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In a year that saw the initiation of messy divorces and surprising breakups, it looks like Judge Greg Mathis is making sure his happy home stays in place.Read more...

It's National purse day and nothing says I've made it" like needing a closet just to keep your luxury handbags. On October 9, rapper Cardi B showed us that she's not like us, taking fans inside her closet to show off an insane collection of Birkins, the highly-coveted luxury bags from Hermes - oh, and a few pairs...Read more...

It looks like Dr. Dre may have legal woes on the horizon from the most unlikeliest of sources. As reported by TMZ, the musician is now being sued to the tune of $10 million by a psychiatrist who said the star harassed and threatened him via text.Read more...

It's Homecoming season and cuffing season at our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and who doesn't want that HBCU love story? Not so fast though! As much as Homecoming is about returning to your old stomping grounds and even rekindling some old flings, the BLK App's new survey about HBCU hookup...Read more...

Although things are increasingly looking bleak for Jennifer Lopez's former boyfriend Sean Diddy" Combs, it appears she's on the up-and-up-despite her impending divorce from Ben Affleck.Read more...

This is a breaking story about the latest lawsuit against Bad Boy Records founder Sean Diddy' Combs. Come back for new developments.

It's no secret that Donald Trump has a problem with confident, assertive women who aren't interested in his nonsense. Following Tuesday's appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris, he once again turned his attention to the hosts of The View."

The shocking killing of a beloved Louisiana mayor and his daughter stunned the local community as a senseless crime. However, a newly revealed piece of evidence may suggest there was a deeper motive.

If there's a red carpet that Lupita Nyong'o's going to be on-then you already know she's coming to slay.Read more...

The people responsible for the death of an 8-year-old boy and the abuse of three other children are finally facing the consequences for it. But it's the details behind the boy's death that are particularly sickening.Read more...

It's never too late to change up the game! We all grow and evolve with time, so hats off to many of our favorite celebrities who aren't afraid of change and simply do what they want to do. When it comes to rebranding yourself, there's no one particular formula...but these celebrities truly are the blueprint.Read more...

As LeBron James and his son, LeBron Bronny" James, Jr., embark on their history-making season as the first father/son duo to play together in the NBA, the four-time NBA champion is reflecting on how they almost didn't have this moment.

After CNN released the video of Sean Diddy" Combs ruthlessly beating ex-girlfriend and singer Cassandra Cassie" Ventura up and down the hallway, everyone wanted to knowwho leaked the video to the media. A new court filing reveals who Combs thinks was behind it.

This feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, with J. Cole in the middle of it, seems like it will never end. Whenever it seems that we the public over it, one of these rappers does something to stir the pot again.Read more...

Sci-fi/fantasy/comic book fans have a special connection to their favorite characters and stories, as they've often grown up with them and turned to them during hard times. Sometimes this connection can develop into an unhealthy feeling of ownership or entitlement. It's these emotions, combined with the worst kind of...Read more...

The case of two Black men acquitted of the sexual assault of a white Texas woman just took an interesting turn: in November 2023, Amanda Zawieruszynski accused John Marks and Freddie Douglas Jr. of sexually assaulting her in the pool at Marks' home in Manvel, Texas.Read more...

It's officially October which means pumpkin spice, fall leaves, and most importantly: HBCU Homecoming season! Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) always put on a show for homecoming, but this year's football season is already tuning up to be one for the history books.

Let's face it: the 2024 presidential campaign got a lot more personal when President Joe Biden announced he was leaving the race and passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. Unable to attack the country's first Black female Vice President on her mental acuity or her qualifications for office, the haters are...Read more...

Fans of the hit PBS series Finding Your Roots" have seen the shocking episodes in which a little digging revealed that some white stars - including Carly Simon and Joe Manganiello - have African ancestry.Read more...

In the middle of October, which is ironically the U.K.'s Black History Month, Heinz released a series of public ad posters promoting family sized pasta sauce. The ads depict a wedding reception where the Black bride sits in the middle of the table completely overjoyed while eating pasta. To her right sit her white...Read more...

In a surprising twist the Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour has tapped five of the most fashionable Black men in sports and entertainment to help her co-chair the 2025 Met Gala.

Too many beloved hip-hop artists have died in the past few years, so it's refreshing to see that the legend Scarface survived what could've been a fatal situation.Read more...

Al B. Sure! is making sure people take a closer look into the death of his ex-wife Kim Porter-and ensuring he's safe while doing so. If you'll remember, in late September, the Nite and Day" singer made a four- part series of posts on his official Instagram calling out Porter's alleged memoir" that was available on...Read more...

For reasons no one will ever understand, an intoxicated Ohio dad apparently tried to teach his 9-year-old son how to drive on Sunday (October 6). The result led to Clejuan Williams, 36, of Toledo being hospitalized after the child hit him with the vehicle.Read more...

Nearly six years after Marlo Brown was wrongly frisked and threatened by Louisville police, he's finally getting some justice.

Though it's been four years since Chadwick Boseman's death, his influence and impact continues to resonate through Black Hollywood. Just as Denzel Washington did for him, he supported and mentored up and coming actors, including his Black Panther" co-star Daniel Kaluuya.Read more...

A surprising, little known tidbit about the late King of Pop a.k.a. Michael Jackson-and his sex life has just been revealed.Read more...

As the lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs continue to pile up, some folks have questioned if the horrifying allegations are true or just a money grab scheme. The ex-boyfriend of one of Combs' most recent accusers claims the latter.

As the state of Florida deals with the harrowing reality of Hurricane Milton which has a Wednesday forecast, Vice President Kamala Harris said during a Tuesday appearance on The View" that the state's governor Ron DeSantis had seemingly ignored her calls for help.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs is trying once again to obtain his freedom outside bars as he awaits federal prosecution on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.

Diddy's arrest by federal authorities has greatly affected the music industry in more ways than one. There's been obvious speculation from fans about other popular celebrities who may have been involved in Puff's schemes, but he's also seemingly influenced some of the art these entertainers have created.Read more...

Suzanne de Passe is a legend in the music industry. She was one of the driving forces behind Motown's groundbreaking success, and is being inducted into the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in recognition of her lasting impact. She was the person who convinced Berry Gordy to take a chance on The Jackson 5. To that end,...Read more...

Out of all the voices speaking out against Sean Diddy" Combs in recent years, Gene Deal seems to be the loudest and most unwavering. As Diddy's former bodyguard, Deal has seen and experienced a lot with Combs, and now that the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul is facing serious prison time over racketeering and sex crimes,...Read more...

Jay-Z and Beyonce's lawyers are not messing around. Just days after Piers Morgan's interview with Jaguar Wright aired, the TV personality issued an official apology to the Everything is Love" couple, specifically regarding the various allegations Wright lobbied against the two while on Morgan's show.

With the presidential election less than one month away, a new initiative has been launched to mobilize Black male voters in key battleground states. Vote To Live, which is affiliated with the Collective PAC, plans on spending around $4 million to garner this crucial voting block.Read more...

Las Vegas was the place to be Oct. 8 as BET celebrated the year's best in hip-hop at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards held at Drai's Beachclub & Nightclub. For the third year, Fat Joe was the evening's emcee for a star-studded show featuring performances by Juicy J, 2 Chainz, Big Boogie, and Soulja Boy.Read more...

Before he was arrested and sent to Garner Correctional Institution in Connecticut, J'Allen Jones was homeless, living in various motels and cars, according to the News-Times. The 31-year-old man was then charged for a 2013 robbery and sent to Garner to serve out a 10-year sentence. Jones, however, would never make...Read more...

Method Man opened up about his mental health journey and struggles with depression. Sitting down with fellow rapper Fat Joe on his newly launched series on Starz, Fat Joe Talks," the Wu-Tang rapper shined a light on the fact that he's been dealing with depression from time to time" and that it's something that's...Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris' sudden ascension to the top of the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket sent shockwaves through the political sphere, but it's also resonated through Hollywood: The moment President Joe Biden removed himself from the race, the internet began talking about Maya Rudolph's SNL" return as...Read more...

When we talk about fashionable couples, there no doubt Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are at the top of the list. Whether they're serving looks casually via street style or styling and profiling in a music video, or stunting on a red carpet, the two have cemented themselves in style history with their constant fashion choices...Read more...

An eight-year-old Ohio girl has gone viral for taking herself on a Target run for the ages - and now her mother is speaking out.

The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) is looking into allegations that athletes from a primarily Black high school in Southeast Portland have been repeatedly subjected to racial slurs.Read more...

As long as they keep making comic books and comic book films, there will always be Batman stories to tell. However the disappointing box office of Joker: Folie a Deux" has us thinking that the studio should expand the Dark Knight's well worn film franchise into new territory.Read more...

Bad Boy Entertainment founder and rapper Sean Diddy' Combs is facing a three-count federal indictment including charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. However, his legal troubles didn't begin here but approximately a dozen lawsuits later.

The arrest of Sean Diddy" Combs on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy has cast a new light on some of the shocking details of his life. It turns out he has a surprising connection to Michael Jackson, as the rapper/producer employed the King of Pop's chief of security, Faheem Muhammad, following...Read more...

The question has been asked for years: does the NFL have a player violence problem relating to off-the-field incidents? While there isn't a definitive answer, Jabril Peppers only added fuel to the fire after he was arrested over the weekend.Read more...

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When will this kid catch a break? After missing nearly all of his junior year because he refused to cut his locks shorter, Darryl George still won't be allowed to return to Barbers Hill High School in Belvieu, Texas.Read more...

Though Halle Berry is currently in love with her boyfriend Van Hunt, she recently took a moment to shade her ex-husband Eric Benet...and in typical Berry fashion, the shade is hilarious.Read more...

Jamie Foxx is getting more vulnerable than ever before. The multi-hyphenate icon is gearing up for the release of his brand new comedy special, What Had Happened Was." The show, which will air on Netflix, was taped early Octoberin Atlanta, focuses on Foxx's highly publicized health scare last year.