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Why Fans Believe Stefon Diggs’ Latest Power Move With New Boo Cardi B Has Her Ex Offset Punching Air
Offset...blink twice if you're good, bro.Read more...
Sibling Rivalry in Florida Senate Race Just Got Messy after Mama Picks a Side
Randolph and LaVon Bracy were at odds for the seat in the Florida state Senate.Read more...
Black Hiker’s Fall Into a Volcano Is More Shocking Than You Can Imagine
While Juliana Marins' tragic death quickly flooded international headlines, her family is posing more eerie concerns about the circumstances of her death.Read more...
How Not To Fall Victim to the ‘Atlanta Water Boys’
Most Atlanta locals know to approach the water boys with high caution... but you'd be surprised just how many people still fall victim.Read more...
Inside Mariah Carey’s $12.4 Million Connecticut Castle Mansion, Now Up for Sale!
If you've always aspired to live like a diva like Mariah Carey, you can now that her former home is on the market. Let's take a look!Read more...
Father Accused of Doing The Unthinkable To His Own Daughter Might’ve Just Experienced Karma
Andrew Wiley will never answer for his horrid allegations.Read more...
Shocking New Developments in the Case Against Karmelo Anthony
The Texas teen was arrested in April in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf.Read more...
Niecy Nash Holds a Grudge Against Colman Domingo, and We Have the Tea
It's a unspoken rule never to upstage the bride on her wedding day, but according to Niecy Nash-Betts, Colman Domingo didn't quite get the memo.Read more...
Plot Twist: These Black Service Workers Reveal Their Worst Customers… They Aren’t White
Black service industry workers are begging their Black customers to do (and tip) better.Read more...
Marvel Bringing Back Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror, Explained
Rumors are flying around whether or not Majors will ever be in the MCU again.Read more...
Ryan Coogler, Cynthia Erivo and More Reveal Their Favorite Movies of All Time
If you fancy yourself a movie buff or just a lover a cinema, then you already know there are arguably more films out there than hairs on our head. But, that doesn't mean all of them are going to be good to watch or worth your time. So how do you decide which ones to...Read more...
The History of Brandy and Monica’s Messy, Violent Feud
The two R&B icons are coming together this fall for a tour over 20 years in the making.Read more...
This Rapper Has a Truly Frightening On-Stage Experience Mid-Battle, and it’s All Caught on Video
T-Rex, a popular artist, went in thinking the showcase was going to go one way. But sadly, it was more than what he bargained for!Read more...
Here’s What We Know About Diddy Taking the Stand in His Own Trial
The defense rested their case only after showing a short amount of records.Read more...
Jalen Hurts and Our Other Favorite Children’s Books Written By Black Celebrities
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige and Serena Williams are just a few of our favorite Black celebrities who have written books for kids.Read more...
Mother Allegedly Bashes Her 6-Year-Old Daughter’s Head in with Hammer, But How She Involves Her Son is Truly Chilling
The Louisville mother apparently admitted to the heinous crime, claiming she has "difficulty controlling herself"Read more...
How This Mother’s Testimony Might Have Just Landed Her Own Son a Murder Case
Detroit police are looking for evidence to charge Desmond Burks with a surgeon's murder.Read more...
Philly Cops Allegedly Tased This Black Man for This?!
Please add standing in the street" as things we can't do while Black.Read more...
How ‘Unwoke’ Black America Thought They Had it Made But Played Into the Far Right’s Decades-Long Master Plan to Elevate a Figure Like Trump
Were we ever really woke? The current state of the country says otherwise.Read more...
You won’t Believe what Fla. Has In store for Illegal Immigrants. A hint: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Needless to say, there's been some pushback.Read more...
Why Black Internet Has Had <i>Enough</i> of B. Simone’s Antics
Her latest episode of "Let's Try This Again" podcast has people analyzing her personal and business approach and she is going out sad.Read more...
Details Surrounding the Death of Michael Jackson, Explained
Tomorrow is the 16th anniversary of the death of he legendary "The King of Pop" passed away on June 25, 2009.Read more...
Dominique Thorne Reveals Why She Almost Passed on <em>Ironheart</em>
The star of the new Disney+ show reflects on her initial hesitation and self-doubt before joining the Marvel universe.Read more...
Internet Reacts to Nicki Minaj Clapping Hard at Jay-Z’s Label
Nicki Minaj dropped a series of tweets condemning the label.Read more...
New Development for Black Man Whose Dreads Were Shaved Off by Prison Officers
Damon Landor just got some good news for his 2020 complaint.Read more...
Why ‘Handsome’ Jay-Z Has Everyone Thirsting Over Him During The Cowboy Carter Tour
This marked the first time in seven years that Bey and Jay had been seen onstage performing together.Read more...
The Heartbreaking Reason Gabrielle Union Lets Money Dictate Her Choice in Roles
The "Being Mary Jane" actress is juggling her career with caring for her children and her father, who is living with dementia.Read more...
Nick Cannon Was Asked to Name All 12 of His Kids…Guess What Happened Next
Cannon has stayed in the news for fathering so many children, but this latest update might have him getting dragged even more.Read more...
See How Rihanna is Looking While Just Grabbing a Burger in L.A.
The singer, entrepreneur and mom stepped out in style to make a fast food run in Los Angeles.Read more...
Some of the Juicy Topics Cardi Might Rap About on Her First Album in 7 Years, ‘Am I the Drama?’
Cardi just announced her highly anticipated second studio album.Read more...
Why These Newly Released Text Messages Might Prove Curtains For Diddy
It seems the rapper didn't cover his tracks too well when it came to planning "freak-offs."Read more...
Amanda Seales Trashes Kamala Harris Again, But Here’s Why Folks are Responding Differently This Time
Would tensions in the Middle East have subsided if Kamala Harris was president instead of Donald Trump?Read more...
T.D. Jakes, Oprah <i>Finally</i> Break Silence on Those Suspicious Diddy Party Rumors
Winfrey and Jakes were just a couple of the high-profile names the internet has been trying to link to Diddy's deeds. And now, they're speaking out!Read more...
Viral TikTok Video Shows Things Going <i>Completely</i> Left With a White Lady, a Dog and a Black Amazon Delivery Driver
You won't believe what happened when this delivery driver came in contact with a dog and its owner.Read more...
Dreaming of NYSE? Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset First, Loren Douglass says
Loren Douglass breaks down the first steps to building wealth - from mastering financial statements to understanding the power players.Read more...
Angelina’s Daughter Zahara Jolie Pitt Has a… Man
Rumors are swirling as the oldest daughter of Angelia Jolie and Brad Pitt has been spotted out with a handsome companion by her sideRead more...
Gorgeous Blue Ivy Still Has Her Father’s Face, So Why Are Fans Pretending She’s Beyonce’s Twin?
Y'all Dragged Blue Ivy for Years - Now She's Dancing on Your DoubtRead more...
Keke Palmer Finally Addresses What Happened to Her Anticipated Interview with Jonathan Majors
In April, Keke Palmer teased an interview with Jonathan Majors.... but then it was mysteriously scrapped.Read more...
Why Black Fla. Pastor’s Plate Overflows After Backing Trump
Pastor Kelvin Cobaris has been a long-time supporter of President Trump and the MAGA agenda.Read more...
R. Kelly’s Alleged ‘Hostage’ Finally Breaks Her Silence, and the Tea is Piping Hot!
Kelly, the disgraced singer, has been trying to get out of prison since he got sentenced. But we've barely heard from the one person closest to him, until now.Read more...
Are We Witnessing The End Of Times, Explained
Whether you look at it through the lens of religion or not, things are getting scary.Read more...
A Doctor Shared Pictures of This Couple’s Dead Baby. Now, He Owes Them Millions
In a second lawsuit, the Black couple claims that the doctor who performed the autopsy shared images of the procedure on his Instagram profile.Read more...
Black American fans React to Beyoncé’s Better Cowboy Carter shows in Paris
Over the weekend, Beyonce descended upon Paris, bringing her viral world tour to the City of Lights. While the show has only gotten better, there was something about these dates in the City of Lights that rose above the rest, leaving her stateside fans feeling some major "fomo." Here are all the ways Beyonce's Paris...Read more...
Who Are The People Closest to Diddy? A Look at All The Rapper’s Former Assistants
Here's what we know about the mysterious Kristina Khorram and more.Read more...
Chicago’s Mayor Claps Back at Trump Deeming the City the Next ICE Target
Mayor Brandon Johnson said that Chicagoans must go as "far as necessary" to "protect our Constitution"Read more...
Black Folks Have a <i>Strong</i> Reaction to Trump Dropping the U.S. in the Middle of the Israel-Iran Conflict
Things are looking war-like, so let's burn our sage as we attempt to get through this mess.Read more...
Cardi B, Offset and the <i>Real</i> Reasons Celebrities Recycle Each Others’ Partners
If you're following the escapades of Cardi B and Offset, the still-married, yet separated couple, you likely know that Cardi B has been stepping out with NFL player Stefon Diggs. After years of rumors of Offset cheating, it's quite apparent that Cardi B has had enough, but Offset may or may not be connecting with...Read more...
13 Things You Better Know When Dealing With a Cancer This Season
From June 21 to July 22, people born under the sign of Cancer will be celebrating in a big way. From their tendency to be artistic to their uncanny ability to read a room, here is everything you need to know about this Zodiac sign.Read more...
15 AI Videos of Black Folks That Look So Real You Were Likely Fooled
From sparking social media discourse to cotton picking vlogs, these AI videos are getting out of hand.Read more...
Why Wendy Williams is Clapping Back at a Lawsuit Filed on <i>Her</i> Behalf
The former talk show host says she had no idea her ex-husband was filing a lawsuit on her behalf.Read more...
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