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Last week, quite a few turkeys got carved up ahead of Thanksgiving.

The Montgomery Riverboat Brawl remains one of the most engaging moments in recent Black history. The image of a Black man slamming a chair onto a White woman galvanized the entire community. Now, nearly four months after the incident, two of the central figures are fighting back against those who have profited off of...Read more...

Beyonce celebrated Thanksgiving with some of her superstar friends, as she attended the premiere of her new concert movie, Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce on Saturday. In addition to the 32-time Grammy winner, the event also saw appearances from Janelle Monae; Lori Harvey; Lizzo; Gabrielle Union; Halle Bailey; Tina...Read more...

Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, who is currently doing federal and state time for the killing of George Floyd, was stabbed last week by a fellow inmate. After a chilling period of silence, officials have confirmed he will survive the attack.

If there's a man who needs no introduction, it's Bryan-Michael Cox.

Yeah, I know we already listed the hip-hop songs that dominated 1998, so it's only right we look back at the albums that were being spun throughout the year. While the list of albums isn't quite as strong as it was in 1993, these projects still hold up, especially at the top.

In the age of the anti-critical race theory, book banning movement, comparing your client to a character from To Kill a Mockingbird" in the courtroom is a slippery slope. However, this very action determined the fate of a Black man charged in a cold case from decades ago.

Cue the Mariah Carey songs, the holiday shopping season is in full effect. If you have no idea where to start, don't worry, our favorite shopping maven Oprah Winfrey has us covered with her Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2023.

Updated as of 11/25/2023 at 3:30 p.m. ET

Obviously, the streaming service offers no end of family programming. However, beneath all the Disney classics and musicals, there are quite a few fascinating choices. During the holidays you can find some new favorites to add to your Christmas watchlist. Bookmark our list of Disney+ hidden gems so you can spend more...Read more...

Tristan Thompson keeps trying to explain his philandering ways on The Kardashians. A new episode of the reality series shows Thompson sitting down with Kylie Jenner to discuss why he has repeatedly cheated on Khloe.Read more...

Another male rapper has pathetically decided to come for Megan Thee Stallion on wax-only this time it's her ex, Pardi Fontaine. Not only is Fontaine throwing a temper tantrum on the track, Thee Person," he also is reminding the public of the simple fact that he can't rap worth a damn. Read MoreRead more...

There are more than a dozen things that are off the table (or should be kept off the table) when it comes to what to bring to Thanksgivingor Christmas. Or rather...a Black Thanksgiving.

Ahhh, 2023. We hate to see you go, but we love to watch you leave. Why? Because that means we get to revel in all the goodness you left us with. When it comes to Black films in particular, this year gave us a handful of knockout projects that not only did big numbers in the box office (looking at you, Creed III), but...Read more...

Thanksgiving is upon us - the time of year when eating becomes a competitive sport. Family tables across the country are loaded with the most mouthwatering meals, scrumptious sides and decadent desserts. By the end of the night, everyone is ready for sweatpants and a nap.

For a number of years, CNN political commentator Van Jones has tried, unsuccessfully, to tiptoe on the line between Black man and sellout.Read more...

There are more than a dozen things that are off the table (or should be kept off the table) when it comes to what to bring to Thanksgiving. Or rather...a Black Thanksgiving. Read MoreRead more...

Now that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, all our favorite TV series are finally set to return. Expect shortened seasons of 10-13 episodes, which could lead to more focused storytelling and less filler. To help you properly plan your upcoming TV schedule, check out our 2024 broadcast TV return calendar.Read more...

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of the 2020 George Floyd murder, had been stabbed and seriously injured by another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona, where he is serving simultaneous 21- and 22.5-year federal and state sentences for violating Floyd's...Read more...

The city of Jackson issued a (very much delayed but much required) apology to the family of Dexter Wade, the Black man who was run over by a police car earlier this year and buried in a pauper's grave unbeknownst to his family.

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for Loki Season 2 finale!

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Tiffany Haddish found herself in handcuffs after an arrest in Beverly Hills, California, early Friday morning, according to TMZ. The actress and comedian was not involved in an accident, but the Beverly Hills Police Department received a call around 5:45 a.m. that someone was stopped in the middle of Beverly Drive,...Read more...

Think of me as your favorite Black Auntie who's always here to provide you with sound advice. Black Friday can be triggering and seductive, but it doesn't have to be. Let me give it to you straight. You don't need to be that shopper with the TikTok haul that clutters your living room and leaves you broke and disgusted...Read more...

Updated on 11/25/2023 at 12:30 pm PT: While A$AP Rocky may still be in a celebratory mood thanks to his new collab with Puma, things may be taking a turn for the worse after a judge officially ruled this week that he must stand trial for the 2021 shooting of his former friend and former A$AP Mob member A$AP Relli.Read more...

How many hip-hop groups can survive 20 years? Even for those who survive, how many are alive and able to tell that tale?" That's what Phonte told me in February.Read more...

The investigation into the disappearance of a Black mother has come to a close with a frightening discovery: Shakeira Yvonne Rucker was not only found dead, but her remains were discovered in the storage unit belonging to her estranged husband, Cory Hill. Read MoreRead more...

There's nothing quite like Homecoming at a Historically Black College or University. As the beloved HBCU Homecoming comes to an end for this year, it's the perfect time to look back at some favorite moments that make the festive time so iconic. Alumni and current students come together to celebrate the legacy of their...Read more...

A chorusof prominent Black progressiveleadershave spent the last month urging a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Many of them have criticized the administration's response to the crisis - questioning how the White House can continue to back the actions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Read more...

Want to look fly at Thanksgiving dinner but don't want to have to worry about popping a button at the table? Don't worry, there are plenty of options that feel like your favorite pajamas but are stylish enough to wear to a restaurant or your fancy aunt's house who uses cloth napkins.Read more...

Even though there were numerous reports that The Marvels had the worst opening weekend ever for any MCU film at $47 million, director Nia DaCosta has made history.Read more...

According to a lawsuit obtained by the New York Post on Tuesday, Janine de Novais has accused a former NFL defensive end who played for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills of rape and sexual assault. As reported by the publication, the alleged incident happened when he was a student at Columbia University in 1994.

Let's lay down some ground rules for Thanksgiving 2023.Read more...

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A Louisiana woman was handed a hefty prison sentence for her role in the death of a 5-year-old boy whose body was found hidden in a suitcase. She didn't kill him, however, she was friends with the woman responsible: the boy's mother who is still at large.Read more...

Black Friday isn't just a good time to get a great deal on televisions and vacuum cleaners. Beauty products are also on sale this time of year - making it the perfect time to replace your beauty tools, try a new eye shadow palette or replenish one of your favorite lip glosses.Read more...

Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell have been on TV our entire lives. At this point, they're like a part of the family. They're the crazy cousins who make every party extra fun. Now, we're all poised for a special reunion, as the comedy duo returns to their most popular characters in Good Burger 2, which is now streaming...Read more...

It could all be so simple...but persistent vocal strain is continuing to make Lauryn Hill's tour performances hard, and now shows for the remainder of this year have officially been postponed until early 2024.Read more...

Following Cassie's shocking and disturbing sexual abuse allegations against Diddy last week, Revolt journalist Dawn Montgomery shared that she has no plans of renewing her contract with the media company.Read more...

If holiday gift shopping is more of a chore than a treat, you've come to the right place. No shade to the scarves and gloves you're used to giving, but this year, we think it's time you took your gift game to the next level.

Donald Trump's co-defendant in his Georgia racketeering case, Harrison Floyd, was back in court this week after a series of tweets landed him in hot water with the Fulton County District Attorney. On Tuesday, District Attorney Fani T. Willis took the unusual step of appearing in court herself to call for a judge to...Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs may have settled the sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, but another scandal revolving around a former Bad Boy executive is already making headlines. According to Rolling Stone, a former assistant has filed a lawsuit accusing the company's former president,...Read more...

At Thanksgiving dinner, the turkey is usually the star of the show. It gets the prime position at the center of the table, and carving it is often a divine right bestowed upon the family's patriarch. But on a day that's all about eating, you certainly can't skimp on the sides - especially the stuffing.Read more...

Looks like Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) is not playing about VP Kamala Harris. On Tuesday, the Democrat lawmaker took to X to address presidential candidate and Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) directly about the disparaging comments Phillips made about Harris.

It seems the cops flipped the script in the case of Stephen Perkins, the Black man who was fatally shot by Alabama police during a towing dispute. The department initially claimed Perkins refused to obey orders but the police chief found the responding officer was the one in the wrong.

Amid the aftermath of the settlement in Cassie's sexual abuse lawsuit filed against Diddy last week, many people online are still reeling at some of the harrowing details. However, others, it seems, have resorted to some serious speculation; and this time, rapper Wale has jumped in to dead the nonsense.Read more...

Rap star Latto has already worked with some of music's biggest names, including Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino and Mariah Carey. However, there's one huge name on her list of dream collaborators. In an interview with XXL, the Big Energy" rapper revealed that hip hop legend Andre 3000 is the artist she's dreaming about...Read more...

Why is it that 27 years after 2Pac was fatally shot in Las Vegas, all these new revelations are coming out about the legendary rapper?Read more...

As the holiday season commences, rapper Ludacris is celebrating by not only blessing us with a fun new holiday movie, Dashing Through the Snow, but he's also teasing one more thing that his fans may have been putting on their Christmas list: new music.Read more...