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Unknown Black Mardi Gras Facts They'll Never Teach You in School
The city of New Orleans might still be recovering from hosting the Super Bowl, but that's not stopping the birthplace of jazz music from getting ready to celebrate it's biggest annual holiday this year.Read more...
Whoa! See Chris Rock's Shockingly Grown-Up Daughter Accompany Him to the 2025 Oscars
It's been three years since the slap heard around the world went down at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony when Will Smith rushed the stage and took a blow at host Chris Rock after he jokes about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during the ceremony. Although Rock wasn't on hand at this year's show, he did pop out at...Read more...
Oscar Fashion Train Wrecks, Cynthia Erivo's 'Defying Gravity' Performance Reactions, Tony Todd's In Memoriam Snub, Black Twitter's Response to Halle Berry Kissing Adrien Brody, Adam Sandler's Viral Sn
The Oscars returned with a bang on Sunday night. The 97th Annual Academy Awards aired on Sunday evening, recognizing the best cinema had to offer this year from blockbuster juggernauts like Wicked" and Dune: Part Two," to critical favorites like Nickel Boys" and The Substance." - Jared AlexanderRead more...
Aubrey O'Day Shades Diddy on 'The Masked Singer' and Now He's Clapping Back
As if Sean Diddy" Combs' life couldn't get any worse than it already is, it appears the disgraced music mogul's reputation was further thrown under the bus thanks to an ex-employee and Danity Kane member Aubrey O'Day.Read more...
Tony Todd Just Had a Huge Oscars Slight, and His Family is Not Happy
Tony Todd's family expected the late actor to be honored along with several others during the 2025 Oscars In Memoriam tribute. However, they immediately became frustrated with the Academy Award's treatment when his name wasn't included.Read more...
Secrets to SZA's Rise To Stardom
SZA's world domination is truly something to behold. The R&B songstress is seemingly everywhere, cleaning up at the Grammys, hitting the Super Bowl stage alongside Kendrick Lamar, and dropping viral hit songs like it's nothing. One could say 2025 is SZA's year, the same could've been said in 2024 (when she dropped...Read more...
Viral Reactions to Cynthia Erivo's 'Defying Gravity' Performance Will Leave You Teary-Eyed
Wicked" may have only walked away with two Oscars at last night's Academy Awards ceremony, but there's no doubt that the movie's stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, got plenty of love from those who watched their emotional duet, which opened the show. Erivo and Grande were shut out of their Best Actress and Best...Read more...
Adam Sandler's Viral Oscars Outfit Featured Basketball Sneakers By This Famous Black Player
The internet is still buzzing about Adam Sandler's bizarre Oscars outfit on Sunday, March 2. While stars like Colman Domingo and Cynthia Erivo opted for designer's tailored and stunning ensembles for the 97th annual Academy Awards, Sandler's casual approach was so noticeable that even host Conan O'Brien called him out...Read more...
Resurfaced Video Shows Angie Stone Discussing How This Celebrity Breakup Damaged Her Career
As fans remember and revisit the music that Angie Stone left behind after her shocking death, they are also learning about things that they previously never knew about the accomplished soul singer. In clips that have been reshared on the internet, Stone talks about the struggles she had to endure throughout her career.Read more...
If You Have Google Account You're Not Using, You Better Start Backing That Thing Up Or You'll Lose It
In times like these, when disinformation and scams have found a way into practically every aspect of our culture, it's easy to understand why you might side-eye an email warning you that your Google account is going to be deleted, because if you didn't fall for that pyramid marketing scam that landed in your inbox...Read more...
Wait, What... Colman Domingo Has a White Husband? Here's the Magical Story of How They Met
Do you believe in fairytales? Well, after hearing the story of how Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and his husband, Raul, first met, you'd be convinced that fate really does exist!Read more...
Texas Woman's Drug-Fueled Paranoia Ends in Unfathomable Crime Against Her Own Elderly Grandmother. And Now, the Verdict is In
Behind the spotlight of police brutality and justice rallies in 2020, a very sinister crime occurred claiming the life of a 70-year-old woman. The woman's granddaughter was charged with her killing and now, the judge has delivered a verdict determining her fate.Read more...
Electric Slide? Now Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Two Step Has Taken Over Wedding Parties
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance is still making noise and now people are doing his two-step down the aisle! Will the Kenny two-step be replacing the electric side? Is it the new dance for the Millennial and Gen-Z folk. Either way, one thing that is undeniable is that Kung Fu Kenny is wedding certified!Read more...
50 Cent and Cam’ron Want All the Smoke With Jim Jones, and the Winner of a Proposed Boxing Match Gets This Amount
Jim Jones is in a precarious situation. He's beefing with 50 Cent and Cam'ron, two of the loudest and most petty individuals in all of hip-hop. However, Jones has no plans of backing down from either one of them.Read more...
5 Real-World Consequences of Elon Musk's DOGE Layoffs and How These Can Greatly Affect You
The Trump administration has made a huge impact on America's federal workforce - and not in a good way. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is led by billionaire Elon Musk, has fired both new and career workers less than just two months after it formed. Even though the agency stated that large-scale...Read more...
Jasmine Crockett On Where Are Our Black Leaders? Where's The Church?
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Baltimore Driver Pops Off; Takes Road Rage to Next Level in Viral Video
Baltimore police are investigating a road rage incident after a driver nearly hit a bike rider as he rode down the street. However, in shocking video footage, the suspect appeared to be even angrier than the biker and went all the way off.Read more...
A Mysterious Dunkin' Donut Robbery Spree in New Jersey Solved. Here's the Tea!
We know America runs on Dunkin'" but this New Jersey man allegedly took the company slogan to a whole new level after police connected him to at least 14 different robberies across the state. According to officials, a weeks-long investigation into the burglary string led police to the 24-year-old man.
Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2025's Best and Worst Looks
After shining at the 2025 Oscars, stars and celebs alike traditionally head on over to the second most popular spot in Hollywood that night: the Vanity Fair Oscar Party! Whether it's the always debonair Colman Domingo or the super sultry Jodie Turner-Smith, our Black faves made sure to step in major style.Read more...
Writer of Conan O'Brien's Joke About Drake Gets Heat on Social Media
Even though Conan O'Brien is the one who made the joke about the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef during the 2025 Oscars, the person who wrote the joke seems to be getting the most heat for it.Read more...
Newest Development in Case of Deputy Accused of Killing Exonerated Black Man Will Piss You Off
We finally know what will happen to the Georgia cop behind the fatal shooting of a Black man who was just exonerated from a wrongful conviction before his death: absolutely nothing. Prosecutors made their decision about whether the cop should face charges.Read more...
WATCH: Taraji P. Henson Fields a Really Weird Interaction With a 'Fan,' But Vivica A. Fox Isn't Having It!
Celebrities are used to dealing with crazed fans, but one man is catching heat after a series of weird celebrity encounters is making its way around the internet. It all started when the man named Israel approached actress Taraji P. Henson outside of a hotel while she was headed to the Essence Women in Hollywood gala...Read more...
Don Lemon to Megyn Kelly: Tell Your Man to Stop Looking at My Man
Last week, we told you about journalist Don Lemon's shocking confession that he frequently gets approached by MAGA men trying to shoot their shot while reporting at Republican events across the country. While that admission definitely raised some eyebrows, Lemon just dropped another bomb on us that has the internet in...Read more...
Black People: 'Oscars Quincy Jones Tribute Was Trash and Why They Pick That One Song Of His White Folks Never Heard Of...'
Though the 2025 Oscars had it's fair share of high moments, one of the lows was unfortunately the highly-anticipated Quincy Jones tribute led by Queen Latifah. And folks on social media aren't mincing words about it!Read more...
O'Shea Jackson Jr. Talks About When Dad Ice Cube Introduced Him to His Idol...You'll Never Expect Who it Is
From being a possible plus one at industry events to having lavish star-studded playdates, there are plenty of perks that can come with being the child of a famous rapper. Just ask O'Shea Jackson Jr., son of rapper-actor Ice Cube. In a recent interview with Julian Edelman on the Games With Names" podcast, Jackson...Read more...
The Ever-Growing List of Lawsuits Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Bad Boy Entertainment founder and rapper Sean Diddy' Combs is facing a three-count federal indictment including charges of racketeering and sex trafficking against an alleged three victims. However, his legal troubles didn't begin here but approximately a a few dozen lawsuits later.Read more...
Black Twitter's Reaction To Halle Berry's Oscars Kiss With Adrien Brody Is Hilarious
Though Halle Berry didn't walk away with any gold at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, she still secured a golden moment at the prestigious ceremony with the help of fellow actor Adrien Brody. And you won't believe how they did it!Read more...
These Young Texas Kids Found This, But Now The Teachers Are in Huge Trouble
Middle school students at Travis Intermediate School, located in North Texas, allegedly applied tattoos to each other using temporary ink and the same needle. Now, the teachers who were assigned to the classrooms where the incidents took place have been suspended pending the results of an investigation.Read more...
2025 Oscars Fashion Train Wrecks
The Oscars are over, and what an exciting night it was! There were so many stars on the red carpet ready to be recognized for the incredible work they put into the films nominated. Paul Tazewell made history by being the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design. Rightfully so, the costume design in Wicked...Read more...
Best Black Oscar Moments You Might Have Missed
The Oscars returned with a bang on Sunday night. The 97th Annual Academy Awards aired on Sunday evening, recognizing the best cinema had to offer this year from blockbuster juggernauts like Wicked" and Dune: Part Two," to critical favorites like Nickel Boys" and The Substance."
The Real Story Behind the Entertainment Legend Quincy Jones
The world lost a legend on November 3, 2024, when Quincy Jones passed away at age 91. For more than half a century, the musician, composer and producer was responsible for bringing us unforgettable music and movies, working with legends like Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Celine Dion.Read more...
Oscars 2025: Black Celebs Rocked The Red Carpet
Black stars and celebs showed up and showed out at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday and you've to get into all the goodness. From stars like Wicked's" Cynthia Erivo to Sing Sing" stars Clarence Maclin and Divine G-our faves made sure to end awards season on bang.Read more...
Queen Latifah's Top Movies Ranked By Box Office
Queen Latifah may be royal when it comes to the rap game and the acting game, but her singing took centerstage at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday during her Quincy Jones tribute.Read more...
It's Been 10 Years Since #OscarsSoWhite. Have We Truly Seen Change in Hollywood?
It's Oscars season once again. The Academy Awards are back for their 97th year, bringing Hollywood together for cinema's biggest night as we celebrate the best the film industry has to offer. Stars like Cynthia Erivo, Zoe Saldana, Coleman Domingo and more are nominated in acting categories this year, two of whom are...Read more...
Def Jam Executive Accused of Sexual Assault, Diddy's Mother Sued for Fraud, Lil Baby Called 'Cowardly,' Drake Adds Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime show to Lawsuit, and More Music News
The Hip-Hip community is taking a hit after music executive Kevin Liles is now facing serious allegations. According to a lawsuit filed on Thursday (Feb. 27), the former Def Jam president is being sued for alleged sexual assault during his time as president. - Phenix S HalleyRead more...
Black Actors and Films That Should've Won Oscars, But Didn't!
While there are some famous faces we always hope to see walk away with the Oscar (looking at you Colman Domingo and Cynthia Erivo), given what we know of this famous awards show's history-we're preparing ourselves for things to go a different way. After all, the Academy Awards have an unfortunate history of not...Read more...
These Celebs Killed On The "Black Women In Hollywood" Red Carpet
Every year before the Oscars, Black Celebs come together at the Black Women in Hollywood Brunch" in Los Angeles. And while there's always good conversations and tributes, we come for the looks and this year did not disappoint. Everybody who showed at the event hosted by Essence, took their invite seriously and ate-and...Read more...
'Real Housewives of Potomac' Star Wendy Osefo Slightly Shades CoStar Karen Huger Over DUI Prison Sentence
Real Housewives of Potomac" star Dr. Wendy Osefo is breaking her silence about her costar Karen Huger's recent DUI prison sentence. And she's not holding back!Read more...
Unrecognizable Lizzo Shocks Internet, Haters With New Song And Transformed Body
Singer, dancer, and flute player extraordinaire Lizzo has been going viral on social media, and it's not because of her music-although her music is still good-and it ain't because of the lawsuit her dancers filed against her-that case was dropped. Everyone is talking about how different and gorgeous she looks .Read more...
Why Folks Are Pissed at Hakeem Jeffries' Statements About Trump and His MAGA Republicans
Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, reminded us all on Feb. 9 exactly why Democrats are as soft as Charmin toilet tissue. Maybe even softer.Read more...
MAGA Reacts To Eagles Declining Trump’s White House Invite, Don Lemon Spills ‘Messy’ Tea On Married MAGA Men Trying To Court Him, Black Baby Wows The Internet After Winning Crawling
You can always count on the Philadelphia Eagles to stand on business! After their second Super Bowl win, the NFL team make it clear they have no plans to follow tradition and accept President Donald J. Trump's invitation to the White House. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...
Louisiana Mayor Breaks His Silence After Being Arrested for Drug Trafficking
The small city of Bogalusa, La. made big headlines when its 25-year-old mayor was arrested and charged in connection to an alleged drug trafficking ring. Now, Mayor Tyrin Truong is speaking to the press for the first time since his arrest two months ago.
Uh Oh...Now Diddy’s Lawyers Are Coming for Jay-Z Rival Tony Buzbee
With Sean Diddy" Combs facing a slew of felonies, his lawyers are doing everything they can to take some weight off their already hefty load. In their newest attempt, Combs' attorneys are going after Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee with major allegations.Read more...
Oscars 2025: Essential Quincy Jones-Produced Songs to Add to Your Playlist
During his prime, Quincy Jones helped write, compose, and arrange some of the greatest pop hits in modern history for some legendary artists, including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, and many more.Read more...
Shame! Black Internet Drags Black Man Allegedly Killed By His White Girlfriend And For The Pettiest Reason
The news of a Black man allegedly being slain by a white woman who turned out to be his girlfriend (during Black History Month btw) shocked many Black readers. However, when a few people did some digging into the victim's social media profile... they were traded in their remorse for disgust.Read more...
New Books by Black Authors You Need to Read This March
March 2 is Read Across America Day. The day, which is meant to encourage and celebrate a love of reading in young people, might sound like a great idea if you've been watching the news lately. Luckily, there are plenty of great new books by Black authors that have hit the shelves and are just perfect for curling up...Read more...
Trump's Treatment of Zelenskyy Was So Ratchet, Obama Would Never...
Friday'smalice at the White House - in which Donald Trump tried to browbeat Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - evokes thoughts of the recent Marvel film, Captain America: Brave New World." Stay with me on this.Read more...
Texas ICE Attorney Accused Of Running 'Racist' X Account, Black Baltimore Mayor Responds To Scathingly Racist DM, Video Of Spirit Airlines Brawl At ATL Airport Goes Viral, Social Media Challenge Alleg
An attorney who worked for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been accused of disturbing online behavior. James Rodden, who worked as the agency's assistant chief counsel, allegedly operated a racist, bigoted, xenophobic, hateful, harassing and dishonest" X account, according to a legal complaint...Read more...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Once Again Goes Off On Donald Trump, Famous Democratic Strategist Predicts Trump's Downfall, How Trump’s Policies Deceived MAGA, Don Lemon Goes Off On Megyn Kelly And More
While Black leaders have been seemingly mute when it comes to holding Donald Trump accountable for his attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has once again publicly condemned him. In an exclusive interview with The Root last week, Crockett pointed out how white women-not...Read more...
More Good News for Homeless Detroit Mother Whose Children Froze to Death
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