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NASA Sent Missy Elliott's Song into Space, a Galactic First-Ever Achievement
We've been saying Missy Elliott's talent is otherworldly for years. Now, that statement is officially true.
Two White Minors and a Mother Charged With Drowning 8-Year-old Georgia Black Boy
Though it was initially reported that 8-year-old Noah Bush simply wandered into a construction pit and drowned in May, his family was not willing to leave it to that and hired a private investigator to look deeper into the case.Read more...
Miami Cops Allegedly Almost Pulled a Breonna Taylor on a Black Female Veteran
For many veterans, the sounds of fireworks on the Fourth of July or any sudden bang resembling a gunshot can be triggering. For one Black veteran in Miami, her trigger was a sudden ambush from police for allegedly no good reason at all.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Swimmer Simone Manuel
Simone Manuel - also known as Swimone" - has carved an unforgettable mark in the world of swimming since her breakthrough at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Securing gold in the 100-meter freestyle etched her name in history as the first Black woman to claim an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming.Read more...
More Big FAMU Fallout Over Suspicious $237M Gift Calamity
Larry Robinson, the president of Florida's only public historically Black university, has resigned following outrage over the school's failure to vet a suspicious multi-million dollar donation from a questionable donor.Read more...
The Heartbreaking Reason a Mother Was Arrested for the Deaths Of Her 3-Year-Old Twins
Los Angeles police officers arrested a suspect in connection to the deaths of two young children from an apparent fentanyl overdose. The saddest part: The prime suspect is the parent of the victims.Read more...
Is Big Sean Dissing Kanye West on His Latest Freestyle?
Big Sean has social media buzzing after dropping his latest freestyle for On the Radar Radio. Although he has dropped other solid verses this year, including his recent feature on Eminem's Tobey," this is his most buzzed-about due to the content and his apparent target.
Poor Drake: Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' is Now a Video Game
It looks like Drake's year just continues to get worse. Richie Branson, who is known for work on the popular video game Fortnite," has now developed Not Like Us: The Game" based on Kendrick Lamar's popular diss track.Read more...
Donald Glover, Ayo Edebiri, Idris Elba Lead 2024 Black Emmy Nominations
We know we just celebrated the 2022-23 TV season in January, but yes...it's actually already time to showcase the best of 2023-24. On Wednesday, Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph and Inside Out 2" actor Tony Hale announced the nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards.Read more...
Wendy Williams Tried to Warn Us About These People
The longer the Queen of All Media has been away from the spotlight to battle a dementia diagnosis, the more we realized she was right about a lot of things that were considered controversial during her time on radio and on her eponymous talk show, The Wendy Williams Show.
See How Mo'Nique and Lee Daniels Finally Reunite After Years of Drama
After a very public, very messy years-spanning feud, Mo'Nique and director Lee Daniels have finally reunited. Fortunately for fans of the 2009 film Precious," the reunion will take place on-screen.Read more...
Serena Williams' Husband Reveals Sad Health Diagnosis, Has a Few Words About His Future
The internet is reacting to Serena Williams' husband sharing some news about his health that surprised him at a recent visit to his doctor. Alexis Ohanian revealed that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease in a July 16 post on X, writing in part:
Detroit Mother Pleads Guilty to Beating Her 3-Year-Old Son to Death, Storing Him in Her Freezer
A Detroit mother of three pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident so heinous even the police beyond shocked. Police say her arrest was a result from a grim discovery from her freezer.
WATCH: Drake Just Took Yet Another Loss...A Very Watery One
When will the world give Drake a break? Not only does the biggest song in the world happen to be a diss track about him, but now he can't enjoy peace in his own home.Read more...
Black Twitter Has Hilarious Thoughts on That Wild, Opening Funeral Scene in Tyler Perry's ‘Divorce In the Black’
Just when we think we know what to expect from Tyler Perry's unique style of drama, he delivers a scene so wildly over the top, we don't know where he goes from here. In his new Prime Video film, Divorce in the Black," instead of starting with a low key moment that sets up the story, he opens the movie with what may...Read more...
Biden Finally Claps Back at Trump's 'Black Jobs' Comment
In his first public speech after the Donald Trump assassination attempt, President Joe Biden told Black folks at the 115th NAACP National Convention he is all in" during a 30-minute speech about his plans for the future, Black issues, and most interestingly, what he thinks a Black job" is.
Who Killed JoAnne? Black Woman Identified as Slain Jane Doe from 50 Years Ago
For the past five decades, police sought to identify a Jane Doe who was the victim of a cold case murder in Chicago while an Ohio family wondered where their loved one had disappeared to. Finally, each side have had their questions answered.
Sha'Carri Richardson's Iconic, Victorious Finish-line Photos
As we gear up for the 2024 World Olympics in Paris, we felt it fitting to highlight one of our very own participants: Sha'Carri Richardson.Read more...
Everything We're Grabbing During Amazon Prime Day 2024
The Amazon Prime Day 2024 is here. This July 16 - 17 you can save big on clothing, beauty products, housewares and more while shopping from the comfort of your couch.
All About Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good's Meetup With Michael Ealy; Meagan Good Spills The Tea on Her Relationship, Jonathan Discusses Meagan on ABC and More Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good News
It was the hug seen around the internet! Busy promoting her new film Divorce In The Black," Meagan Good was center stage as she reunited with Michael Ealy at a Los Angeles event this week. The viral reunion moment was a little too close for comfort for some, especially in front of Good's boyfriend Jonathan Majors. -...Read more...
Black Hack: How To Make Old Braids Look New With a 'Poetic Justice' Updo
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Wait, What? Lenny Kravitz Takes Phone Call From Denzel Washington While On Stage
When you're a rock star you can do whatever you want. So if you're Lenny Kravitz and your longtime friend Denzel Washington calls while you're on stage, you don't have to wait to pick up the phone.
Why Kendrick Lamar Has Never Been The One to Play With
Kendrick Lamar is having arguably the best year of his career, and he hasn't even dropped or announced an album. Despite the hiatuses he's had between albums and the constant questions on whether he's prepared to hold the crown as the King of Hip-Hop," K. Dot's longtime fans aren't at all surprised at his supremacy -...Read more...
6 Things You Didn't Know About Tennis Olympian Coco Gauff
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approaching, Cori Coco" Gauff is one of the heavy hitters that should be on everyone's radar. The rising tennis star already has a high profile that's climbing every day, but here are six facts about Gauff that you might not already know.Read more...
Murder Inc. Co-Founder And Former Def Jam Executive Irv Gotti Sued For Sexual Assault In Shocking Lawsuit
Murder Inc. Records co-founder and former Def Jam executive Irv Gotti has been sued for sexual assault, the Miami New Times reports. Gotti, whose legal name is Irving Domingo Lorenzo, was sued by a woman-who is being identified as only Jane Doe-on July 11.
NFL Hall of Famer's Encounter on United Airlines Flight Will Disturb You
Why, oh why would thee Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Terrell Davis end up being pulled off an airplane in handcuffs? Shoot, he's still trying to find the answer himself.
The Most Powerful Black People in Hollywood
They say Hollywood is a big, rich town. One full of the haves and have nots, the players and owners, the stars and sight-seers. Even so, there are a handful of people who stand out above the rest thanks to their influence, longevity, good work and impact on the culture within the industry.Read more...
How Tiffany Haddish Can Turn Around Her Controversial Year
The release of her memoir, I Curse You With Joy," led Tiffany Haddish to reveal several personal details about her life and past. It allowed fans to get to know her better and see the real woman behind the bigger than life persona. During the promotional tour, she discussed her sobriety journey and how she's getting...Read more...
Why Trump Choosing JD Vance As VP and Bypassing Two Black Men, Shows How Unserious He Was About Courting Black Voters
On the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee (July 15), Donald Trump revealed that 39-year-old Ohio senator JD Vance is his vice presidential nominee. For months, there was speculation that Trump-who has made numerous attempts to garner support from the Black community-would select a Black man...Read more...
End of Days or Just Weird? Amid Heat wave, Snow is Recorded At Philadelphia Airport
The National Weather Service recorded an interesting weather pattern over the weekend at Philadelphia International Airport; trace amounts of snow, in the middle of a heatwave in July.Read more...
This Louisiana Mother Allegedly Left Her Two Children Alone in Another State, With Heartbreaking Consequences
A $9.1 million bond has been set for 25-year-old Aaliyah Jack after she allegedly abandoned her two kids, leaving them both to die, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.Read more...
Hospitality Group Claps Back at Detroit Man Who Sued Them For Hiring Him Under a 'White Name'
Last week, a hospitality group was slammed with a racial discrimination lawsuit after a Black Detroit man alleged he was only accepted for a hotel position because he reapplied under a white" name. In response, the company bit back with a serious rebuttal.
Joy Reid Drags Amber Rose By Her Shiny Scalp Over RNC Speech
On Monday (July 15), Amber Rose made a surprising appearance at the Republican National Convention to show her unabashed support for Donald Trump. I believed the left-wing propaganda that Donald Trump was a racist," Rose said to the mostly white crowd.
8 Celebs Meagan Good Dated Before Jonathan Majors
Actress Meagan Good has been in the spotlight for most of her life. From starring in films like Eve's Bayou" as a teenager to her most recent Tyler Perry production Divorce in the Black," there is no denying her stardom and her longevity in the business.
What?? The Outrageous Reason Burger King Fired a Whole Black Family
When we hear the term nepo babies" we often think about children of people in high-ranking or popular positions, but in the case of this Black woman in Mississippi, she was trying to get her children jobs at a fast-food restaurant.Read more...
Amber Rose Explains Her Reasons For Supporting Trump, But Do Black Folks Even Care?
Black people everywhere were shocked when reality TV star Amber Rose announced she would be speaking at the Republican National Convention this month.
Ingrid Andress Just Gave Us a Horrible Rendition of the National Anthem, Should She Have Taken Tips from Whitney Houston?
The internet is still buzzing about country music artist Ingrid Andress' performance of The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 2024 Home Run Derby on July 15. And in case you haven't seen it, it's not good.
What Happened to Trump Was Jacked Up, But Don't Let That Distract From How Dangerous He Is to Black Folks
Everybody's still shook after seeing video of former President Donald Trump becoming the victim of what the FBI is calling an assassination attempt. While lots of details are still unclear, politicians on both sides of the aisle have been calling for cooler heads in the midst of years of volatile rhetoric.
The Mess Continues! Young Thug's YSL RICO Trial Finally Gets a New Judge
Just weeks after Young Thug's wild YSL RICO trial was put on hold, it's almost ready to continue its tenure as the longest-running criminal trial in Georgia history.Read more...
What's the Real Reason Southwest Airlines Kicked Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa Off a Flight?
Flying is a hassle under the best circumstances. It feels like the rules around when you board and where you sit are constantly changing. Hip-hop legend Sandra Pepa" Denton recently found herself dealing with all these issues when she was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight.
Oprah Looking Fly At Billionaire Camp, Diddy Losing Billionaire Status? Why Rihanna is A Billionaire and Other Celebs Are Not and Much More
As billionaires traversed rural Idaho for this year's Allen & Co. Sun Valley conference, one attendee stood out in the crowd of navy pullovers and black t-shirts. - Madeline FitzgeraldRead more...
Why Drake’s Beef With Kendrick Lamar Is An Excuse For Hip-Hop To Show the Disdain It Already Had For Drake
There's no question that Drake is the clear loser in his beef with Kendrick Lamar, and as a result people in the hip-hop community has used this opportunity to dump on the Canadian megastar.Read more...
Why Meagan Good is Finally Having a Moment!
It's Meagan Good's season! The actress has spent the last month promoting her latest film, Divorce In The Black" hitting red carpets and morning shows in celebration. Even beyond the film, from a hit TV show on Prime Video to a new high-profile relationship with Jonathan Majors, it feels like the actress is...Read more...
Clarence Thomas Might Finally Be In Trouble and All It Took Was To Find A $267K Check He Received To Buy An RV
The corruption allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas are only getting worse after a review discovered last week that the RV-loving, yacht-riding, jet-setting judge did not recuse himself from a 2004 health insurance case despite a clear conflict of interest.Read more...
Forbes Removes Ridiculous Article That Asked If Trump Shooting Will 'Appeal To Black Voters'
Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Following public outcry, Forbes has taken down an article from its site entitled Will Surviving Gunfire Be Donald Trump's Next Appeal To Black Voters?"Read more...
Lord...Omari Hardwick and 50 Cent Are Still Beefing Over the ‘Power’ Finale
When you get involved in making a universe as expansive as Starz's Power," you can't possibly please all the fans. Some characters and stories are going to be a hit, while others will fall flat. Actors tend to stay out of the fray while the show is on the air. But after it ends, all bets are off.Read more...
WATCH: NFL Mom and Survivor Sabrina Greenlee on Family and Her Amazing Healing Journey
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Best Red Carpet Fashion Moments in 2024
The BET Awards are known as Culture's biggest night." The title is definitely earned on the red carpet, where the most prominent Black stars in entertainment and sports bring their best fashion. After an unconventional show in 2023, the event returns to full force in 2024 with Taraji P. Henson hosting, Usher...Read more...
Georgia Prison Officers Sued For Using Inmates as Assassins
There's a reason why Georgia jails and prisons are continuously the subject of federal investigations and lawsuits. Those reasons include suspicious spikes in inmate deaths and violence - some of which have rather shocking origins.Read more...
After 30 Years, Meagan Good Finally Got What She Deserves, Thanks to Tyler Perry
For Black movie fans, Tyler Perry's films are a controversial topic. But the actors who work with the director have nothing but gratitude and appreciation for the Atlanta-based mogul. The latest star to sing the praises of the Madea filmmaker is Meagan Good.
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