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Cardi B has some advice for new mom Chrisean Rock that frankly, all moms need to hear. TMZ caught up with the rapper/mom of two while promoting her new single Bongos," featuring Megan Thee Stallion. And when asked her to impart some of her mommy wisdom on the 23-year-old reality star, the Bodak Yellow" artist urged...Read more...

Two Seattle Police officers are being probed following a leaked recording of them laughing at a dead woman of color. That woman was actually fatally struck by a police cruiser and the cackling cops said she had limited value." These cops aren't helping fight those ACAB claims, I fear.Read more...

Ya'll remember this White teen who was accused of trying to drown a Black kid in Cape Cod, Massachusetts? He walked out of jail on Monday.Read more...

There's a serious contempt for the unhoused in this country and it needs to be stopped. From aggressive architecture, to legislation and laws specifically designed to target the homeless, America has a lack of compassion for those who are struggling to get back on their feet. This issue can be seen on full display in...Read more...

On Tuesday, the Illinois Appeals Court heard oral arguments by attorneys for Jussie Smollett that his 2019 conviction should be dismissed. The former Empire" star was convicted of orchestrating a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago against himself.

I knew it was getting a lil' too quiet in the Tyre Nichols case. The latest update we got is really just more bad news for the five former Memphis cops charged in the fatal beating. According to The AP, the furious five are facing new federal charges.

Whether it's due to our own fears and insecurities, or the world's desire to constantly tear us down and limit our potential, a lot of Black women find themselves dealing with imposter syndrome. Excuse me, a lot of Black women who aren't named Oprah Winfrey. Once again, the media mogul has proven herself to be a...Read more...

After getting the boot from Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" earlier this month for calling castmate Spice a monkey," Erica Mena is trying to do damage control by walking back her behavior.

When talk shows return from their summer hiatus, they typically take a few minutes to touch on events that happened while they were airing reruns. To that end, you already know Whoopi Goldberg wasn't about to come back to The View without addressing the biggest Black story of the summer: the Montgomery Riverboat Brawl....Read more...

You know those episodes in cartoons where they'd show how differently a character's life would turn out had they made one different decision? Well, I'm now having similar thoughts thanks to rapper Kid Cudi who recently revealed he missed out on nabbing the lead role in Jordan Peele's 2017 Oscar-winning film Get Out.Read more...

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Atlanta activists hauled box after box into the clerk's office on Monday - each one filled with signatures demanding a vote on Cop City." After months of hard work, they had finally gathered enough signatures to force a vote on the $90 million, 85-acre police training facility set to occupy the surrounding Atlanta...Read more...

Flagler County Schools officials say the teacher behind the assembly of only Black students has resigned. He was previously suspended along with the school principal after traumatizing those Black kids.

It's been a long while since we've had a big time Verzuz battle. Part of that is due to founders Timbaland and Swizz Beatz's legal fight against Triller, but it also has a lot to do with scheduling. When Verzuz started during the pandemic, artists weren't on tour or doing special events. Now that many musicians are...Read more...

Doja Cat's Paint the Town Red" has hit the #1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the first rap song to do so since August 2022. Country music has claimed the top of the charts for the majority of 2023.

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Over the weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris threw a big backyard bash of sorts in honor of hip-hop's 50 anniversary. With acts like Common, Jeezy, Remy Ma and more in tow to perform-the event was sure to raise the White House roof (I'm so sorry, I know that was cringe.) But out of all the acts, rapper Lil Wayne...Read more...

Nearly two years ago, Mel Tucker signed a 10-year, $95 million contract to stay on as the head football coach at Michigan State University. He instantly became one of the highest-paid coaches in all of college sports and easily the highest-paid Black coach in college athletics. But two years later, in a sport where...Read more...

A special grand jury updated the indictment for the young man accused of fatally shooting three University of Virginia football players and injuring one last year. The new charges are just one step under facing the death penalty.

Centinela Hospital Center in Inglewood, California, is closing down its maternity ward amid allegations that staff negligence contributed to the death of a young Black mother.Read more...

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It's the final week of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty, and the deals are better than ever. The beauty giant is slashing prices of some of your favorite brands in half, making it a whole lot easier to justify refreshing your foundation or trying a new eyeshadow palette.

On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 by representing the administration at a ceremony located at ground zero.Read more...

Whether you know her from Empire, Hidden Figures or Hustle & Flow, Taraji P. Henson is one of Hollywood's most interesting actresses. Her range stretches from Baby Boy to the upcoming The Color Purple musical, she's shown that she can do literally anything you throw at her, including drama, comedy, action and sci-fi....Read more...

The now viral video of a mostly Asian fraternity strolling to Doja Cat and SZA's Kiss Me More" isn't just a stark example of cultural appropriation-it's also embarrassing as hell. It has gotten more than 20 million views and has become a topic of conversation in these internet streets.Read more...

As if Uber didn't face enough controversy around drivers trying to drive passengers off the map, now they have to worry about their racist employees. A TikTok user captured her Uber driver's racist tirade in a viral video that ended up costing buddy his job - and rightly so.

Between Hollywood strikes, one too many internet scandals, and a complimentary side of climate change, this summer was definitely one to remember. But as sundress season draws to a close, some of your favorite artist's favorite artists have descended upon Los Angeles to help bid farewell to the summer that was.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) is calling out California Governor Gavin Newsom after he made some questionable comments on Meet The Press.Read more...

Never underestimate the arrogance of white people, whether that's in the United States or Europe.Read more...

It's not everyday you see music legend and Commodores singer Lionel Richie in the news. But thanks to recently resurfaced footage of his slightly shady comments about Diana Ross, the Zoom" singer has now become the talk of the Twitter/X streets. I'll explain.Read more...

Whether you're a frequent flier or only get on a plane once every few years, traveling can feel exhausting and tedious. From going through security, to trekking across the airport to find your gate, to boarding and finding your seat, flying is A LOT. By the time the plane is ready for takeoff, you're in no mood for...Read more...

We've said this a million times, the Jacksonville shooting was a tragedy that reflected the hatred targeted toward innocent Black people. It was an act we will never forget.Read more...

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You just knew Lil Nas X was going to bring some drama to the premiere of his concert documentary, Long Live Montero, at the Toronto International Film Festival. According to Variety, not even a bomb threat could stop the Grammy winner from taking over the red carpet in all black with an open shirt and flawlessly laid...Read more...

In 2019, it was announced that the popular lingerie brand Victoria's Secret would no longer be putting on its iconic annual fashion show. After years of scandal, diversity changes, and marketing pivots, the brand has reemerged on the fashion show scene with models like Naomi Campbell, Halima Aden, Adut Akech, Yaya...Read more...

Mark Dial, the Philadelphia cop who shot a man to death while he was sitting in his car on Aug. 14, surrendered to authorities Friday on murder charges. In addition, Dial was also charged with voluntary manslaughter, simple assault, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment of another person and official oppression.Read more...

At age 19, tennis superstar Coco Gauff is already one of the most accomplished athletes in her sport. She is currently ranked third in the world by the World Tennis Association and ranked as high as first in doubles competition. She has performed like a champion at this year's U.S. Open, where she played in the Finals...Read more...

Swing those braids back and forth! Blue Ivy Carter joined her mother, Beyonce, on stage for the Renaissance tour and she's killing it, but the public hasn't always been good to Beyonce and Jay-Z's oldest daughter. She faced scrutiny for her hair since she was a toddler. Internet trolls and even celebrities (yes,...Read more...

Updated 9/08/2023 at 8:00 am E.T.

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The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have delivered chaos to the movie and TV release schedules. With so many projects on an indefinite pause, it's impossible to know when some of our favorites will return. However, not everything has been shut down. Whether it's through union agreements, existing contracts, overseas...Read more...

Trigger Warning: This story contains quotes of racist and homophobic slurs.

Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour is coming to an end (sniff), but the superstar is planning to go out with a bang. In honor of her 42nd birthday on September 4, Queen Bey asked her fans to join in on the celebration, wearing silver to her remaining shows.

In a world full of talented, respectable and well-rounded men who are also eye candy and snacks"-we can't forget about the more seasoned men a.k.a. zaddies" who paved the way first.

As someone who can leave home without my eyeglasses, I'm always on the hunt for stylish frames. Choosing the wrong style can instantly take you from glamorous to granny vibes. So if you want to keep being carded, you have to make the right choice. Luckily, eyewear has come a long way since Grandma's day. These days,...Read more...

Updated on 9/9/2023 at 10a.m. PT: It seems like the domestic dispute trial for Jonathan Majors has hit yet another delay. Per Deadline, the actor is now due back in court on Sep. 15 to hopefully determine an official start date for his trial.Read more...

After significant out-cry from juvenile justice advocates, the children housed at the infamous Angola prison in Louisiana will now be removed. On Friday, Chief District Judge Shelly Dicks ordered the removal of the minors from the adult maximum-security prison by September 15th.

The iconic Naomi Campbell has been the blueprint for models for decades, and is still in the spotlight! This New York Fashion Week she did her fierce strut on the catwalk to show off her collection with Pretty Little Thing dropping this Fall. She also has an Apple+ documentary called The Super Models releasing this...Read more...

The U.S. Open Championship is underway in New York City! Black celebrities are in the crowd to cheer on some of our favorite players like Coco Gauff, Venus Williams, and Frances Tiafo. Here are all the Black celebs and athletes that we've seen at this year's festivities!

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