Usher won big at the NAACP Image Awards Saturday night, lassoing statues for Entertainer of the Year and the President’s Award — but it was his speech of sheer gratitude for his mom that took everyone by storm. The R&B singer stepped up to the podium at the 55th annual ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium … Read more
Kanye West is slamming a slew of people and brands whose paths appear to have crossed his in the past. To celebrate his “Carnival” single hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, West took to Instagram to blast several celebrities, including Drake, Hailey Bieber, and Adidas. This comes after the rapper ripped into his … Read more
Yokohama B-Corsairs’ Kai Sotto in the Japan B.League. –B.LEAGUE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Kai Sotto put on the finishing touches for Yokohama B-as the Corsairs escaped Thirdy Ravena and the San-En NeoPhoenix, 81-76, in the 2023-24 B.League season on Wednesday at Yokohama International Pool. The 7-foot-3 Filipino center unleashed eight points in the fourth including … Read more
Listen live as President Joe Biden delivers his final State of the Union address before the 2024 election on March 7 — two days after Super Tuesday. It will be his third time addressing the joint session of Congress since taking office. Don’t have SiriusXM yet? Start listening today! How to listen On March 7 … Read more
‘You’re being a baby’: This 41-year-old man has no job, no savings and relies on his parents for rent — but refuses work that’s ‘beneath’ him. Caleb Hammer delivers a wake-up call Financial struggles usually arise from personal or professional challenges. Sometimes, however, these struggles can simply be rooted in pride. On an episode of … Read more
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was well enough on Sunday to celebrate his weekly Angelus prayer from the Vatican window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after cancelling his engagements because of a mild flu. A brief announcement on Saturday from the Vatican press office said the 87-years-old pontiff was forced to scrap a planned … Read more
The Big Picture Bob Marley: One Love exceeded box office expectations with a $80 million global opening. Despite mixed reviews, the film has strong audience ratings and a promising theatrical run ahead. The movie set records at the Jamaican box office and is expanding to additional markets internationally. Giving a much-needed boost to the struggling … Read more
Tucker Carlson’s interview last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin was so soft that even Putin thought it was a letdown. “To be honest, I thought that he would behave aggressively and ask so-called sharp questions,” he said told interviewer Pavel Zarubin, according to a Reuters translation. “I was not just prepared for this, I … Read more
Mark Barroca leads Magnolia Hotshots’ attack in PBA Finals Game 3 against Sam Miguel Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Mark Barroca has been one of the leaders for Magnolia for as long as one can remember. So in one of the most important games of the season, Barroca showed why he’s trusted by the Hotshots by … Read more
Wisconsin mom Analysia Beck used to shudder when she read stories about babies being born in unusual places. “It was my worst nightmare,” Analysia, 25, tells TODAY.com. Then she gave birth in a McDonald’s parking lot. “I’m still in shock,” Analysia shares, as her husband, Daniel, laughs in agreement. “It was pretty intense,” Daniel, 27, … Read more