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Eminem is back to his old ways of not holding back any punches when it comes to his opinions on the rap industry. It seems no one is safe on his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)," including some of the most beloved and controversial figures in the industry.Read more...

The Boys" are back in town and on Prime Video for its fourth season. And as we head into the final two episodes, stars Jesse T. Usher and Susan Heyward are getting all the way real about the truly unhinged and chaotic nature of their show.Read more...

Actors Meagan Good has been in the spotlight as of late for her starring role in the new Tyler Perry film Divorce In The Black." But a too-close-for-comfort interaction between Good and a former colleague had social media buzzing late Thursday afternoon.

Athletes and Hollywood teamed up to celebrate the year in sports at the 2024 ESPY Awards on Thursday. Super Bowl champions, Olympic gold medalists, chart-topping musicians and award-winning actors were all on hand to honor the likes of NBA champion Jaylen Brown, legendary basketball coach Dawn Staley and WNBA...Read 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.Read more...

It would seem Supreme Court corruption is untouchable, but last week Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a formal request to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for the opening of an investigation into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Separately, this week, Rep. Alexandria...Read more...

Peter Welch of Vermont became the first Senate Democrat publicly call for Biden to end his campaign following the President's shakey debate performance against Trump last month. Since then, this plea has only intensified.Read more...

Wayne Brady is a consummate entertainer. From his recent starring role in The Wiz," to hosting Let's Make a Deal," to Whose Line Is It Anyway," he's done it all. Now he's welcoming fans into his private life with the new Freeform reality series, Wayne Brady: The Family Remix."

If you've spent any time on the dating and relationship side of TikTok, then you may have come across the popular Pop the Balloon or Find Love series.Read more...

A West Virginia community's outraged response to the hiring of the ex-Cleveland officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice was enough to make him and the police chief step down from his position.

The Missouri white man who was arrested and charged with first-degree rape, aggravated sexual offense, first-degree kidnapping, and second-degree assault nearly two years ago has just been charged with another gruesome felony.

On Tuesday afternoon, an 11-year-old girl police identified as Taliyah Clarke was shot inside her Miami apartment and later died from her injuries. The three charged in connection to her death are among those who'd normally be expected to care for Clarke the most.Read more...

Just about everyone thinks they've got a memoir in them, a compelling story of triumph over tragedy guaranteed to sell millions of copies around the world and ultimately become a made-for-tv movie. But the idea is often where it ends, because they don't know where to start or who to ask for help.

On the morning of July 5, a man offered Bennie Gates, a ride from the Chicago Greyhound Bus Station for $40. According to Fox News, after arriving at the Elmhurst Terrace Apartment complex, the man alleges that 19-year-old Gates paid him the $40, got out of the car, and then walked to the driver-side window.Read more...

D.L. Hughley, known for a career of sharing divisive stances, is at it once again with a sharp tone regarding a high-stakes issue: folks who are adamant about President Joe Biden dropping out of the upcoming presidential race.Read more...

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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...

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...

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.

At a Trump rally in Florida on Tuesday, there was one particular guest who stood out from the crowd.Read more...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

Eddie Murphy is getting all the way real about his relationship with Bill Cosby.Read more...

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...

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.

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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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.