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After over a decade in prison for a crime he didn't commit, C.J. Rice is free at last. If you don't know who he is or what happened to him, let us walk you through the way the criminal justice system had him messed up.

Just when it looked like Jonathan Majors' legal issues were coming to a close, new life has been breathed into them, thanks to a new civil suit filed by his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.Read more...

Well, that's a wrap on the 2024 award season. Black people didn't win everything, but we showed out on the red carpet.Read more...

From the moment Daniel Craig announced that No Time to Die" would be his last appearance as James Bond, Hollywood and London have seen countless notable names pop up as frontrunners to become the new 007. With rumors swirling about Oscar winner Cillian Murphy's casting and new reports circulating that Avengers: Age...Read more...

At a rally near Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, Donald Trump told an audience full of rabid Republicans: If I don't get elected, it's gonna be a bloodbath. That's going to be the least of it. It's going to be a bloodbath for the country."Read more...

The man who went full Freddy Krueger and decided to chase a bunch of peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters with a glove of blades" has been sentenced.Read more...

It's not everyday that Beyonce takes to social media to send us commoners a message, but that's exactly what we got on Tuesday when the Texas Hold'em" singer posted new art for her upcoming new album, Cowboy Carter" to her Instagram and X/Twitter.Read more...

Dr. Dre has often been called the greatest producer in the history of rap and is considered partly responsible for popularizing the West Coast sound and Gangsta rap."

Andre Dr. Dre" Young is one of the most polarizing figures in the entertainment industry. There's no denying his impact on the evolution of the music business. But despite the length and influence of his career as a rapper/producer, all of these accomplishments are overshadowed by his history of violence against womenRead more...

To her fans, Amanda Seales is beloved as an outspoken, pro-Black critic of white supremacy.Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris' recent trip to Phoenix, was briefly disturbed by an unexpected red shower. A 30 year-old woman, Anasilvia Gomez-Zamora, reportedly doused the Vice President's motorcade in a mysterious red liquid last earlier this month.Read more...

A little girl lost her life after being fatally struck by an Uber driver who had just dropped her family home.

During a recent interview on The Joe Budden Podcast," right-wing talking head Candace Owens once again brought up Lizzo's appearance.Read more...

A jury found that two Detroit police officers used excessive force when they fatally shot Lamont Johnson in 2018 just seconds after ordering him to show his hands.Read more...

As the mystery surrounding Princess Kate Middleton's whereabouts continues, the palace only seems to be making matters worse. Whoever is managing their PR is dropping the ball big time, leaving people with more questions than answers. And if you think Black people aren't part of the conversation, think again. Social...Read more...

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Sixty years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the National Urban League is checking in on the State of Black America" - and they have plenty to say.Read more...

With Beyonce entering her country era, Kelly Rowland her acting and producing era, and Michelle Williams in her theater era-it would be smart to think a Destiny's Child reunion between the three singers has a slim chance of happening.Read more...

A woman suspected of murdering her son was captured after being on the run for nearly a year and a half.Read more...

Coming out as pansexual didn't just allow Wayne Brady to live his life openly and freely, it also introduced the entertainer to the modern dating world. And he was not ready for the onslaught that hit his DMs. While on the red carpet at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards, he explained how much things have changed for him.

On Friday (March 15), an episode of The Joe Budden Podcast" aired which featured a sit-down interview with Candace Owens. During the unnecessary conversation, Budden and the right-wing commentator covered an array of topics from fat acceptance" to modern-day rap music.Read more...

The two Black men who were tortured and beaten by a group of vigilante Mississippi deputies faced their attackers in court this week. What's so interesting is the men get to suggest their federal sentencing.Read more...

If you look up the term multi-hyphenate entertainer in the dictionary, you'll see a photo of the absolute badass Queen Latifah. From the moment she burst on the scene with her generation-defining anthem Ladies First," we knew she was special. She followed that up with the groundbreaking comedy Living Single," the...Read more...

Trigger Warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and rape.

Recently, Sanyia Spain spoke to the New York Daily News, to explain how she tried to save her twin sister, Samyia, before she was stabbed to death by allegedly by a drunken man who was following her.

Ever since Run D.M.C, rappers have used their accessories to make a statement. And as their earnings increased, their taste in jewelry got even more extravagant. And these days, some are just as well-known for their collection of ice as they are for their music.

Amanda Seales is sounding the alarm and expressing her disdain over the exclusion she feels she's experienced particularly in Black Hollywood circles.Read more...

Former President Barack Obama paid an impromptu visit to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday. Obama's visit to the other side of the pond had the internet suggesting that his visit might have something to do with a certain missing Princess of Wales.Read more...

As Sean Diddy" Combs continues to deal with the legal ramifications stemming from his handful of lawsuits, he's continuing to make negative waves thanks to his East Harlem charter school Capital Preparatory.Read more...

We all know Trevor Noah for being an entertaining comedian who does a solid job hosting some of the biggest award shows out there. But did you know that he also seems to have a love for real estate?Read more...

PBS' hit series Finding Your Roots" is must-see television for its more than 4.5 million weekly viewers who tune in to learn more about their favorite stars' family history.

In a heartbreaking finding, the Chicago Police Department confirmed the death of an 11-year-old boy after he was stabbed by a convicted felon who was just released on parole. Authorities say the boy tried to stand in the way of his mother to protect her.

The internet is buzzing about that cringey-ass interview between media personality Don Lemon and Elon Musk that was posted Monday.Read more...

For some reason, people are still debating whether couples should split expenses 50/50. It feels like such a common sense approach to a partnership that it's shocking people are even arguing about it.Read more...

New York Mayor Eric Adams has been known to say some odd things on social media - but his latest post has him getting dragged in the community notes.Read more...

Robert F. Smith is the wealthiest African American man in the United States. Forbes estimates his net worth at over $9 billion dollars. But how did he get there?

A lot has been made about the multiple issues currently facing the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From Jonathan Majors' legal trouble, to a questionable narrative for the Multiverse War, to concerns about missing characters, to low box office numbers, it's definitely time to worry about the MCU. Amid all this craziness,...Read more...

The fatal shooting of an officer and sudden disappearance of a South Carolina paramedic led the police on a frantic manhunt to find the suspect connected to each incident. This weekend, the cops finally caught their guy.

Leave it to Fox News to allow Donald Trump to spew even more of his hateful rhetoric as he gears up for a rematch against Joe Biden in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. On Saturday at a rally near Dayton, Ohio, Trump once again attacked immigrants and said that the ones accused of crimes are not people."Read more...

Updated as of 3/16/2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET

Rumors continue to swirl about the whereabouts of British royal Kate Middleton -who has not been seen publicly in non-doctored or grainy photographs in months. And on Thursday one intrepid reporter decided to see if the White House had gotten involved.Read more...

The anticipation is over, there's finally a ruling in the motion to dismiss Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. On Friday, a Georgia Judge ruled that Willis could remain on the case - but there's a catch. -...Read more...

Macklemore has pulled out of Shaun King's Hope During Times Of Genocide" tour. Earlier this week, photos and videos were circulating on the internet of King and his wife speaking in what is reportedly Arabic dialect. The footage also showed the couple sitting with a religious figure as they donned traditional Muslim...Read more...

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The NAACP Image Awards is closing awards season out with the biggest and Blackest celebration. The 55th annual award show seeks to showcase and highlight the best of the best in TV, film, music, podcast, books, and more. Queen Latifah returned to host the celebration of Black Excellence that featured many of our...Read more...

The abundance of Black Excellence is the reason we love the NAACP Image Awards so much. With The Color Purple," American Fiction," Swarm" and Abbott Elementary among the nominees, we're finally seeing our favorite Black films, TV series and artists get the recognition they deserve. To that end, the stars showed...Read more...

If you've ever had to tell a young child no,' then you already know that they can be downright unreasonable when they don't get their way. And no matter how hard you try to stay calm and reason with them, those little ones can take you there if you let them.Read more...

Now that awards season is over, we can truly get invested in the 2024 movie calendar. From surprise sequels, to highly-anticipated musicals, to new superhero team ups, to powerful biopics, there's something everyone can get excited about this year. Get your calendar app open, bookmark this page and check out our 2024...Read more...

One of Hollywood's biggest nights-the Oscars-took place last night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Jimmy Kimmel served as host for the fourth time, with Black Hollywood favorites Cord Jefferson and Da'Vine Joy Randolph taking home awards for their respective projects (American Fiction" and The Holdovers")....Read more...

Singer, songwriter and producer Smokey Robinson has been blessing us with hits since the early 50s, both as a frontman for The Miracles and as a solo artist. Diana Ross once said, If a great writer is a poet, and a great poet is a genius, then Smokey Robinson is a miracle." But while most people his age spend their...Read more...