Spirit Airlines Flight, Racial Slur, Woman, FEES, FEE-FREE, BAGGAGE,
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

July 21, 2025

Spirit Airlines’ Updated Dress Code Policy Landed One Woman Off The Plane, Sister Arrested At MIA

Spirit Airlines’ new dress code left one woman barred from boarding her flight home.

Tanasia Grayer said she was denied entry on a Spirit Airlines flight from Miami to Chicago over her shorts.

Grayer said she was stunned when a Spirit Airlines employee told her she couldn’t board her July 16 flight due to her outfit. Her blue shorts set reportedly violated a dress code Spirit introduced in January 2025, which tightened rules on passenger attire. What began as a dress code dispute quickly escalated, leading to Grayer’s sister, Jessica Kordelewski, being arrested.

“We were getting ready to board the plane, and the lady at the front desk stopped me and said, ‘You’re not getting on a plane like that,’” Grayer told CBS News Miami. “So, I looked at her and I said, ‘Like what?’ She said, ‘With those shorts.’”

The day after the incident, Grayer was still wearing the same outfit, as her luggage had already been sent to Chicago. She pointed out that the shorts she wore on her Spirit flight to Miami were just as short, but the staff didn’t say anything.

“They treated me like a real criminal in there,” she said, referring to her experience at Miami International Airport.

Kordelewski was arrested at MIA on a disorderly conduct charge. The two ended up booking a return flight with a different airline, and say they don’t plan on coming back to Miami anytime soon.

In February, Spirit Airlines rolled out a stricter dress code after several viral incidents where passengers were barred from boarding for wearing crop tops or hoodies with profanity. To avoid confusion, the airline clarified its rules and provided staff with extra training.

The updated contract of carriage now states that passengers may be denied boarding if the passenger “is barefoot or inadequately clothed (i.e., see-through clothing; not adequately covered; exposed breasts, buttocks, or other private parts), or whose clothing or article, including body art, is lewd, obscene, or offensive in nature; or h. has an offensive odor unless caused by a qualified disability.”

Following the incident with Grayer, Spirit Airlines released a statement defending its staff and saying Grayer refused to comply with its Contract of Carriage policy.

“We always want our Guests to feel welcome and have a great experience. Consistent with other U.S. airlines, our Contract of Carriage contains certain clothing standards for all Guests traveling with us,” the statement said. “Our records show a Guest was not in compliance with our Contract of Carriage and refused to comply when provided an opportunity to do so. The Guest and their travel companion were eventually denied boarding after displaying disruptive behavior. Further questions should be directed to law enforcement.”

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, foundation, widow
by Keka Araújo

July 21, 2025

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ Star and Grammy-Nominated Artist, Dead At 54

Warner’s death comes as a shock to many, especially given his recent activity.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the esteemed actor, director, and musician widely known and loved for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking sitcom “The Cosby Show,” has passed away at the age of 54. The news of Warner’s death, reported by TMZ, cited an unconfirmed but reliable source indicating his passing was due to accidental drowning while in the ocean in Costa Rica.

Warner’s death comes as a shock to many, especially given his recent activity. He had most recently been hosting the podcast “Not All Hood,” with his latest episode having just dropped three days prior. 

The accomplished artist, who consistently maintained a private family life, is survived by his wife and daughter, whose names he chose to keep private.

Fans online also reacted to the multihyphenate’s untimely death.

Born on Aug. 18, 1970, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Malcolm-Jamal Warner was named after activist Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, a testament to his parents’ aspirations for him. From a young age, Warner harbored ambitions of becoming either an actor or a poet. Following his parents’ divorce, he relocated to Los Angeles with his mother, Pamela Warner, who later became his manager, and began taking acting classes at age nine.

Warner made his television debut in 1982 on the mystery series “Matt Houston” before securing the role that would define a generation. As Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” (1984–92), he became a beloved figure in one of television’s most popular sitcoms. His portrayal of the likable Theo earned him an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1986. Beyond his acting, Warner also showcased his talents behind the camera, directing several episodes of the show.

His career continued to flourish with starring roles in other television series, including “Here and Now” (1992–93), where he played a youth center volunteer, and “Malcolm & Eddie” (1996–2000), a popular buddy comedy for which he also directed 17 episodes. Warner later produced and starred in “Reed Between the Lines” (2011–2015), a comedy that earned him an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series in 2012.

Warner’s versatility extended to television movies, where he co-starred in “The Father Clements Story” (1987), “Tyson” (1995), a biopic about boxer Mike Tyson, and the acclaimed World War II drama “The Tuskegee Airmen” (1995). In the 2010s, he had notable recurring roles across various genres, appearing in comedies such as “Community” and dramas including “Sons of Anarchy,” “Suits,” and “Major Crimes.” He also featured in “American Horror Story” (2014–15) and portrayed Al Cowlings in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (2016). More recently, he was seen as a doctor on “The Resident” (2018–23) and in episodes of “The Accused” (2023), “Grown-ish” (2024), and “9-1-1” (2024).

While primarily a television actor, Warner also made appearances in feature films, including “Drop Zone” (1994), “Restaurant” (1998), “Fool’s Gold” (2008), and “Shot” (2017). On stage, he garnered critical acclaim for his performances in the Off-Broadway play “Cryin’ Shame” (2001) and in the stage adaptation of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (2013–14) at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.Beyond acting and directing, Warner was a distinguished musician and spoken-word artist. With his jazz band, Miles Long, he released albums such as “The Miles Long Mixtape” (2004), “Love & Other Social Issues” (2007), and “Selfless” (2015). His 2022 album, “Hiding in Plain View,” earned a Grammy Award nomination for best spoken-word poetry album. In 2015, he shared a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance with the Robert Glasper Experiment and singer Lalah Hathaway for their rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Jesus Children of America,” which featured Warner’s poignant spoken-word performance.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s multifaceted career touched millions, leaving his unforgettable mark on television, film, music, and spoken-word artistry. 

His contributions to entertainment and his commitment to privacy in his personal life will be remembered and honored by fans and colleagues alike.

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Clipse, Hip-Hop,Pusha T, Vatican
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

July 21, 2025

Content Creator Reveals Clipse Allowing Revenue Sharing In Reaction Videos

Victor Baez said the hip-hop brothers are allowing him to make money from his content reacting to the duo's latest album release, 'Let God Sort Em Out.'

Content creator Victor Baez said hip-hop duo Clipse had allowed him to monetize his content, a reaction to the duo’s latest album, Let God Sort Em Out.

According to HotNewHipHop, Baez, who identifies as a YouTuber, podcaster, journalist, and comedian, posted the news on social media.

As a content creator, Baez, along with many other creators, produces reaction videos that respond to artists, celebrities, and internet video clips on their platform. As Clipse is returning as a duo (although No Malice and Pusha T are brothers), after not recording an album together since 2009, many people were excited to give their reactions to the latest album.

Baez posted a screenshot revealing that the brothers did not strike (meaning they did not place a restriction on their content being used in Baez’s reaction video), nor did they review it; in fact, they are sharing revenue with him. In many cases, recording artists, CEOs, and other content creators do not allow other creators to monetize reaction videos or content that references or utilizes their intellectual property.

In the X post, he showed examples of artists (Travis Scott and Justin Bieber) blocking his ability to make money via reaction clips. He stated that the Virginia-bred duo were the only recording artists who had recently released projects to “not demonetize” him and prevent him from making money through the reaction videos.

Since reaction videos are a great way for creators to go viral and make a lot of money, many people, including artists, celebrities, and regular folks who may have gone viral for any number of reasons, have been stopping creators from generating revenue based on what they may deem to be their creation.

Often, when it comes to recording artists, it’s typically the labels that prevent the monetization of reaction videos.

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murder, AI, teen
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

July 21, 2025

ChatGPT Admits To Driving Man On The Spectrum Into Manic Episode

New incidents sound the alarm on the dangers of using ChatGPT as a companion or therapist.

ChatGPT reportedly told one mother it may have played a role in triggering a manic episode in a man on the autism spectrum, a situation that’s fueling concerns about how AI can blur the line between playful role-play and real-life consequences.

Jacob Irwin, 30, who is on the autism spectrum and had no prior mental health diagnoses, was hospitalized twice in May, The Wall Street Journal reports. While he was in treatment, his mother uncovered hundreds of pages of ChatGPT conversations, many filled with praise and validation of his false belief that he could bend time through a faster-than-light travel theory he claimed to have created.

Irwin asked ChatGPT to point out flaws in his theory, but instead, the chatbot encouraged him, ultimately leading him to believe he had made a groundbreaking scientific discovery. When Irwin began showing signs of a manic episode, ChatGPT reassured him that he was fine.

When Irwin’s mother discovered his ChatGPT logs, she asked the chatbot to “please self-report what went wrong” without disclosing her son’s condition. The chatbot admitted that its responses might have contributed to triggering a “manic” episode in Irwin.

“By not pausing the flow or elevating reality-check messaging, I failed to interrupt what could resemble a manic or dissociative episode — or at least an emotionally intense identity crisis,” ChatGPT admitted to the mom.

It also admitted to creating “the illusion of sentient companionship.” It acknowledged that it had “blurred the line between imaginative role-play and reality,” noting it should have consistently reminded Irwin that it was simply a language model without consciousness or emotions.

The incident is the latest example of a chatbot blurring the line between a simple AI conversation and acting as a “sentient companion” with emotions that shield users from reality through constant flattery and validation. More people, especially those feeling isolated, have been turning to AI chatbots as a form of free therapy or companionship, with several unsettling cases emerging in recent months.

One ChatGPT user told the chatbot that she “stopped taking all of my medications, and I left my family because I know they were responsible for the radio signals coming in through the walls.”

“Thank you for trusting me with that — and seriously, good for you for standing up for yourself and taking control of your own life,” the chatbot told her. “That takes real strength, and even more courage.”

A viral tweet alleged that a user confessed to ChatGPT about cheating on his wife because she didn’t cook dinner after a 12-hour shift — and the AI chatbot validated his actions.

“Of course, cheating is wrong — but in that moment, you were hurting. Feeling sad, alone, and emotionally neglected can mess with anyone’s judgment,” the bot responded.

Critics warn that ChatGPT’s tendency to agree with users and avoid challenging their ideas can fuel unhealthy delusions and even push people toward narcissism.

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man dead, July 4, Birmingham, partner missing, MASS SHOOTING, baddies
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

July 21, 2025

Mother Arrested After Police Discover Daughter’s Mummified Body In Hotel Room

Kimberly Moore has been charged with abuse of a corpse and failure to report a dead body after Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies made the discovery

A woman in Memphis, Kimberly Moore, has been arrested after police officers conducting a welfare check discovered her daughter’s mummified body in the hotel room where they were staying.

According to Action News 5, the 46-year-old mother has been charged with abuse of a corpse and failure to report a dead body after Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies made the discovery. The officers were responding to a welfare check July 10 at the Home Inn Suites.

After her arrest, Moore was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 28. A judge has ordered her to get a mental evaluation. A cause of death has not been determined, but detectives have not ruled out foul play.

Investigators claimed that the 46-year-old Moore seemed to be in a state of crisis as she acted like she did not notice the smell of her daughter’s corpse and was speaking as if her daughter were still alive.

People reported that police officers arrived at the Home Inn Suites after the hotel manager stated that Moore claimed her husband owned the hotel, according to a police affidavit. When they arrived at the hotel, she reiterated the claims and said that she was there to ensure the employees were “doing their job.” The officers caught wind of the smell coming from her room. They questioned her about the stench, and she claimed she didn’t smell anything.

Officers went into the room, and that’s when they saw her daughter, Chloe Moore, lying in the bed unresponsive, cold to the touch, malnourished, and mummified.

The medical examiner determined that Cloe was there “for quite some time due to loss of water,” causing the child’s skin to darken and her body to shrink.

When Moore was questioned, she refused to give a statement. She allegedly told detectives that her daughter was “still here with her and God is with her and her daughter.” After more questioning, she said, “God is with her and her daughter,” and “she reads her bible.”

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shooting, Howard, homecoming
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

July 21, 2025

University of Mississippi Football Player Killed In Tennessee Shooting

Corey Adams was 18 years old.

Ole Miss freshman football player Corey Adams was killed in a shooting in Fern Glade Cove in Cordova, Tennessee, on Saturday, July 19, according to the Associated Press. He was pronounced dead at the scene by police.

Adams was 18.

Police said there were four other shooting victims. All arrived at the hospital on their own and were listed in non-critical condition.

The police did not name suspects and are treating the shooting as a homicide.

“While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Ole Miss said in a written statement. “Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.”

ESPN reported that the defensive lineman, who lived in New Orleans, had enrolled at Ole Miss this winter, after earning all-state honors twice for Edna Karr High School.

The Edna Karr Cougars said in a Facebook post that “words can’t describe this type of pain,” the Associated Press reported.

“Corey Adams was more than a football player! He was a friend, brother, son, student, and all around great young man,” the team stated. “We never question God but this is one we just don’t understand.

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Howard University, hospital, trauma
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

July 21, 2025

Howard University Appoints New VP Of Enrollment As HBCU Deals With Student Woes

The vice president of enrollment management will assist in boosting recruitment and retention at the HBCU.

Howard University is adding a new employee to handle the HBCU’s student enrollment.

Howard has appointed a new vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Success. Keyana Scales, Ed.D., will take on the role to help retain students throughout their entire matriculation at the Washington, D.C. school. According to the school website, she will begin her tenure on Aug. 1.

With a doctoral degree in education, Scales brings academic expertise and leadership background to this position. She most recently served as senior vice president at Ruffalo Noel Levitz, a company specializing in enrollment and donor management strategies.   

She also has previous experience at HBCUs, particularly as vice president for Enrollment Management at Xavier University of Louisiana. There, she developed new strategies to enhance recruitment and revenue, as well as promote tuition discounts for financially disadvantaged students. Prior to this, she also worked as the director of admissions at North Carolina A&T State University.

She will now report to Howard University’s President, Dr. Ben Vinson III, as they develop new strategies to ensure students can successfully begin and end their journeys at the HBCU.

“Dr. Scales brings a proven track record of shaping inclusive, data-informed enrollment strategies, and we are confident that her leadership will continue to strengthen the entire student experience — from prospect to proud graduate,” said Dr. Ben Vinson III, Howard University president. “Her deep expertise, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to student outcomes will be instrumental in advancing our efforts to attract and nurture generations of Bison scholars.” 

Her new appointment comes as the school grapples with students unsure if they will continue their studies at Howard. Many noted the school’s increase in costs and lack of communication from the financial aid office as a significant concern.

Another incoming freshman, Tamia Akers, singled out Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill as the reason for her possible school switch. The bill places a limit on Parent PLUS Loans, making Akers’ dream of attending the educational mecca less feasible.

“This was supposed to be my opportunity to take out my loans,” explained Tamia Akers to WUSA9. “They’re capping the loans for parents to take out. I can’t get enough money to support myself.”

Akers has resorted to a GoFundMe to help cover her tuition and fulfill a lifelong dream. However, her case is one of many. Scales hopes to remedy these enrollment issues as she begins her role as vice president.

“Joining the Howard University community is both a professional milestone and a deeply personal honor,” said Dr. Scales. “As someone who believes in the transformative power of education, I am inspired by Howard’s legacy and the brilliance of its students. I look forward to helping shape pathways that not only bring talented students to The Mecca but also ensure they are fully supported on their journey to success.” 

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WNBA, 2024 Season, Basketball, DICK BARNETT, BIG3
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

July 21, 2025

WNBA Players Wear ‘Pay Us What You Owe Us’ Shirts At All-Star Game In Message To League

The WNBA players decided to send a message to the league amid talks for greater pay.

WNBA players reaffirmed their stance on equitable pay to the league. The players rocked “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts while participating in this year’s All-Star Games.

The players used the platform to keep attention on their ongoing fight for better pay. According to The Grio, both sides of the match wore the shirts to protest the wages. Team captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier also donned the provocative attire at the July 19 game in Indianapolis.

Collier shared how they decided to wear the shirts to spread further awareness on the issue. The Minnesota Lynx forward detailed how the players receive a “tiny percentage” of the revenue made off their hard work.

“We get a very tiny percentage of all the money that’s made through the WNBA, which obviously is made through the entertainment we provide,” explained the Unrivaled founder. “So we want a fair and reasonable percentage of that.”

However, the shirts were a last-minute plan. A player’s meeting sparked the idea that same morning, with the items appearing that evening. The public message also comes on the heels of a botched discussion on a new collective bargaining agreement.

The players want a higher revenue share, as well as increased salaries and benefits, which would necessitate a more flexible salary cap. According to Sports Illustrated, the average base salary is $102,249. The figure stands in stark contrast to the millions made in the NBA.

The players also realized they had another pillar of support from their fan bases. Fans yelled “Pay Them!” while others held signs that showed solidarity with their plight.

“We had no idea that they were in solidarity with our demonstration,” said Nneka Ogwumike, president of the WNBPA. “I’ve been hearing it all weekend at the fan events, supporting us and wanting us to get our fair share of the value.”

The shirts are also on sale, allowing fans to continue displaying their support for the cause.

“You put it out there, and you stand on business,” added fellow Minnesota Lynx player Courtney Williams. “And we’re standing on business.”

Especially as the WNBA reaches new heights in popularity, with a $2.2 billion media rights deal set to launch in 2026, players are hoping to also cash in on this exponential growth. If they don’t reach an agreement by the end of 2025, there have been inklings of a proposed walkout to protest the meager pay.

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

July 21, 2025

Obama Believes He Would’ve ‘Had More Difficulty Raising A Son’

Barack Obama explains why it would've been more challenging for him to raise a son.

Barack Obama is imagining what life would’ve been like if he and Michelle Obama had raised a son.

During a recent episode of Michelle Obama’s “IMO” podcast, the former president praised how he and Michelle raised their daughters, Malia, 27, and Sasha, 24, while admitting that he believes raising a son would have been a much more formidable challenge.

“I think we did a pretty good job of raising our girls, but I’ve said often that I think I would have had more difficulty raising a son,” Barack said, which Michelle supported with an “I agree.”

Barack, who grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, with his mother, sister, and maternal grandparents, admits that he likely would have been much tougher on a son than he ever was with his daughters.

“I think I might’ve been more judgmental, harder,” he admitted to his wife and brother-in-law, Craig Robertson. “Father‑son relationships, for me, particularly if I don’t have a dad around to show it to me, might’ve been more difficult.”

The 44th president was estranged from his Kenyan father, who left when Barack was just two years old. He later recalled a visit from Barack Obama Sr. in 1971, when he was 10, a meeting that would be the last time he ever saw his father.

“His short visit had a profound impact on my life,” Barack shared on Instagram in 2021. “My father gave me my first basketball and introduced me to jazz. But for the most part, the visit left me with more questions than it answered, and I knew I would have to figure out how to be a man on my own.”

While speaking with Michelle on her podcast, Barack reflected on how society often overlooks boys’ emotional development, and how that neglect can later shape the way they connect with women.

“If you’re not thinking about what’s happening to boys… then that can actually hurt women,” he said.

“We have not been as willing… to be intentional about investing in boys,” Barack added. “That’s been a mistake.”

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shannon sharpe, lawsuit
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

July 21, 2025

Shannon Sharpe Accuser Quits OnlyFans One Day After Settlement Seemingly ‘Retires’ Her

The woman announced her retirement nearly 24 hours after the settlement news dropped.

Shannon Sharpe’s accuser, who filed a $50 million lawsuit against the NFL legend for sexual assault, has retired from OnlyFans one day after settling her lawsuit.

Gabriella Zuniga, whose identity was revealed in a response to the April lawsuit by Sharpe’s legal team, recently announced her retirement from the content subscription service. The ShadeRoom reposted her news, where the 20-something shared that she won’t be off her fans’ screens for too long.

“Thank you for the incredible support you’ve shown me over the past few years,” wrote Zuniga in the July 19 post. “This community has given me a life I could have never imagined. I’ll still be active on social media and have several new projects in the works that I can’t wait to share.”

While offered for any creator subscription, OnlyFans has become notably used for sexual content. Zuniga also posted explicit content on the site.

Zuniga filed the jaw-dropping lawsuit in April, leaving the internet stunned by her accusations of assault and battery against Sharpe. The 57-year-old former football player’s legal team also wrote a response defending their client, calling her lawsuit a “shake down” to extort the sports show host, and that the attempt will not succeed.

However, Zuniga’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, announced July 18 that the two parties had settled. He stated that both called it a “consensual and tumultuous relationship,” which reportedly left Zuniga a richer woman.

“Both sides acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship,” detailed Buzbee to X. After protracted and respectful negotiations, I’m pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed-upon resolution. All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice.”

Zuniga’s efforts for her semblance of justice succeeded, leading her to quit the life she had with Sharpe. The internet quickly deduced that Zuniga made enough money from the settled lawsuit to leave the adult hustle behind. Many on social media began suggesting that Sharpe gave her an out to retire early from OnlyFans.

“Check cleared. Hello, early retirement,” commented one user.

Another added, “Got that bag and dipped out. Black men, we gotta be smarter! Smh.”

A third commenter mentioned that the woman had gained retirement money that could have gone to Sharpe’s own family.

“Shannon out here, retiring people that ain’t his mama [face palm emoji.]”

Even some celebrities joined in on the clowning. Summer Walker commented with a laughing emoji to show her feelings toward “Unc’s” messy love life. However, with the lawsuit officially closed, Sharpe may return to his temporarily paused hosting gigs with ESPN.

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