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Jada Pinkett Smith's new memoir, Worthy, is full of several shocking revelations. The star discusses her stint as a drug dealer in Baltimore, being separated from husband Will Smith for the last six years and the special connection she had with Tupac Shakur.Read more...

For everyone who's had questions about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's marriage, she's been providing a lot of answers during the press tour for her memoir, Worthy. Of course, what we all really want to know about is what went down between the couple after his infamous Oscar-night slap. On Monday, during a...Read more...

It's official, Drake and Michael Jackson are now on the same level, at least in one category.Read more...

Tyler Perry may be Madea to some and a media mogul to others, but he's also a man who believes in helping out when he can and that's exactly what he's doing for a 93-year-old woman in South Carolina.Read more...

Remember when we all asked... where is Mary Cosby? Well, she's back in Bravoland and wants everybody to know exactly what is on her mind.

If you've spent any amount of time on the internet over the weekend then you've probably noticed several excerpts and quotes from Jada Pinkett-Smith's most interviews with both People and the TODAY Show in promotion for her new book, Worthy.Read more...

Jada Pinkett Smith's new memoir, Worthy, is out today and has folks on social media up in arms for several reasons. Following the release of the book's excerpts and high profile interviews with People, The Today Show and The New York Times, some strongly believe that the actress is being too candid about her personal...Read more...

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On the conversation of how technology has been screwing over Black folks, let's take Madeline-Michelle Carthen for a perfect, decades-old example. The Missouri woman had been fighting to prove to the government that she is in fact alive and not dead thanks to an error by the Social Security Administration.

Last week, we mourned the passing of Hughes Van Ellis, one of the last remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma race massacre, which destroyed the once thriving Black community of Greenwood. The deadly attack occurred on June 1, 1921, when white rioters burned and looted the community - also known as Black Wall...Read more...

Most people have never heard the term excited delirium," but for years, cops have been using the diagnosis as a get-out-of-jail-free card. Now, prominent medical groups, which once championed the diagnosis, are disavowing the term critics call unscientific and racist.Read more...

You never know where life is going to take you. Nelly and Ashanti are proof of that. A decade after they were initially together, the couple has had the internet buzzing about their recent romantic reunion. Now, the Dilemma" rapper has taken to Instagram to show the whole world how much he cares for his girl. For the...Read more...

For as long as the United States has been in existence, Black women have been underrepresented, especially when it comes to the coverage they get in the media.Read more...

I don't know why, but American culture is obsessed with seeing their favorite celebrities behind a mugshot, and it's not just hip-hop culture. One of the most popular photos of Frank Sinatra is a mugshot, the same can be said for many other celebrities and historical figures including Bill Gates, Jay-Z, David Bowie,...Read more...

Last month, we told you Duane Keffe D" Davis was arrested in connection to the murder of late rapper Tupac. Since then, authorities have said that while they don't believe he was the actual gunman-they do know he was the shot caller" for the group that eventually took Pac out.Read more...

Nineties R&B offered us a spectacular, game-changing roster of female singers. Mariah was in full superstar mode, Whitney was still topping the charts, Brandy was a music and TV star and Monica gave us the heartbreak tracks we're still singing. Though she was an essential part of that legendary lineup, Monica recently...Read more...

Perhaps it's a name you're not quite familiar with, but it is one you should learn. Forget that he has been called the most expensive Black artist" and try not to focus on the fact that a big Hip-hop star bought his work for $21 million.Read more...

The Rankin County, Miss. sheriff leading the team of deputies accused of torturing two Black men has also been swept into legal trouble with them. He's asked the federal court to dismiss the civil lawsuit filed against him based on ol' raggedy qualified immunity.

In the early 2000s, the X-Men films jumpstarted the modern superhero movie boom. They grounded the more fantastical elements of the comic books into emotional, personal stories. However, one of the franchise's biggest mistakes came in how it handled Storm, one of the group's most popular and influential characters. No...Read more...

Jada Pinkett Smith is sharing her feelings on Chris Rock's Selective Outrage Netflix special. The comedy event aired live on the streaming giant earlier this year, where Rock discussed being slapped at last year's Oscars ceremony by Will Smith.

We knew there would be revelations when Jada Pinkett Smith announced her memoir, but it got real messy... real fast.Read more...

As Jada Pinkett Smith continues to promote her new memoir Worthy" which will be released on Tuesday, the internet continues to share their disapproval of Pinkett Smith being too candid about her personal life.Read more...

Updated as of 10/14/2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET

When Nick Fury popped up at the end of Iron Man to tell Tony about the Avengers Initiative," we knew we were getting into something special. Through 22 movies, the Marvel Cinematic Universe didn't disappoint. However, its unparalleled popularity has made the MCU a victim of its own success. Fans had serious questions...Read more...

[Updated 10/14/2023 at 8:00 am E.T.]

Everybody is mad at Jada Pinkett Smith-everyone, it seems, except her husband, Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith.Read more...

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The Kardashians are known for being famous for doing nothing, but that can't be the case if you are Black. The young women spotlighted here have made strides in their respective fields as athletes, influencers, musicians, models, and more. These ladies are not only drop-dead gorgeous, but they're also intelligent,...Read more...

There is nothing simple about Raphael Saadiq. The prolific music savant has furiously dedicated his life to crafting tunes that serve as the soundtrack to ours. Saadiq boasts the kind of music catalogue that can best be described as storied.Read more...

Tory Lanez may be behind bars but he sure is trying his damndest to get out.Read more...

The Black teen who had been disciplined multiple times over his natural hair is now facing an even more dramatic form of punishment: disciplinary school.

As the co-author of New York Times bestselling books, including Steve Harvey's Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man" and Straight Talk, No Chaser," Taraji P. Henson's Around the Way Girl" and Cookie Johnson's Believing in Magic," writer and editor Denene Millner has a knack for helping celebrities bring their stories...Read more...

Most of the political class has already shifted their attention to 2024. But this November, key races are being fought nationwide- most notably in Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. In Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear is fighting to keep his position as one of the only Democratic Governors in the Deep...Read more...

Harrison Floyd, former Director of Black Voices for Trump, appears to be in tune with his idol, Donald Trump, in more ways than one. In a series of tweets right out of the Trump playbook, Floyd mocked Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, calling her a clout chaser."Read more...

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters released the body camera footage from the viral arrest of Le'Keian Woods, arguing the brutal beating was justified. However, Woods' family is demanding a probe from the DOJ into what they see as another injustice.

Depending on where you live, it may not feel like fall. But according to the calendar, we've officially closed the books on summer, making it a perfect time to add some bold new basics to your makeup routine. From bold berry lips to pumpkin-spiced inspired blush, the category is rich color this fall. So say goodbye to...Read more...

As the world still reels over the recent revelation that Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith have been separated since 2016, Jada is revealing yet another surprising tidbit about their marriage.Read more...

Rapper Cardi B celebrated her 31st birthday on October 11th. Her famous husband Offset made sure to make it a day she would never forget.

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Megan Thee Stallion is ringing in Hottie-Ween" for her followers and previewing some some new music to go along with it.Read more...

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A family in Massachusetts is demanding justice from local public schools as well as law enforcement officials after their 13-year-old Black son was subjected to racism and physical violence at Concord Middle School.Read more...

A suspect has been placed in custody in connection to the shooting on Morgan State's campus last week. Police are still on the hunt for another shooter.

If you always have trouble finding the perfect pair of shoes to wear with your outfit, the pantaboot could be the answer to your prayers. Stop laughing. They do exist, and people are wearing them. Kim Kardashian and Kanye's ex-bae Julia Fox are among the stars who have been spotted embracing the pant-shoe crossbreed.Read more...

We've all been there: You think you have the perfect quip on some viral topic, or a withering comeback to a troll, but then you realize way too late that there's a typo. That's when you scream to the heavens, Where's my edit button?!" Apparently, the people behind social media app Threads finally heard you, because...Read more...

On yesterday's episode of Sherri Shepherd's talk show, she cracked jokes about her recent flop on Celebrity Jeopardy and how she's gratefully accepting the defeat.

The exonerations keep adding up. While it's unfortunate that many of these Black men were sent to prison in the first place, it's good to see that the justice system has a way to correct its wrongs.Read more...

The Grammys have had a long, complicated history with hip-hop. The first award for Best Rap Performance wasn't handed out until 1989, with DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince winning for Parents Just Don't Understand." They boycotted the show because the category wasn't televised. Over the years, the Recording Academy...Read more...

Oh, cry him a river.

Four years after the death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain, one of the officers involved has been convicted, but his former colleague was found not guilty, leaving his family disappointed and confused.