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Tina Knowles Slams Trolls After Beyoncé’s Halftime Show: ‘You’re So Obsessed… You Cannot Help But Watch And Critique’

Tina Knowles called many of Beyoncé's haters 'obsessed' with the singer.


Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, clapped back on Dec. 27 at some of her daughter’s halftime performance haters with an Instagram post, People reported. Knowles reposted another user’s post that read, “No matter how undeniably talented you are, people will always, ALWAYS, always have some negative ish to say.”

Tina Knowles, a 70-year-old Texas native, gave her take following Beyoncé’s Christmas Day halftime performance at the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game.

The other user’s post reads, “Irrespective of if you like Beyonce’s music or not, it is PROOF and motivation that no matter how undeniably talented you are, people will always, ALWAYS, always have some negative ish to say. Watching Beyonce made me not care what anyone thinks of me anymore.

“The amount of hatred, and trolling this woman can receive for a FLAWLESS FREAKING PERFORMANCE is unreal to me. The moral of the story is, do you. If Beyonce ain’t worried about the haters, you shouldn’t be worried either. Go be great.”

Knowles reposted the sentiment on her account and added her thoughts in the caption. She called out those who continue to troll her daughter while she racked up the halftime performance views.

She wrote, “My sentiments exactly! It is mind-boggling to me that you would take your precious Christmas day and watch a performance of someone you hate and you don’t think has talent so that you can go talk ish about it later,😂.”

The businesswoman continued, “Obviously you are so obsessed with them, addicted to them, and secretly admire them, wish you could be them, that you cannot help but watch and critique and comment and say dumb, ridiculous stuff that makes you look like a joke!!”

Knowles, a former manager for Beyoncé’s group, Destiny’s Child, told all the haters to move on and watch something else next time if they had so many negative things to say.

She concluded, “I have learned so much from her warrior spirit, of when they go low I work harder. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.”

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Beyoncé performed for a big NFL game; the Texans played the Baltimore Ravens in her hometown of Houston, Texas. The game took place on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and the multi-Grammy-winning artist delivered a hype show that earned the rights to be commemorated by Netflix. The streaming service announced that the “Cowboy Carter” singer will add the 13-minute halftime show to the platform.

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Man Dies Trying To Save Engagement Ring From Oakland House Fire After Rescuing Family

Steven Weatherford saved his father, aunt, and brother from the fire.


Steven Weatherford, a 37-year-old man, was killed in an Oakland fire after he saved his family from a house fire on Christmas morning. He died after his heroic act when he stayed inside the burning building to search for an engagement ring he wanted to give to his girlfriend on New Year’s Eve.

According to Fox 2, local authorities explained that when the fire broke out in the home, Weatherford managed to rescue his father, aunt, and brother. Instead of exiting with them, he returned inside to retrieve an engagement ring from a safe. He had recently purchased the ring to propose to his girlfriend on New Year’s Eve.

According to Michael Hunt, a member of the Oakland Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched after being notified about a house fire in the 3500 block of Oak Knoll Blvd., early in the morning around 6:15. After containing the blaze, Hunt reported firefighters discovered Weatherford unconscious within the home.

Weatherford was nicknamed “gummy bear” by his friends and family because of his loving personality. After the fire, his girlfriend, LaShante Mayo, said, “Steve was truly the best person you could ever meet. He loved his family, his friends, and everybody so much. He died trying to get them out of the house.”

“He was going to propose, yeah. I didn’t know, they told me this morning…I had given up on love until I had met him,” Mayo added.

Following being discovered unconscious, fire officials suggested that his cause of death was likely smoke inhalation.
At the time of the fire, Weatherford was in Oakland at his family home to celebrate Christmas.

Weatherford’s aunt, Eunice Smith, said, “This is a yearly celebration. And when I say yearly, I mean going on for 40, 50 years. It’s not one of those things where it’s every other year.”

Although the cause of the fire has not been officially declared, Hunt said it appeared to be accidental.

The Oak Knolls-Golf Links, fellow residents of the Oakland neighborhood, have created a GoFundMe campaign to help the Weatherford family through this trying time. The campaign has already raised $23,146 of its $30,000 goal.

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ATL Rapper OG Maco Dies Of Gunshot Wound To Head

OG Maco was found unresponsive in his home and rushed to the hospital.


Atlanta rapper OG Maco has died at 32 after suffering from an allegedly self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in Los Angeles.

Most well-known for his popular 2014 track “U Guessed It,” Maco, whose real name is Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., was admitted to the hospital on Dec. 12. His family confirmed his death on his social media account on Dec. 27.

They wrote a heartfelt message acknowledging his legacy of creativity and music and praising his bright spirit.
The post reads, “With heavy hearts, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved Ben, known to the world as OG Maco,” reads the statement.

“His life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and boundless love. Through his music, passion, and unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left a lasting impact.”

The post continued asking that his fans continue to be inspired by his legacy as an artist and person.

The post continued, “While we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate the extraordinary life he lived—one that will continue to inspire and uplift others. Maco’s influence, both as an artist and as a person, will remain forever etched in our hearts.”

“For those who wish to offer condolences, share memories, or connect with the family, please reach out through this account. Your support means more than To all of Maco’s fans, friends, and supporters: thank you for standing by him throughout his journey. Today, we celebrate a life that was extraordinary in every way.”

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Before his passing, his family shared on Dec. 16 that the rapper was stable but in critical condition after he was rushed to the hospital on Thursday morning. TMZ reported that the rapper suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Maco reportedly fired the gun at around 10 in the morning, and police were called by a neighbor who heard the gunshot.

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The Atlanta rapper was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive in his home and underwent surgery for his injuries. Police also retrieved a gun from Maco’s home.

Maco was born in College Park, Georgia, and began his music career in high school. He co-founded his own label, OGG—Originality Gains Greatness. His 2024 mixtape, “Live Life,” gained him popularity. It included his biggest hit, “U Guessed It.” The song was so popular that it was remixed by fellow rapper 2 Chainz and eventually reached No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100.

He eventually signed on with Quality Control Music and a partnership with Capitol Music Group/Motown the following year.

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Greg Ruffin Tapped To Lead Shaw University 20 Years After Rebuilding Football Program

Ruffin previously led Shaw University in 2002, when he guided the team to a 7-3 record in its first season of competition.


Greg Ruffin will once again walk the sidelines as the head football coach of the Shaw University Bears after the university moved on from its former coach, Adrian Jones, in December.

According to HBCU GameDay, Ruffin previously led the university in 2002, when he guided the team to a 7-3 record in its first season of competition. Most recently, Ruffin served as the running backs coach and recruitment coordinator at Alabama State.

In a statement, Ruffin shared his excitement about returning to the sidelines at Shaw University.

“I am honored to return to Shaw University and lead the Bears football program,” Ruffin said. “This is a special place with a rich history, and I look forward to building upon its legacy. Together, we will strive for excellence on the field, in the classroom, and within the community.”

According to George Knox, the athletic director at Shaw University, Ruffin is the ideal hire for the Shaw University Bears.

“We are thrilled to welcome Coach Ruffin back to Shaw University,” Knox said. “His energy, experience, and vision for the future of our football program align perfectly with our mission. Coach Ruffin’s commitment to developing student-athletes and building a championship culture makes him the ideal leader for the Bears.”

Ruffin will be officially introduced as the university’s head coach on Jan. 7, and he carries a pedigree for turning football programs around.

Prior to his stop at Alabama State, Ruffin coached for Edward Waters College from 2017 to 2022. In 2013, he led Paine College to success after the program had been dormant for more than 50 years.

According to the university’s press release, Shaw University cordially invites community members, alumni, and the media to attend the introductory press conference.

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Dallas Black Dance Theatre Reach $500K Settlement With Terminated Unionized Workers

The Dallas Black Dance Theater agreed to pay over $500,000 to the dancers the institution fired in August.


The Dallas Black Dance Theatre has reached a $500,000 settlement with the 10 dancers the company fired in August.

NBC DFW reports that the settlement was reached on Dec. 22, with the legacy dance company paying the terminated dancers half a million dollars four months after their exit. The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), which called for an investigation into DBDT following the terminations, called the settlement agreement “historic in its scope.”

The agency brokered the settlement after finding merit in complaints over the dance theater’s alleged unfair labor practices and moves to fire the dancers months after they joined a union. DBDT claimed they fired the dancers over a social media post.

However, the dancers claim their terminations came after they joined AGMA in May. They allege that the theater retaliated by stripping the newly unionized dancers of benefits, cutting teaching opportunities for company members, firing a dancer with 14 years of experience, and ultimately dismissing the remaining nine dancers.

“This has always been bigger than us,” the dancers said in a joint statement. “While this settlement allows our lives to go on and gives us some sense of much-needed closure, we recognize that the fight for accountability and justice at DBDT is far from over.”

The social media post in question showed the dancers (Sean J. Smith, Sierra Jones, Micah Isaiah, Terrell Rogers, Gillian Clifford, Dominiq Luckie, Nile Ruff, Derick McKoy, Jr., Elijah Lancaster, and Brianne Sellars) participating in a trend where members of a group are introduced over the “Family Matters” theme song. DBDT officials say the post violated the theater policy the dancers agreed to when signing on as staffers.

The terminated dancers believe their dismissals directly resulted from their decision to join the union. In response to what many view as unjustified terminations, a Dallas City Council committee voted to withhold approximately $248,000 in funding from DBDT, citing concerns that the dance company engaged in “union-busting” by firing the dancers following their vote to unionize earlier this year.

Last week, the same committee signaled a willingness to redirect the funding—approximately 7% of DBDT’s budget—to other arts organizations in need within the city. An item on Wednesday’s Dallas City Council agenda permits the restoration of funding if the NLRB clears DBDT of wrongdoing or if the company reaches a settlement with AGMA.

Under the settlement, 10 terminated dancers and three whose job offers were rescinded will receive over $560,000 in back pay, front pay, and compensation for damages resulting from their loss of employment. The dance company is also required to issue apology letters to the dancers and collaborate with an NLRB agent to provide training for managers, supervisors, and employees.

“While this settlement allows our lives to go on and gives us some sense of much-needed closure, we recognize that the fight for accountability and justice at DBDT is far from over,” the dancers said.

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WNFC Launches Inaugural Brand Ambassador Program

The Women’s National Football Conference also introduces the first group of ambassadors.


The Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) is looking for brand ambassadors to help elevate the brand and the players involved in the league.

According to the league’s website, the WNFC has launched its inaugural Brand Ambassador Program. The league has 17 teams nationwide, including in Seattle, Oregon, Houston, Florida, and Las Vegas. It has existed since 2019 and is entering its sixth season.

“The WNFC has taken an exciting step forward with the launch of its inaugural Ambassador Program! We’re spotlighting women’s football like never before while inspiring the next generation of athletes.”

 
 
 
 
 
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The program will select individuals who will help elevate the visibility of the league’s football players and their backgrounds. They will drive awareness and engagement in the WNFC to help accelerate financial equity for women’s professional football.

The people selected for the WNFC Brand Ambassador Program will collaborate with the players and select content creators who align with professionalism, empowerment, and a passion for women’s sports. The ambassadors will represent the league by engaging with the audience via their digital reach and storytelling abilities.

The WNFC has also announced the initial representatives selected for the program. Collectively, they have over two million Instagram followers and combine WNFC players and influencers.

  • Santia Deck – @trackbaby001

  • Mariah Lopez – @Itsmarissalopez

  • Marissa Lopez – @miriahlopez

  • Candy Bortz – @kandycookeofficial

  • Paulina Lopez – @paulopez_lp

  • Tanya Luna – @ms_tnf

  • Toni Harris – @_toniharris

  • Lexi Floor – @lexiefloor26

  • Maria Fautali – @mariafautali

  • Anastasia “Nana” Olavuo – @Nanaolavuo

  • Destanie Yarbrough – @yedestanie

  • Antoinette Louise – @el_louise_

  • Malissa Miles – @mmiles_5

  • Jasmine Nelson – @jazmeena_

  • Kera Mitchell – @keramitchell_

The league seeks individuals who can contribute in six areas: engagement and authenticity, consistency, platform influence, content focus, collaboration potential, and a WNFC connection.

Brand ambassadors will be paid for the opportunity and will have access to exclusive campaigns, collaborative content opportunities, and direct support from the WNFC.

Interested parties can apply at the WNFC Brand Ambassador Program.

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Georgia Home Health Facility Is Under Investigation — AGAIN

Ella Stephenson, owner of R And E Healthcare, is claiming ignorance as her defense for the allegations.


A Conyers, Georgia, home healthcare facility is under investigation by the Department of Community Health. 

According to WSBTV, former clients are criticizing R and E Healthcare for discrepancies in insurance claims.

Tameisha Dixon filed a complaint with the state after noticing that the paperwork provided by R And E Healthcare did not match the claims filed on her Cigna Patient Portal. 

“I have insurance with Cigna Insurance, and they have an option where you can see what does and doesn’t get paid,” Dixon said. “When I started looking over my insurance payments, I saw that R And E Healthcare started being billed in June, like June 15th, but I wasn’t with them in June, and it was like several charges.”

Dixon became a client of R And E after receiving a referral from her doctors. In January 2024, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. Cigna approved nursing visits, home health aids, physical therapy, and occupational therapy services, which Dixon began to utilize in July 2024.

Dixon claims that Ella Stephenson, the owner of R And E, began billing for dates she did not receive services. She also claims that her paperwork contains multiple inconsistencies and errors. 

“I was being billed visits on the weekend,” she said.

Dixon continued, “I was not at Piedmont Henry [Hospital]; I was at Piedmont Newton [Hospital.]”

Stephenson did not provide a thorough answer when asked about Dixon’s claims. She claimed not to know how the hospital names were mixed up. 

“I don’t know how Henry got on her paperwork,” Stephenson said. 

Stephenson also did not offer an explanation for the charges dated before Dixon’s referral. According to Dixon, Stephenson has yet to turn over documents to Cigna to clear up any confusion. 

This is not the first investigation into R and E. BLACK ENTERPRISE reported on former employees’ claims that Stephenson withheld their pay. 

Employees allege Stephenson owes between $200-$4,200. The former employees claim they were abruptly let go and informed that the business would be closed temporarily. Two of the employees claim Stephenson planned to close the business until January.

Tiffany Clark said that not collecting her pay directly affects the well-being of her children. 

“That took food out of my kid’s mouth,” Clark said. “I could have used that money to buy my kids food or pay a bill.”

Clark is in the same boat as Dixon, awaiting answers about the questionable practices of Stephenson and R And E. The Department of Health investigation is ongoing. 

In the meantime, R And E is shut down indefinitely.

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Record-Breaking Viewing Audience Watched NFL Christmas Doubleheader On Netflix

A total of 65 million viewers watched the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans/Kansas City Chiefs-Pittsburgh Steelers doubleheader on Netflix on Christmas.


Netflix is having an amazing year as another new live programming spot has broken streaming records.

According to NFL.com, the Nielsen ratings for the doubleheader football games on Christmas (Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers) were seen by 65 million viewers during both games. The second game, the Ravens vs. the Texans, had a 24.3 million average minute audience. In contrast, the first game, Chiefs vs. the Steelers, had a slightly lower 24.1 million average minute audience, making them the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history.

The second game featured homegrown Texas native Beyoncé, which brought in over 27 million viewers, according to Nielsen.

“Bringing our members this record-breaking day of two NFL games was the best Christmas gift we could have delivered,” said Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, in a written statement. “We’re thankful for our partnership with the NFL, all of our wonderful on-air talent, and let’s please not forget the electrifying Beyoncé and the brilliant Mariah Carey.”

Another record was broken during the second game. The Ravens-Texans contest was the most-watched Christmas Day game on record by viewers between 18 and 34 years old, with 5.1 million U.S. viewers (based on Nielsen records dating back to 2001).

“We’re thrilled with our first Christmas Gameday on Netflix with NFL games being streamed to a global audience,” said Hans Schroeder, NFL executive vice president of media distribution. “Fans in all 50 states and over 200 countries around the world watched some of the league’s brightest stars along with a dazzling performance by Beyoncé in a historic day for the NFL.”

The game was also a hit on social media. The hashtag #BeyonceBowl rose to be the No. 1 worldwide trend on X, formerly known as Twitter, as soon as she hit the stage. The hashtag replaced the hashtag #Christmas itself. Even after Beyoncé’s performance, Netflix had 10 of the top 12 trending topics on X in the U.S. #NFLonNetflix also trended around the world, reaching a peak of No. 2 in Australia, No. 3 in the UK and Germany, No. 5 in Brazil and France, and No. 6 in the U.S. 

This game was the first in a three-season partnership that the NFL has with Netflix to broadcast NFL games on Christmas Day.

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Floyd Mayweather Plops Down $100K Monthly Rent For Unit In Manhattan

The retired boxer has also been buying property in the city.


Retired boxer Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. is paying a hefty price for the latest apartment he rents in Manhattan.

According to The New York Post, the undefeated fighter has rented an apartment in the Big Apple that is hitting his pockets for $100,000 monthly. The unit is a duplex inside the Baccarat Hotel and Residences in midtown Manhattan.

An industry insider has stated that the price is a record for a rental unit: “It’s a high price—a record—for a Midtown rental.”

The midtown apartment is a five-bedroom unit that covers 4,178 square feet and is located in the Gemstone Terrace section of the building.

Mayweather has recently been making significant purchases within the real estate realm.

In October, The Real Deal reported that the pugilist invested $402 million in a 1,000-unit affordable housing portfolio with more than 60 buildings in the heart of New York City. The deal was reportedly done with Josh Gotlib of Black Spruce Management. The units are concentrated in Upper Manhattan and would be one of the city’s biggest deals this year.

About a month later, the retired boxer made another deal in real estate in the city when he invested in 601W Companies, which aligned him with the office landlord’s extensive portfolio, a $10 billion collection comprising 18 buildings and 10 million square feet of space, The Real Deal reported. This deal was considered Mayweather’s “most significant” investment to date.

With this deal, Mayweather became an owner and partner in notable properties, such as the Amazon-anchored 410 10th Avenue in NYC’s Hudson Yards, Chicago’s Aon Center and Old Post Office Building, and the Harborside office complex in Jersey City, New Jersey.

“New York City is the center of the world,” Mayweather said in a written statement. “A wise person once told me if you buy real estate in New York and you hold on to it over the years, you will always make money and win.”

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Cosby Star Still Struggles With Making Ends Meet After Quitting Trader Joe’s

Geoffrey Owen’s sat down with Big Tigger and talked about the reality for many middle-class actors.


In an interview with Atlanta’s V-103 radio station, The Cosby Show alum Geoffrey Owen admits that making ends meet is still a struggle after working with Tyler Perry. 

The Yale graduate wants people to understand the difference between Hollywood and middle-class actors. He is the latter.

“People have a false impression of what the average middle-class actor makes and their ability to make a living in the industry,” Owens said.

His residual earnings for his stint on The Cosby Show are only “about 20%,” and the checks are insufficient to support his family.

“I struggle every day to make ends meet. And people can’t get their heads around that because they see me in movies,” he said.

Owens once played Elvin Thibadeaux on The Cosby Show, but he received fewer acting opportunities after the show ended. The Power actor returned to working a 9-5 job at Trader Joe’s.

Owens was recognized there by a “fan,” and while doing his job, his picture was taken. Soon, he became the subject of speculation on social media. Users began to wonder why an actor of such a beloved character was working at a grocery store.

The Poppa’s House star revealed he did not want to deal with public scrutiny and felt uncomfortable at his job. This realization led him to quit a job with good benefits in favor of the unknown. 

He stated, “I was like, now that this is breaking, I’m not going to feel comfortable working in this store wondering who is around with a camera. It would just be too weird. I’m a very private person.”

Luckily for Owens, the viral moment did not last long or remain negative. Once the story spread nationally, fans and potential employers reached out with well wishes and some job offers. 

Since then, Owens has acted in multiple shows, including Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, Power, Power Book II: Ghost, and is currently starring in Poppa’s House with Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., and Essence Atkins.

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