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FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal and social media influencer Alex Padilla have ended their relationship just weeks after confirming their romance. The couple was first seen together on the pitch after Spain’s victory over England in the Euro final, delighting their fans.

Following their public display of affection, Yamal and Padilla were seen at the airport, heading to Milan together. Their romantic adventure continued with a luxurious getaway to Greece, where they shared photos of their ocean-view breakfasts from their apartment on Instagram.

However, the relationship quickly soured when Yamal unfollowed Padilla on social media after a viral Instagram Live video showed her sitting on another boy’s lap, identified as Izan Fernández.

Full video of Alex Padilla cheating on Lamine yamal 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/7Wy7UN6EMz

— Yamal is the Goat (@Fcb_miji) July 28, 2024

This sparked a wave of reactions on X (formerly known as Twitter), with many users accusing Padilla of “cheating” on Yamal. The situation has led to a barrage of hateful messages directed at Padilla, reflecting the intense scrutiny and pressure that public figures often face.

As the dust settles, fans and onlookers are left speculating about the future paths of Yamal and Padilla, both in their personal lives and careers.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, has announced the induction of 15 distinguished women as Honorary Members into its Alpha Omega Chapter during its Grand Boule in Indianapolis.

Maimah Karmo, a respected author and motivational speaker renowned for her advocacy in the fight against breast cancer, is among the newest Honorary Members. Karmo, the founder of the Tigerlily Foundation, has dedicated her career to educating, empowering, and advocating for young women affected by breast cancer. Her foundation has provided essential support services, resources, and outreach programs to thousands of women across the nation.

Karmo’s tireless efforts and commitment have had a significant impact, offering crucial support and inspiring positive change in the lives of many. In her new role with Zeta Phi Beta, Karmo will contribute to the sorority’s initiatives, including the Zeta National Education Foundation (Z-NEF), Zetas Helping Other People Excel (Z-HOPE™), and Zeta Youth Affiliates.

International First Vice President for Membership Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., expressed her excitement about the new Honorary Members, stating, “I am honored to oversee all of Zeta Phi Beta’s membership categories and am thrilled that Zeta Phi Beta continues to attract fascinating, fierce, and finer women to carry out the vision of Zeta Phi Beta’s Founders. The newest class of Honorary Members will advance Zeta Phi Beta’s goals as Zeta Phi Beta women everywhere work together to support our communities.”

The induction ceremony took place on July 27, 2024, at the sorority’s international conference in Indianapolis, where Karmo and the other new members were officially welcomed into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President and CEO, noted, “The work of our 2024 Honorary Member Class is aligned with Zeta Phi Beta’s commitment to helping other people excel through mind, body, and spirit. As the number one women’s service organization established by five extraordinary Black women, we are proud to extend membership to this group of women, and I welcome them to the sisterhood on behalf of all Zeta Phi Beta members.”

Maimah Karmo’s induction highlights her continued dedication to philanthropy and advocacy, further enhancing the sorority’s mission and impact.

CHADDS FORD, Pa. (AP) — At first glance, it looks like an aerial photo of a cemetery destroyed by war, with charred coffins ripped from broken concrete vaults and arched marble tombstones flattened by a bomb blast.

Then, the viewer begins to discern details: the coffins and vaults are actually parts of a keyboard. Instead of names and dates, the apparent tombstones are inscribed with words like “vibrato” and “third harmonic.”

“It looks like a graveyard,” photographer Frank Stewart said.

Stewart’s ghostly photograph of a New Orleans church organ ravaged by the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina is part of a career retrospective of his decades documenting Black life in America and exploring African and Caribbean cultures.

“Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present,” is on display at the Brandywine Museum of Art through Sept. 22. Brandywine is the fourth and final stop for the exhibition, which was organized by The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., and the Telfair Museums in Savannah, Georgia.

“I wanted to talk about the Black church and what influence they had on the culture,” Stewart said of his post-Katrina work in New Orleans. “This organ, the music and everything corresponds. It all comes together. I just wanted to show the devastation of churches and the music and the culture.”

Music is elemental to Stewart’s practice. He was the long-time photographer for the Savannah Music Festival, and for 30 years he was the senior staff photographer for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, which paired him with artistic director and Grammy-winning musician Wynton Marsalis.

“He’s like my brother,” said Stewart, whose exhibition includes “Stomping the Blues,” a 1997 photograph of Marsalis leading his orchestra off the stage during a world tour of his Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz oratorio “Blood on the Fields.”

Stewart, who was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and Chicago, has his own ties to jazz and blues. His stepfather, Phineas Newborn Jr., was a pianist who worked with the likes of musicians Lionel Hampton, Charles Mingus and B.B. King.

Describing himself as a child of the “apartheid South,” Stewart has drawn inspiration from photographers such as Ernest Cole and Roy DeCarava, who was among Stewart’s instructors at New York’s Cooper Union, where Stewart received a bachelor of fine arts degree. DeCarava’s photographs of 1950s Harlem led to a collaboration with Langston Hughes on the 1955 book, “The Sweet Flypaper of Life.”

Cole, a South African photographer, achieved acclaim in 1967 with “House of Bondage,” the first book to inspire Stewart. It chronicled apartheid using photographs he smuggled out of the country. Cole was never able to replicate his early success and fell on hard times before dying at age 49 in New York City. A documentary about him, “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found,” premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

“He came to New York and he was homeless in New York, so I would see him on the street and we would talk,” said Stewart, who is quick to draw a distinction between his work and Cole’s.

“I consider myself an artist more than a documentarian,” explained Stewart, who attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago before enrolling at Cooper Union and was a longtime friend and collaborator of artist Romare Bearden.

That’s not to say Stewart doesn’t have journalistic instincts in his blood. He recounts a work history that includes the Chicago Defender, the largest Black-owned daily in the country at the time, and stringing for Ebony, Essence and Black Enterprise magazines. He looks back less fondly on a short stint of large-format work photographing fine art for brochures and catalogs, an undertaking he described as “tedious.”

Through it all though, Stewart has maintained an artistic approach to his work, looking to combine pattern, color, tone and space in a visually appealing manner while not leaving the viewer searching for the message.

“It has to still be ‘X marks the spot,’” he explained. “It still has to be photographic. It can’t be just abstract.”

Or maybe it can. How else to explain the color and texture seen in “Blue Car, Havana” from 2002?

“It’s all about abstract painting,” Stewart said in wall text accompanying the photo.

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The retrospective shines a light on how Stewart’s work has evolved over time, from early black-and-white photographs to his more recent prints, which feature more color.

“It’s two different languages,” he said. “English would be the black and white. French would be the color.”

“I worked in color the whole time, I just didn’t have the money to print them,” he added.

While photography can inform people about the world around them, Stewart has noted there is a gulf between the real world and a photograph.

“Reality is a fact, and a photograph is another fact,” he explained. “The map is not the territory. It’s just a map of the territory.”

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Global superstar Anitta has been awarded in the “La Mezcla Perfecta” (The Perfect Mix) category alongside Peso Pluma for their electrifying song “Bellakeo.” The accolade was presented at the prestigious Premios Juventud Awards, an event that celebrates the biggest names in Latin music and entertainment.

Anitta’s achievement places her among a select group of artists who have left an indelible mark on both the Premios Juventud Awards and the broader music industry. The award ceremony, held at the iconic Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot in Puerto Rico, was a night to remember, featuring show-stopping performances and emotional tributes.

Anitta wowed the audience with her dynamic performances of her hit singles “Fría” and “Lose Your Breath,” leaving fans ecstatic. Her presence on stage was one of the evening’s highlights, showcasing her versatility and charisma. Additionally, Anitta participated in a special tribute to the legendary Fania’s 60th anniversary, performing alongside music greats such as Sergio George, Oscar de Leon, La India, Tony Succar, Luis Figueroa, Ivy Queen, and Tito Puente Jr.

One of the most poignant moments of the night was when Anitta was honored with the “Agent of Change” distinction. This award recognized her humanitarian efforts and her commitment to making a positive impact both within and outside the entertainment industry.

In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Anitta expressed her gratitude: “Thank you very much; it’s a great honor. I think that when you are an artist and get so much visibility, it is essential to use this to become rich and famous and to change society’s life and the world somehow. We have tremendous power in our hands; it is excellent to be on the charts and have numbers, success, and sold-out arenas, but we cannot forget that there is something much bigger than that, and that is to change people’s lives. Thank you.”

The night also marked the conclusion of Anitta’s “BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE TOUR,” which offered fans a unique taste of Brazil’s vibrant funk music scene. The tour kicked off in Mexico City and traveled through various cities in the United States, Latin America, and Europe, delivering an authentic and unforgettable experience.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, announced today the induction of 15 distinguished women as Honorary Members into its Alpha Omega Chapter during its Grand Boule in Indianapolis.

Andrea Hunley, renowned for her impactful leadership and community activism, is among the new Honorary Members. Hunley has dedicated her career to advocating for social justice and educational equity. As an accomplished educator and school principal, she has spearheaded numerous programs to support underprivileged students and their families. Her commitment to philanthropy extends to her work with local nonprofits, focusing on youth empowerment and community development initiatives.

In 2022, Hunley made history as the first Black state senator for Indiana Senate District 46. Her election marked a significant milestone in her advocacy for equitable education and social reform. As a new member of Zeta Phi Beta, Ms. Hunley is eager to contribute to the sorority’s Social Action arm, Get Engaged, and the Adopt-A-School initiative.

International First Vice President for Membership Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., commented, “I am honored to oversee all of Zeta Phi Beta’s membership categories and am thrilled that Zeta Phi Beta continues to attract fascinating, fierce, and finer women to carry out the vision of Zeta Phi Beta’s Founders. The newest class of Honorary Members will advance Zeta Phi Beta’s goals as Zeta Phi Beta women everywhere work together to support our communities.”

The induction ceremony took place on July 27, 2024, at the sorority’s international conference in Indianapolis, where the new members were officially welcomed into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President and CEO, noted, “The work of our 2024 Honorary Member Class is aligned with Zeta Phi Beta’s commitment to helping other people excel through mind, body, and spirit. As the number one women’s service organization established by five extraordinary Black women, we are proud to extend membership to this group of women, and I welcome them to the sisterhood on behalf of all Zeta Phi Beta members.”

The newly inducted Honorary Members represent a diverse array of talents and achievements, each contributing to the advancement of Zeta Phi Beta’s mission and values.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised $200 million since she emerged as the likely Democratic presidential nominee last week, an eye-popping haul in her race against the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump.

The campaign, which announced its latest fundraising total on Sunday, said the bulk of the donations — 66% — comes from first-time contributors in the 2024 election cycle and were made after President Joe Biden announced his exit from the race and endorsed Harris.

Over 170,000 volunteers have also signed up to help the Harris campaign with phone banking, canvassing and other get-out-the-vote efforts. Election Day is 100 days away.

“The momentum and energy for Vice President Harris is real — and so are the fundamentals of this race: this election will be very close and decided by a small number of voters in just a few states,” Michael Tyler, the campaign’s communications director, wrote in a memo.

Harris campaigned in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday, drawing hundreds to a fundraiser that had been organized when Biden was still at the top of the Democratic ticket. The fundraiser had originally been expected to raise $400,000 but ended bringing in about $1.4 million, according to the campaign.

Harris quickly coalesced Democratic support after Biden, whose candidacy fizzled following his disastrous June 27 debate performance against Trump, exited the race. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former House Minority Whip Jim Clyburn, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were quick to announce their support.

Prodigious Democratic fundraisers former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama announced their endorsement on Friday.

Harris at her Saturday fundraiser said she remained the “underdog” in the race but that her campaign was picking up steam.

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Future Forward, the largest super PAC in Democratic politics, announced last week it had secured $150 million in commitments over the first 24 hours from donors after Biden bowed out and endorsed Harris.

Democratic House and Senate candidates say they also have seen a surge in support since Harris emerged as the party’s likely nominee.

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This week, the most recent chattering regarding Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us” circles around an engaging reference in his “Cell Block One” scene. The scene began to trend as it has become an assumed nod to a 1997 photo of Milla Jovovich, model and actress of the legendary movies “The Fifth Element” and “Resident Evil.”

The line in question from Kendrick’s rap goes, “Say, Drake, I heard you like ’em young,” and “Better hide your little sister from him.” This reference has prompted a deeper investigation into Jovovich’s early career and her connections to controversial figures in the fashion industry.

Milla Jovovich, who began her modeling career in the 80s and early 90s, was discovered at just 11 years old by Jean-Luc Brunel. Brunel, who gained notoriety for his involvement in the fashion industry, was later linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

After a BBC undercover investigation exposed Brunel’s abuse in the industry, he was banned from his agency in 1999 and subsequently moved to the US, where he co-founded MC2 Model Management with Epstein’s backing.

In December 2020, Brunel was arrested on charges of rape of a minor and was under investigation for allegedly supplying underage girls to Epstein. Two months later, he was found dead in prison under circumstances similar to Epstein’s own death.

Further complicating the narrative, Jovovich was briefly married at 16 to a 21-year-old man, a marriage that was annulled by her mother shortly thereafter. Additionally, Jovovich was slated to appear in “Welcome to America,” a film about sex trafficking, though the project was ultimately rebranded as “Trade,” with Jovovich not involved.

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