Divine Martino
As bitter winter weather sweeps across the Philadelphia tri-state area, city and state officials are urging residents to locate warming centers now to stay safe and warm. In Philadelphia, the Office of Homeless Services and Office of Emergency Management operate an interactive online map that shows open warming centers across the city. These centers appear […]
Philadelphia families erupted in anger this week after students aboard a district school bus were forced to sit on the floor because no seats were available, raising immediate safety concerns and questions about district transportation planning. Parents and guardians at a bus stop in North Philadelphia described chaos on the bus that serves Discovery Charter […]
The iconic mansion made famous by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has officially hit the market, and it comes with a headline-making price tag of nearly $30 million. After 48 years under the same ownership, the legendary Los Angeles estate now stands ready for a new chapter, drawing immediate attention from fans, luxury buyers, and […]
James Lindsay, the founder behind the culturally driven snack company Rap Snacks, has taken his next big step into the health-conscious marketplace with a major retail win. Lindsay has inked a deal with Costco to carry his new “Do The Right Thing” healthy brand, signaling a powerful expansion from hip-hop-inspired snacks into wellness-focused food options. […]
Music executive Antonio “L.A.” Reid resolved a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit with former Arista Records executive Drew Dixon on the very day their federal trial was scheduled to begin, bringing years of litigation to an abrupt end. Dixon and Reid’s legal teams announced the confidential settlement just hours before jury selection was due to start […]
Authorities in New Mexico have accused veteran actor and director Timothy Busfield of sexually abusing children on the set of a television show filmed in Albuquerque, prompting an arrest warrant and a nationwide search. Prosecutors allege that Busfield engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with two minor boys while working on the Fox series The Cleaning […]
Police identified the teenage boy found shot to death Monday evening inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant just off Temple University’s campus as 16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate, authorities announced Tuesday. Smith-Tate suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene around 5:24 p.m. after an employee discovered him in […]
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal has sparked national attention following her appearance on CNN. Simply speaking her mind, Bilal made remarks about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Sheriff Bilal took to the MyPhillyLawyer studios to speak with midday talent Divine Martino, doubling down on her remarks she made in regards to the U.S. Immigration and […]
Boosie Badazz walked out of a San Diego federal courthouse this week a free man, closing a tense legal chapter that threatened to derail his career. A federal judge sentenced the rapper to time served, allowing him to avoid additional prison time in a gun possession case that had loomed over him for more than […]
A car tied to one of hip-hop’s most tragic moments has returned to public view, as the vehicle involved in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Las Vegas shooting now carries a $1.75 million price tag. Celebrity Cars Las Vegas listed the black 1996 BMW 750iL this week, drawing immediate attention from collectors, fans, and critics alike. The […]
Teyana Taylor reached a major career milestone Sunday night when she won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress, cementing her growing influence in Hollywood and earning one of the evening’s loudest ovations. The singer, dancer, and actress claimed the award for her performance in One Battle After Another, a role that critics praised for […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is facing a wave of controversy as over 16,000 ticket holders have reportedly canceled their reservations, citing a boycott against U.S. President Donald Trump. The cancellations come amid growing unrest over the Trump administration’s policies and actions, which critics […]