by Shanelle Genai on (#6Y18Q)
Paris has never shied away from defending herself when it comes to anything related to her King of Pop father. And it doesn't look like things have changed!Read more...
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by Angela Wilson on (#6Y18S)
Sen. John Hoffman's wife, Yvette, was shot eight times in her home on Saturday. He was wounded nine times.Read more...
by B.Kadijat Towolawi on (#6Y16W)
One TikTok commenter said "News flash! Y'all BEEN in trouble."Read more...
by Shanelle Genai on (#6Y16X)
The ink on the divorce between Jeezy and for 'The Real' cohost Mai dried back in June 2024 after a tumultuous back and forth.Read more...
by Angela Johnson on (#6Y16Y)
A video of a random encounter with a woman on the street has propelled this handsome doorman to superstardomRead more...
by Angela Johnson on (#6Y16Z)
The beloved television personality and host of BET's Teen Summit wanted other women to learn from her mistakes.Read more...
by Shanelle Genai on (#6Y14B)
Jamal Roberts, the second Black man to win "American Idol" in over 20 years, is finally breaking his silence over his feat and the reaction it garnered from judge Carrie Underwood. And trust us when we say his response was nothing but classy. As we previously told you, throughout the season, Underwood's critiques of Roberts...Read more...
by Kalyn Womack on (#6Y14C)
Who knew jaywalking would lead to a legal debacle like this?Read more...
by Kalyn Womack on (#6Y14D)
The Chicago man says he suffered permanent eye damage as a result of the incident.Read more...
by Lawrence Ware on (#6Y14E)
Is Newsom the man we have been waiting (praying) for to come for Trump's crown?Read more...
by Jared Alexander on (#6Y11V)
The "Say So" singer's odd interaction with a fan has the internet talking.Read more...
by Shanelle Genai on (#6Y11W)
Mathis, the famous TV judge, is giving his legal two cents about the Bad Boy mogul and he's not mincing words.Read more...
by Kalyn Womack on (#6Y11X)
Vance Boelter allegedly didn't plan on stopping at Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.Read more...
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by Jared Alexander on (#6Y0FY)
Just a few months after Beyonce made history with her country record, the Grammys just made a major change to their country category. Coincidence...? The internet certainly doesn't think so. To be clear, this sudden change is the only new category added by the Recording Academy for the 68th Annual GrammyAwardsin 2026. The current country...Read more...
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by Mahalia Otshudy on (#6Y0EP)
It's time to celebrate the Black dads who are showing up for their kids.Read more...
by Jared Alexander on (#6Y0EQ)
Jay-Z has detailed the origins of his symbol in the past, but that hasn't stopped the internet with conspiracy theories.Read more...
by Angela Johnson on (#6Y09K)
For decades, the FBI has kept a close eye on Black musicians and other artists they saw as a threat to the status quo.Read more...
by Shanelle Genai on (#6Y09M)
From Viola Davis kicking butt in 'G20' to Kerry Washington getting even in 'Shadow Force':' If you're looking for something to watch this weekend, we got you!Read more...
by Kalyn Womack on (#6Y09N)
These crimes go wayyy beyond not paying child support.Read more...
by Lawrence Ware on (#6Y01A)
There are many Black people who served in the U.S. Army with honor. Let's give them their flowers.Read more...
by Angela Johnson on (#6XTAJ)
June 7 would have been Prince's 67th birthday. Here are a few things few people know about the legendary rocker.Read more...
by Branson Brooks on (#6Y00E)
An Air India flight crash that claimed over 240 lives had one remarkable sole survivor. Viswashkumar Ramesh, 40, was one of the 242 people on board the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which crashed in the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad about half a minute after takeoff on Thursday. While recovering in a hospital, Ramesh tried...Read more...
by Phenix S Halley on (#6Y00F)
Although the list is short, folks like Doechii, Vic Mensa and Ava DuVernay are not happy with Trump's handling of anti-ICE protests.Read more...
by Lawrence Ware on (#6XZZE)
This is a sad day for America. But we all knew something like this coming.Read more...
by Jared Alexander on (#6XZZF)
From films like "The Pursuit of Happyness" and "Daddy's Little Girls" to shows like "Family Matters" and "Black-ish," we're celebrating our favorite dads in media.Read more...
by Shanelle Genai on (#6XZY9)
Lamar touched down in Drake's hometown for his Grand National Tour and let's just say things went off-script in the most hilarious way.Read more...
by Kalyn Womack on (#6XZPM)
So... it's not just Diddy hosting freakoffs?Read more...
by Kalyn Womack on (#6XZJ0)
Father's Day weekend might be met with a side of anti-fascist chaos... across the country.Read more...
by Jared Alexander on (#6XZJ1)
Beyonce's youngest daughter was among the crowd during the latest Cowboy Carter' show in London."Read more...
by Shanelle Genai on (#6XZJ2)
Minaj took aim at Sharpe in a new song and now that he's gotten wind of it, he's a got a whole lot to say!Read more...
by Tatsha Robertson on (#6XZJ3)
DeMarcus Cousins catches a steep penalty from his basketball team for very unsportsmanlike conduct caught on camera.Read more...
by Phenix S Halley on (#6XZJ4)
With Sheriff Ivey basically giving the green light for violence against Americans using their First Amendment right, Black folks took it all in.Read more...
by Lawrence Ware on (#6XZJ5)
It's not socks. Nor is it cologne. What Black men want for Father's Day is simple and free.Read more...
by Phenix S Halley on (#6XZFW)
Between his quick comebacks and his no-BS attitude, Gov. Newsom might just be one of the biggest Democrat gangsters.Read more...
by Angela Johnson on (#6XZFX)
Beyonce and Jay-Z's youngest daughter's 8th birthday is June 13, so we're looking at some of her best tour outfits...so far.Read more...
by Shanelle Genai on (#6XZFY)
The once beloved R&B singer is pulling out all the stops to try to get out of prison and his latest attempt just might involve the president!Read more...
by Mahalia Otshudy on (#6XZDN)
Turns out you can't make PB&Js during a court hearing, even if it's on Zoom.Read more...
by Shanelle Genai on (#6XZDP)
Lattimore, a popular singer, has remained out of the headlines as of late. But this new development has now changed that!Read more...
by Mahalia Otshudy on (#6XZDQ)
If reality TV wasn't already starting to get juicy with the comeback of Love Island USA, it's definitely going to get interesting with a new show everyone is talking about. Spin the block couple, Nelly and Ashanti, are coming out with a reality TV show, "Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together," that will be streaming...Read more...
by Shanelle Genai on (#6XXNW)
Kelly, the disgraced R&B singer, has been trying to get out from under his 31 year prison sentence. But this latest attempt might be the wildest.Read more...
by Andy Mills on (#6XZDR)
After a new Marvel comic introduces a white Black Panther, fans discuss whether Ryan Gosling should take on the role.Read more...
by Angela Johnson on (#6XZDS)
The author and activist talked to Joe Budden about what really went down when he was attacked in 2024 and how he's dealt with his alleged attacker since.Read more...
by Kalyn Womack on (#6XZDT)
Montrell Williams was last seen in May and now, police suspect his father is involved in his disappearance.Read more...
by Phenix S Halley on (#6XZAV)
Los Angeles is already making news after President Donald Trump deployed troops following protests... but this surely takes the cake.Read more...
by Angela Johnson on (#6XZ7Q)
Show your dad just how much you care with these great gifts.Read more...
by Kalyn Womack on (#6XYRJ)
Yes, these babies with European" features are, in fact, Black.Read more...
by Shanelle Genai on (#6XYRK)
Her rendition of a Jennifer Holliday classic apparently left much to be desired for a handful of viewers.Read more...
by Asheea Smith on (#6XYRM)
Some say the "Goodies" singer overstepped boundaries, but was she wrong...?Read more...
by Phenix S Halley on (#6XYRN)
Sure, Hov is a billionaire, but OKC's Game 3 loss still has to hurt... a lot.Read more...
by Phenix S Halley on (#6XYP9)
In more than 1,600 cities, demonstrators are expected to organize for "No Kings Day" to rain on Trump's military parade.Read more...