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White House officials say the gunman traveled from California to Washington, D.C., and checked into the hotel where the White House Correspondents’ dinner was being held.
The suspected gunman who tried to attack the White House Correspondents’ dinner has been identified.
Law enforcement officials confirmed to the Associated Press that the suspect is 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance, California, though investigators have not publicly released the suspect’s name. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche also stated on Sunday (April 26) that White House officials believe the shooter was targeting President Donald Trump and his administration officials.
According to Al Jazeera, Allen worked in education, as Facebook posts associated with him show he was recognized with a “Teacher of the Month” award by the college test prep and tutoring company, C2 Education. A LinkedIn page linked to Allen says he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from California Institute of Technology in 2017 and earned his master’s degree in computer science from California State University, Dominguez Hills in May 2025. The page also indicates that he was an independent video game developer.

Blanche said officials believe that the shooter traveled from California to Chicago, then to Washington, D.C., this week to check into the hotel where the White House Correspondents’ dinner was being held.
The guns Allen carried into the event, a Maverick 12-gauge shotgun and an Armscor Precision .38 semi-automatic pistol, were legally purchased, per NBC News.
On Saturday night, President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and several other White House officials were evacuated from the hotel where the White House Correspondents’ dinner took place after shots were fired. The White House released a report to its press pool last night that the Secret Service apprehended a shooter, which was later confirmed by President Trump via Truth Social. The President also posted a photo to the account of a person being detained.
Though first writing to Truth Social that he “recommended” continuing the events of the correspondents’ dinner as planned, the president later said, “Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises, consistent with protocol. The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition,” adding that the dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days.
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The new season appeared without warning—and disappeared just as quickly—leaving fans who didn’t binge in time searching for answers.
Fans of “The Oval” are sounding off after season 7 of the hit drama suddenly vanished from Paramount+ days after its surprise debut.
The latest season of the hit White House drama from Tyler Perry quietly dropped on April 15, giving subscribers early access to all 22 episodes. The unexpected release came months before the streamer’s planned integration with BET+, where much of Perry’s content typically lives.
For a brief window, fans were able to binge the new season in full. But by Wednesday (April 22), the episodes that had once been available on the streamer were gone. Subscribers who didn’t finish the season in time were left confused, with many taking to social media to question why the content had been pulled without warning.
“Anyone else find it weird that neither Tyler Perry nor the official series page have tweeted NOTHING about The Oval season 7 streaming on Paramount+?” one X user asked on April 21. “Surprise dropping a whole 22 episode season and not saying anything afterward is odd.”
Anyone else find it weird that neither Tyler Perry nor the official series page have tweeted NOTHING about The Oval season 7 streaming on Paramount+?

Surprise dropping a whole 22 episode season and not saying anything afterward is odd.
As of now, only seasons 1 through 6 remain available on Paramount+, leaving a noticeable gap where the newest installment once sat. The sudden removal has sparked frustration among viewers who felt blindsided by the platform’s lack of communication.
The timing adds another layer to what’s already been a chaotic month for Paramount+. Just days before “The Oval” debuted, the company was dealing with fallout from a major leak involving “The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender,” an animated film that surfaced online months ahead of its intended release.
While some fans speculate that the early drop of season 7 may have been accidental or tied to licensing agreements ahead of the BET+ merger, that theory raises more questions than answers. As of publication, the latest season isn’t available on BET+ either.
For now, viewers are left waiting for clarity—and hoping the missing episodes return sooner rather than later.
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From Keke Palmer to Coco Jones, this year’s honorees didn’t just shape culture; they defined the night’s most memorable style moments.
The world’s most influential figures gathered under one roof at TIME’s annual TIME100 Gala, celebrating leaders, creatives, and changemakers who are pushing culture forward across industries. Beyond the accolades, the night served as a masterclass in red carpet storytelling, where fashion became its own form of expression.
Among the evening’s standout honorees were Keke Palmer, Sterling K. Brown, Zoe Saldaña, Coco Jones, health advocate Precious Matsoso, and model Anok Yai. This lineup reflects the global and cultural reach of this year’s list. Each honoree represents a different lane of impact, from entertainment and advocacy to fashion and public health, reinforcing TIME’s ongoing commitment to spotlighting those shaping what’s next.
And while the list itself carried weight, the red carpet delivered a visual narrative all its own.
La La Anthony arrived in a gold tassel gown that moved with intention. The corseted structure gave the look a sculpted edge, while layered fringe added dimension from neckline to hem. Styled with black cat-eye glasses and statement gold jewelry, the ensemble balanced drama with precision.
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Yai, never one to miss, commanded attention in a green crocodile-textured gown fresh off the couture runway. The sculptural neckline framed a diamond statement piece, while the structured skirt created a silhouette that felt both modern and regal. It was a reminder of her ability to turn high fashion into a moment.
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Keke Palmer leaned into contrast, pairing a corseted black top with a velvet checkered skirt that played with texture and shape. A lace-trimmed slip detail added softness to the structured look. At the same time, her finger-waved pixie and diamond accents kept the styling sharp and polished—effortlessly blending vintage inspiration with contemporary flair.
Then there was Coco Jones, who delivered one of the night’s most romantic looks. Wearing a strapless gown with a black corseted bodice and bold red rose detail, she let the drama unfold through a voluminous white tulle skirt. The silhouette struck a balance between classic elegance and modern statement-making, cementing her as one of the evening’s standout style stars.
Together, the night’s honorees didn’t just celebrate influence; they embodied it.

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A visitor to Lacma in 1967 Photo: © Museum Associates/LACMA
Every day, couples get engaged, tourists take photos, friends meet and museum-goers delight amid the lampposts of Chris Burden’s Urban Light, the stunning sculpture in front of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It’s hard to believe that this magnetic piece of public art has only been there since 2008—it is already almost as recognisable as the famed Hollywood sign.
Urban Light is representative of both the big swings and intentional investments that have nurtured the museum from a fledgling offshoot of the catch-all LA Museum of History, Science and Art (now split into the Natural History Museum of LA County) to a world-class art institution. Much like Los Angeles itself, LACMA has a startup mentality and a willingness to take risks that has served it well since it opened the doors to its current location on Wilshire Boulevard in 1965. Every 20 years or so, the museum has committed to a new phase, from the initial move from Exposition Park in the mid-1960s, opening the Pavilion for Japanese Art in the 80s or building the Resnick Pavilion in 2010, to today’s David Geffen Galleries.
Henri Matisse’s La Gerbe (1953), which has been carefully moved into a new location in the David Geffen Galleries
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Stephanie Barron, Sharon Takeda and Nancy Thomas have all been at the museum for the majority of the last half-century and have worked in their respective specialty areas to build the current collection.
Barron, the senior curator and head of the department of Modern art, recently celebrated 50 years at LACMA. “For me, it’s about cultivating collectors, cultivating an audience and building it slowly,” she says. “And you realise that, after decades, it has changed profoundly.”
Soon after its founding, LACMA earned its place in the museum world by building a first-class exhibition programme. With a growing population, LA was hungry for a grand space to see the wonders that regularly came through other big cities in the US and abroad. “Purchasing art is hard when you don’t have a lot of money,” Barron says, noting that strong local relationships, like the longstanding one with the Ahmanson Foundation for the European collection, were built over time. “That is a perfect example, I think, of how a teaspoon at a time will eventually fill the pail.”
LACMA also began using its strength in hosting and organising exhibitions as a tool for acquiring art for the permanent collection. “One of our ways of getting great pieces was that we organised major international loan shows,” Takeda, the senior curator and department head of costume and textiles, and Japanese art, says. She notes that early exhibitions with the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Japanese History were key to this approach.
“It was the opportunity to hang or find a major piece for your collection so something in LACMA’s collection was in that exhibition. That was a good way of getting something really major,” says Takeda. She adds that because most catalogue publishing in the US used to be centred on the East Coast, developing its own exhibition catalogues also helped to establish LACMA as an important institution.
These early moves set the stage for the current chief executive and director Michael Govan’s leadership, with the permanent collection additions picking up pace in the past quarter century. “When Michael came, his first meeting with the curators [set out the aim] to raise the bar high in terms of acquisitions, and not be afraid of prices,” Takeda says. She adds that Govan encouraged his team to make “newsworthy” choices, like the Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700-1915 exhibition, which inaugurated the Resnick Pavilion in 2010 before travelling to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and beyond.
The 2010 exhibition Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700-1915 © Museum Associates/LACMA
Thomas, a senior deputy director for art administration and collections, is spending the majority of her time on the David Geffen Galleries and says that much of the art there is new to the museum. “If you look at the checklist for the Geffen installations, it reflects acquisitions largely from the last 20 years, with some major exceptions,” she says. “So when you look at the installations in the Geffen galleries, they’re really built upon the curators’ interests and thematic recognition of the collections that we have built most recently.”
Barron says that museum visitors will see some familiar works when they come into LACMA anew—and that is on purpose. “There is one big Modern piece in the new galleries. Matisse’s La Gerbe (1953),” she says. “The large ceramic piece was very, very carefully moved into its new home… and you can see it from the plaza. It’s like an old friend greeting you.”
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Drake, Adin Ross, and DJ Akademiks are being sued in New Jersey for allegedly promoting illegal gambling through Stake.
Drake has been hit with another gambling suit courtesy of his partnership with Stake, which also names Adin Ross.
The lawsuit was filed in New Jersey on April 22 and accuses all parties, including DJ Akademiks, of illegal gambling and racketeering.
The plaintiff is Jason Nufio of Roselle, New Jersey, who claims he lost money on Stake and that the online casino violates state gambling regulations. The accusation comes on the heels of New Jersey’s passage of a new law in August 2025 that prohibits anyone statewide from playing in a sweepstakes casino.
And Drake, Ross, and Akademiks are to blame because they’ve “all used their celebrity status to promote Stake while hiding their deals with the platform so they were really financially harmed while gambling.”
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“They have inflicted harm on consumers across the State who have lost real money chasing gambling wins on the Stake platform,” Nufio’s attorneys wrote, adding that Stake “concealed the fact that Drake and Ross faced no genuine financial risk, while ordinary consumers who followed their lead and placed similar wagers stood to lose real money.”
Akademiks is specifically called out for “knowingly and directly [assisting] Drake’s inflation of his streaming numbers through bot networks by publishing and promoting information that he knew to be false” and was paid through Stake’s tipping function.
For his troubles, Nufio wants unspecified damages and is demanding a refund of the money he spent gambling on Stake.
The suit echoes issues raised in other lawsuits in Virginia, New Mexico, and Missouri, where the first filing originated. The paperwork accuses Stake of “promoting illegal online gambling practices “under deeply fraudulent pretenses, and even calls Drake the company’s “unofficial mascot.”
It again accuses Drake and Ross of playing with house money, so “any reported losses are part of a marketing tactic designed to draw attention. Stake’s influencer marketing, especially through Drake and Ross, is directed, among others, at teenagers in Missouri and in other states.”
Ross has been pretty dismissive of the lawsuit, calling it “f-cking bullsh-t,” while Drake appears not to budge, with Stake still being the very first brand mentioned in his Instagram bio.

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From the yard to your screen, Hillman’s homecoming is on the way to Netflix and we’re weighing in.
Today, the brands released a new episode of The Black Watch, an editorial-led series examining the biggest cultural moments in film and entertainment.
The latest installment of the series brings together BOSSIP’s Managing Editor Dani Canada, iONE Digital Vice President of Video Tanya Hoffler-Moore, iONE Digital Director of Content for the Men’s Division Alvin Blanco, and producer Xavier Francis for candid commentary on A Different World.
As previously reported, the sequel, which will span 10 half-hour episodes in a single-camera format, follows Deborah, the rebellious daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert, as she begins her freshman year while grappling with her parents’ legacy.

That legacy looms large over the panel’s discussion.
“I don’t know yet,” admits Tanya. “Sometimes when we have amazing shows like A Different World, it’s like leave it alone.”
“Expectations are lofty,” said Alvin. “I want it to succeed, I want it to be great. The original is like a classic Hip-Hop album, it inspired me to want to go to college.”
“I think it’s needed in this time,” adds Xavier. “I’m gonna watch it, no matter what, I’m gonna ride for it but I’m hoping it does what it needs to do for this generation and generations ahead.”
Still, amid the cautious optimism, Dani offers a note of reassurance about the creative team steering the sequel.
Pointing to showrunner Felicia Pride, whose credits include Bel-Air and Grey’s Anatomy, alongside returning executive producer Debbie Allen, Dani makes it clear she feels confident in the project’s foundation.
“She understands the weight of this… how big this is for the culture,” Dani says of Pride, adding that Allen’s involvement further solidifies the show’s credibility and connection to the original.
The conversation also highlighted why the show remains so beloved, with panelists reflecting on their favorite characters from the original series.
“It’s absolutely Freddie,” says Xavier. “I had the biggest crush on Freddie. She was the one.”
“I’m a Whitley girl, I love me some Whitley Gilbert,” says Dani. “I love the ridiculous accent, I love how she dressed, I love how they pretty much made her an AKA. I fell in love with Whitley.”
Others pointed to Dwayne Wayne as the heart of the show.
“He was our Zack Morris…he was the star of the show in my eyes. it didn’t feel like an episode without him,” says Tanya.
“His sneaker game, we locked in. It was the show where we checked in,” adds Alvin.
Ultimately, the group agrees that they’re emotionally connected to the show that was an important part of their upbringing.
That emotional connection is exactly what the Netflix sequel is aiming to tap into, blending returning cast members with a new generation of talent. Legacy stars including Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell, and Cree Summer are set to reprise their roles, joined by newcomers like Cliff “Method Man” Smith and Norman Nixon Jr.
Ultimately, the consensus is clear: the sequel must honor what came before while carving out its own lane.
Will YOU be watching the A Different World sequel?
If you enjoyed BOSSIP and Cassius’ take, be sure to tune into new episodes of The Black Watch for more conversations on the culture’s biggest moments.

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When a film dares to take on someone as iconic as Michael Jackson, you already know the conversation is going to be bad in the best way possible.
When a film dares to take on someone as iconic as Michael Jackson, you already know the conversation is going to be bad in the best way possible. But Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, isn’t just here to show off MJ’s moonwalk and countless hits—it’s pulling us all the way into the family, the pressure, and the making of a legend.
When MadameNoire sat down with Nia Long, Colman Domingo, and rising star Juliano Valdez, it was clear this wasn’t just another retelling. Under the direction of Fuqua, Michael doesn’t just revisit the performances we know by heart—it leans into the tension, tenderness, and transformation that shaped a global icon.
What unfolded in our conversation was equal parts reverence and realness, but also a surprising amount of humor, especially when it came to stepping into roles that required them to bend time, age, and expectation.
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When I joked that Nia didn’t seem “old enough to play nobody’s mama,” she didn’t miss a beat. “I actually am,” she said with a laugh, before grounding the role in something deeper. “Catherine was a young mother… you have to think about what women carried in the early ’60s. She had a lot of children, very young.” Then, with a wink to every black woman on the planet, she added, “Most importantly… we don’t age.”
That moment opened the door for playful banter between her and Domingo, who jumped in, mock-offended: “Wait a minute… you thought I was too old? I’m young and fun.” The exchange was light, but it underscored something essential about the film itself. This is a story about family, about dynamics, about how we see each other versus who we really are.
Domingo, who underwent hours in prosthetics to transform into Joe Jackson, spoke about the responsibility of portraying a man so often reduced to a single narrative. “We really wanted to shade a nuanced color of this family that we all think we know,” he said. “But now we get to get more into their interior lives… showing a different lens of Michael and the makings of Michael.”
And at the center of it all is the emotional push-and-pull between father and son—a tension the film doesn’t shy away from. “It wasn’t just a random spanking,” Domingo explained. “It was two people at odds… a parent trying to parent the only way he knows how, and a young Michael trying to find his voice.”
That emotional weight was something Juliano Valdez carried with him throughout filming, especially in the more difficult scenes. To portray those moments authentically, he said, he simply thought about the reality of Michael’s childhood. “He wanted to be a regular kid… but he didn’t get to do that because he was always rehearsing.”
Still, Michael isn’t just about pain—it’s about purpose, artistry, and legacy. And for Nia, that’s what she hopes audiences walk away with. “Michael was a humanitarian, an artist, a sensitive soul… someone who really cared.”
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What initially was a birthday trip for the woman’s mother has turned into a “nightmare.”
What would have been a dream trip to Bali has turned into a nightmare for one Ohio woman and her family.
Tye Kionne and her mother, Abathia, traveled to Bali, Indonesia, for Abathia’s 50th birthday along with Tye’s boyfriend and others. However, the enjoyment of the trip between the two women was short-lived. According to Abathia, the two were detained in customs after agents in the country discovered marijuana in Tye’s luggage. In a series of Facebook posts, both women have given updates on Tye’s condition, her financial straits and what could happen next.
“I made a mistake not researching and took the wrong thing in my suitcase to Bali,” Tye wrote on Friday (Apr. 24). “I was arrested, and I can’t come home until I pay $75,000!!! And I only have til Monday to pay $30,000 of it or I will be stuck over here 4+ years.”
She added, “If I get the money, I can do rehab here for 3 months and come home!!! Please Please Please!!!! I’m begging yall to get me home to my babies!!!!”
In Indonesia, bringing in marijuana, which is on the same criminal level as heroin or cocaine, selling drugs, using drugs or buying drugs could result in a harsh prison sentence, life behind bars or even death.
After sharing a video of her watching a vehicle transporting Tye to a jail in Bali, Abathia made a desperate plea to friends and anyone else in their Ohio community who could assist.
“Tye is a very passionate women (sic) who devoted her life to kids in every way she could try(cheer coach, cheer team CEO, tumbling instructor, after school program operator, summer program operator) but more importantly mother of two beautiful girls and 4 step-children that need her back at home amongst family,” Abathia wrote.
Family and friends have launched a GoFundMe for Tye. As of this report, it has received over $13,000 toward the $75,000 goal.
Although known for its breathtaking views and waterfalls, Bali is a country with strict laws regarding drug offenses, public displays of affection, such as heavy kissing and more.
In 2021, a Black woman and her girlfriend became the subject of a viral controversy where she touted Bali for its cheap cost of living compared to the United States and selling e-books. Although she vouched publicly for the country being inclusive, Kristen Gray found herself deported after violating several of Bali’s immigration laws, despite alleging she was being deported due to being gay.
“I am not guilty. I have not overstayed my visa. I am not making money in Indonesian rupiah. I put out a statement about LGBT and I am deported because I am LGBT,” she said at the time.

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In a new interview with Vibe published April 22, Kehlani revealed that she finally has the “tools” to navigate challenges with her Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis.
In a new interview with Vibe published April 22, Kehlani revealed that she finally has the “tools” to navigate challenges with her Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis. The “Folded” singer revealed she had been diagnosed with the mental health condition in April 2025. 
“When you finally have the tools, you have the diagnosis. But along with the diagnosis comes the work,” Kehlani, who turned 31 on April 24, told Vibe. “So upon getting diagnosed, I got medicated and [did] different forms of therapy [like] somatic healing, but I also gained this tool belt of awareness. I’m starting to recognize my symptoms and triggers. I’m starting to learn what kind of life I have to lead as a person whose mind is different.”
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According to the Mayo Clinic, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that triggers intense and unstable emotions, including impulsive behaviors and a distorted self-image, among other challenges. It primarily affects emotional regulation and can involve fear of abandonment, self-harm, and persistent feelings of emptiness.

For the mother of one, being open about her struggles is essential when triggers begin to surface. She relies on a trusted circle for support, explaining to Vibe that she often tells them, “Hey, if you see these signs [of] I’m not sleeping, I’m not eating, I’m talking really fast. All of a sudden, I want to pick up 17 new hobbies, and I might dye my hair pink, maybe call me in and tell me I’m tripping. Call my psychiatrist. I’m in crisis.”
The “After Hours” singer said she sought professional help after reaching a point of “extreme paranoia,” which she connected to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“I [was] having a hard time going outside and being in my house,” she said. “I’m yelling at the phone every day, thinking that me shaming everybody and being so angry was going to teach everyone. It [was] making my paranoia and anger worse.”
She continued, “Watching babies get blown to bits should do something to you. All of that combined with me not knowing what to do with my position [and] the survivor’s guilt. You’re a thriving celebrity in a time when people are struggling to get their needs met and are being murdered for existing. All of that just made me snap. I wouldn’t say thank God for the snap, but I wouldn’t have gotten the diagnosis if I didn’t fly off the handles the way that I did.”
Navigating life in the public eye has added another layer of difficulty. When it comes to balancing her career with her mental health, Kehlani said she has come to accept that negativity is unavoidable, especially in today’s climate.
“I don’t have that hope anymore that people can just have fruitful careers without the bullsh-t. I see people who I deem perfect angels getting ripped to shreds [online] for nothing,” she said bluntly. “As soon as I [saw] ‘Olivia Dean discourse,’ [I was like] nobody knows what they want and all this sh*t isn’t real. For a really long time, I had a really hard problem with people misunderstanding me. It was the bane of my existence,” she explained, adding:
“At some point, no matter what you say or how you present, you can’t prevent any reaction that’s going to happen. So once the shackles of being understood freed me, I was like let me just make some damn music and live my life.”
Kehlani first publicly shared her BPD diagnosis in a social media post celebrating her 30th birthday in April 2025.
“I never saw myself making it to 30 growing up. 1 in 10 BPD diagnosed people die at their own hands,” she wrote on Facebook. “7 in 10 people make an attempt. I’ve had a crazy life… but the last year changed my world. Accountability, commitment, growth and change. Finally having a diagnosis (BPD & Bipolar disorder), medication, routine, discipline, sobriety, solitude, GOD and commitment to wholeness alone… changed my world.”
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, Kehlani earned her first two Grammys, Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song, for her hit song “Folded.” She released her self-titled debut album Kehlani on April 24. 
On Friday, she shared a photo of her younger self, thanking herself for seeing the project through. ​​
“I love you little one. I’m so proud you never gave up,” she penned. “I’m so honored to make this album for you. Because of you. You inspired this. You sang this. You wrote this. You are walking in this. 31. I don’t take a single thing for granted, and I wouldn’t change a single thing no matter how painful. I love you Kehlani Ashley. Don’t ever stop thanking God. It’s all above us. Amen.”
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Comedian KevOnStage latest interview sparks massive online debate
KevOnStage is in the middle of a massive debate right now after sharing his thoughts on LGBTQ inclusion in the church during an interview with Cam Newton. Because he’s always been so open about his church upbringing, his comments really struck a chord with both his fans and the broader Christian community.
In the interview, Kevin basically said that he chooses to lead with love rather than judgment. He pointed out that “Christian” literally means to be like Christ, and in his view, Jesus always prioritized love and spent His time with the people society considered outcasts. He made it clear that he doesn’t see himself as a pastor or a teacher, just a “church kid” sharing his perspective, and he told people they shouldn’t even be getting their theology from him anyway.
To explain his stance, he shared a personal story about his brother. He talked about how his brother was welcomed and loved by their church even while he was living a lifestyle that many would consider sinful, eventually moving from the back row to becoming a deacon. At the same time, Kevin noticed that the same grace wasn’t always extended to LGBTQ people. He mentioned a time when he was a youth pastor and saw a deacon chase off a gay student who had been coming to church all summer. Seeing how love brought one person in while judgment pushed others out really changed how he looks at things.
The reaction online has been pretty split. A lot of people are praising him for being honest and compassionate, but others are coming at him pretty hard. Critics are saying he’s “lukewarm” or that he’s choosing feelings over scripture. They argue that real love requires telling people what the Bible says about sin rather than just being accepting.
Kevin eventually followed up with another video to double down on his stance. He explained that his walk with God has evolved as he’s gotten older. He admitted that there are things he used to be 100% sure were sins, like tattoos or drinking, that he doesn’t feel the same way about anymore. For him, it’s more about letting his light shine and focusing on his own relationship with God rather than trying to correct or condemn anyone else.
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Master of the Schöppingen Altarpiece’s Crucifixion of Christ and Scenes from His Passion (1450-60) was among the works destroyed in the 1945 fire
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Works by Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens lost in a fire in the Second World War will soon be viewable online. The Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, home to one of Europe’s most comprehensive collections of Old Master paintings, has finished digitising its high-resolution glass‑negative archive of hundreds of destroyed paintings, giving scholars and the public access to one of the most consequential museum losses of the era.
In May 1945, at the end of the Second World War, two fires swept through the Friedrichshain flak tower where around 430 large-format works from the museum had been stored for protection. Among them were paintings by some of Europe’s most celebrated artists, including ten by Rubens, five by Paolo Veronese, five by Anthony van Dyck and three attributed to Caravaggio. The losses have long represented a major gap in the visual record and in attribution, provenance and conservation research. The surviving photographs stem from a systematic campaign begun in 1925. Most of the negatives were made by Gustav Schwarz (1871-1958), a photographer who began working for the Berlin museums in 1906. Katja Kleinert, the Gemäldegalerie’s deputy director and project leader, says works were typically photographed soon after acquisition. The series continued until 1944 and includes wartime acquisitions.
The glass negatives were originally produced both to document the collection comprehensively and create photographic reproductions for publications and postcards. Organised by format and catalogue number, the plates were stored for decades in the Kaiser-Friedrich-Museum archive on Museum Island. They were moved to the Kulturforum at Potsdamer Platz when collections in the formerly divided city were merged in 1998.
Kleinert explains that, with few exceptions, the glass negatives have survived in very good condition—and their sharpness is striking.
“They have tremendous documentary value—not only for the museum and the collection itself but also for the public,” she says. “By digitising the glass negatives, the significance of the collection can be understood in a completely new way.”
Kleinert says this accessibility is also important for provenance research, as the glass negative collection is essentially the main visual source for many of these lost works. “People regularly send us images of paintings and ask whether they might correspond to works believed to have been destroyed or lost during the war,” she says.
Digitisation was carried out in the Gemäldegalerie’s photo archive room to avoid transporting the highly sensitive plates. Rather than scanning them, the team re-photographed each negative with a high-resolution camera setup. The images were then edited, cropped and prepared for upload.
Although there were a few colour photographs among the collection of black-and-white images, those colour plates were not digitised as part of this project because the process is more complex.
Franziska May, a provenance research associate, says each negative had been placed in a paper envelope labelled with the catalogue number, title and artist’s name. During the digitisation project the negatives were unpacked and rehoused in acid-free paper and archival boxes to ensure better long-term protection.
“Considering their fragility, it is remarkable how well the collection has survived,” she says. “Only a very small number of plates had damage.” The digitisation itself took just under six weeks; editing, database preparation and online publication extended over several months.
Once they are published in the Gemäldegalerie’s online collections database—probably later this year—the images will grant a global audience high‑resolution viewing of works previously accessible mainly through printed loss catalogues with small illustrations. Users will be able to zoom in and enlarge the images, and downloads will also be possible, although the downloadable versions will not be the full highest resolution.
Kleinert says that the museum plans to digitise glass negatives for other losses recorded in its catalogues, including old loans never returned, paintings confiscated by the Soviet military and not repatriated, pre‑1945 losses, and works recorded as stolen or destroyed—bringing the wider loss inventory to roughly 585 objects.
“There is a certain relief once they are digitised because then they are preserved digitally,” Kleinert says. “When you hold the glass negatives in your hands you realise how fragile they are. You’re thinking: I must not drop this.”
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Ludacris reflects on his musical evolution, passion for high-speed vehicles, and the making of his latest projects.
When a true legend speaks, the community listens. Grammy-winning rapper, actor, and entrepreneur Ludacris recently sat down with DJ Misses and Incognito on the hit show Posted on the Corner to drop major keys about his legacy. The Atlanta powerhouse opened up about his highly anticipated return to the mic, the changing landscape of hip-hop, and what keeps him grounded after decades of winning.
Luda is officially back, and he is bringing the heat. He discussed his fresh new single, “Pullover,” explaining why now was the perfect time to drop new music. He shared that he needed to take a step back from the studio to reignite his creative fire. While “Pullover” might sound like it is just about a woman at first listen, Ludacris urges fans to listen closely and decipher the hidden jewels. He wants the community to feel the deep passion he poured into every bar.

Teaming up with legendary Atlanta producer DJ Toomp, Ludacris emphasized the importance of returning to pure, analog sounds. He reflected on the evolution of music production, noting how today’s digital tracks can easily be made in five minutes. For “Pullover,” they used classic ASR equipment to capture that raw, electric feeling. He celebrated the beauty of taking time to perfect a single snare drum, a nostalgic nod to the meticulous craftsmanship he learned coming up around the Dungeon Family in Southwest Atlanta.
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Shifting gears to his massive acting career, Ludacris shared hilarious behind-the-scenes memories from the Fast and Furious movie sets. He admitted that he and co-star Tyrese Gibson are constantly clowning around, often ditching the script to improvise their lines. According to Luda, those genuine, off-the-cuff moments of brotherhood are usually the ones that make the final cut and resonate most with audiences worldwide.
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Despite the global fame and Hollywood success, Ludacris remains deeply connected to his roots. He still proudly drives his famous 1993 gold Acura Legend, which now boasts over 263,000 miles. He calls the iconic car his “anchor.” He wrote nearly 75% of his biggest hits inside that vehicle. For Luda, the car is a constant reminder of where he started, keeping him humble and tied to the local community that built him.
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Even with a packed schedule, Ludacris made it clear that being a father is his number one job. He discussed the heavy challenge of balancing family life with a demanding entertainment career. Inspired by his friend Vin Diesel, Ludacris has a strict two-week rule: he refuses to be away from his children for more than 14 days. Whether he adjusts his tour schedule or flies his family out to his location, he always makes sure to show up for his kids.

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A Florida couple confirms the biological parents of their IVF baby have been identified as the embryo mix up case continues to raise legal and ethical questions.
A Florida couple at the center of an IVF embryo mix-up says the biological parents of their baby have now been identified, marking a significant development in a case that has raised serious questions about fertility clinic practices, according to NBC News.
Tiffany Score and Steven Mills filed a lawsuit in January against the Fertility Center of Orlando after discovering that the baby they conceived through in vitro fertilization was not genetically related to either of them. The couple had undergone IVF treatment at the Longwood-based clinic and later pursued genetic testing when their newborn, Shea, appeared to have a different racial background than expected.
According to their attorney, Mara Hatfield, DNA testing confirmed that the child is of South Asian descent. The clinic reportedly reviewed cases from around the same time as Score’s embryo transfer and narrowed potential matches to a group of patients. The couple has now confirmed that a match has been found, identifying Shea’s biological parents, though their identities remain confidential.
In a statement released through their legal team, Score and Mills said the discovery brings partial closure but also introduces new complexities. Despite the genetic findings, they emphasized their emotional bond with the child, stating that they will continue to raise Shea as their own.
Court filings indicate that the defendants have not disputed that the child is not genetically related to the couple and have cooperated in efforts to determine the baby’s biological origins. However, key questions remain unanswered, including what happened to the embryos that were meant to be implanted in Score.
The case has drawn attention to oversight and safety protocols in fertility clinics. It also comes amid broader changes at the facility involved, which recently announced it would close, with another IVF provider expected to take over its location.
While the identification of the biological parents resolves one part of the case, legal and ethical issues surrounding custody, accountability, and medical responsibility are still ongoing.
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Jada Pinkett-Smith recently shared her hair regrowth journey. To celebrate her growth, let’s explore her hair journey through the years.
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Jada Pinkett-Smith recently shared her hair regrowth journey after 8 years since revealing her alopecia diagnosis. To celebrate her growth, let’s explore her beautiful hair journey through the years. From fabulous pixie cuts to classic 90s bangs, the actress has indulged in nearly every hairstyle.
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InStyle shared that the actress first revealed she had been dealing with alopecia in May 2018. The condition she has been experiencing has resulted in hair loss. After sporting a bald head for the past few years, she’s now sharing her hair regrowth. Jada recently posted a selfie and her hair appears healthier and longer than it has been in years.
Pinkett-Smith shared the photo on her Instagram Stories, where she sported a blonde pixie cut styled in tiny looping buns all over her head and two long, thin braids draped down on either side. Her most recent photo comes after she shared an update on her journey in 2023. At that time, Jada shared a selfie showing a bit of stubble on her head, along with a photo of longer hair she had bleached.
“This here hair is act’n like it’s try’n a make a come back,” she captioned the photo. “Still have some trouble spots but—we’ll see.”
Since Jada Pinkett Smith debuted on the scene in the very early 90s, she’s been giving us hair lewks. From blunt cuts, to blonde waves and long tendrils, braids in between, she keeps us on our feet with each new do. We dug in the crates to find her best hair moments. Happy scrolling.
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