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50 Cent likes to do things big. He saw Cardi B get attention for throwing a mic at a show and said Hold my beer." The Get Rich or Die Tryin' rapper doubled the Wap" artist's effort by throwing two mics during his concert at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

A Republican businessman and philanthropist in Connecticut is stepping down from two prominent non-governmental posts out after a series of racist social media posts were outed. Jim Albert resigned from the Bristol Rotary Club, an that organization plays an active role in the city's farmer's market, which in turn raise...Read more...

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Donald Trump may be drowning in a sea of legal problems that could land him in jail for the rest of his life, his staunchest supporters are keeping their eyes on the ball. The ball, in this case, is a second presidency in which Trump is the key to realizing some conservatives' fever dream of dismantling what they call...Read more...

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott published a city department-wide performance review in response to criticisms of the Baltimore police department's response to the Brooklyn Homes mass shooting in July. Turns out, the police didn't do what they were supposed to in helping prevent chaos from ensuing.

Denzel Washington is one of the greatest actors of all-time. Even in a bad movie, he's amazing. Yes, I'm looking at you The Little Things. Making a list of his best roles is asking for trouble. But as we get ready to enjoy all the damage he does in The Equalizer 3, we were curious what Rotten Tomatoes has to say about...Read more...

Tyrese is continuing to air out all his grievances when it comes to his marriage with ex-wife Samantha Lee.Read more...

As a New York news anchor and the co-host of Cheddar News' health and wellness series beWell, Shannon LaNier is used to keeping people informed. But when he's not in the newsroom delivering the latest headlines, LaNier is on social media bringing viewers hilarious takes on life with his wife and three children, ages...Read more...

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An elderly man was stabbed in the face by his granddaughter after telling her she needs to run some bath water and pop open a bottle of Dr. Bronner's. I'm not joking. A dispute over hygiene ended in an arrest.

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Nearly two and a half years ago, Texas rapper Martell Derouen, better known as Kardone, was fatally shot in his apartment.Read more...

Casting shakeups on your favorite TV series aren't a new concept. Viewers can lose interest if things stay too repetitive and familiar. Why do you think Law & Order and Grey's Anatomy keep bringing in new characters every few seasons? In reality TV, they're pretty much mandatory. Bravo recognized that one of its...Read more...

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A 38-year-old realtor won the Democratic primary election Tuesday, being declared as Mississippi's first openly gay state legislator. The victory comes weeks after the Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency upon the passing of anti-LGBT legislation.

For the second time in weeks, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appeared to have frozen during a press conference Wednesday. The incident happened in Covington, Kentucky, where McConnell was unable to respond to questions from reporters after he suddenly stopped speaking and needed help from the folks...Read more...

Back in 2018, lingerie giant Victoria's Secret found itself in the middle of a hotbed of controversy. The company's lack of diversity, rampant misogyny and criticism over how it encouraged unrealistic body standards, led to it losing credibility in the industry. Amid all these scandals, it indefinitely scrapped its...Read more...

Despite facing criticism earlier this month for her philanthropic efforts towards the families who've been displaced due the catastrophic wildfires in Maui, Oprah Winfrey isn't letting the negativity stop her from giving back.Read more...

Nearly a month after a man who was enjoying a meal with his girlfriend and one-year-old daughter was wrongfully arrested at an Applebee's in Kenosha, Wis., Jay-Z's Team Roc is coming to the defense of the man who remains charged with multiple crimes despite police's admission that he was never the man they were...Read more...

It seems like Nick Cannon isn't the only one having a hard time keeping up with how many bundles of joy he's fathered.Read more...

A police department near Columbus, Ohio, will release body camera footage Friday of a fatal police shooting from last week that claimed the life of a pregnant Black woman and her unborn baby. The authorities claim she was trying to flee from shoplifting but in an exclusive interview with The Root,her family attorney...Read more...

As the actor and writer's strike holds up, celebrities have been finding other ways to get the paparazzi to catch their best fits! From dinners to the grocery store and the U.S. Open, Black celebs said cheese" in their robes, mini-dresses, and everything in between! Who do you think dressed the best?Read more...

In the never-ending saga of Tory Lanez's trial for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, we've been thrown yet another curve ball. Yes, we expected the rapper to file an appeal of his 10-year sentence, but his lawyers have also filed a motion for him to receive bail while his appeal is being considered. Legal affairs...Read more...

If you've been using powder blush since your Sweet 16, it may be time to say goodbye - or at least give it a rest for a while. Liquid blush is a highly-pigmented alternative that lasts longer on your skin and is often easier to blend than powder. Most on the market are lighter than powder or cream blushes, so they...Read more...

Although I have literally made it my business to learn any and everything about taking care of natural hair, I'll be the first to admit that I can always use a little help. With so many products and techniques out there, you can lose hours on social media trying to figure out what works best (trust me, I have). So I...Read more...

Every time I write a story where I share that another Black person was a victim of a hate crime I get a comment that accuses me of being a reverse racist" or someone that acts like hate crimes only happen against Black people.Read more...

After exploding on the scene in 2018 with Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B has released several fan favorite tracks, but fans are still waiting for her elusive second studio album. Since she conquered the music world with Bodak Yellow," Cardi's been busy raising a family, so you can excuse the Grammy winner for not...Read more...

It's a tale as old as time: a white woman believes they are being slightly inconvenienced by a Black person then immediately shows off how racist they really are.Read more...

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I want to get mad about this situation and trust me I am, but I have to remember that this is Florida, arguably the worst state in the country.Read more...

R&B singer Miguel has shown a new level of dedication to his craft, and we don't know how to feel about it.

Fulton County Jail, the detention center under investigation by the Justice Department and location of Trump's famous mugshot, is under scrutiny once again for another inmate's death. However, just days before his death, the detainee filed a complaint detailing brutal beatings he endured inside the jail.

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On Tuesday night, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams entered Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, NY for her 100th match at the US Open. She received her usual raucous welcome from the fans and prepared for what she thought would be a fairly routine first-round match against Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen....Read more...

When you're considered overweight or obese there are countless everyday issues causing a constant stream of anxiety to hit you. One of the biggest comes from going to the doctor. No matter what the problem is, the topic of conversation inevitably turns to your weight. You could be in the ER with a broken arm from a...Read more...

When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stepped up to the podium at a Sunday night vigil for A.J. Laguerre, JerraldGallion and Angela Michelle Carr, the two Black men and one Black woman shot and killed by 21-year-old white supremacist Ryan Palmeter in Jacksonville the crowd erupted not in tears or calls for justice but...Read more...

It's not everyday that a celebrity gives out money virtually for free, but that's exactly what former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal is offering to a handful of folks. Well, kinda. I'll explain.Read more...

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Acts of violence have claimed the lives of many young Black people who haven't even gotten to apply to college. However, the most painful part of each loss is finding that the reason behind the dispute is minuscule - as minuscule as a dipping sauce packet.

Another day, another bogus celebrity rumor. This week's targets? Steve and Marjorie Harvey, who, according to the internet, allegedly faced infidelity in their marriage.Read more...

With many of her projects on hold until after the SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved, Zendaya's 2024 will probably revolve around promoting upcoming films and series. However, the singer/actress/dancer/fashion icon is looking to add another title to her resume: supervillain. The Emmy winning actress told Elle that for her...Read more...

On January 1, renowned ethnographer Marla Frederick will become the dean of Harvard Divinity School. The announcement was made by President Claudine Gay. David Holland, the John A. Bartlett Professor of New England Church History, will be the school's interim dean until Frederick starts.Read more...

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It appears that Kelly Rowland-like the rest of the world-is incredibly impressed with Blue Ivy's dance moves on Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour. The Destiny's Child star only had praise for the oldest daughter of Bey and Jay. Not only did Rowland say that she was very proud" of Blue, but that the 11-year-old has...Read more...

It didn't take a whole lot for us to figure out the 21-year-old white man who gunned down three Black people in Jacksonville had racist motives. His gun was covered in swatstikas and racial slurs. However, he also donned a badge representing Rhodesia: an inspiration for white supremacist domestic terrorists for quite...Read more...

Remember Kyle Rittenhouse? The kid who drove from Illinois to Wisconsin with his AR-15? The kid who shot three people (killing two of them) during a demonstration in support of Jacob Blake? The kid who was seen dramatically sobbing during his criminal trial that ended in acquittal?Read more...

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Tyler Perry is one of the most successful and well-known filmmakers in the world. He's also one of the most private. Despite his boisterous personality and the over the top characters he plays, he's very low key about his personal life. It appears that is about to change, as the Madea star has a documentary...Read more...

Listen up, guys. If you've been wearing the same pair of jeans or sweats for longer than you can remember, it's time to make a change. I know this can be a touchy subject, but consider this a safe space.Read more...