The Academy Awards Are Pushing For More Diversity

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued 774 invitations to new members, the Oscar-granting body announced Wednesday.

That number is more than the record 683 invitationsthat were issued in 2016 and well above the 322 invites that went out in 2015 as the Academy has made…

Houston Is About To Take Off For Real

The Houston Rockets have reached agreement on a trade for LA Clippers All-Star point guard Chris Paul, sources told ESPN.

The Rockets will send Sam Dekker, Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams to the Clippers in exchange for Paul.

The Clippers were determined get something for Paul rather than lose…

NY Knick Fans Rejoice, Phil Jackson is Out

The triangle is dead.

Ending a failed partnership that was far uglier than even skeptics anticipated, the Knicks fired team president Phil Jackson just before the start of free agency, sources confirmed.

The decision from James Dolan occurred as Jackson feuded with the team’s two stars – Carmelo Anthony and…

3 Chicago Cops Charged in Murder Cover Up

Three current and former Chicago police officers were indicted on Tuesday on felony charges for conspiring to cover up the shooting death of a black teenager by a white officer, prosecutors said.

The indictments stem from a 2014 incident in which Laquan McDonald, 17, was shot to death. A video…

It's Time For Drake's OVO Fest. Here is The Lineup

Now that summer is in full effect, it’s just about time to starting amping up anticipation for the eighth annual OVO Fest. Drake dropped the performance lineup and flyer on Instagram on Tuesday (June 27), and although the performers are who you’d expect to be at the summer…