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Ruth Whitfield was one of the 10 Black people shot and killed by Payton Gendron in Buffalo, Ny. Whitfield’s two sons have worked since the mass shooting to fight the white supremacist ideals that led to their mother’s death.Read more...

John Boyega may be best known for playing Finn in Star Wars, but he’s always been the type of actor to choose interesting, unexpected projects. He continues that trend with the upcoming Netflix sci-fi/comedy They Cloned Tyrone. Premiering July 21, the celebration of ‘70s Blaxploitation films follows a drug dealer,…Read more...

Nick Cannon is opening up about he’s been able to financially provide for all 11 of his children, revealing that he brings in at least $100 million a year for his kids.Read more...

Daniel Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, was sentenced by a grand jury to 25 years, according to KXAN News. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott previously stated he would seek to pardon Perry. Though, it’s been crickets since his conviction came down.

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No one thought Bring It On would become the cult favorite that it is. But here we are 23 years, seven movies and a stage musical later. Even through all those adaptations, the original remains the best, and a big part of that is the East Compton Clovers. Come on, we all know the Clovers were the real stars of that…Read more...

Fans of The View know Sunny Hostin as someone who can hold her own among the often-opinionated panel in their daily discussions of the latest hot topics. But you may not know that the lawyer and television host is also a bestselling author who just released a steamy new beach read. “Summer on Sag Harbor” is the latest…Read more...

Yes, it’s true: Despite his disastrous 2020 Presidential campaign, Kanye West still has plans to run for president in 2024. But, it’s already off to a bad start due to the people he’s decided to associate himself with.

As Beyoncé’s official Renaissance Tour gets ready to kick off on May 10 in Sweden, we now have a good clue as to how successful it may be. And by how successful it may be, I mean how much money she stands to make.Read more...

Jonathan Majors’ assault case reached its next step on Tuesday when the actor appeared in court via Zoom. According to Deadline, the short hearing “saw the Manhattan District Attorney’s office make public a superseding complaint with a charge of third-degree assault. The class A misdemeanor has a maximum possible…Read more...

Last month, former CNN host Don Lemon and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy got into a contentious exchange on “CNN This Morning.” The argument, which many believe was the cause of Lemon’s shocking sudden departure from the network, was over Ramaswamy’s assertions that Black Americans received certain…Read more...

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Don’t go into a panic yet Weeknd fans, Abel is not stepping away from music for good. He’s just planning to retire the “The Weeknd” moniker. As my coworker said, “Why is my boyfriend so dramatic?” He’s an artist, that’s why. Every change to their personality or identity deserves an announcement.Read more...

Is it 2020 again? Because it feels like after three years of Verzuz not being the trending topic it once was during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic is an afterthought.Read more...

It’s that time of year when networks must make decisions on the future of their programming. We’ve already seen some surprising moves and totally expected cancellations announced. However, CBS thrilled fans of the cop drama S.W.A.T. when it decided to renew the series just days after initially announcing its…Read more...

All eyes might be focused on Donald Trump’s New York legal drama, but another Black District Attorney has the former President’s number. Fulton County, Ga., District Attorney Fani Willis is leading an investigation into election interference in Georgia—and she appears to be closing in on him.Read more...

The shooter who claimed the lives of eight people in a mass shooting at a mall in Dallas was found to carry extremist beliefs. According to USA TODAY, when authorities searched for a motive for the shooting, they were met with a slew of neo-Nazi social media posts.

We recently told you about a high school student in Louisiana who secured a record-breaking amount of college scholarship money. Dennis “Maliq” Barnes, a senior at International High School of New Orleans, is an exceptional student who had his pick of nearly 200 colleges across the country, racking up a jaw-dropping…Read more...

Despite being convicted of criminal conspiracy and facing more than 20 years in prison, there’s one claim that Fugees rapper Pras Michél refuses to give any credence to. In a video from TMZ, the Grammy-nominated rapper and producer denied any claims and allegations that he is or was an informant for the FBI or CIA. …Read more...

One of things that makes Netflix’s Regency era drama Bridgerton feel so current is its soundtrack. The series uses orchestral covers of pop hits to give the show a modern tone. In the new prequel spinoff, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, that’s taken a step further, as all the songs are by Black women. We get…Read more...

Things are not looking great for President Joe Biden as he heads into the Presidential election. His approval ratings just hit a new low, and even his more ardent supporters, Black Americans, aren’t nearly as enthusiastic as last election cycle.Read more...

Word on the street is that CNN’s firing of Don Lemon might be trickier than we ever thought. Last month, it was announced that CNN and longtime host Don Lemon made the decision to part ways. There has been much speculation about the reason he was let go, ranging from the disparaging remarks he made about Nikki Haley…Read more...

It looks like three new players have entered the chat when it comes to the conversation of who exactly will be the new owners of BET: Kenya Barris, 50 Cent, and Shaquille O’Neal.Read more...

Though it’s a completely normal part of life, menstrual cycles and menopause are still treated as taboo subjects. People—mostly men—are uncomfortable talking about these issues publicly, which means they don’t get discussed as much as they should. EGOT-winner Whoopi Goldberg is looking to once again disrupt the status…Read more...

Mother’s Day is May 14, and if you haven’t done your shopping yet, shame on you. Homemade cards and macaroni necklaces may seem cool, but you know you can do better than that for the woman who always made sure your pants were perfectly pressed and warned you about the dangers of having a hard head (you know it makes a…Read more...

Actor Richard Dreyfuss decided to share his thoughts about the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ updated diversity and inclusion standards. In an interview on PBS’ “Firing Line With Margaret Hoover,” the Oscar winner explained his line of reasoning:Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Tim Scott is a United States senator from South Carolina.Read more...

Just hours after it was reported that the two singers had a brawl, Usher and Chris Brown took the stage Saturday for their respective sets at the Lovers & Friends Festival, shocking fans who were wondering if either would even still appear. But first, let’s sort all this foolishness out by starting with the fight.

Every time I think Major League Baseball is taking steps to become a more inclusive and welcoming sport for Black people, someone involved or associated with the sport does something inherently racist to turn me off to it again.Read more...

England officially has a new queen! On Saturday, the infamous Queen Camilla was crowned at Westminster Abbey. But across the pond, we have our own royalty. And our Black queens bow to no one. Here is a list of our favorite melanated royalty who prove you don’t need a title to be a queen.Read more...

Daniel J. Penny, the man who allegedly choked Jordan Neely to death last week on a northbound F train in New York City, never intended to hurt anyone according to his legal team. Penny, who is a 24-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, placed Neely, 30, in a deadly chokehold in order to protect himself and others his lawyers…Read more...

Rapper DaBaby is reflecting on his previous homophobic comments at the 2021 Rolling Loud Miami festival and the fallout that came after it, admitting that he could’ve handled the situation better.Read more...

Sometimes, I think Ludacris is underrated. The list of rappers who could release hit records for half a decade and then star in one of the most popular and successful movie franchises of all time is small. He’s quite literally had the dream career for an entertainer and he’s taking none of it for granted.Read more...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become such a normal part of our lives, it’s hard to imagine it’s only been around for 15 years. Now that we’re 30 movies and 20 TV series in, the MCU is unquestionably the biggest franchise in the world. The box office success of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 shows how audiences are…Read more...

When asked to describe the perfect mother, you might conjure up an image of someone who bakes cookies from scratch, keeps a spotless home, and volunteers at every school fundraiser. But since 2018, self-described cannabis and sex-positive moms Jamilah Mapp and Erica Dickerson have used their podcast, Good Moms Bad…Read more...

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I don’t know about you, but spring is one of my favorite times of year to give my makeup bag a complete overall. For me, that means out with the dark shades of winter and in with fun lighter shades that add a little sunshine to my face.

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Throughout his career, Lamar Jackson has had people telling him that his choices are wrong. From wanting him to switch to running back, to telling him he can’t pass, to pressuring him to take the first contract offer, to mocking him for not having an agent, it’s been a string of ridiculous criticism. Luckily, Lamar…Read more...

Several days ago, nominees for the 2023 Tony Awards were revealed and a plethora of our faves were blessed enough to receive recognition for their works. As you may recall, last fall, we told you about a handful of Black-leading and/or Black-centric plays and musicals headed the to Broadway like Topdog/Underdog, Death…Read more...

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It almost sounds like the start of a corny joke: A family walks into a restaurant ...fill in the blank, but the fill in the blank gets dark in this story. Here it goes: A family walks into a restaurant wearing head to toe in Confederate-flag garb. If you’re Black, the Confederate flag is no joke, symbolizing racism…Read more...

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Veteran radio host Howard Stern always has something to complain about. Last year, it had to do with how seeing Oprah’s wealth made him feel uncomfortable. Now, it has to do with him feeling left out by Black NBA players for not greeting him at games.Read more...

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We may not be super excited about the coronation of King Charles III, but at least one Black American is. Grammy-winning superstar Lionel Richie is slated to perform on May 7, at the Coronation concert and he couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the history-making concert. The “Hello” singer has been friends with…Read more...

Queen Charlotte is one of the most popular characters on Netflix’s hit drama Bridgerton. It’s no surprise that the streamer has decided to expand the universe into the prequel spinoff Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. With the series being called the best of the franchise, it’s time to dig into the one question…Read more...

It’s not every day you get to watch thousands of workers fight for their rights and shut down some of the biggest television and movie sets of our time. So when I got the green light to cover the strike, I jumped on it. This is how I ended-up on an old subway car in the middle of the day, armed with nothing but an…Read more...

Florida Republicans are dumping even more money into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ election cops. Lawmakers in the state just signed off on the Governor’s budget, which includes an additional $1.4 million for the Office of Election Crimes and Security.Read more...