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Kimora Lee Simmons tells her own story in LIfetime movie

  Kimora Lee has officially dropped the "Simmons" surname and is telling her own story in the Lifetime documentary Kimora Lee: On Her Own , premiering tonight, September 20, 2026 .   Reclaiming Her Name and Narrative The fashion entrepreneur and Baby Phat founder legally removed "Simmons" to return to her birth name, Kimora Lee , marking a symbolic personal and professional reset.   She was married to hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons from 1998 until their divorce in 2009. She continued using his last name for over a decade afterward. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] Behind the Glamour The new documentary explores the darker side of her public life, reflecting on her rise as a teenage Chanel muse, building a fashion empire, and raising five children. [ Kimora opens up about navigating painful relationships, legal battles, and single parenting her children without traditional co-parenting support.  
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Rep. Gill Clashes With Smithsonian Head About American History Museum Housing Racist Content

Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) is constatntly attempting to debunk any notiin that America is or has been a racist nation on Capitol Hill. He met gus match in a hearing with the head of the Smithsonian Ametica History Museum he challenged her in the museum selling pro-Latina merxhandise and whether Mickey Mouse was racist. National Museum of American History Director Dr. Anthea Hartig did not play into his hanfs during the House Oversight Subcommittee hearing investigating alleged ideological activism at the Smithsonian. He pressed her on whether the museum was "rewriting American history" by linking Mickey Mouse to racism and classifying politeness as a trait of white supremacy. Gill confronted the directir about The "MASS Action Toolkit" noting it identifies politeness and objectivity as characteristics of "white supremacy culture". He also asked if Hartig was a "white supremacist" for agreeing it is important to be polite. Hartig stated she...

GMA ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS FOR THE 57TH ANNUAL DOVE AWARDS AND RICHARD SMALLWOOD TRIBUTE ARTISTS

Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard, Donald Lawrence Original Members of the Ensemble Vision Will Pay Tribute to Gospel Legend Richard Smallwood   Jamie MacDonald, Naomi Raine, Hulvey are Confirmed to Perform Bart Millard, Terrian, CAIN, MORIAH and More Confirmed to Present   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2026) The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the second round of performers and presenters set to take the stage at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, taking place October 6, 2026, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. There will be a special tribute honoring the late recording artist Richard Smallwood who passed away last December. The performance will feature Jonathan McReynolds , Kierra Sheard and Donald Lawrence , as well as original members of Richard Smallwood’s acclaimed ensemble Vision such as Maurette Brown Clark , Ted Winn , Charisse Nelson-McIntosh , Byron Nichols and Sharon Orr . Gifted musician Percy Bady , who co-wrote the platinum classic “I Believe I Can F...

Fed Increases Rates For First Time In Five Years

Why is the Fed raising rates? The short answer: inflation. Inflation has remained above the Fed’s 2% target for more than five years. The Labor Department reported Friday that consumer prices rose 3.4% in August compared to a year earlier, while the monthly increase quadrupled from July to hit 0.4%. The Fed’s goal is to slow consumer and business spending by raising the cost of borrowing, thereby reducing demand for homes, cars and other goods and services, eventually cooling the economy and reducing upward pressure on prices. Kevin Warsh, Fed chair since May, has assured Congress that central bank policymakers “have no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation.” Speaking to reporters Wednesday after the Fed’s meeting, Warsh argued that the rate hike will benefit lower-income Americans because they are hurt most by higher prices. “The least well off are the ones that have the most to gain from stable prices,’' he said. “The decision we made today was the right decision to d...

NCIS New York Premieres Oct. 6

  AFTER YEARS OF SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS AND COVERT OPS, SAM HANNA RETURNS TO HIS HOMETOWN FOR A NEW MISSION WITH A PERSONAL CONNECTION, ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF “NCIS: NEW YORK,” TUESDAY, OCT. 6 After years of special assignments and covert ops, Special Agent Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) returns to his hometown of New York City for a brand-new mission. When Sam’s friend and Navy reservist Jack Halloway is found dead, he requests permission from Assistant Special Agent-In-Charge Robyn Wells (Jennifer Beals) to investigate his friend’s death. Robyn pairs Sam with roguish agent Nick Schaeffer (Scott Caan), who introduces him to the rest of the team: clean-cut Wyatt Sellers (Shane Harper), bright-eyed Addy Ross (Jacqueline Byers) and hacker-turned-computer guy Sean Sullivan (Devin Druid). As the team investigates Jack’s death, they work together to gather key information that can help find the culprits, on the series premiere of NCIS: NEW YORK, Tuesday, Oct. 6 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS...

Soul Train Awards to Return in November on BET

“SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” RETURNS TO BET AND MAKES DEBUT ON CBS NEW YORK  – BET announced the return of SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, presented by Spotify and Toyota, airing Friday, Nov. 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on BET and simulcast on CBS for the first time ever, along with BET HER, VH1, MTV2 and LOGO. Taped in the city where Don Cornelius launched the original “Soul Train” more than 50 years ago, the show will celebrate the artists, music and enduring legacy of “Soul Train” through a dynamic night of performances and special moments. With Spotify as the exclusive music streaming partner and Toyota as the exclusive automotive partner, the return marks a new chapter for the franchise that has shaped Black music and culture for generations. This year’s telecast blends honorees who defined the sound with the artists carrying it forward, celebrating a legacy that has influenced American music since “Soul Train” first went on the air in 1971. Performances, honorees and host details will be announced in ...

FLOTUS Returned to hurricane Stricken County With AI Support For Students

  Just as Pres. Donald Trump has been speaking out to allay fears about AI taking over, today First Lady Melania Trump encouraged students in Ashe County, North Carolina , to explore artificial intelligence more . The visit comes nearly two years after the area was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Mrs. Trump announced that as part of her “Fostering the Future” initiative, BE BEST and NVIDIA are providing StudyFetch subscriptions to 1,500 Ashe County students . The partnership is also providing 100 NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Kits to Mountain View Elementary and other schools in the district. The FLOTUS  highlighted North Carolina’s success in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge , singling out Carrie Robledo, a second-grade teacher at Star Elementary School , who created “AI Insect Detectives,” a project introducing young children to artificial intelligence through science and the natural world. Mrs. Trump connected Robledo’s work to the region's recovery from Helene, say...