Since news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death broke, fans have been learning more details about the accident that led to the beloved actor’s untimely passing. Yesterday, Costa Rican authorities reported to news outlets that Warner was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter before getting caught in a rip current.
However, in a new statement to People magazine, Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) clarified that the actor’s daughter was not in the water with him at the time of his drowning.
“Mr. Warner was playing with his daughter at the seashore at one point. He then left her out of the water, and he and a friend of his entered the sea,” the statement, translated from Spanish to English, said per People magazine. “It was at that moment that they were swept away by the current, and the friend managed to get out. However, Mr. Warner was unable to get out and was pulled out by several people on the beach. He received care from Red Cross officials, but was pronounced dead at the scene.”
As previously reported by theGrio, Warner’s cause of death was ruled as “asphyxia by submersion,” which occurs when the body is deprived of oxygen due to drowning and can lead to organ failure and ultimately death when oxygen is blocked or cannot be properly taken in. Costa Rican officials also ruled the incident to have been an accident.
Warner’s tragic death reportedly took place while the star was on vacation with his wife and daughter. As the investigation continues, Black communities across the world are grieving the loss of the star.
Noir Nation, the streets are talking after rapper GloRilla was arrested in Forsyth County, Georgia, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, facing two serious felony drug charges. The rising star, whose real name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was booked for:
Possession of marijuana over one ounce
Possession of a scheduled controlled substance
🏠 The Incident: Burglary Call Turns Into Drug Discovery
The arrest stems from a burglary in progress call made to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, July 20, around 1:30 a.m. Three suspects reportedly entered GloRilla’s home, but an armed occupant fired at them, causing the intruders to flee. No injuries were reported.
Upon investigating the scene, officers detected a strong odor consistent with illegal narcotics. A subsequent search led to the discovery of a significant amount of marijuana in the master bedroom closet. GloRilla was not present during the incident, as she was performing at the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis at the time.
💸 Bond and Legal Response
GloRilla voluntarily turned herself in to authorities on Tuesday, July 22, and was released the same day after posting a $22,260 bond. Her legal team has expressed strong criticism, labeling the charges as an “outrage of justice.” They argue that law enforcement focused on minor drug offenses rather than prioritizing the investigation into the violent burglary.
🎤 Career Impact
Despite the legal setback, GloRilla is set to continue her headlining tour, with the 1st Annual Glo Bash scheduled to take place in her hometown of Memphis this Friday.
Anime heroes save the world. Anime haters burn it to the ground just for the sake of proving their point. Some of them hate the entire human species, some hate their own family, and some are just professionally petty. Get your snacks ready and put on your pettiest hats, here are the biggest haters in all of anime, why they’re so pressed, and the diabolical lines they hurled while actively hating.
16. Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece)
It’s in his blood. He’s not new to this; he’s true to this. The World Government’s fallen royal who hates everyone above him, everyone below him, and especially anyone who thinks they can escape his strings. Doffy lives to ruin kingdoms, break families, watch the world burn with a grin on his face, and wearing an iconic pink coat.
Biggest hater moment: Turning Dressrosa into a living puppet nightmare and forcing families to fight each other for his entertainment.
Quote: “The fact that you miserable brats thought, for even an instant, that you could actually beat me is the highest disgrace! Understand this. I am of the noblest blood in the world…a Celestial Dragon!”
15. Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan
Started as humanity’s angriest underdog, ended up humanity’s most unstoppable genocidal hater. Eren went from “freedom for my people” to “flatten the world and make them watch.” He didn’t just hate his enemies, he hated a future where they’d even exist.
Biggest hater moment: Triggering the Rumbling and marching a wall of colossal Titans across continents like, “If you hate me, I hate you more.”
Quote: “If someone tries to take my freedom, I won’t hesitate to take theirs.” That’s supreme hater poetry.
14. Vinsmoke Judge (One Piece)
Judge “hates” his own children for having emotions. He genetically engineered Sanji’s siblings to be emotionless soldiers, and when Sanji turned out kind, he decided the kid was garbage.
Biggest hater moment: Locking kid Sanji in an iron mask because he cried.
Quote: “A failure has no place here.” Tell us you’re a hater, father, without directly telling us.
13. Saint Charlos & the Celestial Dragons (One Piece)
These guys hate everyone who isn’t them. If you’re not a World Noble, you’re basically a bug to be squished. Nothing personal, they just think they’re better than you by birthright.
Biggest hater moment: Treating people like literal pets and shooting whoever says “Hey, maybe don’t do that.”
Quote: “Bring me that mermaid!” Sir, that is a person.
12. Naraku (Inuyasha)
Naraku doesn’t just ruin lives, he marinates in your misery. He manipulated love, cursed people, faked his own death about 12 times. The king of keeping drama alive.
Biggest hater moment: Turning Kikyo and Inuyasha against each other for centuries.
Quote: “I shall watch you suffer until the end.” And he meant every single word.
11. Langris Vaude (Black Clover)
Langris lives to flex on his own brother, and any peasant who dares breathe near him. He’s basically a walking delusional “I’m better than you” sign with spatial magic.
Biggest hater moment: Trying to erase Finral mid-battle because his feelings got hurt.
Quote: “Why do you exist…?” Bro or My guy, relax, that’s your brother.
10. Shō Tucker (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
He’s not loud about it, but Shō Tucker committed one of anime’s most horrifying acts just to keep his research funding. He hated the possibility of being irrelevant more than he loved his own wife and child.
Biggest hater moment: Turning Nina into a chimera. No redemption for that one. Ever,
Quote: “Even if it is forbidden, I had to try. The possibility was right in front of us, so we took it.” Every fan instantly became trauma-bonded.
9. Suguru Geto (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Geto hates non-sorcerers so much he takes a page from one the OG haters in anime book and literally calls them “monkeys.” He looked at humanity and said, “Nah, purge it.”
Biggest hater moment: Orchestrating chaos just so Gojo would have to watch it all burn.
Quote: “Why do monkeys exist?” Existential hate, but make it genocidal.
8. Seto Kaiba (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Billionaire-level hater. Kaiba built entire dueling arenas, tournaments, and schools just to flex on one teenager: Yugi Muto. And don’t get him started on friendship speeches.
Biggest hater moment: Throwing his own life on the line to win a card game out of pure spite.
Quote: “Screw the rules, I have money!” Peak billionaire energy.
7. Griffith (Berserk)
Anime’s ultimate snake. Griffith didn’t just ruin his best friend’s life; he ruined everyone’s life to build his shiny new kingdom. If your ambition has a body count in the thousands, you’re not just driven, you’re a diabolical hater with a plan.
Biggest hater moment: The Eclipse. If you know, you know.
Quote: “I sacrifice.” The coldest line in anime betrayal history.
6. Endeavor (My Hero Academia)
Before his so-called redemption arc, Endeavor was that dad who resented everyone’s success. He hated All Might’s smile so much that he turned his own kid into a human revenge plan.
Biggest hater moment: Raising Shoto to be his personal anti-All Might weapon.
Quote: “Surpass your father, Shoto!” Or maybe… just be a decent dad?
5. Light Yagami (Death Note)
Light didn’t just hate criminals, he hated anyone who dared to question him. One second you’re his classmate, the next your name is scribbled in a murderous notebook.
Biggest hater moment: Using the Death Note to wipe out an entire team of FBI agents, tricking Naomi Misora into vanishing forever, and manipulating a Shinigami to kill L, then sitting in L’s chair like he won the world’s greatest chess match with death.
Quote: “I am justice!” When you say that out loud, you’re definitely not.
4. Danzo Shimura (Naruto)
Danzo is what happens when your neighborhood or village elder thinks war crimes are “just great leadership.” He hated the Uchiha, peace treaties, and anyone more popular than him, so basically, everyone.
Biggest hater moment: Stealing Shisui’s eye and ordering the Uchiha massacre.
Quote: No cool catchphrase or quote, just shady backroom deals and betrayal.Uh!
3. Tobirama Senju (Naruto)
The Second Hokage. The inventor of the Uchiha surveillance state. If your last name was Uchiha, Tobirama already didn’t trust you, and he’d built the policies to prove it.
Biggest hater moment: Setting up the entire cursed cycle that made the Uchiha one of anime’s most tragic clans in anime history.
Quote: “The Uchiha are a cursed clan.” Sir, you are the curse.
2. DIO Brando (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)
Generational vendetta king. Dio’s beef with the Joestars spans centuries, dimensions, and reincarnations. He’s so petty, he stole Jonathan Joestar’s body just to keep haunting the family reunion forever.
Biggest hater moment: “It was me, Dio!” The moment every Joestar knew they’d never have peace.
Quote: “WRYYYY!” The sound of infinite hate echoing across timelines.
1. Frieza (Dragon Ball Z)
The poster child for intergalactic petty. Frieza hates Saiyans, Namekians, kindness, basically anything that breathes without bowing first. He blew up an entire planet just to flex on the monkeys (his words, not ours).
Biggest hater moment: Making Vegeta cry in space. Twice.
Quote: “Hello monkeys…” When Frieza says it, it hits like a cosmic xenophobic slap.
Artist Amy Sherald’s expansive new solo exhibition, which has been making the rounds in galleries across the country, will be skipping its stop in the Nation’s Capital. The artist has canceled her upcoming show at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery over censorship concerns.
On Wednesday, after learning the institution’s plans to potentially remove a painting of hers from the exhibition depicting a transgender woman as the Statue of Liberty in her signature gray-wash set against pastel style, she canceled the exhibition altogether in a letter to Smithsonian secretary Lonnie Bunch III, the New York Times reported.
“I entered into this collaboration in good faith, believing that the institution shared a commitment to presenting work that reflects the full, complex truth of American life,” the painter wrote in the letter. “Unfortunately, it has become clear that the conditions no longer support the integrity of the work as conceived.’’
According to the Washington Post, the artist learned that museum officials had raised flags over how the painting, titled “Trans Forming Liberty,” might be received amid an increasingly politicized climate, suggesting a contextual video be added to the installation. Sherald declined. Days later, she formally withdrew the entire show, saying she could not, in “good conscience,” participate in a climate of censorship targeting trans lives.
“These concerns led to discussions about removing the work from the exhibition,” Sherald said in a statement, per the New York Times. “While no single person is to blame, it’s clear that institutional fear shaped by a broader climate of political hostility toward trans lives played a role. This painting exists to hold space for someone whose humanity has been politicized and disregarded. I cannot in good conscience comply with a culture of censorship, especially when it targets vulnerable communities.”
She added, “At a time when transgender people are being legislated against, silenced, and endangered across our nation, silence is not an option. I stand by my work. I stand by my sitters. I stand by the truth that all people deserve to be seen—not only in life, but in art.”
Sherald, who rose to prominence for her now-iconic portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama, has built a career around centering Black life’s dignity, imagination, and vulnerability in rich hues. Her exhibition, “American Sublime,” was poised to be a historic moment for Sherald and the museum itself. It would’ve marked the first solo show by a contemporary Black artist at the Portrait Gallery and featured nearly 50 works spanning two decades of the artist’s work.
The show kicked off its world premiere in November 2024 at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) before traveling to the Whitney Museum in New York, where it is currently on view. Its Smithsonian debut this fall was meant to be a triumphant homecoming for the artist whose work helped redefine the institution’s place in American culture once upon a time.
The order placed Vice President J.D. Vance and senior aide Lindsey Halligan on the Smithsonian’s Board of Regents, giving them broad influence over programming, particularly on issues related to race, gender, and LGBTQ+ identity. The National Portrait Gallery’s director, Kim Sajet, resigned in June after Trump called for her firing for being “a highly partisan person.”
In a statement, a museum spokesperson said they understood but were nonetheless “disappointed,” according to NBC News.
“The Smithsonian has a long-standing and valued relationship with artist Amy Sherald,” the spokesperson, per NBC. “We are and continue to be deeply appreciative of her and the integrity of her work. While we understand Amy’s decision to withdraw her show from the National Portrait Gallery, we are disappointed that Smithsonian audiences will not have an opportunity to experience American Sublime.”
Noir Nation, It’s the End of a Red Carpet Era… After three decades of celeb gossip, glam moments, and Hollywood tea, E! News is officially getting canceled — again. NBCUniversal has confirmed the shutdown of the legendary show as part of a larger shakeup across the network.
Once considered the blueprint for celebrity coverage, E! News first launched in 1991, rising to fame with its signature mix of red carpet interviews, entertainment scoops, and breaking headlines. But in today’s digital-first landscape, legacy media just ain’t hitting like it used to.
🎤 The Final Hosts: Keltie Knight & Justin Sylvester
When the show made its most recent comeback in 2022, longtime E! correspondent Justin Sylvester teamed up with Keltie Knight — and together, they brought a more modern, diverse, and relatable vibe to the nightly show.
While the duo brought charm and chemistry, the network says the decision wasn’t about performance — but strategy.
“The company is moving in a different direction and reallocating resources,” an insider told Variety.
Translation? Budget cuts and brand shifts are pushing out traditional formats to make room for new projects and digital expansion.
📺 The Timeline — E! Through the Years
1991:E! News premieres as a fresh take on entertainment journalism.
Mid-2000s: The show reaches its peak with red carpet dominance and global recognition.
2017: Canceled for the first time amid industry changes.
2022: Returns with Keltie Knight & Justin Sylvester hosting a rebooted format.
2025: Confirmed canceled again — possibly for good.
💬 Social Media Reactions
From celeb watchers to media insiders, folks are reflecting on what E! News meant to the culture.
“E! News had the glam, the gossip, and the glow-up — but now it’s giving… goodnight,” tweeted one fan.
Another wrote:
“E! News gave us carpet coverage before the influencers took over. Now, we get our news from memes and TikTok edits.”
🥂 Legacy Locked In
Even as it takes a final bow, there’s no denying the cultural footprint of E! News. From fashion moments to viral interviews, it shaped a generation of how we consume entertainment.
So while it’s lights out for E! News, the red carpet coverage, celeb tea, and pop culture playbook it helped write will live on — on the blogs, in the tweets, and right here at NoirOnlineOrg.
Farewell, OG entertainment plug. You walked so the digital girlies could run. 🎤💅🏾
Samuel L. Jackson is not only a legendary actor; he’s an entire cinematic universe. For more than 50 years, he’s brought his unstoppable energy, legendary voice, and no-nonsense attitude to some of the biggest movie franchises ever made. From Marvel to Star Wars, he’s proven time and time again that when Samuel L. Jackson shows up, something memorable is about to go down in film history.
Let’s break down every iconic franchise that has Samuel L. Jackson’s iconic style all over it, plus some wild facts you may not have known.
7. Quentin Tarantino’s Cinematic Universe
Tarantino might not have a traditional franchise, but his films connect through style, themes, and a vibe, and Samuel L. Jackson is a constant MVP.
In Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackson’s Jules Winnfield is one of cinema’s most quoted characters ever, with his Ezekiel 25:17 speech ranking among the most legendary monologues in movie history. He returned for Jackie Brown (1997) as Ordell Robbie, Kill Bill: Vol. 2 as Rufus, Django Unchained (2012) as the cunning Stephen, and The Hateful Eight (2015) as Major Marquis Warren.
Without Jackson’s voice, Tarantino’s movies would just hit differently. They’re cinematic soulmates at this point.
6. The Incredibles
“Where is my super suit?!” If you quote Frozone once, you’ll quote him forever. In Pixar’s The Incredibles (2004) and Incredibles 2 (2018), Jackson voices Lucius Best, better known as Frozone, the effortlessly cool ice-powered hero and best friend to Mr. Incredible.
Frozone’s chill powers and quick wit made him a standout in both movies. The running joke about his wife hiding his super suit is a fan favorite to this day.
5. Shaft
Can you dig it? Jackson revived the legendary blaxploitation icon Shaft in 2000, playing John Shaft II, nephew of the original detective John Shaft, played by Richard Roundtree. The 2000 reboot mixed 70s grit with a modern edge, and Jackson’s Shaft didn’t pull any punches while chasing corrupt cops and criminals through New York City.
In 2019’s Shaft, Jackson reprised the role, now playing the father of an FBI agent (played by Jessie T. Usher) and sharing the screen once again with Roundtree. Three generations of Shaft in one movie? Only Samuel L. Jackson could make that feel so smooth.
4. Kingsman: The Secret Service
In Matthew Vaughn’s Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), Jackson stole the show as Valentine, a billionaire tech genius with a plan to “save” the world by unleashing chaos. His lisp, fear of blood, and evil laughs made Valentine one of the most unforgettable modern spy villains.
He played opposite Colin Firth and Taron Egerton, proving that even in a franchise filled with suave super-spies and exploding heads, Jackson’s presence can steal every scene.
3. Snakes on a Plane
This one movie became a meme empire overnight. Snakes on a Plane (2006) might not have sequels, but it’s forever cemented as a cult franchise in pop culture.
Jackson plays FBI agent Neville Flynn, who must save an entire flight from hundreds of deadly snakes unleashed midair by an assassin. The movie’s over-the-top title, absurd plot, and that iconic line, you know the one, made it an instant internet legend. Even people who haven’t seen the movie know the quote by heart.
2. Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy
In the galaxy far, far away, Jackson brought Jedi Master Mace Windu to life in George Lucas’s Star Wars prequels. Mace was one of the few Jedi bold enough to stand up to Anakin Skywalker and even confront Chancellor Palpatine directly.
Jackson is famous for insisting his lightsaber be purple so he could spot himself in the massive battle scenes. As he once said on The Graham Norton Show: “I just wanted to be able to find myself in the middle of all those lightsabers.” Now, Mace Windu’s purple blade is one of the coolest weapons in the Star Wars universe, and fans still debate if he really died when Palpatine blasted him out that window.
1. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
When you think of the MCU, you probably picture Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, or Spider-Man, but none of them would have teamed up if it weren’t for Nick Fury. Samuel L. Jackson’s surprise cameo in the post-credit scene of Iron Man (2008) changed the game forever.
Fun fact: Marvel liked Jackson’s vibe so much that they literally redesigned Nick Fury in the comics in 2002 to look like him before he was ever cast.
He went on to appear in Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and the Disney+ series Secret Invasion and What If…?. His version of Fury is tough, sarcastic, and always one step ahead, the ultimate secret agent who pulls Earth’s Mightiest Heroes together when they are needed the most.
Honorable Mention: The MCU of Animated TV
Many people forget that Jackson also voiced Nick Fury in The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Ultimate Spider-Man, and other Marvel animated shows. He truly made Fury his own, across big screen, small screen, and every dimension in between.
No Franchise Too Big
Whether he’s corralling superheroes, dropping F-bombs at venomous reptiles, or swinging a purple lightsaber in a galaxy far, far away, Samuel L. Jackson never phones it in. He elevates every franchise he touches and leaves audiences wanting more.
No one else could seamlessly move from Marvel to Star Wars to Tarantino’s twisted playgrounds and make it look easy. He is, in every sense, the ultimate franchise legend.
Which Franchise Role Is Your Favorite?
Is it Nick Fury’s world-saving plans? Mace Windu’s Jedi wisdom? Frozone’s icy charm? Or Jules Winnfield’s righteous anger? Drop your pick in the comments, and tell us which Samuel L. Jackson scene you could rewatch a thousand times.
As Aretha Franklin’s hit “Who’s Zoomin’ Who” turns 40, and next month marks the anniversary of her death, we decided to take a deep dive into her secret love life.
At the PopViewers “Vibes & Views” screening in Downtown Los Angeles, the crowd gathered to watch episode 406 of “BMF”, one of the most buzzed-about shows on STARZ. But it was what came after the episode that left the strongest impression—a heartfelt and unflinching conversation between PopViewers CEO Chris Witherspoon and “BMF” star Russell Hornsby that gave a rare glimpse into his personal journey, his work ethic, and the deep emotional core of his performances.
As Charles Flenory on “BMF,” Hornsby portrays a complex figure who balances family, faith, and the pursuit of power in a dangerous world. But on this night, it was Russell—the man behind the character—who revealed the raw truths that drive his craft.
The Power of Personal Grief and Black Fatigue
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Russell Hornsby opened up about the passing of his mother just a few months ago, a loss that shaped his perspective on both life and work. When the conversation turned to the emotional depth required for his role in “BMF,” Hornsby’s words carried the weight of personal experience.
“I lost my mother about six or five months ago,” Hornsby shared. “My mother used to always say when she had to pay bills, she would sit on the couch and first there would be this tornado just going through the house… ‘Why is the refrigerator open?’… ‘Y’all didn’t drink the rest of this’… ‘This is moldy now because y’all motherfuckers didn’t eat it.’ There would be just this human tornado, right?”
The room fell silent as Hornsby continued, his voice filled with emotion.
“And then she would sit down on the couch after she was tired. She would sit down on the couch and just exhale and all she would ever say is ‘I am tired.’ And so in that moment, I reminded myself of how tired my mother used to be. And then I reminded myself of how tired Black people are.”
For Russell Hornsby, the struggles of the everyday Black community—and the collective fatigue that so often goes unnoticed—became a constant source of inspiration in his acting.
“What you’re seeing is a manifestation of the collective pain and the collective fatigue that is in everyday people who are struggling… You take a little bit of yourself, you put a little blood out… but you remember all those times when Mama was tired. You remember seeing the sanitation worker at the end of the shift, at the bottom of the hill, when they would crack open that bottle of Miller High Life and just sit and drink. There’s fatigue. There’s pain there. Because a life is being lived—a life that oftentimes ends up being unfulfilled. That’s what you see up there.”
The audience felt the weight of his words, reminding everyone why Hornsby’s performances carry such emotional depth. His ability to channel real-world struggles into his characters is part of what makes his portrayal of Charles Flenory so compelling.
From Track Practice to Theater
Hornsby’s journey into acting didn’t follow the traditional path. Russell was initially drawn to athletics. But a high school dare led him into the world of theater—and it was a moment that changed everything.
“In high school, you know, I was always doing the school musical,” Hornsby recalled. “They did the fall play, then they would do the spring musical. In the fall, I was playing football, so I wouldn’t have time to do the play. But in the spring, I ran track—and once you get your workout done, you can just get out of there.”
That extra time after track practice allowed him to dive into theater. Hornsby performed in The Wiz, Godspell, and Grease—roles that would cement his love for the craft. But it wasn’t until a conversation with a friend that he made the decision to fully commit to acting.
“We were sitting in home room, and I said, ‘Man, I don’t know what I want to major in.’ And my boy—Jason Dillard—just looked at me and said, ‘Man, why don’t you do that acting s–t? They don’t do nothing.’” Taking his friend’s advice, Hornsby auditioned for Boston University and got in. His career was off to the races.
A Hustler’s Setback: Russell Hornsby’s Role That Got Away
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Hornsby’s journey wasn’t without its setbacks. One of his most memorable stories involved an audition for “Copland”—a role that he booked… and then lost.
“I had to go audition for Copland. I was supposed to play a drug addict, crack addict, or whatever. You know, that normal stuff Black folks play in the movies,” he said, recalling his dedication to the part. “I walked from 110th Street to 57th Street, tripping and doing the thing and just getting into it.”
Hornsby’s commitment paid off—he landed the role. He excitedly called his mother with the good news, only for it to be followed by a devastating call days later.
“They told me I got replaced by Method Man.” The room chuckled in sympathy, but Hornsby took it in stride. “I still got paid, but I didn’t do the movie,” he said. “And I had to call my mama back and tell her, ‘Mom… what did you do?’ She said, ‘Oh, I just told Elaine and your godmother, and then I told Aunt Flossie…’”
Despite the disappointment, the experience taught Hornsby valuable lessons about resilience and the unpredictability of the industry.
The Future of BMF and Hornsby’s Impact
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: (L-R) Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Da’Vinchi, Heather Zuhlke and guest speak at the Entertainment Showcase “Family. Legacy. Action. “BMF” Season Four: Exclusive Clips and Conversation” panel during the BET Experience Fan Fest at Los Angeles Convention Center on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET) – Credit: Photo Bennett Raglin / Getty Images
As “BMF” continues its fourth season, Hornsby’s portrayal of Charles Flenory continues to resonate with fans and critics alike. Set in the early 1990s, the series follows the rise of the Flenory brothers as they expand their drug empire in Atlanta. But beneath the action and crime, “BMF” is a deeply emotional and cultural story about family, legacy, and survival in a system stacked against them.
“I believe my acting just took it to another level,” Hornsby said, reflecting on how his approach to the craft has evolved. “I stopped being selfish and I was there to say, ‘Whatever, what do you need? We can make that happen.’”
As the stakes grow higher on “BMF”—with new characters like Michael Chiklis’s relentless DEA agent joining the mix—the legacy of the Flenory brothers continues to expand. The show isn’t just about crime; it’s about culture, the pursuit of the American Dream, and the complex relationships that define us.
For Russell Hornsby, the work isn’t just about playing a character—it’s about connecting deeply with the audience and carrying the stories of those who have come before him. “BMF” episode 7 is out now on STARZ.
Noir Nation, the heartbreaking news around Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s sudden passing just got more details—and it’s as tragic as it is painful. Officials in Costa Rica have now confirmed that the 54-year-old actor was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter when the fatal incident occurred.
🏄🏾♂️ SURFERS RUSH TO THE RESCUE
According to reports from ABC News, several surfers in the area noticed Malcolm and his daughter struggling in the water. One brave surfer jumped in to help and was able to bring Malcolm’s daughter safely to shore. Meanwhile, a volunteer lifeguard assisted in pulling Malcolm and another surfer to dry land.
💔 DESPERATE EFFORTS TO SAVE A LEGEND
Despite 45 minutes of CPR performed on the scene, Malcolm-Jamal Warner was tragically pronounced dead. The actor, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show and his impactful work beyond, left a void in the hearts of fans worldwide.
⚰️ OFFICIAL CAUSE OF DEATH
Costa Rica’s Forensic Pathology Department has completed an autopsy, officially confirming the cause of death as asphyxiation by submersion—meaning Malcolm drowned after being submerged in water.
🖤 NOIR NATION, WE MOURN TOGETHER
This devastating news reminds us of the fragility of life and the importance of holding our loved ones close. Malcolm’s legacy as an actor, activist, and beloved figure in the Black community will forever live on.
Rest in power, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Your light will never fade.
