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NASCAR is running an unlawful monopoly on the sport of stock car racing, alleges a suit filed on Wednesday by stock car teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against the sanctioning body and its CEO Jim France. 23XI is, of course, the team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and racer Denny Hamlin. This suit...Read more...

In June 2023, the body of 27-year-old Karl Clemente was found floating in Newtown Creek, which borders the New York boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. Weeks later, the body of 27-year-old John Castic's body was recovered from the same area. In a recent grisly discovery, police recovered yet another body from the creek.Read more...

At one point, an invite to one of Sean Diddy" Combs' annual all-white parties was a symbol of status and exclusivity. Now, a slew of disturbing allegations against the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul is shifting attention back on what exactly went down during these functions, which are now under federal investigation. -...Read more...

The on-going beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion may have just gotten a bit more steam thanks to a new ad that involves one of Megan's foes.Read more...

To keep it 1,000 percent, Black moguls are having the worst October ever-and it probably won't get any better. On Tuesday, attorney Tony Buzbee (Buzbee Law Firm) joined AVA Law Group in a press conference to share that 120 people came forward with claims of rape, sexual exploitation and sexual assault against Sean...Read more...

Drake has been mostly laying low since the beef between him and Kendrick Lamar died down, but now that we've rolled into his birthday month, he seems to be lopping off the digital heads of his so-called friends."Read more...

With Sean Diddy" Combs' federal indictment taking over headlines, many are starting to recall past alleged problematic moments between him and other celebs. This latest one involves one of our favorite actors-Denzel Washington.Read more...

On May 31, 1921, white attackers destroyed Greenwood, a thriving Black business district in Tulsa, Oklahoma, killing hundreds of residents (most of whom were Black) and burning more than 1,250 homes.

A Mississippi town is attracting national attention after the Department of Justice's (DOJ) investigation just uncovered a historic level of police corruption. And to no one's surprise, the victims are- you guessed it- mostly the city's Black residents.

At one point, an invite to one of Sean Diddy" Combs' annual all-white parties was a symbol of status and exclusivity. Now, a slew of disturbing allegations against the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul is shifting attention back on what exactly went down during these functions, which are now under federal investigation.Read more...

On the morning of Sept. 19, students at Arizona State University were filing into economics class when, out of nowhere, a knife attack almost happened, seemingly at random. But police allege the attack wasn't random at all.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.Read more...

A little known fact about Will Smith and his behavior onset is being put on front street-but it's not as bad as you think.Read more...

The ex-porn star who filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Sean Diddy" Combs over the summer may be forced to find a new lawyer.

In a wild turn of events, the suspect arrested after a Baton Rouge, La. therapist was found dead has been identified as a popular TikTok personality. His followers suspect he sent a warning ahead of the alleged slaying.

Despite facing a growing list of disturbing allegations, one of Sean Diddy" Combs' lawyers has released a statement declaring his client's innocence. This follows attorney Tony Buzbee (Buzbee Law Firm) joining AVA Law Group in a press conference that took place on Tuesday (Oct. 1).

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.Read more...

With just over 30 days before the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to make the case for her campaign. Although 84 percent of Black registered voters say they would vote for the Vice President if the election were held today, according to a Pew Research study, she's doing everything...Read more...

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Sexual assault incidents are severely underreported as a result of women who are too afraid or ashamed to come forth. However, one brave Tulsa woman finally came forth with allegations against a local pastor after 10 years of sex abuse...and her relationship with her alleged attacker is sickening.Read more...

Paris Fashion Week just officially ended but that doesn't mean we have to stop talking about all the good looks that were present.Read more...

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There have been several documentaries about the heinous crimes R. Kelly has committed throughout his decades-long music career. But those have (rightly) been from the perspective of his victims, not his family. That changes now.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.

Count on Katt Williams to make light of a delicate situation. When it comes to Sean Diddy" Combs, Williams has never shied away from calling the hip-hop mogul out on his suspicious dealings, even suggesting Diddy would start snitching if it really comes down to it.Read more...

Wendy Williams has finally broken her silence on Diddy. The radio and TV host gave an interview to Daily Mail on Monday, providing her famous insight into the madness circulating the media mogul following his Sept. 16 arrest.

Michael Ealy is opening up about one of his most difficult roles over the course of his career. Despite being one of Hollywood's most handsome actors, the Reasonable Doubt" star recently told Bel-Air" star Jabari Banks in an interview for Springhill that some of his uglier characters have caused him to deal with...Read more...

Fashion lovers all over the world are gagging over a stunning shot of supermodel Anok Yai for the October 2024 cover of Vogue France. Everything about the gorgeous photo, shot by photographer Mikael Jansson, gives glamorous vibes that instantly transport us to Studio 54 in the 1970s.

Black group chats were blowing up last night during the only vice presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz. Some might say the debate showcased a tale of two different Americas, one progressive and one regressive, but that's not exactly why Black America took to the social media app X to express their...Read more...

The final year of actor John Amos' life was marred by a messy, public battle between his son K.C. Amos and his daughter Shannon Amos. On Tuesday, K.C. confirmed that the Good Times" star passed away on Aug. 21. The shocking news has fans wondering why we're just finding out about his tragic death at the age of 84.

The concern surrounding the Amazon bestseller, Kim's Lost Words: A journey for justice, from the other side..." has gotten to the e-commerce giant, as they have permanently pulled the book from its site.Read more...

Let's face it: not many people know what it's like to grow up in the spotlight with parents who are international superstars. Michael Jackson, who spent most of his life in the public eye, grew up with a unique perspective of what it was like to have the world watching his every move, which is why he wanted to make...Read more...

With Drake recently showing off his NBA-sized court (again), we felt it was the perfect time to take a peak inside his massive $100 million home in Bridle Path, Toronto. While most hip-hop fans are still focused on his recent beef with Kendrick Lamar, Drake seems to be minding his business and enjoying the comfort of...Read more...

Just think for a second and try to remember any historic moments from Vice Presidential debates over the past few years. Odds are, you probably can't and, if you can, they probably didn't matter in the long run.Read more...

In new, disturbing audio obtained by HuffPost, Republican congressional candidate John Lee stated that he's not worried about Black people" in his impending Congress bid.

It's been over two years since the viral body camera footage was released of a Black Alabama pastor being arrested by the police for watering his neighbor's flowers. However, he just received a ruling that may help him get justice.

In the last month, we've lost quite a few Black legends. Now. we're reeling from the passing of an actor who was an essential part of our most culturally significant stories. On Tuesday, K.C. Amos confirmed the death of his father, actor John Amos, at the age of 84. According to People, the Good Times" star died of...Read more...

Two Texas law firms announced the filing of a class action lawsuit against rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs. The attorneys said so far, they're representing over 100 plaintiffs.

Stars like Kerry Washington, Megan Thee Stallion and Zendaya are known for their show-stopping looks, and they have one man to thank for helping them flex their fashion muscles: star stylist Law Roach. Known throughout the industry for always pushing the envelope, his talent and creativity are undeniable.

People just don't want the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar to be over, as seemingly every week, someone makes a new claim about either artist.Read more...

At this point, we know Sean Diddy" Combs isn't going down on federal charges without a fight. Now, he's hired some new legal bigwigs to form a dream defense team" to fight his case.

Back in August, fans of Cardi B were shocked to learn the GRAMMY-winning rapper was expecting her third child with now-estranged husband Offset. But no one was as surprised as Cardi herself, as she recently shared with her over 165 million Instagram followers in a revealing live video on September 29.

After making a series of disturbingly racist remarks, University of Pennsylvania law school professor Amy Wax is finally being punished, NBC News has reported. But her consequences in relation to her statements beg the question: Is she getting punished enough?Read more...

Oprah Winfrey is used to being in headlines. But over the last year, her amazing weight loss transformation has been dominating news stories about her. It's no secret that the media mogul has been on an uphill battle when it comes to getting her weight under control...nor is it abnormal for Queen O to be associated...Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs' Sept. 16 arreston charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking has reverberated throughout the entertainment world - especially the hip-hop community. As such, several in the music industry have offered their opinions on what it all means.Read more...

More than a week after Sean Diddy" Combs was placed on suicide watch, he's been taken off it. According to PEOPLE, Diddy was initially placed on suicide watch as a preventive measure" to accommodate his drastic lifestyle change.Read more...

As November and the presidential election continues to get closer, Vice President Kamala Harris is still leading in the polls. According to the latest average of national polls-collated by FiveThirtyEight-Harris has a 2.8-point lead over Trump.

Boosie Badazz is a hip-hop figure unafraid to share his thoughts on someone else's lifestyle - however unpopular they may be. In one of his least popular outbursts, he received a lot of criticism from Black Twitter in 2023 for calling out Dwyane Wade for supporting his daughter Zaya, after she came out as a...Read more...

As expected, tensions are rising as the primary election creeps closer. Even a simple lawn sign can trigger an opposing voter. Michigan police say they just arrested a man whose visceral reaction to a mere Kamala Harris flyer nearly cost someone's life.

It's a hard truth, but the LGBTQ+ community hasn't always been accepted or respected by Black folks. Some of the discrimination comes from religious beliefs, while a big part of it is a lack of understanding. For comedian Tommy Davidson, the journey to understanding is something he's still working on with his...Read more...