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By Konner Hines Tyler Perry, the billionaire film and television mogul, is facing a $260 million sexual misconduct lawsuit filed by actor Derek Dixon. The lawsuit, submitted in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that Perry sexually assaulted Dixon during the production of the BET series The Oval and Ruthless. What Happened Dixon, who had roles… Read more: (UPDATE) Tyler Perry Hit with $260 Million Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit

By Amaya Dennis According to the Associated Press, President Trump issued a proclamation that barred nationals from 19 countries from entering the United States, citing national security and terrorism reasons. Of these countries, 12 received partial entry restrictions, and the other seven were fully suspended. The proclamation went into effect on June 9, but how… Read more: Trump’s Travel Ban: What You Need To Know

By The Associated Press The White House now says more arrests are being made and homeless people are being forced to remove their tents from public spaces as federal troops and law officers deploy in Washington, D.C. to enforce President Donald Trump’s monthlong takeover of the city’s police. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meanwhile hugged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after… Read more: The Latest: Dozens arrested as White House ratchets up federal policing of DC

By Vince Robinson The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) marked its 50th anniversary with its annual convention and career fair, held Aug. 6-10 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Founded in 1975, NABJ advocates for the needs of African Americans in broadcasting and print media. The four-day gathering drew journalists from across the… Read more: GCLEABJ Shines As Host of the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Cleveland

By Konner Hines Beyoncé paused her June 28 Cowboy Carter concert in Houston after a suspended stage prop began to tilt while she was performing midair. The incident occurred during the finale number “16 Carriages,” shocking thousands of fans. The 43-year-old superstar was seated atop a red convertible platform when it suddenly became unstable. Harnessed… Read more: (UPDATE) Beyoncé Halts Houston Concert After Near Fall