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DJ Envy has been the talk of the internet for the last couple of weeks due to his involvement in an alleged Ponzi scheme involving himself and his real estate business partner, Cesar Pina.Read more...

We need a good villain to keep the show going, right? However, sometimes these Real Housewives villains take their role a little too far. Some of these women give brutal reads or treat others unfairly while others have decided to put their hands on their castmates. Uh oh! Here are the housewives that gave us the most...Read more...

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Legendary civil rights attorney Ben Crump will represent a Mississippi woman who said her son, 37-year-old Dexter Wade, died because of the actions of a Jackson authorities.Read more...

In this day and age of reboots and remakes, Larenz Tate is speaking out about his feelings on a potential sequel film to Love Jones.Read more...

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Suppressing the Black vote is more or less a habit in the United States, especially down South. But, at least in some cases, we're seeing the courts actually do something about it.Read more...

Do you remember being a kid and spending hours playing hand games with your friends? It was a fun way to create little secret codes between you and your crew. Playing those games made you feel like you were a special club. They're such a normal childhood rite of passage, we never think of them as an essential part of...Read more...

It's been nearly a year since Takeoff was fatally shot outside a bowling alley in Houston, Texas. His death rocked the music world and even to this day, it's still hard to believe he's gone. The Migos just aren't the same without him.Read more...

Amid a contentious custody battle with her ex, rapper Tyga, Angela White f.k.a. Blac Chyna, discussed some startling details about the end of their relationship. While appearing on The Viall Files podcast, the TV personality explained what caused their breakup in 2014. She revealed that she discovered the rumors about...Read more...

Bravo released The Real Housewives of Potomac taglines ahead of their season eight premiere on November 5, and a couple are for sure reaching icon status! The Real Housewives taglines are the perfect way to set the mood of each season, from the sassy statements, shady lines, or simply sweetly talking about being a...Read more...

Despite the legal battle between Cardi B. and YouTuber Tasha K being somewhat over, the longstanding feud between them is still ongoing.Read more...

Reading and spelling is an important skill to have people. Unless you're a professional athlete, there are not many jobs where it isn't imperative, especially law enforcement. Let me explain why.Read more...

Would you refuse to go to the Cheesecake Factory for a first date? If so, at least one person on this planet agrees with you. Earlier this month, a TikToker went viral for refusing to leave the car when a date brought her to the fast-casual chain.Read more...

Jay-Z may be one of the greatest rappers of all-time, but that doesn't matter to his 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Like all kids her age, she's not super impressed with her dad. During a CBS Mornings interview, Gayle King wondered if Hov's kids think he's cool and he revealed that Blue Ivy might be changing her...Read more...

If you're going to work in U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee's office, you had better have your game tight because your girl does not have time for slackers. The Texas Democrat has been in the hot seat this week after an unverified audio clip of someone going in on staffers in a rant with too may cuss words to...Read more...

I'm sorry. Did you think Beyonce was done taking your money just because the Renaissance tour is over? Just so it's clear, Queen Bey will never be done taking our money. This time around, she's out to dominate the beauty world with her new fragrance, Ce Noir.

I know it sounds crazy kids, but once upon a time, billionaire entrepreneur Jay-Z was an extremely successful, Grammy-winning music artist. Back in the olden days of the late 90s/early 2000s, he dominated the Billboard charts, becoming one of the most popular acts in the world. Then one day, he decided to become a...Read more...

Less than 24 hours after a New York judge decided on Wednesday that Marvel stat Jonathan Majors would stand trial next month for his domestic dispute case, his accuser, Grace Jabbari, was arrested.Read more...

So you waited until the last minute, and now you have nothing to wear to your Halloween party. Don't panic, we're here to help. Some of the best (and easiest) costumes are made with a little imagination and a few simple items you might already have in your closet. And even if you don't, Amazon can hook you up.

Five women will be featured on the quarters scheduled to be minted for 2025. The U.S. Mint announced this list will include the legendary tennis and golf star Althea Gibson as well as NAACP co-founder Ida B. Wells.Read more...

If you've been living under a rock for the last few weeks, then you may have missed the ongoing drama between singer and Fast & Furious actor Tyrese Gibson and his ex-wife, Samantha Lee. Now things have gotten a bit spicier as the R&B singer has responded to recent comments she made about their divorce.Read more...

Last night model and Real Housewife Ubah Hassan made her red carpet debut with boyfriend, Oliver Dachsel, aka Mr. Connecticut, after she shockingly kept the relationship a secret for most of the Real Housewives of New York City season. The couple attended the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala in New York.

Sorry, Barbz. You're gonna have to postpone all those Pink Friday 2 parties.

Things aren't looking too good for Marvel's big bad" star Jonathan Majors, as it was decided that his domestic dispute case would move forward and go to trial in November.

People are talking about Dwight Howard's sexual assault all wrong. Here's why.Read more...

Dwayne Johnson is one of the most popular movie stars in the world. It feels like creating an accurate wax figure of him shouldn't be that hard. However, the Grevin Museum in Paris has found itself mired in hot water since revealing its figure of the Black Adam actor. Its first attempt at recreating The Rock was...Read more...

Barrack and Michelle Obama are obviously primarily known for their time in the White House. But since leaving the Oval Office, the Obamas have made a name for themselves in Media and Hollywood. Not only have they written several books, but their production company, Higher Ground, has taken off.Read more...

When Jaqueline Bouvier married then-Senator John F. Kennedy in 1953, it was her dress that stole the show. The silk taffeta gown with floral embellishments was featured on the cover of The New York Times and established the soon-to-be First Lady as a style icon. But unlike most celebrity brides, the designer, Black...Read more...

Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes is opening up about the final days she shared with her late husband, Gregg Leakes.Read more...

Richard Roundtree was more than a legendary actor. He was an indelible part of Black culture. As John Shaft, he really was our first big screen Black superhero. He had a badass costume, unforgettable theme song and bad guys trembled at the mention of his name. Roundtree had a long and distinguished career that...Read more...

Her visage is more frightening than that of Freddie Krueger.Read more...

As Jonathan Majors prepares to go back to court for yet another pre-trial hearing for his domestic dispute case on Wednesday-hopefully the last one before a New York judge decides to take the case to trial or not-his legal issues may have just gotten a bit more international. I'll explain.Read more...

As the temperature drops, it's easy to fall into a routine of wearing dark, oversized clothes. But why not try mixing things up a little this fall and winter? With a few simple swaps, you can turn your style up a notch without completely overhauling your closet - unless, of course, your closet is full of nothing but...Read more...

We all remember the unrest that came after the unjust death of George Floyd, and rightly so. But I think it's caused the Minneapolis Police Department to fall under the radar.Read more...

Black people are very familiar with Hollywood's fascination with portraying the pain and trauma of marginalized communities. While it helps to have those stories acknowledged and told, it can feel like we've been reduced to our worst moments. For some Indigenous people, the new Martin Scorsese film Killers of the...Read more...

As the death toll from the escalating crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to rise, calls for a ceasefire have been growing in Congress, particularly among progressives of color. One of the loudest voices urging a ceasefire is Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush.Read more...

Whether you can believe it or not, nominee announcements for the 2023 Gotham Awards kicks off the unofficial official start of awards season here in Hollywood. And while things may look a bit different than normal ( #HotStrikeSummerandFall), other things are moving on with business as usual.Read more...

Everybody LOVES in capital letters Keke Palmer (well, except maybe her baby daddy, Darius Jackson, but that's another story) and we feel like she's family. That's the reason we stay all up in her business.Read more...

The eight officers who fired more than 90 bullets that resulted in the death of 25-year-old Jayland Walker are allowed to go back to work as police officers.Read more...

On Tuesday morning, ex-Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis became the fourth co-defendant to take a plea deal instead of going to trial in the Georgia election interference case.Read more...

Halloween is one of the biggest holidays for celebrities! They use their wealth to show up and show out! As many have resorted to doing full photo shoots and look books for Halloween, we want to show off the people who have taken their looks out on the town! From Heidi Klum's iconic annual bash to other get-togethers...Read more...

Horror movies often feature unforgettable female villains. As thrilling as they are to watch, we can't deny that many of their rampages are born out of grievances that could have been rectified through non-murdery means. To that end, let's have some fun and look at the unforgettable Karens of horror movies and TV...Read more...

I understand the frustrations of not getting a job when you're unemployed. It's not a fun place to be in, especially when you're broke. But repeatedly making racist and threatening phone calls to the place that denied you is not the way to go.Read more...

Amid overwhelming talks of celebrity breakups, divorces, and other dating woes, Sherri Shepherd is sharing a piece of her own dating history-specifically the time when she got stood up on a date by comedian Katt Williams.Read more...

If showering for you is nothing more than a 10-minute ritual before you leave home in the morning, you're doing it all wrong. These days, the everything shower is the talk of TikTok, with users sharing their best practices and products with millions of viewers. Just like the name implies, the everything shower is the...Read more...

Singer Brian McKnight has decided to show which family he claims by officially changing his name.

Parents are about to get a bedtime story assist from our Forever First Lady. HarperCollins Publishers announced today that Michelle Obama will narrate a new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak's award-winning children's book, Where the Wild Things Are." The audio download will be available for purchase on October...Read more...

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