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A Black man on death row in North Carolina is requesting a review of his case in a Hail Mary attempt at arguing that the jury that found him guilty was riddled with racial bias. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...
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by Adriano Contreras on (#6JVZH)
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6JVYJ)
As awards season hits the home stretch, there may be some major movies you still haven't had a chance to see. Luckily many of the biggest movies of the year are now available on streaming services, so you can enjoy them at home. In addition to awards favorites, blockbusters you may have missed during the busy holiday...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6HT6K)
As you may have noticed, 2023 was the year of celebrity breakups. Now, unfortunately, only nine days into the 2024, we've already seen the news of Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa's official divorce.Read more...
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Reesa Teesa's Ex from Tiktok's ‘Who TF Did I Marry’ Responds. And It’s Messier Than You Can Imagine.
by Dustin J. Seibert on (#6JVN4)
Figure if Black folks had to pinpoint a Public Enemy #1 from Valentine's Day until now, it would be Legion," the antagonist of the Who TF Did I Marry" TikTok saga by Reesa Teesa that ate up everyone's week.Read more...
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by Adriano Contreras on (#6JVN5)
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6JVJK)
The mother of the 10-year-old arrested by Mississippi police for urinating in public is not backing down. After previously contesting the child's probation terms, she just filed a $2 million federal lawsuit against the police department.
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by Jessica Washington on (#6JVFV)
As Florida schools race to contain a potentially fatal measles outbreak, all eyes are on Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, whose response to the crisis has drawn criticism from medical professionals across the United States.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6JVD3)
The man accused of killing a Black trans woman is headed to court in what's considered the nation's first federal hate crime trial in relation to gender identity.
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by Angela Johnson on (#6JVD4)
Earlier this week, we told you that the Internet had some pretty strong feelings about Malia Obama's decision to drop her famous last name as she debuted her short film The Heart" at the Sundance Film Festival this year.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6JTRK)
A historic Martin Luther King Jr. I Have a Dream" monument in Denver's City Park was vandalized Tuesday, leaving authorities to determine if the action was racially motivated.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6JVD5)
After years of using celebrities' most private moments as fodder for her daytime talk show, Wendy Williams now finds herself thrust into the gossip mill she once played an essential role in feeding.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6JVD6)
Beyonce's country music era might be her most iconic yet thanks to a major cosign she received from one of the genres biggest and most beloved legends: Dolly Parton.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6JV84)
When it comes to celebrity misdeeds, the internet likes to play the comparison game and especially if they're Black. You know how it goes. This person's crimes aren't as bad as that person's, so they should totally still have a career." The latest version of this involves disgraced actor Jonathan Majors and endlessly...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6JV6B)
A little over a month after the NFL star and Good Morning America" host Michael Strahan shockingly shared that his 19-year-old daughter Isabella was battling brain cancer, he's finally provided a tough yet ultimately optimistic update.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6JTVA)
A Black man on death row in North Carolina is requesting a review of his case in a Hail Mary attempt at arguing that the jury that found him guilty was riddled with racial bias.Read more...
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by Adriano Contreras on (#6JTVB)
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by Amira Castilla on (#6JPJT)
The Dune: Part Two" promo tour is underway and Zendaya Coleman is not playing around when it comes to serving looks around the world! Since 2021 when the first Dune" was released, Law Roach has been by her side to pull archival pieces, fresh off-the-runway looks and more. Here are all of the looks she's worn over...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6JTVD)
After being raked over the coals on social media for sounding the alarm on alleged maltreatment on the set of The Color Purple," alleged beef" with Oprah and allegedly taking the focus away from positivity of the film, Taraji P. Henson has been named one of TIME Magazine's Women on the Year.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6JTVE)
Social media is a wild, insane place where we spend a ridiculous amount of our time. It doesn't matter how innocuous the post is, someone will find a way to hate on your fun, happy moment. Music star Chilli recently found herself on the receiving end of negativity over what was a seemingly innocent post.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6JTRJ)
Darryl George lost the fight to keep his locs at a certain length
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6JTRM)
Just a few years ago, police were on the hunt for a serial killer after the discovery of the bodies of six dead women in various areas across the DMV. After three years of having caught the alleged killer, one woman who dated the suspect gives a chilling account of what happened ahed of his tirade.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6JTP3)
Kodak Black doing or saying crazy things is not out of the ordinary. Remember, this is the same guy who has been arrested on drug charges a multitude of times and has said that he doesn't like black girls like that."Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6JTP4)
Amid her ongoing health issues, marital strife, financial problems and the cancellation of her talk show, Wendy Williams has been the subject of multiple headlines in recent years.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6JTK6)
Even though Common and Tiffany Haddish haven't been romantically linked in years, the rapper and actor has somehow found himself embroiled in one of his ex's legal battles.Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6JTK7)
A Black-owned business fair isn't out of the ordinary, right?Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6JTK8)
A Syracuse, N.Y. mother who was unhappy with the way her child was disciplined at school decided to take matters into her own hands - literally.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6JTG6)
Since she left her talk show for health reasons in 2021, and it was subsequently canceled in 2022, Wendy Williams has been through a lot of troubles. In addition to autoimmune illness Graves' Disease, she's also battled memory loss and substance abuse. She found herself as the subject of shocking headlines when she...Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6JTG7)
Finally, there's a new development in the horriyfing killing of a Los Angeles model who was found beaten and bound inside her refrigerator in September. Police say they tracked down a potential suspect but didn't specify how they identified them as the alleged killer...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6JSX4)
Ahead of A&E's new docuseries, James Brown: Say It Loud," the Godfather of Soul's daughters are reflecting on their father's legacy and musical contributions - specifically as it relates to some of today's musical icons and one of the largest genres.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6JSX6)
A Massachusetts school is in the hot seat after a group of students were accused of racially bullying a Black girl by putting her picture in a mock slave auction on social media.
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by Adriano Contreras on (#6JSX7)
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by Jessica Washington on (#6JSX8)
North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson has an unconventional proposal to end the reparations debate once and for all. What if instead of Black Americans being compensated for the atrocities of slavery - Black people paid reparations?
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6JSX9)
Honestly, there is no such thing as an apt vice president pick for Donald Trump.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6JSTE)
Alabama high school students seem to be getting a jumpstart on picking their dates to prom. However, one student is accused of cooking up a rather racist promposal," sparking outrage from parents all the way to the NAACP.
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by Dustin J. Seibert on (#6JSTD)
If you simply must tell a cautionary tale of an experience with a lying, cheating, scamming husband, why not get a bag from it?Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6JSTF)
Here's an important piece of advice for celebrities: We don't need your opinions on every hot button issue. Honestly, we'd prefer it if you kept some things to yourself. Case in point, the current Israel-Gaza war has seen several celebrities find themselves in hot water due to controversial comments. The latest...Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6JSTG)
On Tuesday, Beyonce blessed us with Cecred, her new line of products designed to repair and strengthen textured hair from root to tip. And as you can probably imagine, every corner of the Black Internet is buzzing about it. The company's IG account already has nearly 200,000 followers who are sharing their thoughts on...Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6JSTH)
Shannon Sharpe has been enjoying immense success since leaving Undisputed" with Skip Bayless. The NFL Hall of Famer has not only been a mainstay on popular ESPN shows like First Take," but he's also taken his brand to another level with his Club Shay Shay" and Nightcap" podcasts.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6JSTJ)
During a time when Kelly Rowland should be primarily focused on all things Mea Culpa," her new film set to release on Netflix Feb. 23, she's unfortunately spending time once again shirking questions about Beyonce and Destiny's Child.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6JSQP)
Over the last week, there have been numerous reports of singer and actress Kelly Rowland walking off the set of the Today" set due to her dressing room being too small. Now, the star's rep Yvette Noel-Schure has spoken out on her behalf.Read more...
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by Amira Castilla on (#6JSQQ)
This week marked the 40th anniversary of London Fashion Week! Black celebs traveled from near and far to see the trends we can expect for this Fall/Winter fashion season! Naomi Campbell strutted down the Burberry runway as other celebs sat front row. Law Roach was seen at shows taking notes as well, and we can't wait...Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6JSMQ)
Police say the suspect in the killing on the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs campus was actually a registered student at the school. The two victims were found dead in the suspect's dormitory room.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6JSMS)
A behavior support teacher is out of a job after being arrested for allegedly assaulting a young student.
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6JSMT)
A Memphis mother has been arrested and charged, according to Action News 5, with child neglect after she was accused of posting videos to social media that show her 5-year-old daughter waxing the bodies of naked adults.
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by Angela Johnson on (#6JSHC)
Little Leodis Leo" Andrellton might just be one of the luckiest babies on the planet. Forget an off-key version of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" or a rendition of Rock a Bye Baby" with messed up lyrics. Leo's mom just so happens to be actress, singer and host Keke Palmer, which means lullabies are next level as he...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6JS0V)
On Sunday, the 2024 EE British Academy Film Arts Awards gathered a handful of this year's illustrious nominees for a night of celebration across the pond. The event saw a handful of fly fits both on the carpet and at the afterparty. Because we love to see us put it on at any time whether domestically or abroad, here's...Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6JS0W)
Like many Americans, comedian John Oliver is tired of corruption and double standards on the Supreme Court. Justice Clarence Thomas-who has been accused of bribery and corruption several times throughout his lengthy tenure-has infamously been asked to step down or recuse himself from certain cases.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6JS0X)
Singer/actress Kelly Rowland recently committed the ultimate sin by walking out on The Today Show" before she was set to co-host its 9 a.m. hour, Today with Hoda and Jenna." Or, at least, that's the narrative that's been floating around since the Destiny's Child artist left the morning show after an alleged dispute...Read more...
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by Jessica Washington on (#6JS0Y)
Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston resumed Sunday service last week with a special message for the 7-year-old boy caught in the crossfires of a horrific shooting at the church earlier this month.Read more...
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