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USDA to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25 percent
The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families—the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps (officially known as the ... -
Live Nation Will Require Proof Of Vaccine Or Negative COVID Test At Music Events
Live Nation is taking no chances. As the pandemic ramps back up, venues are trying to find a way to limit breakouts. If there are breakouts that are caused due to massive festivals and shows, there could be issues for the company. ... -
Sha’Carri Richardson Set To Race Jamaican Olympic Winners
The redemption begins. Sha’Carri Richardson was suspended from competition right as she was about to take the world by storm. Richardson was suspended for a positive marijuana test, and her punishment has since spurred many conversations about how the rules need to be ... -
Lil Wayne Speaks Candidly About Mental Health & Past Suicide Attempt
Lil Wayne got candid about his struggles with mental health in a new interview. Legendary rapper Lil Wayne opened up about his history of struggling with mental health and even attempting suicide as a child, in a new interview with Emmanuel Acho for his series Uncomfortable Conversations. ... -
For Saweetie’s McDonald’s Meal, Employees Are Instructed To Rap Her Lyrics
The promotion for Saweetie’s McDonald’s meal is very on-brand. In 2020, Travis Scott may have singlehandedly changed artist-brand collaborations for good with his polarizing, yet highly profitable, team-up with McDonald’s last fall. In addition to the fast-food chain’s employees having to wear Cactus Jack ... -
Mike Dean Leaves Kanye West’s “DONDA” Over Toxic Environment
Mike Dean was playing a major role in the album’s development. If you are a big Kanye West fan, then you should know exactly who Mike Dean is. The producer has been a major part of Kanye’s success over the years and whenever the ... -
Silento Indicted for Murder in Georgia
Silento now stands accused of murder — a Georgia grand jury indicted him in the shooting death of his cousin … TMZ has learned. According to new legal docs … the grand jury hit the “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” rapper with ... -
Jay-Z Applying for Sports Betting License in NY State
Jay-Z‘s latest hustle is big-time gambling … he’s signed on with some heavy hitters in a bid to open a sportsbook in NY, and the move could make him a pioneer in the billion-dollar industry. TMZ has learned Jay’s name ... -
Clayton Co. middle school moves to virtual learning due to COVID-19
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) announced Sunday that Kendrick Middle School in Jonesboro will move to virtual learning due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. According to a CCPS spokesperson, the middle school will go virtual on Monday and are ... -
Georgia governor to lay out new COVID plans as cases surge
Gov. Brian Kemp will lay out additional steps to help Georgia hospitals and encourage — but not require — state employees to get vaccinated amid an alarming surge in coronavirus cases. Kemp has scheduled a news conference Monday with Georgia ...