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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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Move over, New York and Paris, Berlin Fashion Week is quickly becoming a place for young designers to see and be seen.Read more...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

As the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture comes to a close, what will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression long after the New Orleans Ernest. N. Morial Convention Center doors close are the fashion and hair looks that graced the streets of the Big Easy the entire weekend.Read more...

In efforts to save face after his bad debate" against former President Trump, Joe Biden is speaking to the media more than usual. Recently, his interview at a Philadelphia radio station led to a Black radio host losing her job.Read more...

If you've ever watched Serena Williams in action on the tennis court, you've probably wondered what the deal is behind the sounds she makes when hitting the ball. You know, those powerful grunts that can only come from a fierce player like Williams - whose average serve clocks in at 106 miles per hour, by the way -...Read more...

The New York Police Police Department is under fire following the arrest of a Black army vet for carrying a firearm. The veteran says he's licensed to carry. Now, he demands to know what was really the issue.

Black Twitter understandably had a field day when, during the June 27 presidential debate, Donald Trump talked about migrants coming to the United States to take Black Jobs" as if we were being replaced on cotton plantations or something.Read more...

Despite having gone through an actual divorce two years ago from ex-hubby and Vice President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences DeVon Franklin-Meagan Good is channeling that experience in addition to her longstanding acting career to bring an empowering message to her forthcoming film, Divorce in the...Read more...

An Atlanta homeless man who turned to Facebook for help is going viral as some people are wondering how someone with his looks could find themselves in such a bad situation and others are wondering if his post is more about getting famous than finding a place to live.

Based on how Beyonce was treated at the 2016 CMA Awards and Darius Rucker's comments on how the music is still reckoning with the stigma of rebel flags and racism," we know it's incredibly difficult for Black artists to find major success with entitled country fans who think this is their music."

If you're still wondering about the presence of good male artists in the R&B space following Usher's Lifetime Achievement Awards tribute at the 2024 BET Awards, look no further than TGT frontrunner and Grammy-nominated artist Tank.Read more...

Jamie Foxx's health scare last year was one of the biggest stories in entertainment. Everyone in the world was wondering what happened to the talented, singer, actor, and all-around entertainer. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

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Taraji P. Henson confusing influencer Jordan Howlett with food critic Keith Lee at the 2024 BET Awards made for quite the embarrassing - and viral -moment. During the segment, Henson was giving people their flowers to celebrate them and spoke to Howlett believing he was Lee. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

There's no denying that Beyonce's Cowboy Carter" has put a new spotlight on all the amazing Black artists adding their voices to country music. The album's success has also empowered Black country fans to reclaim their place in the genre.Read more...

On Tuesday night, President Joe Biden once again talked about his debate performance last week and how it wasn't very smart" for him to travel heavily before the event. At a campaign fundraiser in McLean, Virginia, Biden attempted to explain his lackluster presence on the debate stage in Atlanta. - Candace McDuffie R...Read more...

At his most recent rally in Wisconsin, President Joe Biden shut down rumors concerning his presidency.Read more...

As we progress further into the summer, it's time we lay some rules down for one of the most common gatherings Black folks enjoy: the cookout.

There aren't too many fashion-forward, first daughters like Malia Obama, the eldest daughter to the 44th President Barack Obama.Read more...

Marlon Wayans is finally speaking out following a home robbery he experienced a week ago.Read more...

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are comedy legends who've worked together on classics like Boomerang" and Life." Now, there's a chance those won't be their only notable collaborations.

School is out for summer. But HBCUs across the country only have a few more weeks to enjoy the silence before record numbers of new students hit their campuses in the fall - good news for the schools that have been producing a large percentage of Black professionals and students of color seeking a more nurturing and...Read more...

After a quiet, incident-free run of hip-hop diss tracks, Rick Ross' beef with Drake finally turned violent when the former found himself in a brawl in Drizzy's home country.

If you've been paying attention to hip-hop - and particularlyKendrick Lamar's moves the past few weeks - you may have noticed a colorful afro'd character named Tommy the Clown. He was on stage dancing at Kendrick's The Pop Out" concert on Juneteenth during DJ Hed's set and is also one of the stars of Lamar's Not...Read more...

Even after almost a week, everyone is still talking about the Keith Lee and Taraji P. Henson moment from the BET Awards. An otherwise light-hearted skit took a left turn that has folks staking sides on whose to blame for something that, ultimately, doesn't really matter.Read more...

Since the early 1900s, Black Greek Letter Organizations have been a source of support for students of color on college campuses. Promoting scholarship and service to the greater community, the five fraternities and four sororities that make up the Divine Nine have produced leaders in practically every field - even our...Read more...

Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo has always been intentional when it comes to the roles he picks. His upcoming film, Sing, Sing" is proof that he's picking roles designed to reach beyond simple on-screen entertainment.Read more...

Before you go sending wedding announcements or posting pics of the beautiful ceremony on social media, it's a good idea to make sure the ink is dry on your divorce papers from any previous marriages. Unfortunately, one Houston man is learning that very important lesson the hard way.

At the beginning of this month, Jayson Tatum agreed to a five-year, $315M supermax deal with the Boston Celtics, reports the NBA. With Tatum coming off of a NBA Championship, his new contract marks the largest all encompassing salary for any NBA player in history.

We've all been waiting for Kendrick Lamar to drop the music video for his hit Drake diss song Not Like Us." On Thursday evening, as we were all wrapping up our July 4 meals with family, Kendrick finally fed us.Read more...

Despite how quiet Sean Diddy" Combs has been recently, his legal troubles will continue to be loud. Along with being notified by federal authorities last week that he is the subject of a criminal investigation, Diddy has also been named in a new lawsuit that claims he trafficked a woman for years during his infamous...Read more...

In the newest attempt to win back support heading into November, President Joe Biden met with more than twenty Democratic governors at the White House this week. There, he said he needs to get more sleep and work fewer hours. During his statement, which was originally reported by the New York Times, Biden also said he...Read more...

The rules have always been different for rich white men. Apparently, they don't even apply when you're a rich white guy running for president.

How many of you reading this use AI daily? If you're thinking, Not me," think again...just about all of us do. From unlocking our phones with facial recognition to scrolling through social media, artificial intelligence is everywhere and only becoming more pervasive. It's like having an invisible assistant that you...Read more...

If you're headed to the beach this summer, make sure you do it in style. Now is the perfect time to give your beach wear an upgrade with colorful and fashionable swimwear and accessories from Black-owned brands.Read more...

Childish Gambino no more? Donald Glover's final album under the name has been announced, with Bando Stone & The New World" set to drop later this month.Read more...

On Sunday, Usher received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 BET Awards.Read more...