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Irv Gotti Accused Of Sexual Assault And Abuse In New Lawsuit
“As a result of this sexually abusive relationship, Plaintiff has suffered severe emotional and psychological harm for which she had to be committed to a psychiatric ward,” the lawsuit claimed. Irv Gotti has not yet responded to the allegations. The post Irv Gotti Accused Of Sexual Assault And Abuse In New Lawsuit appeared first on NewsOne. The post Irv Gotti Accused Of Sexual Assault And Abuse In New Lawsuit appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
LAS VEGAS, NV (24/7 News) – President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. The White House says Biden tested positive following an event in Las Vegas in which he was not feeling well. He was forced to cancel an afternoon speech before a Latino civil rights and advocacy group. The president is experiencing mild symptoms […] The post President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM. The post President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19 appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
On The Tragic Anniversary Of Eric Garner’s Murder, We Should Honor Him By Opposing The Menthol Ban
A study of 85,806 people published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found menthol and nonmenthol smokers showed equal odds of quitting, and lung cancer incidence was, in fact, lower in menthol smokers. The post On The Tragic Anniversary Of Eric Garner’s Murder, We Should Honor Him By Opposing The Menthol Ban appeared first on NewsOne. The post On The Tragic Anniversary Of Eric Garner’s Murder, We Should Honor Him By Opposing The Menthol Ban appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Remember, Remember: 20 Noteworthy Fictional Movie Dates
From deaths of beloved characters to world catastrophes that only shook the screen, we remember 20 fictional film dates with imaginative joy. The post Remember, Remember: 20 Noteworthy Fictional Movie Dates appeared first on Black America Web. The post Remember, Remember: 20 Noteworthy Fictional Movie Dates appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
President Biden Is Set To Endorse Major Changes To Supreme Court, Including Term Limits For Justices
Biden, who is the former chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is also reportedly mulling over a constitutional amendment to eliminate broad immunity for presidents and other constitutional officeholders, which is obviously a response to the Supreme Court's recent ruling that Donald Trump has “presumptive immunity” for acts he performed while he was the sitting president. The post President Biden Is Set To Endorse Major Changes To Supreme Court, Including Term Limits For Justices appeared first on NewsOne. The post President Biden Is Set To Endorse Major Changes To Supreme Court, Including Term Limits For Justices appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Celebrating Black Panther Assata Shakur, Who Turns 77 Today, Is Celebrating Hope
As former Black Panther and Black Liberation Army member Assata Shakur turns 77, we remember why celebrating her life is so important to Black people. The post Celebrating Black Panther Assata Shakur, Who Turns 77 Today, Is Celebrating Hope appeared first on NewsOne. The post Celebrating Black Panther Assata Shakur, Who Turns 77 Today, Is Celebrating Hope appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Joe Bryant, Father of Kobe Bryant, Has Died at Age 69
Joe -- famously nicknamed "Jellybean" -- played for the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers and Houston Rockets. The post Joe Bryant, Father of Kobe Bryant, Has Died at Age 69 appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
The History Of Voter Suppression
John Lewis dedicated himself to combating voter suppression, a persistent form of discrimination in the U.S. However, the issue has persisted for decades despite his efforts. The post The History Of Voter Suppression appeared first on NewsOne. The post The History Of Voter Suppression appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Candiace Dillard Bassett Is Slaying Her First Pregnancy – And We Love That For Her
Candiace's most recent cute – and stylish – mommy-to-be moment was at this year's Essence Festival of Culture. Tap in to see how she playfully captured the moment. The post Candiace Dillard Bassett Is Slaying Her First Pregnancy – And We Love That For Her appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
My First Time: Chilli Of TLC Takes Us Back To The Group’s Debut Performance
Chilli of iconic R&B trio TLC joined us on 'My First Time' to give a throwback tale from the group's "Chitlin' Circuit" days. The post My First Time: Chilli Of TLC Takes Us Back To The Group’s Debut Performance appeared first on Black America Web. The post My First Time: Chilli Of TLC Takes Us Back To The Group’s Debut Performance appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Free Thugger: Judge Ural Glanville Removed From YSL Rico Trial
According to Fox 5, Judge Ural Glanville has been removed from the YSL RICO Trial. This decision has sparked a bunch of speculation and concern among legal experts, observers, and those closely following the trial. Rapper, Young Thug as well as his group “YSL” have been fighting a RICO trial since 2022. Fulton County Judge […] The post Free Thugger: Judge Ural Glanville Removed From YSL Rico Trial appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
50 Cent Continues To Hint At Supporting Donald Trump, Allegedly Will Perform At The Republican National Convention
We shall see if 50 Cent follows other rappers like Kodak Black, Waka Flocka, and others who support Trump. The post 50 Cent Continues To Hint At Supporting Donald Trump, Allegedly Will Perform At The Republican National Convention appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Rich Before 25: The Youngest Millionaires In The Music Industry
Click inside to check out a list of America’s richest music artists under the age of 25, including Roddy Ricch, Lil Nas X and more! The post Rich Before 25: The Youngest Millionaires In The Music Industry appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Angel Reese Ignites Hilarious Debate About WNBA Players Flying Groupies Out & Spoiling Them
As the WNBA rises in popularity thanks to recently turned pros, the groupies are coming out of the woodwork. Normally, within the NBA, some of the most elite players—and even bench riders—are millionaires, so they’ve got to have the reputation of having a lot of women around them at all times as they fly to […] The post Angel Reese Ignites Hilarious Debate About WNBA Players Flying Groupies Out & Spoiling Them appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Shop Elle Olivia And Other Black Businesses In Amazon’s ‘Buy Black Store’ During Prime Day 2024
Get ready for Prime Day, starting July 16 at 12:01 a.m. PDT through July 17. The post Shop Elle Olivia And Other Black Businesses In Amazon’s ‘Buy Black Store’ During Prime Day 2024 appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Lori And Marjorie Harvey Stun In Latest Family Vacation Photos
Lori and Marjorie Harvey were spotted on Instagram giving us mother-daughter fashion goals while vacationing with their family. The post Lori And Marjorie Harvey Stun In Latest Family Vacation Photos appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Serena Williams Clowns Harrison Butker At ESPYS, Xitter Loves It
Serena Williams made fun of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker for his comments on women during a monologue at the 2024 ESPYS on Thursday night, joined by her sister Venus Williams and actress Quinta Brunson. The post Serena Williams Clowns Harrison Butker At ESPYS, Xitter Loves It appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Shannen Doherty, Star of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and ‘Charmed’ Dead at 53
Shannen Doherty, the actress best known for her role as Brenda Walsh on the hit 90s teen drama "Beverly Hills, 90210" and Prue Halliwell on the fantasy series "Charmed," has died after a battle with cancer. She was 53 years old. The post Shannen Doherty, Star of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and ‘Charmed’ Dead at 53 appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
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