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Updated 2025-10-17 05:32
Let's Take Another Peek Inside Prince's Lavish Minnesota Home
Located 20 minutes from Minneapolis in Chanhassen, MN, Paisley Park was more than just a home for Prince. It was where he wrote, recorded, and even performed. The 65,000 square foot, $10 million estate which sits on nine acres of land was completed in 1988 as a place for Prince to live and work away from the chaos of ...Read more...
The Best Tim Walz Memes, Kamala Harris Gives Protesters the Death Stare, Trump Uses 50 Cent to Try to Appeal to Black Voters, The Root Interviews Governor Wes Moore
With so many experienced senators, congresspersons and governors to choose from, Vice President Kamala Harris was destined to make an interesting choice for her running mate, and that she chose Minnesota governor Tim Walz has delighted the internet. - Stephanie Holland Read MoreRead more...
San Fran Mayor Willie Brown Gives the Real Tea on That Story Trump Told Reporters About a Scary Event They Shared
During his first news conference, former President Donald Trump told a story on Thursday (August 8) to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort about a helicopter emergency landing with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.Read more...
WATCH: JD Vance's Viral Comments Vs. Comments Made by Tim Walz
Ohio Sen. JD Vance is learning the hard way that the internet is forever: It seems the senator's past comments are coming back to bite him just as Minn. Gov. Tim Walz is taking the stage as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.Read more...
Black Frontier Airlines Pilot Gets Arrested In Houston, Sonya Massey's Shooter Shares Thoughts On Her Last Words, New York Prosecutor Tries To Meet With 12-Year-Old Boy, Teenage Girl Accused Of Settin
A Frontier Airlines pilot caused a flight from Houston to Dallas to be canceled last week after he was arrested on the plane and escorted away by police. Seymour Walker was apprehended on Aug. 1 at Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to Houston authorities. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...
Has 50 Cent Been Coming For Diddy’s King of The World Hip Hop Crown All This Time?
There should be nothing funny about the profound downfall of Sean Diddy" Combs, which started when former girlfriend Cassie Ventura sued him over claimed abuse last November and turned into a brush fire when a video leaked to CNN in May removed all doubt about those claims.Read more...
Wait...Kanye West Just Blamed His Ignorant 2022 Antisemitic Comments On What??
It's not a truly wild day on the internet if Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, isn't going viral for something. And that's exactly the case once again thanks (or no thanks depending on how you feel) to a newly released podcast interview between the aforementioned artist and far-right political pundit...Read more...
Chanel Ayan on 'Real Housewives of Dubai'
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14 Musicians Who Told Trump To Stop Playing Their Music, Drake Drops 100 Gigs of Unreleased Content, Serena Williams Get Turned Away From Paris Restaurant, Amber Rose Says Kamala Harris Panders To Bla
Serena Williams has delivered some memorable Olympics moments during her spectacular tennis career. However, she may want to forget a recent incident at the 2024 Paris Olympics. - Stephanie Holland Read MoreRead more...
Montgomery Boat Brawlers One Year Later, Black Women Finds Racist Things In Airbnb, Gabby Douglas Speaks Out On Being Bullied, Team USA’s Swimming Team Goes Viral And More
While the country of Saint Lucia is probably still celebrating Julien Alfred's victory in the women's 100 meters race at the 2024 Paris Olympics, some unexpected procedural changes before the contest have added an air of controversy to the event. - Stephanie Holland Read MoreRead more...
Breakdancing Just Debuted at the Olympics, and Black Twitter Has All the Smoke
While the Olympics are coming to an end, Black people on social media are still finding a reason to laugh. This time, it's because of the newly introduced Breaking" competition at the Summer Games.Read more...
Cardi B Shares Frightening Details of Almost Experiencing Every Mother's Worst Nightmare
While the news of Cardi B gearing up to welcome her third child should be cause for celebration, a new revelation from the Press" rapper has some fans concerned.Read more...
WATCH: Travis Scott Arrested at Hotel in Paris For One of the Last Reasons You'd Expect
Travis Scott was arrested for the second time this year - this time in a luxury Paris hotel in the early Friday morning hours after allegedly getting into an altercation with his own bodyguard, according to various outlets.Read more...
From Kelly Rowland to Aldis Hodge, the Best Black Celebrity Street Style
We follow celebrities' red carpet looks all the time. But just because award season is over doesn't mean there's a shortage of style for us to admire. We've scoured the internet for some of our favorite star street style.Read more...
Black Business Month: Black Woman’s $1B Whiskey Company Was Inspired by a Slave
Sometimes what makes a brand special is not just the product, but the story behind it. For example, when looking at Uncle Nearest, a whiskey brand, the company was created not only because CEO Fawn Weaver had a love for whiskey, but also because she was curious about the story of a slave in Lynchburg, Tenn.Read more...
Wait, Are Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey Getting Back Together?
It seems like Nick Cannon wants that old thang back-and by old thang" I mean his relationship with ex-wife Mariah Carey.Read more...
WATCH: Footage of Travis Scott Being Arrested by Miami Police in Fear
Miami Beach Police released body cam footage ofTravis Scott being arrested late night on Juneteenth.Read more...
Black Family's Trip to Visit Relatives Takes a Tragic Turn
This week, on the heels of the violent winds and rain of Hurricane Debby, South Florida saw one of its deadliest car crashes in years.
Messy? 'Super Mayor' Tiffany Henyard Spent HOW Much on Amazon ...in A Day?
Self-proclaimed Super Mayor" Tiffany Henyard has been under investigation following accusations that she abused municipal funds for her own personal spending. Despite denying the allegations, a recent probe revealed Henyard's shocking spending habits.
White Influencer Apologizes for Resurfaced Tweets About Trayvon Martin, But Black TikTok Isn't Having It
Lifestyle influencer Brooke Schofield is learning a painful lesson about the reality of social media - the internet never forgets. Instead of posting videos of herself dancing with friends or hanging out with her cat, most of Schofield's recent content has been apology videos for resurfaced racist tweets she made in...Read more...
A Fla. Mom says Her Teen Son Received a Harsh Sentence For Beating a Teacher Because He's Black, Big and Autistic. But What Do You Think?
Brendan Depa threw his head back as a judge sentenced him to five years in a Florida state prison. Back in 2023, Depa attacked a teacher's assistant, leaving her with five broken ribs, a severe concussion and hearing loss, according to her testimony.
Finally, Yung Miami Spills the Tea on Her Relationship With Diddy
Yung Miami, one half of the rap duo City Girls, is finally breaking her silence and opening up about her relationship with Diddy.Read more...
Inside Drake's Content Leak, Including Never Seen Footage With Rihanna, Steph Curry and Much More
Drake has captured the attention of the internet yet again with the release of more than 100GB of unreleased content from his past 15 years of making music, titling it, 100GIGSFORYOURHEADTOP."
No He Didn't: Trump Compares His Speech To MLK's “I Have a Dream” And Bernice King Claps Back
Dr. Martin Luther King's daughter, Bernice King, always has time to remind y'all to put some respect on her father's name and legacy. So when it came to former President Donald Trump recently comparing the size of his crowd to MLK's during his speech at the March on Washington, King was quick to step to him.Read more...
Who's That Black Break Dancer on the Olympic Team?
The Olympics may be coming to an end, but there's still one event we can't wait to see - breaking, which is making its Olympic debut at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris beginning August 9.
Noah Lyles Didn't Live Up to 'Fastest Man Alive' Claims, and Fans Have Theories Why
Fans and critics were concerned after gold medalist Noah Lyles fell short during the 200-meter final, a race he's known to dominate. Lyles, who has been claiming to be the fastest man in the world, collected bronze in the final, and some are questioning if it has do to with COVID-19.Read more...
So About this Alleged Kai Cenat and Kamala Harris Meeting...Here's the Tea
It's not necessarily unheard of for elected officials-even those running for President like sitting Vice President Kamala Harris-to take meetings and do interviews with influential figures. But in the case of an alleged meeting between the aforementioned Harris and popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat-that's definitely no...Read more...
Mysterious Letter Suggests an Evil Plot Hatched by Sade Robinson’s Alleged Killer
The Milwaukee man accused of killing and dismembering 19-year-old Sade Robinson allegedly plotted the grisly crime weeks before it happened, according to an informant's letter filed in court.
Fall 2024 Shoe Trends We Love
No one's ever really ready to say goodbye to summer, but all good things must come to an end. If you're dreading the idea of shorter days and cooler temperatures, one thing that might get you excited about a change of seasons is a chance to update your shoe game. That's why we've been keeping our eye on the hottest...Read more...
WATCH: In True 'Black Auntie' Form, Kamala Harris Shuts Down Protesters and Then Gives A Side Eye
Things got rowdy during a Harris-Walz rally, but in true Black momma or auntie fashion, Vice President Kamala Harris checked disturbers and gave them an ultimatum.
The Root's Exclusive Interview with Gov Wes Moore
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Tyler Perry Reminds Fans of His Shocking, Heartbreaking Past on Instagram
Tyler Perry is looking back on some silver linings in his life. The media mogul shared a moving post to his Instagram, writing, Long message but there may be something in it that blesses you today. Have a beautiful day" in the caption.Read more...
Black Twitter Reacts to a French Runner Who Proposed to Her Boyfriend At the Olympics, and Oh Boy...
Engagement season is alive and thriving at the 2024 Paris Olympics. French athlete, Alice Finot, completed her 3,000 meter steeplechase at the Olympics and shortly after her celebration, she proposed to her boyfriend.Read more...
How Can Lauryn Hill Blame 'Media Sensationalism' for Low Ticket Sales With Her Reputation?
Just days before the domestic leg of the Lauryn Hill and The Fugees tour was set to begin, dates were quietly removed from the Ticketmaster site, with ticket holders receiving notifications about refunds, as Variety reported.Read more...
Metro Boomin's Mother Was Killed in a Murder-Suicide. Here's How He Honors Her Legacy
Metro Boomin has openly talked about how much his mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, has influenced him over the years. So one could only imagine how heartbroken he was after she was horrifically killed by her husband in a murder-suicide in June 2022.Read more...
Sad New Development in Black Texas Student Suspended Over Hair
The saga involving a Black Texas high school student who filed a civil rights lawsuit against his school district, the district superintendent, his principal, Texas Gov. Greg Abbot, and Attorney General Ken Paxton took a bad turn for the young Black man.Read more...
The Real Reason Nelly Was Arrested in Missouri?
It seems as if rapper Nelly is facing quite the Dilemma" thanks to his recent arrest in Missouri, but conflicting details are making his story murky. We'll explain.Read more...
Akon Scooped Up Land in Senegal For a $6 Billion Wakanda-Like City, But the Country is Calling Him Out For Shenanigans
Singer Akon had all of Senegal excited about his plans to create a $6 billion futuristic Wakanda-inspired city in the West African country. But four years after he made his intentions known, there has been no progress, and now the government wants him to make good on his word.
Why 'Vultures 2' is Proof That Kanye West Has Completely Fallen Off
Another year, another Kanye West album to talk about. But unlike his previous release, Vultures," many fans of his music agree that his latest release is a step down in quality and focus.Read more...
What?? Family of Black Teen Killed in Car Crash Accuses Hospital of Letting Him Die to Harvest His Organs
A disturbing video of a teen fighting for his life inside a hospital room has gone viral, thanks to his family claims that the medical staff abandoned their oaths to save the boy's life in a sick plot to... well, just read this.
TV Star Turn Murder Suspect? 'Billions' Actor Could Be in BIG Trouble
Texas authorities took weeks to hunt down a suspect in connection to the fatal shooting of a man outside his apartment. Who the cops took into custody was a drama series star.
White Celebs Discovering They're Black, Ciara's Famous Cousin, and Other Shocking ' Finding Your Roots' Episodes
As we watch Vice President Kamala Harris defend her own heritage, the popular show Finding Your Root's ''seems more significant than ever. On the hit PBS series host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uses DNA to help some of the most popular celebrities uncover more information about their families' pasts.Read more...
16 of the Most Powerful Civil Rights Activists, Ever
If we're going to recognize power, we need to recognize the figures from the Civil Rights Movement.
Kenya Moore, NeNe Leakes and Reality Television's Most Notorious Black Stars
Whether you love them or love to hate them, reality TV stars have certainly made their impact on pop culture over the last two decades. Many of the stars of these shows, from The Apprentice" and Big Brother" to The Real Housewives," have carved out their own celebrity - as well as some degree of notoriety.Read more...
Black Woman Finds Stuffed Monkeys and Other 'Racist' things Hanging Throughout Her Airbnb
We all know the feeling of walking into your newly booked Airbnb after a long day of travel. You expect to be welcomed by the comfortable decor and cute welcome message left by the hosts.Read more...
Did Olympics Rule Changes Ruin Sha'Carri Richardson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Shot at Gold?
While the country of Saint Lucia is probably still celebrating Julien Alfred's victory in the women's 100 meters race at the 2024 Paris Olympics, some unexpected procedural changes before the contest have added an air of controversy to the event.
Keke Palmer's Mother Calls Dan Schneider Sets 'Weird' and Discusses 'Quiet on Set'
Keke Palmer's mother is shedding light on her daughter's experience working with Dan Schnieder on Nickelodeon sets. On a recent episode of Keke's podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer," the two went deep on her experience as a child actress, and the recent revelations in the upsetting, Quiet On Set" documentary.Read more...
Black Twitter Throw Tomatoes at Ben Stiller’s “I Wish I was Black” Joke
Some people have found the support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign to be a bit forced or cringe." However, nothing gets as cringey as Ben Stiller's signal of support during a comedians-for-Kamala roundtable.
Gabby Douglas Speaks Out About 'Constantly Being Bullied' By Fans
Gabby Douglas, the first Black woman to win the Olympic gold medal in the all-around competition, took to TikTok to share her thoughts on being bullied by fans. In a viral clip on the popular social media app, a user shared her thoughts on Douglas not receiving the credit she deserves.Read more...
WATCH: Team USA's Artistic Swimming Team Goes Viral Thanks To...Michael Jackson??
While track and field, gymnastics, swimming and basketball get all the Olympics headlines, there are A LOT of Olympics sports. One that Black audiences probably aren't paying much attention to is artistic swimming f.k.a. synchronized swimming. Well that may change after Team USA's Michael Jackson-themed program on...Read more...
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