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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...

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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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The family of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother who was shot and killed by an Ohio police officer, is renewing it's call for justice amidst the release of new details in the case. At a press conference on Wednesday, Nadine Young, the grandmother of Ta'Kiya Young, accused the police officer who shot her...Read more...

I don't know about you, but when it comes to musical collaborations between Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, there's two things I expect: catchy lyrics and fire visuals.Read more...

On Sunday, Rho Bashe posted a viral video on social media that documented her allegedly being hit by a brick after she refused to give a man her number. What was even more disturbing is that Bashe claimed a group of men simply watched her be viciously assaulted instead of intervening. They can be seen in the...Read more...

The English language is constantly evolving. Terms are added and redefined all the time, which is why Dictionary.com is more of a work in progress than something set in stone.Read more...

Trey Songz may have 99 problems, but the biggest one of all may undoubtedly be $5 million-now turned-$10 million sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by a Jane Doe back in June 2022.

It's been a good week for two Black men who spent a lot of their adult lives behind bars. On Tuesday, Leonard Mack was exonerated after DNA testing proved he was not the man responsible for a 1975 rape he was convicted of.Read more...

Star Trek is one of the most beloved franchises in entertainment. From the moment The Original Series premiered in 1966, we were captivated by the USS Enterprise, its crew and the inner workings of Starfleet. As the universe expanded, it featured groundbreaking representation for Black characters. We've seen...Read more...

It's no secret that Fast & Furious actor Tyrese has been making headlines for comments about his marriage, love life, and everything in between over the years, causing both everyday people and fellow celebs to chime in on his antics. Well now, during his recent appearance on The Breakfast Club on Thursday, the Stay"...Read more...

It's been a scary few weeks for the family of Yohanes Kidane, a Black Netflix engineer who went missing in San Jose, Calif. a month ago.

The aftermath of the horrific shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, continues to play out in the state. On Thursday, Florida Gov.Ron DeSantis lost it on a Black Air Force veteran, who questioned whether the governor's policies contributed to the horrific killing of three Black residents by a man donning a swastika and a ...Read more...

They say opposites attract. And in the case of Cardi B and Offset, that attraction can produce a beautiful family.Read more...

BMI's most prestigious accolade, the Icon Award, was presented to the one and only Lil Wayne at Miami's LIV nightclub Wednesday (September 6). The venue, which is located in the luxurious and renowned Fontainebleau, was the perfect backdrop to celebrate an artist whose impressive career spans over two decades.Read more...

The Story of Gangstalicious," season 1 episode 6 of The Boondocks, is one of the greatest episodes of an animated series in American TV history.Read more...

From announcing her second pregnancy while performing at the Super Bowl, to pausing her award-winning music career to launch a fashion and beauty empire, Rihanna has made an artform out of doing the unexpected. It's no surprise that she would pass that independence on to her children through their names. She and her...Read more...

If you think you know what to expect when you get Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion on a track together, think again.Read more...

The hate crimes against Black people are unfortunately continuing to stack up this year. So much so that it's affecting even the youngest members of the community.Read more...

Naomi Osaka may be a tennis champion, but back in July she added another important title to her name: mother.Read more...

Is this smoke I see? Because in this (alleged) newly leaked verse from Kendrick Lamar, it sounds like he has plenty to go around.Read more...

As Black women, we know the deck is always stacked against us. We do our best to not let the bullshit faze us, but sometimes you can't help but feel like you need to climb a certain mountain of success to prove your worth to the haters. It's not our proudest moment, but we can't embody the strong Black woman" life...Read more...

It seems like it's another day, another opportunity for Doja Cat to completely troll her fans with something ridiculous.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs may be taking a victory lap off his recent decision to return Bad Boy publishing rights to artists and songwriters, but at least one of his former rappers is not impressed. Mark Curry, who was featured on several of the label's tracks, most notably Bad Boy 4 Life," doesn't think artists getting...Read more...

Alright hip-hop fans, it's time to get hype again. Remember a couple of weeks ago when some (not all) fans thought that Drake's eighth studio album was going to drop on August 25? Even yours truly stood up all night waiting for the Canadian superstar to release the project only for it to never come.Read more...

I may be putting my mentions in mortal danger, but this has to be said: The Barbz need to calm down.Read more...

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If you thought the relationship between The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey and her rapper boyfriendDDG was on the rocks, then boy do you have another thing coming.Read more...

I thought this AI-generated music trend was behind us. I thought we were done with randoms on social media creating songs where Drake was rapping Munch" or Rihanna was singing Cuff It." Hell, even hip-hop legend Timbaland produced a song for an AI-generated Notorious B.I.G.But thanks to a new revelation from the...Read more...