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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P2AJ)
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P51R)
Kevin Hart has been embroiled in drama surrounding a sex tape scandal since 2017. Now, a new lawsuit indicates that this situation isn't ending anytime soon. According to Rolling Stone, on Wednesday, the actor/comedian's former friend Jonathan J.T." Jackson filed a civil lawsuit for breach of contract against the Fig...Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P51S)
Nearly two years after a white woman was found stuffed in the freezer of her Chicago home. Now, her killer is looking at some serious prison time.Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6P51T)
If you need any further confirmation that former President Barack Obama is by far the coolest leader this country has ever had, just check him out hanging with the United States men's basketball team this week.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6P51V)
At a Trump rally in Florida on Tuesday, there was one particular guest who stood out from the crowd.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P4YH)
Add checking out at the Dollar Tree to things women can't do in peace. Philadelphia police were flipping the city upside down looking a man who allegedly ejaculated on a woman while at the chain store. The outrage was so bad, renowned music artist Meek Mill even stepped into the manhunt.
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6P4CC)
Both Democrats and Republicans are holding their breath, patiently waiting for GOP nominee Donald Trump to reveal who he wants to be his running mate come November.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P4CD)
Family Feud" has remained so popular for so long because it often results in hilarious, off-color moments when the questions get a little spicy. Steve Harvey is an expert at taking full advantage of these situations. Things really get wild on Celebrity Family Feud" when our favorite stars have to deal with Harvey's...Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6P4CE)
Teacher Alex Nguyen at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif. is under fire for including what's perceived as inappropriate and racist questions on a biology final exam given last month.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P4A0)
Sigh... in yet another example of how Black people struggle navigating the job seeking process, a Black Detroit man is suing a luxury hotel for allegedly denying his application, only to hire him for a ridiculous reason.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6P4A1)
Though the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar may have resulted in a resounding win for K. Dot, the Compton rapper's former Black Hippy groupmate Ab-Soul thinks there's still a way for Drizzy to get back in the public's good graces.Read more...
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6P4A2)
Steven Kelly" Pankratz was referred to the Love & Caring for People" care homes after developing a brain condition and hospitalization for sepsis. Pankratz later broke his ankle on the way home, making it difficult for him to get around, so he was placed under the care of Regla Su" Becquer, who has owned the care...Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P4A3)
The search for a suspect behind the butchered body of an alleged sugar daddy and suspicious sweep of his financial accounts has finally come to an end. Authorities say a torn ligament was the key toward solving the mystery.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6P47A)
Eddie Murphy is getting all the way real about his relationship with Bill Cosby.Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6P47B)
Sha'Carri Richardson sees the 2024 Olympic games as her shot at redemption. After an amazing performance at the Olympic Trials in 2021, she tested positive for THC and missed out on her chance to compete for team USA at the Tokyo games. Since then, she's been out to prove that she's up for the challenge this time...Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6P4A4)
On Monday (July 8), civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump stood outside a Hyatt Regency and demanded justice for a Milwaukee man who died after he was held face down by hotel security guards. D'Vontaye Mitchell, 43, died on June 30 after allegedly entering a women's bathroom at the hotel.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P47C)
From her basketball career, to her time in sports media, to hosting Good Morning America," Robin Roberts has been in the spotlight for a long time. Even with all those experiences to draw from, she was still understandably nervous about coming out as gay.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6P47E)
It's not every day you hear about a rapper potentially losing their home, but thanks to a recent lawsuit, that's a real possibility for The Game.Read more...
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by Jared Alexander on (#6P44J)
The Braxtons are back for more! The famous musical family is back on television, launching a brand new reality series: The Braxtons." The show comes more than three years after the end of their first reality series, Braxton Family Values."Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P44K)
One of the most cruel cases to be prosecuted in Westchester County this year just got even worse following the discovery of new details behind the alleged murder of a Black woman.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P44M)
Some stars were meant to be entertainers. From a young age they were destined to take over the world. We were curious about where the path to stardom began for some of our favorites, so we fired up the time machine and took a nostalgic look back at the biggest Black stars before they were famous. For an early look at...Read more...
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6P44N)
The Biden campaign has been scrambling for weeks to convince the American people that he is the right choice to run against former President Trump, and the most important co-sign is that of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. As time continues, it doesn't seem like the president has the support he needs from his...Read more...
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by Madison J. Gray on (#6P44P)
A few years ago, I attended the lavish White House Holiday Party. During one part of the evening, guests had the opportunity to shake hands with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P416)
Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) is one of the most polarizing figuresin entertainment. He's also one of the most talented artists of the last 20 years. His music has repeatedly changed the aesthetic and tone of hip-hop.
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6P3XZ)
Some of hip-hop's biggest names are finding it more difficult than usual to keep touring alive. In light of the most recent cancellation of several stops during Metro Boomin and Future's We Trust You" tour, reports are now saying Sexyy Redd might be struggling with ticket sales.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6P3F0)
Meagan Good is not letting critics online nor in her close circle of friends dissuade her from being happy in and continuing to publicize her current relationship with former Marvel star Jonathan Majors.Read more...
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6P3F1)
With a Beyonce stamp of approval and his most recent No. 1 hit A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Shaboozey is making waves in the industry and we should all be paying attention.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6P3F2)
The country is grappling with a devastating heat wave that has reached historic highs this summer. For example, California's Death Valley reached a temperature of 127 degrees on Friday (July 5). If the temperature there crosses 130 degrees, it will break the record for hottest temperature ever reliably measured on...Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P3C3)
We all remember the Maryland teacher who went viral for the wrong reasons right? In May, Marquise White shared a video on his TikTok where he showed his young Black female students taking out his braids before his hair appointment.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P3C4)
After months of speculation and guessing by fans, we're finally getting our first look at Gladiator II" with the release of the trailer. The movie stars Paul Mescal (Aftersun") as Lucius, an adult version of the young heir from the original film. When the Roman army attacks his home, he's taken prisoner and becomes...Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P3C5)
The discovery of the body of Yazmeen Williams inside a sleeping bag last weekend sent rage across the lower east side. With that being said, when New York police said they found their suspect, the block pulled up too with all the smoke.
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by Angela Johnson on (#6P3C6)
You'll see and hear all kinds of things on the New York City subway: impromptu sermons, guys doing dance routines and people selling, well, practically everything. But it's not every day that you see a subway wedding reception-that is, unless you were on the L train on July 2.
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by Jared Alexander on (#6P393)
Now why is Future in it? The rapper has now found himself involved in the messy divorce between The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia, as InTouch reported this week.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P394)
As Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson continues his Hollywood takeover, he's made no secret of the fact that he's garnered a lot of inspiration from media mogul, Tyler Perry.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6P395)
Despite the mounting lawsuits and being named as the subject in a federal criminal investigation, Diddy isn't worried about a thing. Or at least, that appears to be the case thanks to new photos and videos obtained by TMZ last week that have circulated online.Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P36F)
Copyright infringement claims happen all the time in the music industry. Essentially, it is when work protected by a copyright is used or copied without the owner's permission.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6P36G)
Over the weekend, The New York Post published an incendiary op-ed by Fox Business senior correspondent Charles Gasparino entitled America may soon be subjected to the country's first DEI president: Kamala Harris." Obviously, the piece was meant to cause controversy and perpetuate the racist belief that people of...Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P36H)
The family of a Florida Black man is seeking answers after police shot him to death on his own property. Police claim the man fired a gun, but his family claims no bullet ever left the chamber.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P33C)
Busta Rhymes isn't a fan of the way people today enjoy live performances, and he made sure everyone in the crowd during his show at the 2024 Essence Fest knew about it.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P33D)
Whether you love or loatheDrake, it's been entertaining watching the smug multi-millionaire get knocked down a few pegs. The latest famous name to dance all over his downfall is tennis GOAT Serena Williams. Once upon a time, the two were rumored to be romantically involved, which makes her comments on Kendrick...Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6P30J)
Move over, New York and Paris, Berlin Fashion Week is quickly becoming a place for young designers to see and be seen.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P2JJ)
Tragedy struck the family of rapper Lil Durk when his 10-year-old son allegedly shot his stepfather. According to the Daily Mail, during an alleged domestic dispute between his mother, and stepfather, Joshua Pippens, the child used Pippens' gun to shoot him.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P2JK)
The Fourth of July celebration for the family of Deundray Cottrell was spoiled when he mysteriously went missing from the gathering. Two days later, he was found dead. Now, police are looking at the person who last saw Cottrell, his boyfriend.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P2JM)
After a scathing investigation by the Department of Justice, a Kansas school district agreed to make amends to the discriminatory way in which they discipline their students -particularly, the Black students.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P2JN)
The annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture is not just a celebration of Black business, art and music, it's a showcase for the impact and influence of Black culture. We're the ones who set the trends and this is where it starts. Attendees take their outfits very seriously, as the halls of the Ernest N. Morial Convention...Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P2G5)
European fans who were excited to see legendary rapper Nicki Minaj in Romania will have to wait due to the Pink Friday 2" artist canceling her appearance at the Saga Festival.Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6P2JP)
Actress and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg is a firm believer that taking medicine doesn't have to be an awful experience. The EGOT winner has long been a staunch supporter of the healing benefits of cannabis, even launching her own brand of products in 2016.
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6P2G6)
Many are calling Mark Robinson's remarks at a southeast North Carolina church last month incendiary" and bizarre" after a 30-minute speech where he endorsed violence, saying some folks need killing."Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P2G7)
Disgraced boxer Ryan Garcia has a history of problematic behavior. However, the trouble he's found himself in recently could be career-ending - and social media has big thoughts about it.Read more...
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