The cause of death is unclear … but as we reported, there were concerns about his health just weeks ago when he was hospitalized in New York with an upper respiratory infection. He was later discharged on June 4 and returned home … with a rep telling TMZ he was in good spirits and recovering.
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“We went to — I’ll call her the matriarch of our South Florida community when it comes down to phenomenal heroine Black actresses — and that was Toddra Brunson,” Pride said. “We went to Toddra, and we said, ‘Toddra, you know, you’ve been such a tremendous collaborator with us, we want to do something for you. What is the role that you’ve always wanted to play? What show do you want to do?’ And she said, ‘I want to play Shug Avery in ‘The Color Purple,’’ and we were like, ‘Done!’
His family confirmed the news to Rolling Stone, stating the veteran singer died following a stroke and “transitioned peacefully at 5:00 p.m. ET on the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and those closest to him.”
The rapper — born Robert Ginyard — passed away peacefully after a private battle with cancer on Friday surrounded by family … just four days after celebrating his birthday.
“The old protect the young. The young protect the old.” Those prophetic words are also the premise of this Star Wars chapter. It’s perhaps the most visually disappointing film in the franchise. Still, it’s filled with enough commotion to capture and keep action/adventure audiences intrigued and satisfied.
More than a traditional art exhibition, “Three the Art Way” is a multidisciplinary cultural experience where film, music, visual art and culinary expression converge, inviting audiences not only to view the work, but to engage directly with the artists behind it. Details are available at islandspacefl.org/3theartway.
Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica, has been released from hospital nearly four months after suffering serious injuries following a fall during the Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project preserves and honors the legacy of Black college radio. The WYSO effort safeguards at-risk historical media and gathering oral histories to explore how HBCU radio stations serve their campuses and communities.
Florida rapper Lil Poppa died by suicide, fatally shooting himself in the head after crashing his car in Georgia earlier this week, according to a report.
The actress, Grammy-nominated singer and dancer achieved a career milestone at the 2026 Golden Globes when she won her first Golden Globe at Sunday’s ceremony.