E.R. took over the Soul Train Awards (videos)
The 2019 Soul Train Awards proved to be a celebration of Black excellence from the past and present. Award winners included Beyoncé, H.E.R., Summer Walker, Chris Brown, Lizzo to name a few. Some of the top performances included Morris Day and the Time, Boyz II Men, Wale and K. Michelle. Here are the five must-see…
Read MoreBest and worst dressed celebs at the 2019 Soul Train Awards
The 2019 Soul Train Awards took place on Sunday, Nov. 17, in Las Vegas. Before the big show, which was hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell, celebrities hit the green carpet to show off their style. As always there are some looks that were hot and some looks that weren’t so hot. We have…
Read MoreH.E.R., Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Lizzo win big at the 2019 Soul Train Awards
The top R&B, soul and hip-hop artists took center stage at the 2019 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET. Held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 17, the show was hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold, both co-stars on the ’90s hit show, “Martin.” Before the event, notable attendees who walked…
Read MoreDaBaby, Future, Migos headline day 2 of ‘Day N Vegas’ festival
The second day of the “Day N Vegas” festival picked up where day one left off with several notable performances from the top stars in urban music. Held at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds day two kicked off with artists such as Rich the Kid, Young Bans, Jose Guapo, and Sheck Wes who performed his…
Read MoreMember of A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s team jailed after allegedly punching women
A member of A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s management team is in jail after being captured on video allegedly punching and beating several women in a Las Vegas hotel room. According to The Blast, the manager, Yasin Touray, was arrested and charged with felony battery. The violent episode popped on May 25, 2019, and was…
Read MoreA woman from a 2017 sex tape with Kevin Hart is suing him for millions
A woman who appeared in a 2017 sex tape with Kevin Hart is suing him for $60 million. Montia Sabbag, 28, claims she was secretly recorded while having consensual sex with the 40-year-old comedian in a room at the Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas and she has accused Hart, his former pal Jonathan ‘JT’ Jackson, and the…
Read MoreFetty Wap arrested
Fetty Wap has been arrested. The 28-year-old rapper — whose real name is Willie Maxwell II — was apprehended by police on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, after allegedly punching a valet at a Las Vegas hotel following a row. According to TMZ, Fetty got into an argument with a staff member at the Mirage Hotel…
Read MoreAaliyah to be honored with wax figure at Madame Tussauds
Nineties R&B fans have something to celebrate. Aaliyah will join the likes of Michael Jackson, Tupac, Beyoncé and more entertainment legends who have been immortalized as wax figures. Madame Tussauds of Las Vegas will honor the Princess of R&B with her own wax figure in their throwback room. Fans can pay tribute to the late icon…
Read MoreBrian McKnight celebrates love, Prince and Whitney Houston in Las Vegas concert
Singer, producer, songwriter and musician Brian McKnight took his audience on a journey through his 27-year career of creating beautiful music while also paying homage to some of the greatest performers of all time during his recent concert at the 1,500-seat Encore Theater at Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada. Performing songs from his 1992 debut…
Read MoreJanet Jackson is reissuing ‘Rhythm Nation’ among other classic albums on vinyl
Janet Jackson is reissuing five more of her classic albums on vinyl, after having already reissued her 1986 album Control last month. Jackson will reissue 1987’s Control: The Remixes, 1989’s Rhythm Nation 1814, 1993’s Janet, 1997’s Velvet Rope, and 2001’s All For You on vinyl, and all five of the new releases will hit shelves…
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