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Fresh off his second Emmy-nomination for his role on his ABC series, Abbott Elementary, Tyler, James Williams is expressing his support for a potential SAG-AFTRA actors strike.Read more...

Updated 07/12/2023 at 3:42 p.m. ET:

While it is certain that former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden sent racist and homophobic emails, questions are now being raised on why said emails were leaked nearly a decade later in 2021.

On Wednesday, nominees for the 75th annual Primetime Emmys were revealed.Read more...

The writers strike and a possible actors strike may have Hollywood in flux right now, but that's not stopping the TV world from recognizing the best artists and series of the last year. While awards season regulars like Succession, Ted Lasso and Barry all received nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmys, we did see...Read more...

After vehemently defending white nationalists, Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville attempted to walk back his racist commentary. As he left the Senate floor Tuesday, he stated to reporters: White nationalists are racists." His remark comes just one day after he told CNN that if people deem white nationalists racist then...Read more...

There's a longstanding myth that Black people don't need sunscreen. But this latest finding could encourage Black men to start lathering up this Summer. A new study published in the American Academy of Dermatology on Tuesday found that Black men had a higher risk of death from melanoma than other racial groups.Read more...

ONE Musicfest has announced this year's lineup, with performers paying homage to the 50th anniversary of hip hop. The two-day festival, happening in Atlanta's historic Piedmont Park, is scheduled for October 28th and October 29th. ONE Musicfest is in conjunction with Live Nation Urban and promises to be one for the...Read more...

Back in the olden days of the 80s and 90s, if you loved a show, you had to wait all week long for it to come on at its scheduled time. If you missed it or didn't set your VCR, you had to wait for the rerun to air. Nowadays, these kids have it made because they have streaming.

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The health of one of the most talented rappers in hip-hop has been in question recently. Nigerian-American rapper Chika reportedly is dealing with kidney failure and has made multiple trips to a Los Angeles ICU in the last month.Read more...

Pathological liar and Republican New York Rep. George Santos has yet again found himself in hot water for running his mouth.Read more...

Although federal mediation is officially being brought in to aid in talks between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP to avert a potential actor's strike, it looks like no moves are being made for the WGA writer's strike.Read more...

In June 2023, Janet Jackson concluded her tenth concert tour, the Together Again Tour. Now, the numbers are in. This tour was the highest-earning tour of her entire career! As we celebrate Janet on this accomplishment, we can also look at the other whopping final grossing numbers from her peers in the business. Be...Read more...

Here it is y'all. The Florida woman who fatally shot a Black mother four as the result of a years-long neighbor feud has entered the plea of *drumroll* not guilty. Honestly, we are not surprised. According to CNN, she also waived her arraignment and has been given a trial date.

Keke Palmer's boyfriend, Darius Jackson, has sparked multiple conversations on how the world, and especially men, need to stop policing Black women's bodies after he recently criticized her outfit at an Usher concert. Well, now everyone can rest easy because finally Stephen A. Smith has given his opinion on the...Read more...

It's the last day of Prime Day. But there are still plenty of great deals to grab, especially in the fashion department. Dresses, handbags, shorts and more are deeply discounted and delivered right to your door, giving you the perfect excuse to add pieces to your summer wardrobe. Does it get any better? Trust us. You...Read more...

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As enters its ninth week on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), it looks like actors a part of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation-the labor union comprised over 160,000 actors, artists, influencers,...Read more...

The release of the Barbie" movie was a highly anticipated one and a slew of stars graced the film's pink carpet for the premiere. From Issa Rae to H.E.R., here are some of the most memorable looks from the event featuring our favorite Black women in entertainment.Read more...

It's the most famous strip club in the South.Read more...

Five Louisiana officers charged in connection to the death of Ronald Greene had their charges reconsidered by a judge. According to CNN, two of the officers had some of their charges quashed and now the judge is ordering that more charges be reviewed by the prosecution.

Unless you're a die hard tennis fan, you probably didn't know Christopher Eubanks' name before the 2023 Wimbledon Championships started. Now, he's set to make his first ever Grand Slam Quarterfinal appearance and will probably hit a career-high ranking when the tournament is over. On Monday, he defeated No. 5 seed...Read more...

If there was ever a time to shop for electronics, Prime Day is it. Amazon is showing out this year with deep discounts on practically everything you need to stay connected. And we've rounded up a few of our favorite deals, including a serious sale on our favorite noise cancelling headphones. Trust us, you won't want...Read more...

Mutulu Shakur, 72, died on Friday surrounded by family in Los Angeles. The renowned Black liberation activist and the stepfather of Tupac Shakur died of cancer just six months after being freed from prison. For years, the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement worked to secure Shakur's freedom.Read more...

With the release of Utopia looming, every move Travis Scott is making has been front and center.Read more...

If you love the Black Panther films, but have always wanted to spend more time exploring Wakanda, I've got some good news for you: Marvel Games has announced that it is partnering with Electronic Arts' (EA) Cliffhanger Games to develop an original, third-person, single-player Black Panther game." The project plans...Read more...

In his 30 years of leading Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church, Rev. Pierre Howard said he never saw a threat like what he saw on Thursday, July 6. Three wooden crosses outside the Los Angeles church were set ablaze. According to The Associated Press, the fire is being investigated as a potential hate crime.

The Dallas Police Department suspended one of their officers in response to a controversial challenge coin he made, which city residents considered racist. According to The Dallas Morning News, the officer attempted to sell the coin, but took the sales down once he received backlash.Read more...

The scandal over Northwestern University's football program continued this week. On Monday, three former football players spoke to the student newspaper, the Daily Northwestern, about the school's infamous football program. The former student-athletes described a culture of enabling racism" on the team.Read more...

What's better than one Jamie Foxx sighting after months of speculation about his rumored declining health? Two. And thanks to new footage, that's exactly what we've got.Read more...

On Sunday night, Gabby Thomas held off Sha'Carri Richardson with the best time in the world in 2023 as she won the women's 200 meters at the U.S. track and field championships.Read more...

Make room in your medicine cabinets! Prime Day 2023 is finally here. And as usual, there are too many great deals to count on some of your favorite beauty and personal care products. Because you're probably going to be shopping all day, we wanted to do some of the work for you, and share some of the best deals on the...Read more...

Fresh off the hoopla surrounding comments from Keke Palmer's boyfriend, Darius Jackson, where he criticized her revealing outfit, tweeting, You a mom," Rihanna has ended the conversation on whether motherhood is sexy. The We Found Love" singer posted a new photoshoot for her lingerie brand Savage x Fenty with her...Read more...

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: '73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre's 50th anniversary.Read more...

Another day, another absurd crime it seems.Read more...

Shows like Abbott Elementary, Succession, Barry, and Ted Lasso are pretty much locks for Emmy nominations. However, if the Television Academy looks deeper, they will discover some spectacular Black artists and series that deserve to be nominated. As Hollywood prepares to celebrate nominees for the 75th Primetime Emmy...Read more...

As Carlos Macci, one of the four men accused of selling fentanyl-laced heroin to late actor Michael K. Williams, awaits his sentencing, David Simon-close friend of Williams' and co-creator of The Wire-is making a surprising move on his behalf.Read more...

If your summer got a little busy and you didn't have a chance to check out the latest entry in the Transformers film series, you're in luck because Rise of the Beasts hits Digital on July 11. If you're looking to add it to your movie collection, it's available on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on...Read more...

Do you have a passion for sweltering heat and rescuing kittens from trees? Well, you might want to give the U.S. Forest Services a call.Read more...

From the moment you find out you're pregnant, you'll hear from doctors and experts about the benefits of breastfeeding your baby.Read more...

A Florida man pleaded guilty to two federal hate crimes in what the Department of Justice called a vile assault" on two Black women, according to First Coast News. Investigators determined his threats were based on the race of the women, however, these incidents stemmed from a relatively plain event.Read more...

Actor Hill Harper, known for his roles in ABC's The Good Doctor" and CBS' CSI: NY" has announced that he is running for Senate. Hill, 57, hasn't run for public office before but believes now is the perfect time to change that. He is officially running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan,...Read more...

First Keke Plamer, then Saweetie, and now Winnie Harlow. Each of these ladies has been the topic of conversation on Black Twitter because of how they reacted toward Usher trying to serenade them at his Las Vegas residency.Read more...

If you were on the edge of your seat waiting to see who would replace Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed, you'll have to wait a little longer. Recently the show's host, Skip Bayless, sent out a tweet announcing that it would go on a summer hiatus, writing, LeBron isn't the only one in the lab this summer. Can't wait to...Read more...

No more waiting, Utopia is finally coming.Read more...

They Cloned Tyrone stars John Boyega and Teyonah Parris are finally sharing some good news when it comes to their costar and veteran actor Jamie Foxx.Read more...

In a scene straight out of a movie, someone stole the safe right out of Tina Knowles' Los Angeles home. It contained over $1 million in cash and jewelry, according to TMZ. On Wednesday, someone from her camp" noticed the safe missing and called the police. Luckily, Knowles wasn't home when the robbery occurred, as...Read more...

A new report by The Independent has revealed that the N-word was visible on the United Kingdom government's official website for the last eight years. The word was used to describe Black people on the gov.uk site. In addition, the racist term was included in a report by the Met Office and documents used to analyze...Read more...

For months, the public has been wondering about Jamie Foxx's health. Rumors flew wild earlier this year while his daughter insisted he was doing well and even playing basketball.Read more...