February 2021 Blog Posts (112)

• Donald Trump made his grand comeback to the political scene by taking the stage at CPAC Sunday
• The former president assured the crowd of conservatives gathered in Orlando, Florida that he will not be forming his own political party despite rumors he was considering it…

The show must go on is a popular saying in the entertainment industry. This is good news for film and art patrons in the Greater Los Angeles area and Globally.

For nearly three decades, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival welcomed thousands of visitors to browse their wonderful showcase of artistic aesthetic that is rooted in Africa and its diaspora.…

In observance of Black History Month, Wells Fargo has selected six African American minority depository institutions (MDIs) for equity investments: Broadway Federal Bank in Los Angeles, Carver Federal Savings Bank in New York, Citizens Savings Bank & Trust in Nashville, Commonwealth National Bank in Mobile, Ala., M&F Bank in Durham, N.C., and Optus Bank in Columbia, S.C.

The financial…

Being an Instagram model can be a lucrative job. They are paid thousands of dollars to endorse products. But MTO News learned that there is another way that many IG models are getting paid - in the Middle Eastern city of Dubai.

According to sources, models are paid thousands of dollars and flown to Dubai - where they are asked to do some of the most depraved s*x acts known to…

Maybe you have already filed your 2020 tax returns and are awaiting the passage of Congress’ relief package that will feature the $1,400 stimulus check to individuals and couples, which will be the third  round of payments since the COVID-19 pandemic started one year ago.  Maybe you are waiting to file your taxes once the…

• Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is an ocean current 
• It redistributes warm water throughout our planet's oceans…

Former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach John Geddert reportedly committed suicide hours after he was charged with two dozen crimes related to sexual abuse and human trafficking.  Geddert, 63, had ties to disgraced sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar, who is currently serving a life sentence for conviction of child pornography and sexual misconduct charges. Nassar, a former heralded sports physician for the USAG national team and Michigan State…

This is the moment a female shopper whipped off her underwear to use as a make-shift face mask after being warned by staff she would not be served without one.

The unnamed woman was filmed at a Pick n Pay supermarket in South Africa after a security guard asked her to put on a face mask.…

A former U.S. Marine and retired New York City cop is accused of attacking a Washington, D.C., police officer during the deadly Capitol riot on Jan. 6.

Per PEOPLE, Thomas…

Tyler Perry has announced a new drama series coming to BET+.

Tyler Perry Studios is working on “All the Queen’s Men,” which follows the female owner of an upscale strip club in Atlanta. No premiere date or casting has been announced yet.

“I began my career in this direct-to-consumer business, so I know it well,” Perry said. “I know how much my audience value and seek our great content, anchored in…

Amid Kim Kardashian filing for divorce, Ray J says he and Kanye West should be friends.

Dog walker was shot 4 times as Lady Gaga puts up 500K for return of her stolen Dogs

• Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dog walker, were handed over to LAPD unharmed on Friday
• The woman who dropped the dogs off appears to be 'uninvolved and unassociated' with the armed robbery 
• New…

The decision has raised privacy concerns Israel has passed a law allowing the identities of people who have not been vaccinated to be shared with other authorities. The decision on Wednesday raises concerns over privacy for those who may opt against getting the jab. It passed by 30…

A 49 year old Washington DC man was shot once in the head at point blank range, after shaking hands with a teen gang member, MTO News has learned.

Marcus Covington, 49, of Southwest D.C., died Wednesday from injuries in Tuesday’s shooting. He was shot Tuesday afternoon on the Anacostia Metro station platform, and police are looking for the suspect they believe was involved in the deadly shooting.

The…

TWO more former aides to Gov Cuomo accuse him of sexual misconduct: One says she was summoned to a 'dimly lit hotel where he held her in an embrace' and another says he 'kissed her hand

• The female aide claimed Gov Cuomo touched her inappropriately during an encounter at his executive mansion last year when she was summoned for work …

While most young girls are busy trying to attract a male partner, some are still out here trying to do the right thing by paying attention to their school work to improve their education in hope to earn good money after school instead of waiting for hand-outs from men.

Damian Marley, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj Among TIDAL Partners Get 8.91Million Payout

Jay-Z has finally parted ways with Tidal as his 6-year majority ownership has come to an end, and the sale to the deal is finalized.

The deal was closed with Jay-Z earning $350 million from Square, a company that is owned by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, who also owns Twitter. It’s a…