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Finally, there are some new developments in the death of a baby born in Clayton County, Ga. whose head was allegedly detached from its body by the delivery physician. The medical examiner's office ruled the baby's death as a homicide.

We're all so exhausted with the news. Every day it feels like there's a never-ending barrage of bad news. Yet as tired as viewers are of all the negativity, MSNBC's Joy Reid seemed even more tired when she recently was recently overheard during her show The ReidOut" saying the F-word on a hot mic.

Two years ago, Rev. Autura Eason-Williams was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in her driveway. The teen charged in her killing has just entered a guilty plea but to half of the charges he was originally facing.

Consider yourself warned. You've got just less than two weeks to get your coins together if you want to be among the first to get your hands on Beyonce's new hair care products. After months of teasing, Queen Bey just dropped a trailer announcing her new haircare line, Cecred.

Respected hip-hop journalist Dee Barnes is speaking out following the 66th annual Grammy Awards that saw rapper Jay-Z take home the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.Read more...

You can pretend like you don't watch and you're not invested, but we know the truth. We know how much you love your reality TV favorites. In addition to the long-running franchises you're still obsessed with, (we see you Survivor") there are also plenty of new debuts to draw your attention. To help you prepare your...Read more...

According to a Northwestern University study, Black parents have had more conversations on race with their children than white parents-and the difference became more obvious after the 2020 murder of George Floyd.Read more...

It just got messyyyy in Oklahoma. A jury just awarded a man over $20 million in damages from a defamation lawsuit. He claimed he was falsely identified as the one who made racist comments over the announcers mic during a girls basketball game in 2021.

Jay-Z's brutally honest speech at The 66th Annual Grammys on Sunday still has everyone talking. While accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, the hip-hop legend dropped several truth bombs on The Recording Academy. Calling them out for never awarding his wife, Beyonce, the Album of the Year Grammy, even though she...Read more...

Sunday night's Grammy ceremony has had the internet buzzing for days. One of the event's most shocking moments of the night was the arrest of Killer Mike, the Atlanta emcee who won awards for Best Rap Album (MICHAEL"), Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance (both for Scientists & Engineers").Read more...

We're only a few days away from Usher Raymond's much-anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show, and he's still managed to get us excited.

What-and we can't stress this enough-the hell is going on with Drake?Read more...

Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley is requesting Secret Service protection after multiple incidents of swatting and increased threats to her safety. The former United Nations ambassador is now the lone challenger to former President Donald Trump - whose fans appear to be turning up the heat on his political...Read more...

Data shows that Black people are more than three times as likely to be killed at the hands of police than white people. Even if this is the first time you've heard this somber stat, news of the tragic killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols and others is likely enough to keep you up at night.Read more...

When Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed entered the Rocky" franchise as Apollo Creed's secret son, it seemed fitting that Jordan and the late Carl Weathers would be connected forever through this on-screen bond. As an 80s action hero, Weathers paved the way for Jordan's movie star status and opened the door for many...Read more...

Actor Idris Elba has taken on the coveted role of being the face of Calvin Klein , starring in the iconic brand's spring menswear 2024 campaign.

Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas Markle somehow felt the need to reach out to King Charles III after the British monarch was diagnosed with cancer. Last week, the King reportedly underwent a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate at The London Clinic in London, and his doctors reportedly found cancer in the...Read more...

The city of Aurora, Colorado has reached a settlement of over $1 million with a Black mother and a group of young girls after police officers held them at gunpoint after a traffic stop three years ago.

On Sunday, R&B artist and songwriter Victoria Monet took home three trophies at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, including the coveted award for Best New Artist. However, her share of golden accolades was hardly the highlight of the evening. Monet-with her boyfriend and two-year-old, Grammy-nominated daughter Hazel in...Read more...

Outspoken GOP congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene once again has her sights set on sabotaging Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) - this time over a mistranslated speech.

Now that the Grammy Awards are over, let us continue to bask in the glow of some of the most stylish artists in the industry. Lenny Kravitz was one of them of course. Showing off his muscles in a sheer top, he looked edgy and amazing. But then again, he has always been experimental with his fashions from wearing...Read more...

Ever since Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opened the Post-Conviction Justice Unit, case after case has been turned over after a reinvestigation. The most recent one stems from the brutal murder of a French tourist.

Have you ever talked about a product, and then suddenly got an ad for it on your phone? We've all been there, and then skeptically looked over our shoulders for the advertiser lurking in the shadow. But there's no one there, so we all simply conclude that our phone must be listening to our conversations. You wouldn't...Read more...

The late 1950s were a time of racial segregation, discrimination and inequality in America. But in the middle of all that despair, the men's basketball team at Tennessee A&I University was making history. The Tigers were the first HBCU team to win a national championship and the first college team to secure three...Read more...

During Black History Month, TV schedules are overflowing with movies like Malcolm X," Hidden Figures," 42" and, yes, Black Panther." As much as we enjoy those projects, you might be looking for other portrayals of our history. A quick scroll through the various streaming services shows that there are countless...Read more...

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During Black History Month, we often focus on the civil rights leaders who fought for our rights while on American soil. However, there were a great deal of celebrities and public figures who served the country and our community in U.S. Army.

It looks like another Real Housewives of Atlanta" O.G. is about to say bye-bye to the famed franchise.Read more...

On Monday (Feb. 5), Sybrina Fulton penned a heartfelt tribute to her late son Trayvon Martin on what would have been his 29th birthday. Martin was racially profiled and killed by George Zimmerman in 2012. Since his death, Fulton has worked tirelessly for gun reform.Read more...

Donald Glover seems like the kind of guy who's had a life full of interesting stories. As he and co-star Maya Erskine have made the rounds promoting their new Prime Video series, Mr. & Mrs. Smith," we've heard a few of those storiesRead more...

I'm not here to argue about who should and should not win an award. Music is a subjective medium, so no matter the year or the nominees, people will always be angry with winners of the Grammys.Read more...

The Grammys has a long history of repeatedly rewarding underwhelming white artistry. Despite moments like Victoria Monet winning Best New Artist and Tracy Chapman's standing ovation for her highly anticipated performance of Fast Car" alongside Luke Combs at last night's ceremony, SZA's Album of The Year" snub for...Read more...

After spending the last week defending her comments on The Breakfast Club, Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley decided to try her luck on Saturday Night Live.Read more...

The ubiquitous Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance has finally gone too far.Read more...

If you only know Ayo Edebiri from The Bear," her SNL" hosting debut was an unforgettable introduction to the spectacular extent of her comedic skills. Throughout the episode she delivered wild characters of all types, including a young boy pretending to be hypnotized, a trivia contestant, a woman in love with a popco...Read more...

With so many fan favorite Black artists nominated for Grammys, we expected a fantastic show. The 66th Annual Grammys weren't the spectacle we wanted, but it was still an enjoyable event. From show-stealing performances by SZA and Fantasia Barrino, to Jay-Z instant classic acceptance speech, the 2024 Grammys offered no...Read more...

Last night was the 2024 Grammy Awards! And while the Grammys is an important moment for us to cheer on our favorite Black artists of the year, it's also a time for us to cheer on the fashion.Read more...

It looks like Wendy Williams' ex-husband Kevin Hunter continues to have his share of legal troubles. Hunter was allegedly ordered to give a copy of his divorce settlement with Williams as part of a continuing lawsuit against an insurance company.

Blame it on Katt Williams' interview with Shannon Sharpe or blame it on the lingering effects of a brand new year, but 2024 is the year of radical truths and truth-tellers. And if you needed further proof of that, look no further than Jay-Z-whose acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammys lit the internet on fire.Read more...

The Grammys are always one of the most interesting red carpets of the year. Fashion choices range from traditional gowns and tuxedos, to much more bold statements. There are no rules when it comes to music's biggest night. With stars like SZA, Jon Batiste, Oprah Winfrey, Fantasia Barrino and Victoria Monet in...Read more...

Music royalty kicked off the 66th GRAMMY Awards on Sunday when legendary Black queer singer/song-writer Tracy Chapman joined country music singer Luke Combs onstage to sing her 1988 hit, Fast Car."Read more...

Do y'all remember the lady who appeared at Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial in 2018? She was one of five women who testified about their experiences with the comedian/actor on behalf of Andrea Constand. Now, she's filed her own lawsuit seeking justice.

Nicki Minaj continues to embarrass herself on social media following her feud with Megan Thee Stallion. All week, the Pink Friday 2" emcee has been running her mouth online, with gross jabs being thrown mostly at Meg following the release of the song Hiss."Read more...

Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley appeared on the Breakfast Club morning show with Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy - and it was even more cringe than expected. Despite recently having to walk back comments about slavery and the Civil War, an unchastened Haley decided to double down on some of her most...Read more...

Something special happened with Black TV in the 90s. It was the Golden Age of Black sitcoms. We had so many shows about families supporting one another, best friends staying loyal no matter what and single parents keeping the family together. As Black History Month approaches you might want to revisit some of these...Read more...

Mariah Carey is being honored this Grammy weekend by the music industry, and it's well deserved. The iconic vocalist boasts five wins and 34 nominations...but she may have a trick up her sleeve. Her 12-year-old daughter, Monroe, has proven to have the family skills.Read more...

So, an apparent scuffle between Trey Songz and Jacquees is slightly hilarious.Read more...

Part of following the Grammys-and perhaps even loving them-is realizing that the National Academy of Recording Artists and Scientists often doesn't award the right artist or album. NARAS is keenly aware of this problem. That's the reason why they've established backroom blue-ribbon committees: they want to make sure...Read more...

The most anticipated event during Grammys weekend-besides the actual ceremony, of course-is Jay Z's iconic Roc Nation brunch. The invite-only shindig celebrates Black excellence annually and is flooded with stars. Sadly, the glamorous gathering reportedly won't be happening this year.

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