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Sports fans tend to forget that though professional athletes are among the most popular and wealthiest people in the world, they still tend to face a lot of racism as well.Read more...

Since the 1990s, Snoop Dogg has been known as a gangsta rapper with an affinity for cannabis. And while he can still drop a verse with the best of them, these days, he's also a sweet granddad who loves spending time with his grandchildren.Read more...

Actor Alec Baldwin has already been getting tons of flack over his pending trial in connection with a fatal shooting on the set of upcoming movie Rust.' However, he encountered even more trouble on a quick trip to the coffee shop.

Having the status of a celebrity or well-known public figure comes with its fair share of ups and downs as comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish can attest, especially when it comes to naysayers online.Read more...

Popular gas station convenience store chain, Sheetz is in hot water after federal officials slapped them with a racial discriminationlawsuit, and the details are seriously worth unpacking.Read more...

Yesterday, we told you about Beyonce dropping a video of her wash day ritual using products from her new Cecred line. We were thrilled to see (and hear) the Love on Top" artist give us a glimpse into her self-care ritual and show us that she actually trusts the products she's selling on her own tresses. It was also...Read more...

There have been a disturbing number of lawsuits coming to light lately. At this point, we might be better off listing the celebrities who haven't been accused of mistreating former employees. It seems like a lot of these artists don't know how to handle the the transition from regular person to superstar.

On Friday (April 19), Drake released his second diss" track aimed at Kendrick Lamar on Instagram entitled Taylor Made Freestyle." On it, he tells the Pulitzer Prize-winning emcee to hurry up and respond to him. Essentially, the Toosie Slide" rapper is having a light-skinned temper tantrum.Read more...

Though Halle Bailey was seemingly in good spirits not too long ago when she posted her impressive post-baby body on Instagram, it looks like the Angel" singer may have quietly battling an issue many new moms know all too well: postpartum depression.Read more...

St. Louis police placed a man in custody after he was seen on video weeks ago in a World-Star-worthy brawl at a McDonald's, leading an employee to be hospitalized with serious injuries.

After the shocking death of rapper Chris King, celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the artist. King, whose real name was Christopher Cheeks, died on Saturday (April 20) according to a press release from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.Read more...

Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City for alleged hush money payments made by his attorney to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. And while the actual charges, falsifying business records, don't exactly leap off the page - so far, the trial has been anything but boring.

In a new interview with The Art of Dialogue," Da Band's Freddy P made a shocking confession about Diddy. The supergroup was formed during the popular MTV reality show Making The Band 2."Read more...

Brian McKnight may have the voice of an angel, but lately he's proving that it's the only beautiful part of him.Read more...

After losing their jobs and becoming the center of online (and offline) fodder-it looks like former GMA3" hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach may finally be ready to tie the knot.Read more...

A 12-year-old boy in Buffalo, N.Y. told his family on August 4, 2020 that was just going up the street to the grocery store. However, he never returned. After four years, police are now opening a homicide investigation into the boy's disappearance.

Every week, Jerrod Carmichael has us pondering the reason for existence for his MAX reality series Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show," mainly because it further obliterates his image with every episode: Jokes about slave play with his white boyfriend, cheating on said boyfriend repeatedly, missing his best friend's...Read more...

As she prepares for her 11th season in the WNBA, basketball star Brittney Griner is revisiting what she says was the most challenging, painful time of her life. The Phoenix Mercury center is set to release her new memoir, Coming Home," which chronicles her 11-month detainment by Russia authorities in 2022. Before it...Read more...

Kevin Hart knows he's not tall. In fact, jokes about his slight stature often find their way into his standup routines.Read more...

No matter what you're dealing with, Mary J. Blige has a song that will get you through it. New romance, post-break up glow up, self-confidence pep talk and of course, heartbreak, Mary has you covered.Read more...

It's been two months since Beyonce dropped Cecred, her line of hair care products designed to treat textured hair. And while most fans couldn't wait to get their hands on all of that shampoo and conditioning goodness, others just couldn't help but hate.

On Sunday (April 21), Jennifer Hudson took to X to express gratitude for her journey to superstardom since being eliminated from American Idol" two decades ago.Read more...

Charlamagne Tha God succinctly summed up his frustration with the Democratic Party during a recent interview with Politico.Read more...

Stephen A. Smith is no stranger to courting controversy on pretty much any topic. But Black social media is wondering what the hell he was thinking over his latest comments about former President Donald Trump.Read more...

Sasha Obama was just seven years old when she moved into the White House after her father, Barack Obama, was elected as the first Black president of the United States in 2008.Read more...

Colorado police say a man was arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct a little boy from school property. And that's not even the worst part: Police say the suspect in question has a criminal background and a history of sex crimes.Read more...

Taylor Swift is known for her overly emotional, soul-baring lyrics. When someone of her influence in the music industry puts out an album titled, The Tortured Poets Department," we expect a certain amount of dramatic feelings. However, what we were not expecting from the Queen of the Swifties was to drop...Read more...

Already a full-time attorney licensed to practice law in two states, Cheslie Kryst was crowned Miss USA in 2019 at age 28. She also worked as a correspondent for the syndicated newsmagazine series Extra, a job which earned her an Emmy nomination.Read more...

Police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass while she and her family were present.

Since bringing the iconic Foxy Brown" to life in 1974, Pam Grier has made a legendary career out of playing powerful, yet vulnerable, interesting Black women. She's not slowing down anytime soon. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," the 74-year-old actress teased one of her...Read more...

Jill Scott getting dragged into the depths of hell for defending Chris Brown on social media wasn't on our 2024 bingo card-but here we are. On Sunday (April 21), the Grammy-winning songstress decided to praise the controversial R&B star as his feud with Migos member Quavo reached disturbing heights.

Black History is filled with heroes, but it also has it's fair share of villains. From Robert E. Lee to David Duke, here are the most terrifying men and women from throughout Black history.

Updated as of 4/20/2024 at 4:40 p.m. ET

What makes soap operas so amazing is that they're so enduring, they feel like extensions of your family. If you've been watching General Hospital" and The Young and the Restless" for 40 years, the Quartermaines and Newmans feel like old friends. Since they've been on the air forever, it's no secret that same of the...Read more...

Updated on April 19 at 2:10p.m.PT: It looks like Nicki Minaj won't be alone as she heads overseas for the European leg of her Pink Friday" tour as a judge has granted her husband Kenneth Petty's plea to accompany her.Read more...

Here we go again... another old white man has been arrested for allegedly fatally shooting an unarmed, non-threatening Black person. This time, the man allegedly fired fatal shots at a Black Uber driver whom he mistook for someone trying to harm him. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

On Tuesday, Zendaya broke the internet when she was revealed as the cover star for not one but two Vogue covers. Donning a red floral dress for the cover of U.S. Vogue and a sporty look for British Vogue more akin to her leading role in her upcoming film Challengers," the singer and actress stunner per usual in two...Read more...

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I'm a diehard supporter of women's sports, especially the WNBA. I attended the first ever game on June 21, 1997 at the Kia Forum f.k.a Great Western Forum in Inglewood, Calif., making me a day one fan. Everyone in the arena knew we were seeing something special. The league has maintained that unique connection with...Read more...

With 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Serena Williams' total domination on the tennis court earns her a place among the world's elite athletes. But at the 2018 French Open, her outfit got more attention than her play. Now, in an April 16 interview with CNN, the tennis star is sharing her reflections on the catsuit that...Read more...

It's no secret that Black folks love our stories," which means we are all about daytime dramas aka soap operas. It's the craziness combined with the romance and intrigue that lures us in. It took awhile for Black characters and families to be prominently featured, but once they were, we got some unforgettable...Read more...

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Former President Donald Trump has attempted to ratchet up his public appeal to Black voters in recent months as Black support for President Joe Biden continues to soften. In his most recent attempt to bond with Black voters, Trump visited an Atlanta Chick-fil-A on his way to a fundraiser event on April 10. - Jessica...Read more...

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Festival season is finally upon us and there is no shortage of places to catch some of the most talented Black artists to ever hit the stage. Here is a list of music festivals that are putting these performers first.

Body camera footage was released on Friday (April 19) from the arrest of Memphis rapper GloRilla in Georgia's Gwinnett County. TMZ was the first outlet to report the incident.

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On Friday (April 19), a man-whose identity remains unknown-set himself on fire near the Manhattan courthouses where jurors are being selected for the criminal trial of Donald Trump.Read more...

One of our favorite nepo babies, Willow Smith, just dropped the news of new music and merch with album art that set the internet on fire. Smith shared the news of a presale for her new album Empathogen with her 11.5 million followers in an April 18 Instagram post. The album drops May 3, but word of the...Read more...