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Legendary singer Smokey Robinson isn't taking those shocking sexual assault claims lightly. In fact, the Motown icon appears to be gearing up for a big legal fight.Read more...

Shalon Jackson and No'Nique entered into a highly controversial public spat back in February 2024, but things may have now taken a turn for the better.Read more...

A disturbing video shows the moment a DoorDash delivery driver approached the door of who he thought was the hungry customer he was looking for until he realized too late that it wasn't. What happened should strike fear in the hearts of all gig service employees.Read more...

After 130 days as President Donald Trump's right hand man, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is officially outta here! Musk announced he's done with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Wednesday (May 28), and Black folks are breathing a sigh of relief.Read more...

EXCLUSIVE: There will be no such thing as plastic waste - only untapped energy," Said Julian Brown. Okay...you have our attention!Read more...

From May 21 through June 20, it's all about the sign of the twins, and we're breaking down everything you need to know.Read more...

Just when the dust was beginning to settle for Tory Lanez following discussions on whether he should seek a retrial in his case, the plot continues to twist. An inmate has come forward claiming responsibility for the Toronto rapper's recent stabbing, even claiming that there is a rumored bounty on his life.Read more...

Eight New Orleans inmates and 13 alleged accessories to the jailbreak have been arrested as the hunt for the last two men continues.Read more...

Hannah Cobb will not be charged for the killing of her boyfriend Telvin Osborne.Read more...

If you've seen country breakout artist Tanner Adell with big, obnoxious blonde wigs lately, we're here to tell you there's more to her aesthetic than just channeling old Dolly Parton.Read more...

The NFL wide receiver's new coach speaks out after Diggs missed organized team activities to party on a boat with Cardi B and other bikini clad women.Read more...

The official reason for this latest move hasn't been provided, but some are pointing out the obvious.Read more...

President Donald Trump seems to be fond of handing out pardons to people who apparently make nice to him or to people who seem to not deserve it. We see it with the current batch of crooks he's letting loose, including 1,500 January 6 rioters; two Washington D.C. cops who killed a Black man; and most recently, reality...Read more...

From the Met Gala carpet to court side at a Knicks playoff game, it looks like NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been having lots of fun in the off-season with his rumored new boo, Cardi B. But now that his team is preparing to take the field in the fall, it looks like their relationship might be interfering with his...Read more...

Memorial Day may be over, but the footage of various celebrity celebrations is still trickling online. But the best videos of all may have just hit the internet and it's all thanks to Johnny Gill and his assortment of friends. And believe us when we say, people everywhere can't get enough of the goodness.Read more...

Just two weeks after giving a tearful testimony in Sean Diddy" Combs's federal racketeering and sex-trafficking case, Cassandra Cassie" Ventura and her family are celebrating some happy news. According to NBC News, the 38-year-old entertainer gave birth to a healthy baby boy, on May 27.Read more...

Singer Dawn Richard may have just given her testimony about the heinous things that Sean Diddy" Combs may have done, but now she's facing disgraceful allegations of her own. But she's not taking it silently!Read more...

President Donald Trump has been talking about his big, beautiful bill" for months, and now Americans are on edge to see just how his proposed plan will affect their daily lives. The federal spending bill has drawn bipartisan backlash for its potential negative impacts on lower income Americans will be negatively...Read more...

Internet comedian and influencer Druski is making people laugh once again, but his latest skit might be the best one of all. Or at least, that's the sentiment folks online are expressing. If you haven't seen it yet, then allow us to be the first ones to introduce it to you.Read more...

Adding to the list of celebrities defending Sean Diddy" Combs amid his federal trial, Ray J had some thoughts about how the justice system is handling Diddy's drama. And man, was it a lot....Read more...

It seems like divorce is in the air after another celebrity couple has split up right before the summer heat officially kicks in. Entertainment billionaire David Geffen, 82, filed for divorce from his 32-year-old husband, David Armstrong, and although the battle has just begun, their split is shaping up to be real...Read more...

A Black former Chick-fil-A employeein Idaho is suing on claims that he endured racist abuse from his co-workers, including being called an ape" and threatened to be put in a cage.Read more...

The Broadway world is reeling following a shocking new interview given by legendary actor Patti LuPone in which she threw shade at fellow Broadway vets Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis. But some Black theater fans say LuPone has crossed the line.Read more...

When a single Black woman does anything, there is a 99.9 and a half percent chance she will hear seven words from a Black man. That's why you don't have a man."Read more...

The Obama family rarely gets thrown into scandal, but now, the former president and first lady have found their way to the center of attention. But as usual, it has nothing to do with what either one of them did.Read more...

The federal trial against Sean Diddy" Combs on charges of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering is underway. However, events playing out outside of the courtroom are proving to be equally, if not more, puzzling and brow-raising.Read more...

On the 10th day of Sean Diddy" Combs's federal racketeering and sex-trafficking trial, a former assistant shared explosive testimony from someone who was in Combs's inner circle for over a decade.Read more...

Dammnnnnn...not the biggest plantation still standing in the South getting burnt to a mere crisp. The Nottoway Plantation wasn't only known for its intimidating presence in Louisiana and horrid history of slavery. This mansion was unbelievable - which is why the white folks are crying over the mysterious fire that...Read more...

Tina Knowles, hailed as the matriarch of musical royalty, made an unforgettable guest appearance on TS Madison's latest podcast, Outlaws," and she certainly did not disappoint. Knowles offered viewers a heartfelt and candid discussion about her new book and the one business she will always stand firm on: Her...Read more...

R&B singer Jaheim had a brief stint in jail earlier this month. And it's for more of the same thing that landed him in the pokey four years agoRead more...

Social media has become the court of public opinion as our favorite celebrities go through their relationship challenges for all the world to see. Nearly every waking moment include timelines filled with crash outs, emotional Instagram lives, shady tweets, and captions.Read more...

Another day, another hilarious TikTok trend- only this time, Black men are leading the charge and it's truly a hilarious sight to see.Read more...

Singer Muni Long is catching heat from a core part of her fanbase after a clip of the Grammy Award winning singer has Black women enraged. The R&B singer is known for making love songs and her relatable music for Black women. And now, it's all in danger.Read more...

Ever get the impression that Gen-Z is lazy and shiftless? According to a slew of recent studies, you're not alone. Sites from Fortune to Resume Builder have run stories on how disappointing recent college graduates have been in the workforce, and how their managers are so fed up that they actively avoid hiring them.Read more...

If you're looking to wind down from a turned up Memorial Day weekend with good food and even better TV, Netflix has you covered-and most importantly-so do we. From dramas, to coming-of-age stories and a little bit of everything in between, we know just what you need to enjoy a serious, chill day.Read more...

Country star Shaboozey delivered a memorable statement during an award presentation at the 2025 American Music Awards Monday (May 26). And he did it without saying anything at all.Read more...

A New Orleans familywas left heartbroken after a senseless act of violence earlier this month. Nine-year-old Lee'Lani Brooks was playing outside of her New Orleans home around 2 p.m. on Monday (May 12), according to a statement by NOPD. Then gunshots rang out, forcing her and her mother, Letisha Johnson, back inside...Read more...

If you were hoping that 2025 would finally bring an end to the Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax saga, then boy, do we have news for you. And before you brace yourselves, just know that it's actually a long-awaited, positive update.Read more...

Travis Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, had an extra special Memorial Day weekend with his fiancee Leanna Lenee. But if you thoughts folks online were as happy about it as he was... think again!Read more...

A St. Louis woman is facing serious criminal charges after a car crash. However, it's not necessarily the crash that got her in trouble. Instead, the cops came at her for who she left in the car after fleeing the crash.Read more...

The fallout of the historic New Orleans jailbreak continues. A little over a week after the biggest planned escape in Louisiana history, Americans are watching closely as eight out of 10 inmates have since been apprehended. And those accused of assisting the fugitives are finding themselves in hot water as well.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs' ex-assistant was next on the witness stand, and she didn't hold anything back. After being mentioned last week in rapper Scott Kid Cudi" Mescudi's testimony, Capricorn Clark took the stand Tuesday (May 27) to spill more tea on what she says she witnessed while working for the disgraced rapper.Read more...

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A casual stop at a local fast food restaurant resulted in a full blown police investigation after one customer ended up dead allegedly at the hands of an employee. Now, the fast food worker in Florida is facing serious charges.Read more...

As Sean Diddy" Combs continues to show up day in and day out for his federal sex trafficking trial, many people may be wondering if and how he's still making money while locked up. Luckily for those people, we finally have a clue.Read more...

Once upon a time, President Barack Obama was eviscerated for wearing a tan suit. Can you imagine how much more apoplectic Republicans would have been if Obama refused to take his daily intelligence briefing? Susan Rice, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a former National Security Advisor under Obama,...Read more...

If you grew up watching The Cosby Show," you remember how the series pioneered Black representation on TV with its relatable storylines and most of all, its characters. We all adored patriarch Cliff Huxtable, mom Clair and their bevy of siblings and friends...but not every cast member sees their character as we do.Read more...

If Karens don't do anything else, they're going to be in Black folks' business - like it pays them. For the drama they display just to get an innocent Black person in trouble or cause a scene over a minuscule mishap, they could sweep the Oscars and Emmys for their performative distress.Read more...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has learned why you should never come for a Black woman. On Monday, Greene posted her workout routine on X following a scathing insult from Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), who simply returned the favor after Greene attacked her appearance in a House Oversight Committee hearing last...Read more...

It seems Rumi Carter is back to her old self on the Cowboy Carter World Tour stage! Beyonce's latest World Tour descended upon East Rutherford, New Jersey, this weekend, and we're sure you saw Rumi had a bit of a more subdued performance on the first night, as we reported. She seemed almost over it while performing in...Read more...