Known for shattering stereotypes and paving the way for Black actresses in Hollywood, Cicely Tyson died at the age of 96 on January 28. Her manager Larry Thompson confirmed the news with CNN. The cause of her death was not revealed."I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing," Thompson said in a statement. "Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of her personal and professional life. Today sh...

Hanson Robotics, the company behind Sophia the Robot, has announced that it will begin mass producing robots for use in healthcare, retail and airline settings.The Hong Kong-based tech company told Reuters that four models, including Sophia and one named Grace, will launch sometime during the first half of 2021. "The world of COVID-19 is going to need more and more automation to keep people safe," Hanson Robotics Founder David Hanson explained, adding that he aims to sell "thousands" of robots...

If you've been undergoing a series of miscommunications lately, that can only mean one thing: Mercury retrograde is upon us. To put astro-terminology in simple terms, Mercury moves backward from its orbit three to four times a year, resulting in a series of unfortunate occurrences. Known to be the planet that represents communication, travel and technology, Mercury allows us to convey our thoughts by filtering what we say, as well as how we absorb information from others on a regular day. With t...

Halsey has announced that she is pregnant. The singer revealed the news on Instagram, where she posted a series of baby bump images with a caption reading "surprise!"The 26-year-old is expecting her first child with Alev Aydin, a writer, actor and producer who was first linked to Halsey in October 2020. In 2018, the star opened up about a past miscarriage that she suffered while on stage. She is also diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition that led her to freeze her eggs to protect her fertili...