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https://youtu.be/36xBoiTFGRo?si=pikyaQyvJCGiKItS   What Guy Torry Said About His Near‑Death Experience During his appearance on DMC with Na’im Lynn , Guy Torry opened up about the pulmonary embolism that nearly killed him. He described it as a life‑threatening blood clot in his lungs that forced him to confront his own mortality. Torry explained that the medical emergency came suddenly and left him fighting to breathe, requiring immediate intervention to save his life. He told Na’im Lynn that surviving the embolism changed his entire perspective on life. Torry said the experience made him reevaluate what truly matters, shifting his focus toward purpose, gratitude, and faith. He became emotional as he reflected on how close he came to dying and how the ordeal forced him to slow down and appreciate the people and opportunities around him. Torry also emphasized that he believes God saved him , saying the medical scare was a wake‑up call that reminded him he still has work to do. He...

 HUD Investigates Wells Fargo For Housing Loan Discrimination HUD Secretary Scott Turner is investigating Wells Fargo over mortgage programs intended to expand Black homeownership—not simply because the bank is accused of denying home loans to Black applicants. The investigation raises a significant question about how the federal government interprets fair-housing law when financial institutions create programs intended to address racial disparities. On October 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced an investigation into Wells Fargo's initiatives to increase homeownership among Black Americans. HUD is examining whether those programs violated the federal Fair Housing Act by taking race into account in lending decisions. The investigation is ongoing; the announcement is not a finding that Wells Fargo violated the law. This pressure on the banking industry may results in an increase in home ownership for Blacks and other marginalized groups who ...

  Tyscot Records is continuing its 50 th anniversary festivities. Last month, the company celebrated with a hearty all-star concert for SiriusXM’s Kirk Franklin’s Praise Channel that featured label co-founder Bishop Leonard Scott, Bri Babineaux, Kelontae Gavin, Mervin Mayo and Anthony Brown & group therAPy all performing before a live studio audience. SiriusXM listeners can hear it on demand at https://www.siriusxm.com/ player/show/entity/24b553c0- f10e-3135-5c8c-f31401ce38c6? utm_medium=shared They kicked October off in grand style too. The festivities started on Monday the 6th with a spirited Gospel Showcase at Rocketown in Nashville as a prelude to the 57 th annual Dove Awards . The concert featured exhilarating performances from new Tyscot signing BC1Way, as well as Anthony Brown (who successfully battled laryngitis), Kelontae Gavin, Adia, Mervin Mayo, Jonathan Nelson, and Christian Pop star Blanca. Then, on Tuesday the 7 th , Tyscot‘s first family – The Scotts - were g...

President Trump publicly addressed the case on Oct. 7, telling reporters at the White House that he was considering asking the FBI to look into Nolan Wells’ death. When asked directly whether he would push for a federal investigation, Trump responded: “Well, we’re looking at that. Yes, we are.” His remarks came after the Wells family, along with attorney Ben Crump and NAACP leaders renewed calls for a federal review following a Mississippi grand jury’s unanimous decision not to indict anyone in the case. The White House did not announce any formal action, but Trump’s statement signaled openness to federal involvement, which the family interpreted as more meaningful than the FBI’s earlier position that it saw no evidence of foul play.

THE MERGER AT A GLANCE: The merger forms an entertainment conglomerate. The combined company, Skydance, brings together two major film studios, two global streaming services, premier television assets including CBS, HBO, and Paramount's and WBD's cable networks, two of the industry's most recognized news networks, CBS News and CNN, and a leading content portfolio that includes live sports, a deep programming library and expansive collection of iconic brands and franchises. Together, Paramount and WBD will deliver enhanced output commitments, including a minimum of 30 high-quality theatrical films per year and 180+ television shows and series.   Skydance aims to build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology. We are creative-first, audience focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Storytelling anchors the combined company's growth strategy – expanding opportunities for the world's leading creative talent and widen...

Brent Faiyaz, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller, Daniel Caesar, Justin Bieber, Kehlani, Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis, Olivia Dean, Tems, and Tyla Up for R&B/Soul Song of the Year, Voted Exclusively on BET.com New Spotify R&B X International Artist Category Features Tems, FLO, Odeal, Cleo Sol, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Tiana Major9, and kwn, With Voting Exclusively on  Spotify  Plus, Fans Rank The 20 Greatest R&B Songs of the 2020s, Counted Down During the Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Show: “Back on Track” NEW YORK – BET has announced the Soul Train Awards 2026 nominees, kicking off fan voting for the reimagined show. For the first time, fans will have a say in who takes home the trophies , with two new fan-voted categories: R&B/Soul Song of the Year , with voting on BET.com and Spotify’s RNB X International Artist , with voting in the Spotify app .   Voting is open now through Oct. 16, and fans can see who takes home the trophies Friday, Nov. ...