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Madonna is known as much for her love life - particularly her affinity for Black men - as her music and movies. Her relationships stay in the press. And now one Black actor is recalling a time the Like a Prayer" singer tried to shoot her shot.

In the aftermath of Diddy'shomes in Los Angeles and Miami being raided by the Department of Homeland Security, fans and social media commentators alike floated several theories about those involved in hisfederal sex trafficking investigation. On Wednesday, at least one question was answered with reports that Diddy's...Read more...

We though Easter eggs were meant for chocolate, candy, coins or just any other small things that a kid would enjoy. Well, allegedly, one Alabama man tried to be slick and piggyback off the holiday to sneak something else inside two Easter eggs: nearly 200 fentanyl pills.

Monday night was a watershed moment in Women's college basketball. You missed out if you didn't watch Iowa vs LSU in the facing-off for a chance to go to the Final Four.Read more...

The mother of one of R. Kelly's victims is scheduled to give a sworn, out-of-court oral testimony about how the disgraced star abuse her daughter, Faith Rodgers. It was reported that Rodgers' mom will share her perspective on what happened to her daughter as part of the discovery process.

As the North Carolina Gubernatorial election draws closer, Republican nominee Lt. Governor Mark Robinson's history of going after prominent Black figures online has understandably received significant attention.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs is going through the legal ringer right now, and social media is doing what it does and piling on with old videos and stories that paint him in an unflattering light.Read more...

Misa Hylton-acclaimed fashion designer, stylist and mother to Diddy's son Justin Combs-is speaking up and calling out the feds for the deplorable" way theyraided the Bad Boy producer's Los Angeles and Miami homes.

Teaching is never an easy job, especially when you work withchildren. However, those children are also just trying to figure out how to deal with intense emotions and more than likely don't know how to express them. Well, one teacher's reaction to a student's tantrum led her to handcuffs.Read more...

Last week, Lizzo took to Instagram to condemn the negative treatment she has received online. However, on Tuesday (April 2) she decided to walk back her statement with a video post explaining what she actually meant.Read more...

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A Mobile, Alabama woman was arrested after a raid uncovered hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs and guns in her home and car - including a quantity of cocaine in her three-year-old's backpack. And now the County Sheriff is calling the mother out on the reckless" behavior that put her children in...Read more...

Raven-Symone has been famous since she was a child. This familiarity can make fans and trolls feel like they know her. To that end, the actress has found herself as the subject of intense backlash for her outspoken nature. The criticism has never been stronger than after an infamous 2014 interview with Oprah Winfrey.

A former Michigan police lieutenant was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police claim he killed himself just after murdering his wife in front of their children.

It was a royal reunion for members of the British royal family and America's first family of music at a high-profile celebration of The Kinsey African American Art and History Collection.

Orlando, FL., city commissioner, Regina Hill, is facing decades upon decades in prison for an alleged scheme to exploit and defraud an elderly 96-year-old woman.Read more...

Stevie J doesn't want to hear anything about the controversy surrounding Diddy-especially if it's coming from 50 Cent.Read more...

We live in a world with an extraordinary wealth gap. The Grand Canyon sized chasm between the super rich and the rest of us seems to grow larger every day. And for Black folks, that wealth gap only gets bigger. According to Bloomberg, in 2022, single Black women who've never been married hold eight cents for every...Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs has a roster full of celebrity friends, but they've been noticeably quiet as his legal troubles have mounted. Whether they condemn him or support him, it's been interesting to see how quickly the A-list has made him persona non grata. Of course, the lack of statements from major stars doesn't mean...Read more...

When a cast and crew comes together to create a TV series, they hope audiences enjoy it and that the characters resonate with fans. No one starts a project thinking I'm making a classic comedy that will stand the test of time and inspire countless generations." However, that's exactly what the team behind A...Read more...

Following the raids of his Los Angeles and Miami properties by Homeland Security agents last week, the spotlight has become a bit brighter for Sean Diddy" Combs as well as his associates.

Watching The Batman" on mute. Plans of installing a jail at Donda Academy. Pretending to please" himself. Threatening to punch a staffer. Ranting about the greatness of Hitler. Treating white staffers better than his Black staffers.Read more...

LSU basketball star Angel Reese has been a polarizing figure since she led her team to win the NCAA Women's Championship in 2023. She plays with the same exceptional talent, trash talking swag and cockiness as her male counterparts, so there's no reason for her to receive so much hate. And yet, we know probably...Read more...

It's been a little while since we've received more information on the case against Courtney Clenney, an OnlyFans model who is alleged to have stabbed her Black boyfriend. Now newly released body cam footage shows the bloody aftermath of what prosecutors have called a cold-blooded murder."

By now, there's no doubt you've probably seen, read, or heard about the latest legal drama surrounding hip-hop mogul Sean Diddy" Combs.

Last week, Lizzo took to Instagram to share frustration with how folks have treated her online over the years. Days after her remarks, Ron Zambrano-the Los Angeles attorney representing three former dancers suing the star for abuse and harassment-has lashed out against the Juice" singer.Read more...

The first Black-owned children's bookstore in North Carolina was forced to close their downtown Raleigh location after the owners received a barrage of threats spanning back months.Read more...

Candace Owens made a dramatic exit from The Daily Wire earlier this month - announcing that she was finally free" from the conservative news outlet. The split came shortly after Owens went on a Black media tour, stopping at shows with popular Black male hosts, including the Breakfast Club" and The Joe Budden...Read more...

Remember the 2000 NBA Finals? It was a historic moment in sports history. It's the first time the legendary duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal won a championship together. We still remember when Bryant jumped into O'Neal's arms as the seconds ticked down during game 6 at the Staples Center. It was the official...Read more...

Mr. C.J. Young cared for Nathan Zeigler like a son, lending him his home for nearly 20 years without fee. However, when Young attempted to reclaim his home, things didn't go so well. Now, Zeigler is on the first thing smoking to prison for the rest of his life.Read more...

Last week, the home of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small was raided by law enforcement officials. Rumors have been flying about why the search warrant was executed, so Small decided to address what really happened.Read more...

Even though he's currently locked up, R.Kelly is sharing his thoughts about Diddy and the federal sex trafficking investigation.Read more...

The iHeartRadio Music Awards rarely provide any big surprises. It's usually pretty clear who the winners are before the show even starts. Hip-hop legend Ludacris hosted the big event, which featured special honors for TLC and Beyonce. In case you missed all the fun, check out our recap of Black stars' best fashion...Read more...

I truly believe we all play a villain in someone's life story. I know damn sure I do.Read more...

Spring has officially sprung and with the arrival of longer days and warmer temps come a great crop of new books by Black authors old and new. A romantic comedy about a fake relationship turned real, a touching memoir on how to live while planning for your death and a historical novel about the friendship between the...Read more...

Howdy cowpoke and cowpoke-ettes, seeing as how Queen Bey has ushered us into our #YeeHawEra thanks to her newly released album Cowboy Carter," we felt it fitting to provide you with a list of films you can draw inspiration from to make this new stage of your lives that much more authentic.Read more...

As movie fans, co-stars and fellow actors mourn the loss of Louis Gossett Jr., tributes to his influential career have poured in. From his comedic work in the 70s, to his action heroes of the 80s, to his impactful work in important projects like Roots," the Oscar winner delivered trailblazing performances in every...Read more...

Here's a bizarre occurrence that no one had on their bingo card in 2024: Rev. Al Sharpton baptized New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Good Friday (March 29). What's even weirder is that it occurred alongside a group of eleven male inmates at Rikers Island.Read more...

Collard greens, purse etiquette, money dreams - all of these are associated with the superstitions and don't-split-the-pole ol' sayings passed down through generations of Black families. Allegedly they determine whether you can keep money in the bank or not.

Though it's only been a few days since Beyonce' ushered us all into her #YeeHawEra with her latest country-inspired album, Cowboy Carter," it seems one song is already causing trouble at the saloon.Read more...

There's nothing the anti-woke crowd likes more than a Black man who preaches from the we don't see color" Bible. And that's exactly what they've found in Coleman Hughes, who appeared on The View" last week to promote his new book, The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America.

There was a time when an aspiring artist, agent or executive looking to break into the entertainment industry would have loved to get a job with Sean Diddy" Combs. In fact, both MTV and VH-1 made reality shows about this very idea. However, no matter how much you think you're learning, there's always a cost to...Read more...

What began as a typical Easter brunch turned into a horrific scene after a gunman opened fire inside a Nashville restaurant leaving one person dead and several injured.Read more...

A Georgia mother who set out to protect her child was just convicted of murder for a revenge plot gone wrong. According to a March 29 press release issued by the Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney, a jury found 42-year-old Danyale Harris guilty on charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy to...Read more...

While things have legally been settled as it relates to Tiffany Haddish's latest legal issues involving DUIs, the Girls Trip" star is steal dealing with some form of an aftermath.Read more...

Doja Cat usually loves to battle internet trolls, but this time she has seemingly had enough. On Friday, the Paint The Town Red" released new cover art for her single, Masc," on Instagram. It was a close up shot of her tight, bleach blonde curls.Read more...

Social media users everywhere are raving about the fashion finds they're picking up at their local Walmart, making it easier to keep up with the trends without completely blowing their budget.

Name one singer in the history of Country music that Black folks embrace more than Dolly Parton. I'll wait.Read more...

It's been five weeks and we still don't know why or how 26-year-old Elaysha Gilliam, a pregnant Black mother of four, was found dead in a park field.