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Taraji P. Henson is finally clearing the air when it comes to "The Color Purple" drama and those rumors of a rift between her and Oprah Winfrey. In case you forgot, Henson stepped into the iconic role of Shug Avery in Warner Bros' flashy musical film reboot of "The Color Purple" in 2023. While promoting...Read more...

White folks like John Brown and Viola Liuzzo became martyrs for the abolitionist and Civil Rights MovementRead more...

Young girl impresses people with her runway strut, but some viewers a raising an eyebrowRead more...

Someone doesn't have to hang from a tree to be "lynched."Read more...

Were you entertained? Good. Now lets decode the message beyond the surface.Read more...

Before you get all in an uproar, believe us when we say, there's more to this new Black Panther than you know!Read more...

As the popular show celebrates its 25 year anniversary, we take a look back on some of the most iconic moments!Read more...

While Beyonce's youngest daughter is building a fan base of her own, some online think she is a handful at home.Read more...

Attorney Marc Brown said, "the floodgates have been let open" after the Supreme Court's ruling on reverse discrimination.Read more...

June 7 would have been Prince's 67th birthday. Here are a few things few people know about the legendary rocker.Read more...

A moment that should've gone off without a hitch ended up with local authorities getting inRead more...

Jane allegedly went through a similar "freak-off" hell as Cassie Ventura did.Read more...

From Disney's "Eyes of Wakanda" and "Ironheart" to the return of "The Bear," we've got you covered with the best shows to watch this summer.Read more...

Lil Wayne's latest musical offering was once highly anticipated, but according to fans, it would've been better left in the studio.Read more...

On June 5th, Musk dragged Trump for filth stemming from differences from his "Big, Beautiful Bill" creating the messiest bromance breakup between the two former friends.Read more...

Check out Miss Winfrey's amazing portfolio of properties across the United States!Read more...

The actor-comedian says she's done with Black American men and gives a surprising "scientific" reason why.Read more...

Thanks to TikTok, folks like Crews, Beyonce, Chris Brown and more are joining in on the fun. Let's take a look!Read more...

Leading up to the show's premiere, resurfaced videos of Yulissa Escobar saying the N-word went viral.Read more...

Timbaland has launched an AI entertainment company called Stage Zero. AI musician, TaTa, is the first signee.Read more...

As the Democratic party continues to pick up the pieces from VP Harris' loss, news of the former press secretary's recent departure drew strong criticisms.Read more...

The nasty end of Trump's friendship with Elon Musk could result in bad blood, and who knows which secrets the Tesla CEO is prepared to unleash...Read more...

The strange phenomenon has become an alarming trend on social media, but thankfully other users are combating the nonsense.Read more...

Already, you can tell the woman experienced similar things as Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura.Read more...

Judge Arun Subramanian is not the one with whom to trifle when it comes to Diddy's case.Read more...

If you've been seeing a flurry of pink and green all over your social media timelines, that's because the newest trailer for "Wicked for Good" has finally dropped on Wednesday. But before you head to the theaters on November, there are a few things you might want to know first! As a little background, "Wicked...Read more...

Jackson recently detailed the harrowing experience in a new interview.Read more...

As each day of the trial passes, it is looking more and more like Sean "Diddy" Combs is going to jail.Read more...

After Trump said he's "disappointed" in Musk's recent rants, the X CEO had choice words for his ex-bestie.Read more...

In the adorable clip, the couple is dancing to Starrkeisha's "The Baby Momma Dance" song.Read more...

A crematory is in major trouble right now for misplacing this two-month-old's body.Read more...

Sinbad was in a medically-induced coma in 2020after a blood clot traveled from his heart to his brain.Read more...

A student's grandmother called the horrific mistake "very inappropriate."Read more...

Berry caused quite a stir back in May thanks her super suggestive, sexual video with boyfriend Van Hunt. Now, she's speaking out about it.Read more...

Did someone say Kardashian Curse?" The former NBA baller is coming down on hard times.Read more...

None of us are prepared to be Will Smith in I, Robot."Read more...

The Department of Labor halting operations may potentially leave low-income students homeless.Read more...

It has been 23 years since the horrific incident that was 9/11, and since then, there have been multiple investigations and conspiracy theories about the terrifying event. Now a new question is being asked: Was there a fifth plane? Well, what TMZ's Harvey Levin, has to tell you might just shock you! According to Levin,...Read more...

Reid hosted not one, but two popular shows on the TV platform. Now, it seems like we have more insight into why her latter one was cancelled.Read more...

From a former WWE CEO to a right-wing podcaster, the folks President Donald Trump has tapped to lead the country have... questionable backgrounds.Read more...

An expert debunked the claim that the viral hotel footage was edited.Read more...

Some Christians are coming for the "Wicked" star, saying she has no business in her latest role.Read more...

From Elon Musk to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, Trump's spending bill is drawing vicious criticism from his own allies.Read more...

The drama continues to escalate between Bailey and DDG and this latest update is no exception!Read more...

Why, of course legendary award-winning actor Will Smith would have his own movie trailer - which is arguably one of the largest mobile homes in the freakin' world. Let's get into the specs. The trailer, named "The Heat," costs $2.5 million, for starters. It has two stories, an expanding roof, automatic shades, a 100-inch drop-down...Read more...

From love interests to reoccurring roles, these Black characters made viewers fall deeper in love with the show.Read more...

A online debate is raging on whether or not Black women should be participating in this plastic surgery trendRead more...

Remember that lawsuit from last year when a woman claimed Sean "Diddy" Combs dangled her over a 17-story balcony? Well, she's finally made an appearance in the rapper's federal sex crime trial and spilled all the tea. It's even more frightening than you thought. Bryana Bongolan, a friend to Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and designer, took...Read more...

After a violent incident involving Newage Jerkboy and a police K-9, he was put in a coma before he ultimately died.Read more...

In years past we could count on Black celebrities to speak up for our community. Why are they silent now as he attacks Black art?Read more...