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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Gladys Knight performs onstage during The Queens Tour at Little Caesars Arena on September 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Gladys Knight's Son Alleges Her Husband Won't Stop Booking Shows, Fears For Her Health

By Jahaura Michelle•3 min read

Gladys Knight appears to be preparing for her next chapter after announcing that she plans to finish her remaining 2026 performances before pursuing new ventures next year. What did Gladys Knight ...

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By Jahaura Michelle•Sep 17, 2026

Gladys Knight's Son Alleges Her Husband Won't Stop Booking Shows, Fears For Her Health

Gladys Knight appears to be preparing for her next chapter after announcing that she plans to finish her remaining 2026 performances before pursuing ...

US Vice President Kamala Harris (L) stands with California Governor Gavin Newsom during a campaign event against his recall election at the IBEW-NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in San Leandro, California, September 8, 2021. (Photo

Politics

By Christopher Rhodes•Sep 17, 2026

Gavin Newsom Says He Won’t Run If Kamala Harris Runs For President In 2028

California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris have long been considered two of the frontrunners in the Democratic presiden...

U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) speaks to people as construction workers build scaffolding near the sign for the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts on June 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Kennedy Center board voted to seek an emergency appeal to block a court order requiring the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, but a judge denied their request.

Politics

By Christopher Rhodes•Sep 17, 2026

Joyce Beatty Describes Trump's 'Tantrum' As His Allies Seek To Close Kennedy Center After Name Change Block

The ongoing saga concerning President Trump’s attempt to make radical and unlawful changes to the Kennedy Center has taken a new turn. After Rep. Joy...

Mayor Brandon Johnson participates in a May Day march on May 01, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. The March was one of more than a thousand scheduled to take place around the country today.

Politics

By Christopher Rhodes•Sep 17, 2026

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches Reelection Bid Amid Low Approval Ratings, Crowded Challenger Field

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has ended speculation about his political plans by launching a reelection campaign. While the mayor seeks to highlight ...

Everything We Learned Visiting The Set Of Marvel's 'VisionQuest': The Mind Space, New Family And Wardrobe Secrets

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By Martie Bowser•Sep 17, 2026

Everything We Learned Visiting The Set Of Marvel's 'VisionQuest': The Mind Space, New Family And Wardrobe Secrets

Last summer, Blavity visited the set of Marvel Television’s VisionQuest at Pinewood Studios, where cast and crew spoke with reporters about the upcom...

Host Jamie Foxx speaks onstage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Conditions & Care

By TylerChris Daniels•Sep 17, 2026

Jamie Foxx Recalls The Stroke That Nearly Killed Him 3 Years Later

Jamie Foxx’s brain bleed highlights stroke risk in the Black community. Learn the warning signs, risk factors and life-saving action steps.

A nutritious ketogenic diet breakfast featuring a fried egg, avocado, blueberries, and almonds.

Health

By TylerChris Daniels•Sep 16, 2026

The Keto Diet Cut Liver Fat By 67% In A New Trial – Here's Who It Actually Helps

Is the ketogenic diet safe? A new trial cut liver fat by 67%, but the answer depends on who follows it. Here's what the research shows.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends a news conference where he announced the first of the city-run grocery stores: La Marqueta in East Harlem on April 14, 2026, in New York City. A key campaign promise, Mamdani has pledged a city-run grocery store in every borough of New York City, where residents can buy discounted produce and other healthy foods. According to city officials, the city-run supermarkets are intended to help New Yorkers who struggle to afford fresh, healthy food in their neighborhoods. After Los Angeles, New York City has the highest childhood hunger rate in the nation.

Politics

By Tomas Kassahun•Sep 15, 2026

Mamdani, Other Mayors Sue Trump Over Rule Denying Green Cards To Immigrants Who Use Public Aid

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is joining several other mayors around the country to file a joint lawsuit against Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Trump Snaps At Black Journalist Rachel Scott Again Over Questions About Trillion-Dollar Payout Promise

Politics

By Christopher Rhodes•Sep 15, 2026

Trump Snaps At Black Journalist Rachel Scott Again Over Questions About Trillion-Dollar Payout Promise

President Trump has yet again snapped at a woman reporter, this time angrily responding to questions from a correspondent whom he has insulted in the...

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Gladys Knight's Son Alleges Her Husband Won't Stop Booking Shows, Fears For Her Health

Your 6 Must-ReadsYour 9 Must-Reads

Gladys Knight's Son Alleges Her Husband Won't Stop Booking Shows, Fears For Her Health

Gavin Newsom Says He Won’t Run If Kamala Harris Runs For President In 2028

Joyce Beatty Describes Trump's 'Tantrum' As His Allies Seek To Close Kennedy Center After Name Change Block

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches Reelection Bid Amid Low Approval Ratings, Crowded Challenger Field

Everything We Learned Visiting The Set Of Marvel's 'VisionQuest': The Mind Space, New Family And Wardrobe Secrets

Jamie Foxx Recalls The Stroke That Nearly Killed Him 3 Years Later

The Keto Diet Cut Liver Fat By 67% In A New Trial – Here's Who It Actually Helps

Mamdani, Other Mayors Sue Trump Over Rule Denying Green Cards To Immigrants Who Use Public Aid

Trump Snaps At Black Journalist Rachel Scott Again Over Questions About Trillion-Dollar Payout Promise

What To Know As Karmelo Anthony Denied New Trial Amid Revelations Of A 'Gentleman's Agreement' Between Prosecutors, Defense

NAACP Joins Legal Team Representing the Family Of Nolan Wells Amid Death Investigation

Colin Kaepernick Marks 10 Years Since His Protest With Another $1 Million Pledge To Community Orgs

Department Of Defense Cuts List Of Recognized Religions From More Than 200 To Only 31

4 Republicans Sided With Dems To Reject SAVE America Act, The Restrictive Voter ID Law Pushed By Trump