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Just a few days ago, Tatsha Robertson, our Editor-in-Chief, was invited to a Christmas brunch at White House where invitees were able to walk through the historic mansion. Biden himself showed up and gave an inspiring speech.Read more...

Barack Obama just released his much anticipated (and sometimes controversial) 2024 favorites list. From books, music to movies, Obama's bold choices can't please everyone. Regardless, let's get into a few of the books, hooks and movies that caught his ears and eyes. Let us know if you liked his list or not.

Christmas weekend usually provides a few extra games to enjoy, but this year, sports will be eating good. In the past, the holiday has been all about the NBA, with the league offering a full day of action. However, the NFL has decided to enter the chat and it's bringing Beyonce and Mariah Carey to the party.As if that...Read more...

If you were asked to name some of the most talented musical families in history, the Jacksons, the DeBarges and The Isley Brothers might be the first that come to mind. But don't sleep on The Sylvers, a group of nine singing siblings from Watts, California, that entertained fans for decades.Read more...

After a grueling year-long road to recovery following his stroke, Jamie Foxx has been back outside, resuming his life as one of Hollywood's most talented and popular entertainers. However, it appears that not everyone is showing him the proper respect. - Stephanie Holland Read MoreRead more...

As every day passes, we learn something new about the sexual assault lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Diddy" Combs.Read more...

Whether it's with her music, her fashion or her makeup, Rihanna has always been a trendsetter. Now, the Don't Stop The Music" artist is giving us a peek inside her #momlife - putting us on to an extravagant new snack and leaving us trying to find a way to get invited to her next play date.Read more...

Remember that video from the beginning of the year where three Black men were being rudely escorted off a plane for some odor?" Well, we finally know how this whole ordeal was concluded after those passengers decided to file a lawsuit.Read more...

Sometimes a song hits a chord with listeners, transcending genres and generations. These are classics that have stood the test of time. Supermarkets, doctor's offices, restaurants, it doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing, when it comes on, you're absolutely singing along. For Black folks, there's a...Read more...

In 2024, there were numerous celebrities, politicians and Karens who decided to mess around and find out. Here is a list of folks who ultimately had to deal with the consequences of their chaotic behavior.Read more...

Back in October, we told you that the rapper formerly known as Kanye West purchased a fabulous new home in the exclusive Beverly Park North neighborhood. The 11-bedroom, 18-bath estate, located in a gated community that stars like Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, and Justin Bieber have called home, set the Jesus...Read more...

We often mourn the deaths of celebrities we love as if they're our own loved ones. But the collective mourning is always more pronounced when dealing with the death of a larger-than-life figure who earned the mantle of legend."Read more...

South Carolina police have arrested and charged two suspects in connection to the murder of 18-year-old MyAngel Walker. According to officials, Walker's family filed a missing person's report after the teen didn't show up the work on Thursday (Dec. 12). - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

A decade ago in 2014, Lobna Yakout married Karim Salim, unaware of his history as a criminal. Now, four years after leaving him, Yakout is sharing how she learned that her ex-husband was a serial killer.Read more...

A Maryland mother is scared for her daughter's safety after she says her 14-year-old was attacked during school hours. Kayla Caldwell was headed to cheerleader practice on Dec. 5 when multiple bullies approached her and started beating her viciously.

New charges have been filed against an active duty Marine Willie Ellington in connection to the killing of a former reality TV star.Read more...

It looks like things may finally be on the up and up when it comes to Wendy Williams and her health-and fans all over are eagerly waiting in anticipation. - Shanelle GenaiRead more...

Wicked" has been a huge success for Universal Pictures, but the yellow brick road to the big screen was not an easy one. Long before it was the biggest show to hit Broadway, the movie rights to Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" were a hot commodity in late 90s...Read more...

It's no secret that Katt Williams had a truly crazy and arguably extremely satifying year in 2024 after his viral interview with Shannon Sharpe for his Club Shay Shay" podcast was publicized back in January.Read more...

Jennifer Hudson is spreading holiday cheer with her youngest, and most adorable, guest yet.

There's been a lot of talk about Elon Musk's perceived influence on President-elect Donald Trump, so it's no surprise that The View" decided to wade into the conversation on Thursday's episode. Unfortunately, as things got a little silly, a quick joke about the two men and Vice President-elect JD Vance had co-host Who...Read more...

Drug addiction has plagued the Black community for decades, and with the rise of fentanyl in recent years, Black people should be on high alert - especially our Black men, whom statistics say are the most vulnerable.

Even though Elon Musk has never held any sort of political position and didn't support President-elect Donald Trump publicly until July, he was still tapped by to be a part of Trump's Cabinet. Musk was labeled co-chair of a group called the Department of Government Efficiency" alongside Vivek Ramaswamy.Read more...

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Another day, another former reality star finding themselves in some serious legal trouble.

Over the past year, T.D. Jakes has been one of a handful of high-profile individuals who have been the subject of online videos attempting to link them to Sean Diddy" Combs' alleged bad behavior. But now, Jakes' legal team is fighting back against what they say is AI-generated misinformation and asking the courts to...Read more...

It looks like things may finally be on the up and up when it comes to Wendy Williams and her health-and fans all over are eagerly waiting in anticipation.Read more...

The best interest of Sean Diddy" Combs and his defense team is to protect his reputation as a law abiding citizen who won't fold under the legal pressure he's facing. However, based on his latest court appearance, Diddy don't look like he's doing too hot. Here's three things to note from his last hearing:Read more...

Remember a month ago when Drake filed a petition against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, claiming that the two companies conspired to inflate the streams for Kendrick Lamar's popular diss track, Not Like Us?" Well...Spotify is not taking these claims lightly and is firing back in the process.Read more...

Just when we thought 2024 was winding down and we had time to take a breath, the year had one last crazy card to play. Two of the most high-profile criminal cases of the year have crossed over in an unexpected way.Read more...

While many are running around the country panicking about these drone sightings, there's one group of Americans who choose not to look up at the sky.... and it's Black people.

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From the Met Gala red carpet to front row at New York Fashion Week, billionaire businesswoman and R&B singer Rihanna is known for showing up in high-fashion looks that make heads turn. But sometimes, even an international superstar and fashion icon has to pop out in something casual every now and then, right? - Angela...Read more...

Tony Buzbee hasn't had a break since he started representing alleged Sean Diddy" Combs' accusers. A civil lawsuit against Diddy and Shawn Jay-Z" Carter- alleging the rappers raped a 13-year-old Jane Doe in 2000- has gotten messy over the weeks. Ironically, the Texas attorney is now facing a Jane Doe of his own in a...Read more...

Christmas parties aren't like other get-togethers. You have to offer delicious food, while also providing holiday flavors. Typically, there's a lot more desserts involved, as well as seasonal fruits and pastries that you don't see at other parties. However, don't let the nice holiday vibes fool you, there are still...Read more...

Al B. Sure is not afraid to speak his mind, especially when it comes to Sean Diddy" Combs.Read more...

Lizzo is finally speaking out against the bombshell sexual harassment lawsuits that were lobbed against her back in 2023 by a few of her former dancers-and she's not holding back.Read more...

On Wednesday (Dec.18), The Root reported that Trinity Rodman-the daughter of Dennis Rodman-went on the Call Her Daddy" podcast to discuss the complicated relationship she had with her father.Read more...

One of reality TV's biggest stars just received a pretty devastating legal blow - and naturally, the internet has some thoughts. Karen Huger, known affectionally on The Real Housewives of Potomac as the Grande Dame," has officially been found guilty of a DUI and other crimes, months after her headline-making car...Read more...

Actress Kerry Washington has been hitting the road to promote her latest project, The Six Triple Eight," a film directed by Tyler Perry that tells the true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, World War II's only Women's Army Corps unit of color.Read more...

Washington, D.C. officials have officially charged two people in connection to a Monday (Dec. 16) incident that left a young girl hospitalized. Police say it all started when a mother left her two children at home with a family friend and an older sibling.

On Thursday, a Georgia Court of Appeals disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the case against President-elect Donald Trump and his alleged co-conspirators over their attempts to overturn the 2020 election.Read more...

While many fans of the popular 1994 film The Lion King" may still harbor sad feelings over the death of Mufasa at the hands of his brother Scar, they just might side with the bad guy after watching the upcoming Barry Jenkins-directed iteration, Mufasa: The Lion King." We know, we know-egregious...but just hear us...Read more...

Ray Benzino has finally cleared the air following a concerning video posted by 50 Cent on Wednesday. In the viral clip, Benzino is seen on the floor, yelling and crying uncontrollably while appearing to hold a knife near his own throat.Read more...

It looks like the holidays are going to be anything but happy for Cardi B and Offset. The estranged couple and parents of three have been in the middle of a heated beef which is playing out in a very public way on X, and their fans (over 40 million between them, to be exact) have been there to watch the whole thing -...Read more...

A horrifying video has gone viral on social media showing a grown man attacking a student in the hallways of a school. What's even more shocking is what the police revealed about the alleged attacker.Read more...

It's clear artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and this year, AI has continued developing at a pace no one can truly grasp. 2024 was one crazy year for Black folks, so it's time we all get prepared for the new year. And what better way to do so than to ask AI chatbots about the future of Black America??

At the start of 2023, Jonathan Majors was poised to reach A-list status. He had a scene-stealing role in Creed III," was set to make a splash as the big bad for the next two phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was receiving awards buzz for his haunting drama, Magazine Dreams."Read more...

One of the many civil cases against Sean Diddy" Combs has somehow turned into a war between co-defendant Shawn Jay-Z" Carter and attorney Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing the woman who claims Combs and Carter raped her while she was 13 years old in 2000.

It's not often that you have to have a majorly awkward conversation about the President of the United States-but that's exactly what Kerry Washignton had to endure when her hit seres Scandal" aired on television years ago.Read more...