by Phenix S Halley on (#6QVYS)
Two weeks after the deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, Isaac Sanguma is taking matters into his own hands to honor the four victims- one of whom was his algebra teacher. The 16-year-old wrote an original song dedicated to the victims. Although it hasn't been released yet, the song's snippet...Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6QVW6)
It turns out that YFN Lucci, former labelmate of the late Rich Homie Quan, is the victim of a death hoax. TMZ has reported that even though there was a rumor on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Lucci -whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett - had passed, it was nothing more than pure fabrication."Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6QVW7)
With Diddy now in federal custody, more details are coming out on why the disgraced music mogul was in New York, seemingly enjoying life just days before his arrest.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6QVW8)
In Hollywood, there are certain directors and producers who have reached a level of power and success that allows them a rare amount of creative freedom. This list is very short and includes names like Steven Spielberg, James Camron, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Ridley Scott. With the exception of Tyler Perry, you don't see...Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6QVW9)
HBCU Homecoming season is here. So all month long, we'll be focusing on the bands, the teams, and of course, the parties that keep us coming back year after year for these epic celebrations of pride.Read more...
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6QVWA)
Oh, where is the Wendy Williams Show when you need it? The former talk show host was no stranger to calling out Diddy, so we know she would've had a field day with the mogul's federal indictment, the allegations and all of his other pending lawsuits.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6QVRB)
It's no secret that Diddy and actress and singer Jennifer Lopez dated briefly from 1999 to 2001. But if you've ever wondered if the pair would ever get back together (you know, prior to all his legal issue)-a newly resurfaced clip may hold the answer.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6QVRC)
On Wednesday (Sep. 18), text messages were shared in the sex-trafficking case against Sean Diddy" Combs. He was denied bail by Manhattan federal Judge Andrew Carter Jr., as he deemed Combs' suggestion for home and electronic monitoring insufficient."Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6QVRE)
Being Steve Urkel skyrocketed Jaleel White to fame at a young age. But like many child stars before him, he couldn't shake the specter of his famous character. Turns out, the pitfalls of being typecast weren't the only unexpected consequences the actor had to deal with in his post-Urkel life.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6QVRF)
Even though Diddy was recently arrested and indicted on a scathing list of federal charges, the Bad Boy Records founder did secure a legal win in a lawsuit that previously ordered him to pay millions of dollars to a Detroit man in prison.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6QVJD)
Updated as of 9/17/2024 at 4:00 p.m. ET - Emell AdolphusRead more...
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by Jared Alexander on (#6QV7X)
Mere moments before his arrest, Sean Diddy" Combs was hanging out in NYC as if nothing was about to happen.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6QV25)
Natasha Rothwell is a special talent who can make viewers instantly invested in every aspect of a character's life. She draws us into their struggles, as well as their triumphs. Her latest unforgettable character is the focus of the new Hulu comedy, How to Die Alone."Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6QV26)
Michael Jackson was a larger than life personality, so it's no surprise that his home matched his life. The superstar's Neverland Ranch was famous for being a massive 2,700 acre area with its own zoo, carnival rides, a movie theater and a huge mansion. The King of Pop basically built his own private theme park,...Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6QV27)
Vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance has a history of saying idiotic things, which have seemingly gotten worse as he and Trump work to win the upcoming November election. From his disgusting remarks about Haitians to his weird obsession with women having children, here's a list of he stupid sh*t Vance has said over...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6QV28)
With the back-t0-back-to-back deaths of legendary actor James Earl Jones, music icon Frankie Beverly and most recently Tito Jackson-Black folks all over the country and the world are in collective mourning.Read more...
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6QTX5)
Hip-Hop mogul Sean Diddy" Combs isn't the only person facing trouble in light of his federal indictment. If the allegations against Diddy are true, there's likely no way his executive staffers were completely oblivious to the nefarious activity allegedly going down. And after Diddy was officially denied bond, his...Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6QTX6)
Although Jennifer Lopez has been married four times, the first man she tied the knot with 27 years ago is still handing out advice to the pop star.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6GF9G)
Sean Diddy" Combs has spent most of his career surrounded by controversy and scandal. However, none has been as serious as the legal trouble he now finds himself in: On Sept. 16, the rapper/producer was arrested on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and sex trafficking. The following day, he pleaded not guilty and...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6QTX7)
Wendy Williams' court-appointed guardian Sabrina Morrissey is seeking justice for the former daytime talk show host in a new complaint related to the suit filed against Lifetime's parent company, A&E Television Networks, Lifetime Entertainment Services, EOne Productions, Creature Films and its executive producer Mark...Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6QTST)
Everyone remembers that game where their mom would head to the car and tease (or threaten) to leave them if they didn't hurry up getting ready for school, church or whatever else. However, police say this game took a horrifying turn between an Indiana mother and her small child.
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by Angela Johnson on (#6QTSV)
On any normal day that ends in y," a picture of a 23-year-old woman smoking a cigarette isn't something that would normally go viral. But of course, we know there is nothing normal about the 2024 election cycle. That means if the woman in the photo is the daughter of a former President of the United States who also...Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6QTSW)
Following NABJ's contentious interview with Donald Trump in July, the organization sat down with his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday (Sept. 17) in front of an audience of 150 people - most of them college students. From Trump's racist lies about Haitian immigrants to the study of reparations, here...Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6QTSX)
As Vice President Kamala Harris hits the campaign trail, the focus is as much on her style as her policy plans. Although her opponent may be able to get away with whatever that is happening on top of his head, VP Harris knows she can't step out with a single hair out of place.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6QTSY)
Sean Diddy" Combs found success in the music world at a young age, which means despite his humble beginnings, he's been living an extremely privileged life for a very long time. That all changed overnight when the music mogul was arrested on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6QTSZ)
When 7-year-old Deonte Atwell of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. died of malnutrition on Christmas Day last year, an autopsy revealed that his bones were sticking out through his skin. No one was charged at the time, but local authorities continued to investigate why the young boy died while being around friends and family.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6QTT0)
Federal prosecutors arrested two individuals accused of trying to recruit white nationalist terrorists through a social media platform. When you find out what they were allegedly scheming, you'll be disgusted.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6QTT1)
Indianapolis police authorities are investigating the death of a Black woman who was found in a wooded area. Police say the last person she was with was her Uber driver...however, she never made it home.
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6QKKK)
Times are getting tough for Hip-Hop mogul Sean Diddy" Combs. In the latest of the ongoing Puff Daddy struggles, he just put his $61.5 million home up for sale, with sources close to him saying this comes as no surprise."
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by Wayne Washington on (#6QTF8)
P. Diddy's indictment isn't just an indictment of Sean Combs. It's an indictment of an era, an ethos, a set of permission slips that permit the denigration and even beating of Black women.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6QT2F)
More than a week after it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, it's a topic that continues to be discussed in the music industry.Read more...
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by Emell Adolphus on (#6QT2G)
Diddy's alleged freak offs' served a greater purpose, according to the details of his newly released indictment. The Bad Boy mogul would allegedly use the sex and drug-fueled events to enforce control.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6QT2J)
As the disturbing details of Sean Diddy" Combs federal indictment-including shocking mentions of sexual freak offs"-continue to send shockwaves on social media, a handful of folks in Black Hollywood are giving their two cents on the matter.Read more...
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by Emell Adolphus on (#6QSKE)
Updated as of 9/17/2024 at 4:00 p.m. ETRead more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6QT2K)
On Tuesday, Evereleased her new memoir Who's That Girl?" which detailed the humble beginnings of her career. One of the excerpts that has people buzzing is when the emcee said she received a phone call from Jay-Z.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6QT2M)
Kevin Hart may be one of Hollywood's go-to comedic actors, but a recent joke he made about college students in Deleware isn't garnering any laughs. I'll explain.Read more...
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6QBFM)
Updated as of 9/17/2024 at 3:35 p.m. ETRead more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6QSYX)
After the tragic, untimely death of professional ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince at age 29 on September 10, the family is mourning yet another tremendous loss.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6QSSW)
With awards season officially in full swing, you already know our fave Black stars are getting ready to serve major looks at the myriad of red carpets to come over the next few months.Read more...
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6QSEN)
The ever changing Rap/Hip-Hop crown is now up for grabs after Atlanta seems to have fallen from royalty. Don't get us wrong, it's unlikely that Atlanta will ever truly go away, but here's a list of cities around the world who might be gunning for that number one spot!Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6QSCR)
Times have changed in Rap. Though the genre is more popular and visible than it's ever been, the genre is extremely saturated and anyone with a computer or a phone can spit a verse that someone on the internet will enjoy or use to create a meme.Read more...
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by Madison J. Gray on (#6QSCS)
The only normal thing about the 2024 presidential election cycle is that nothing is normal. I mean you've got one Democratic presidential candidate dropping out, another coming in and MAGA extremists embracing a phony story conjured by white supremacists about immigrants eating pets.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6QSCT)
The presidential election is less than two months away and some believe Donald Trump has made a fool out of himself in an attempt to beat his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris. It's too early to tell if his stunts and temper tantrums have worked -though opponents, fans and even his own family wonder and worry...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6QSA3)
Former Diddy Dirty Money member Kalenna Harper spoke out about being named multiple times in the recent lawsuit filed against Diddy by her fellow groupmate Dawn Richard. Her response might raise more than a few eyebrows.Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6QS7Q)
After a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in May left customers wondering if their beloved cheddar bay biscuits might become a thing of the past, Red Lobster is enlisting the help of a young Black executive to help get the company back on its feet.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6QSA4)
A TikTok video about the alleged lynching of a Black truck driver has taken over social media. Police claim there's no reason to assume foul play. However, the victim's family believes there's a coverup afoot.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6QS7M)
In the year of our Lord 2024, you would think everyone in and outside of Hollywood would've grown tired of Will Smith/the slap jokes. But that definitely wasn't the case at the 76th Primetime Emmys on Sunday. I'll explain.Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6QS7N)
The weird and uncomfortable stories about Diddy continue to grow, and they always seem to involve some of the more notable figures in the entertainment industry.Read more...
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