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A Missouri mother welcomed her premature newborn into the world early September. However, she was informed by a family friend that she wasn't allowed to return home because of a tragedy that would change her life forever.

Have you ever been in a text exchange with friends and struggled to find an emoji that really represents you? You might be able to get close with the melanin, but something about the hair just ain't right. You're not alone.

Winnie Dortch has made a name for herself as a TV reporter for WOIO 19 News in Ohio. But on Monday (Oct. 7), Dortch found herself a victim of a crime she's reported on too many times before.Read more...

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The Houston attorney representing over 100 plaintiffs in the pending lawsuit against Bad Boy Entertainment founder Sean Diddy" Combs has even more tea to spill about who may be implicated in the disgusting allegations.

Remember that wildly heated interview that took place between CBS Mornings" co-anchor Tony Dokoupil and author Ta-Nehisi Coates that went viral last month? Well, network brass has admitted that Dokoupil's conduct simply did not meet their editorial standards.Read more...

R. Kelly's lawyers have been trying to free the convicted sex criminal, and in their latest attempt, they did the love slide all the way up to the Supreme Court. According to CNN, Robert Sylvester Kelly argued he was wrongly prosecuted based on a 2003 federal law which extends the statute of limitations for sex crimes...Read more...

On Monday, we lost one of the great singers of our time, Cissy Houston. The gospel legend was a Grammy winner who inspired generations of artists, most notably her daughter, Whitney Houston. Cissy - given name Emily Drinkard - passed away at 90 following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.Read more...

Wear it with a skirt, a pair of jeans or under a blazer, graphic tees look great with literally everything. Represent your favorite artists or show off a memorable quote, they're a fun way to add your own sense of personality and style to your look. Luckily, there are many great places to buy cool tees made for us and...Read more...

There was a time when Black people used to brag about how many Twitter followers they had. First 1,000 was a lot, then you needed 10,000, then if you didn't have 20,000 you were nobody.Read more...

On Monday, Oct. 7, Cissy Houston-the mother of the late musical icon Whitney Houston, passed away in her home in New Jersey. Per her daughter-in-law Pat Houston in a statement, Houston was surrounded by family and friends at the time of her death while under hospice care for Alzheimer's disease. She was 91-years-old.Read more...

People on social media have been cracking jokes about every other A-lister associated with Sean Diddy" Combs, assuming they're shaking in their boots amidst his sex trafficking charges. Despite the microscope of one of Combs' former associates, Justin Bieber, the pop singer is minding his business by minding his...Read more...

Amid all of the controversy surrounding Diddy and his alleged crimes, another music mogul has been roped into rumors about his alleged inappropriate behavior.Read more...

One of the most disturbing things about billionaire tech leader Elon Musk's insistence on backing Donald Trump's presidential campaign is that he's the CEO of X, the massive social media platform which reported more than 170 million daily active users worldwide on its mobile app in February 2024.Read more...

You have to give it up to Architectural Digest for constantly finding the most creative and jaw-dropping Black celebrity homes and allowing us to live vicariously through them. Recently, Jimmy Butler granted Architectural Digest an inside scoop into his California mansion, and boy is it nothing like you'd expect!Read more...

The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special aired live from Los Angeles Sunday (Oct. 6). Hosted by legendary singer Smokey Robinson, the two-hour special served as a tribute to the past 50 years and featured show-stopping performances, touching artist interviews, iconic special guests, and exclusive highlights...Read more...

As the Sean Diddy" Combs news cycle continues giving in the wake of his Sept. 16 arrest, footage of the disgraced rapper and Justin Bieber on a late-night show has resurfaced online. And it feels quite ominous considering what we now know.Read more...

Although she passed away in 2009, Vice President Kamala Harris' mother Shyamala Gopalan, is a constant presence in the 2024 Presidential race. The Democratic Presidential nominee references the sacrifices her mother - a biomedical scientist who emigrated to the United States from India - made to raiser her and younger...Read more...

Chicago police were left stunned after the slaughter of a local couple and their two children. The investigation linked the killing to another couple but the details suggest the crime was a meticulously pre-meditated plot.

Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans, who's known for being out of the spotlight unless he's out promoting a new special or film, has been the talk of the timelines recently-and for a good reason.Read more...

NBA superstar LeBron James has been very open about his desire to play professionally with his son Lebron Bronny" James, Jr. As Bronny advanced through high school and college, that dream became more of a reality. However, that meant fans and trolls put a laser focus on the young player's game, nitpicking every shot...Read more...

Amid all of the controversy surrounding Sean Diddy" Combs, one person has been noticeably quiet: the music mogul's mother, Janice Small Combs. That all changed over the weekend.Read more...

The family of Tyre Nichols, a Black man beaten to death by a group of Memphis police officers, waited well over a year for the federal trial in the case. Despite their own colleagues testifying against them, three of the cops got off for the killing but they're facing serious time for covering it up.

Celebrity insiders as well as the attorney of a plaintiff who plans to sue rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs have confirmed the bidding of an explicit tape of the mogul allegedly having sex with an unidentified high-profile male celebrity. Now, everyone is frantically trying to figure out who it is.Read more...

Jussie Smollett is getting all the way real about the aftermath of his infamous 2019 hate crime hoax and which celebs have been in his corner since.Read more...

Music history is full of groups who seem stuck in break up to make up" mode. When these groups fight it usually comes down to personal problems or money. In the case of The Fugees, it looks like both have had a hand in their downfall.

There's no denying the beauty and brilliance of the Black woman. We'd be remiss if we didn't express just how much we love seeing Black women continue to be the personification of the phrase Black don't crack" with each passing year. So it's in that spirit of appreciation that we felt it fitting to take a leisurely...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.On average, Black college graduates possess $25,000 more in student loan debt than white college graduates. President Joe Biden has made several attempts to cancel student loan debt - which would have a significant impact on Black borrowers - but has not been able to because of opposition from the courts.Read more...

So they may not know what life is like without the internet or cell phone, but celebrities born after 1994 are making major contributions to the style game.Read more...

If you didn't catch the finale, Ghost in the Machine," before the sun came up on Oct. 4, there's a good chance social media spoiled it for you before your morning coffee since Black Twitter/X has predictably been ablaze with reactions.Read more...

Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, have made news for spread the dehumanizing yet entirely false claim that Haitian immigrants have been stealing and eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Now, the Haitian group that filed charges against the pair last month have added felony to the list. - Candace McDuffie Read...Read more...

Dream Kardashian was born into one of the most famous families on the planet, making her, by default, one of the most recognizable second-graders around. It also doesn't hurt that the seven-year-old daughter of Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna is absolutely adorable. Dream, who launched her official Instagram account earl...Read more...

More bad news for Dolton, Ill.'s self-proclaimed Super Mayor" Tiffany Henyard. Amidst federal probes into her spending habits and outstanding balances, it appears she forgot to pay the bill that probably matters the most. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

While fellow actors, celebrities, and fans continue to mourn the death of beloved Good Times" actor John Amos, it seems his passing has spawned an all-new concern. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

Believe it or not, it's been 25 years since Eve released her first studio album, Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady," and introduced us to the eternal club jam, What Ya'll Want."

Common and Jennifer Hudson are keeping it real in regards to the future of their relationship. Common appeared on the EGOT winner's talk show this week, where Hudson confronted Common about comments he made about their relationship while on The Breakfast Club.

One of the biggest downfalls of the internet is that total strangers feel emboldened to comment on women's appearances. This is especially true for Black women. Anytime a Black woman is feeling good about herself and her life, then decides to drop a beautiful pic on Instagram, the fun police show up to tell her how...Read more...

New York Congressman Mike Lawler has some explaining to do. According to photos obtained by The New York Times, Lawler wore blackface in 2006, dressing up as Michael Jackson for Halloween.

Forget New York, Paris and Milan, from October 2 - 7, fashion will be on display in the A during Atlanta Fashion Week. FUBU, Coogi, and Sarayaa, are among the brands that will be in the house, sending their latest looks down the runway. And of course, there will be a sneaker ball.Read more...

A Black motorist has decided to sue Michigan State Police after troopers subjected him to a humiliating traffic stop. The incident was captured by police-worn body cameras. Dakarai Larriett says he was arrested on the false assertion that he was intoxicated when he was pulled over in Benton Harbor earlier this year.Read more...

As the world mourns the passing of actor John Amos, celebrities and fans alike have been posting tributes to his talent and his character. The Newark, N.J. native was known for his roles on the big and small screen in projects such as Roots," Good Times" and Coming to America." Martin Lawrence and Anthony Hamilton...Read more...

After New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on a five-count federal indictment, Black city residents pretty much rolled their eyes and said, Chile, anyways." Unfortunately, the allegations of misconduct against Adams weren't shocking but rather an anticipated matter of time.Read more...

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We don't get to see Malia and Sasha Obama out in public that often. But when we do, you better believe all eyes are on their style. Since leaving the White House, the two California girls have come a long way from the little ones in those colorful and cute J. Crew coats. These days, they're trendsetters, sporting...Read more...

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In news that can only be described as girl we saw this coming from a mile away," Halle Bailey and her rapper boyfriend DDG have reportedly decided to part ways. But everything may not be what it seems.Read more...

As fallout from Sean Diddy" Combs' Sept. 16 arrest continues, everyone has kept eyes and ears out for info on his infamous all-white and freak-off" parties, where most folks assume he engaged in the shenanigans that may just send him to prison. Figure there aren't many folks who have been privy to more of these...Read more...

Most stars would love a chance to work with celebrity stylist Law Roach, the image architect" responsible for some of Zendaya, Kerry Washington and Celine Dion's hottest looks. But after working with actress Keke Palmer, the recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America's (CDFA) first-ever Stylist Award...Read more...

While the shocking revelation of the death of beloved Good Times" actor John Amos is continuing to make headlines, this latest update is one you truly won't believe.Read more...

For years, Jaguar Wright has rocked the mantle of Black famous:" The Philly songstress has never hit Beyonce levels of fame, but her voice has been all over tracks and hooks from the likes of Jay-Z and The Roots.Read more...