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Andra Day, the American singer, songwriter and actress, has made quite the name for herself in Hollywood. Her debut studio album, Cheers To The Fall, was released in 2015, and Grammy nominated for best R&B album. And who can forget her celebrated single Rise Up."Read more...

If there's one thing Boosie Badazz is good at, it's running his mouth and finding himself in some sort of legal trouble.Read more...

New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan's decision to postpone former president Donald Trump's sentencing Friday is yet another flagrant and sickening example of how the criminal justice system treats Black, often poor, Americans one way but rich, white Americans differently.Read more...

When it comes to the Black British music scene, there is so much talent to be discovered. From R&B to House to Garage to Rap, Black British artists have found many ways to express themselves and succeed in any genre they choose.Read more...

Bruce Pearl, the head basketball coach at Auburn University, recently disparaged Vice President Kamala Harris by reposting a dishonest social media post claiming she is in favor of eliminating private health insurance. And it wasn't the first time Pearl was on this type of time.Read more...

In the midst of a high stakes election and historic overall distrust for the nation's highest court, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is speaking out in her first broadcasted interview since being appointed. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

A typical, slow evening shift this month inside a Manhattan pizzeria turned into a nightmare after a defiant customer refused to take his pit bull outside. Believe me... whatever you think happened, what really happened was worse. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

In 2024, you'd think we wouldn't have to tell people blackface is just plain racist, but unfortunately, for two white students in Utah, they're learning the hard way. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Police have found a suspect in the murder of a title-winning University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student Kara Welsh, who was found dead from apparent multiple gunshot wounds on Aug. 30. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Most celebrities like to keep their private lives private. So when they open the door to let us in, we can't help but step inside (very cutesy, of course).Read more...

After a long break, Brandy is back in the horror film genre. This time around, however, the role took her to a dark place - one that had a real effect on her mental health.Read more...

We are definitely in the true crime era of entertainment. Sometimes Hollywood takes a lot of liberties with those stories, but other times the truth is so much stranger than fiction, all producers need to do is tell us what happened.Read more...

Marlon Wayans is speaking his peace about Diddy and his famous (or, rather, infamous) parties.Read more...

A racist suburban Detroit judge was recorded making homophobic and anti-Black remarks-and the Karen was ultimately removed from her docket because of it. Oakland County Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan had her phone conversations secretly recorded by the court's administrator who was deeply disturbed by her comments.Read more...

While some would argue that comedian Katt Williams opened the portal for folks to air out their issues with one another publicly, the same can be said for rapper Megan Thee Stallion who kicked The Year of the Rap Beef" thanks to her feud with Nicki Minaj.Read more...

The New York fashion scene is buzzing as some of the world's hottest designers show off their latest collections around the city during New York Fashion Week.Read more...

Ever since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action regarding college admissions last year, there has been a decrease in Black enrollment at several of the country's most prestigious universities.Read more...

Some movies stand the test of time because they're considered classics that age like fine wine. They're always amazing and you discover something new about them every time you watch. Soul Plane" is not one of these movies.Read more...

A 6-year-old Black boy in Orange County, Calif. was taken to the hospital by his babysitter last week after sustaining critical injuries. But the discovery of who allegedly gave him those injuries will infuriate parents everywhere.Read more...

As Fashion Week nears, two of the industry's most notable figures - Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour - got into it. And it should come as no surprise to anyone who knows anything about the fashion world.Read more...

A Georgia woman was arrested almost twenty years after her friend's dismembered body was discovered on the side of the road. Angel Marie Thompson is not considered a suspect in the death of her friend Nicole Alston, but she is being charged with concealing Alton's body as part of an identity theft scam that went on...Read more...

On Tuesday (Sept. 3), Harlem's Fashion Row Show and Style Awards honored the one and only Naomi Campbell. As reported by Women's Wear Daily, founder Brandice Daniel used her event for those in attendance to support Black designers and create a shift in the industry."

In Living Color" is one of the most groundbreaking, important series in TV history. We have the endlessly talented Wayans family to thank for its creation and success. It helped put the brand new Fox network on the map, contributing to its identity as the edgy alternative to ABC, CBS and NBC.

An Indiana father went looking for his 19-year-old daughter after she didn't show up for work. What he didn't know was when he walked into her Illinois apartment, his family's life would be changed forever.

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan passed away on Thursday at the age of 34-with tributes from many of Quan's collaborators pouring in. Yet authorities had barely confirmed the Type of Way" rapper's death when audio from a 911 emergency call from his home went public.Read more...

Unfortunately, rappers dying at a young age is not a rare occurrence. It's something that's been happening since hip-hop was in its infancy.

Sometimes it's better to bet on yourself, and in the case of Gregory Dean Tucker, his decision to represent himself in court just worked out in his favor. To the surprise of many, the Detroit man was able to persuade a judge to toss his burglary conviction after doing the one thing legal experts say not to do.

In 2024, you'd think we wouldn't have to tell people blackface is just plain racist, but unfortunately, for two white students in Utah, they're learning the hard way.

Comedian Kountry Wayne's ongoing soap opera series has kept us glued to our screens for well over a year...particularly the love triangle between Shayla, Anthony and his dimwitted wife, Amber has been both an obsession and annoyance to fans who often have threatened to boycott Wayne and his skits if he didn't stop...Read more...

More than 28 years after his tragic passing, people continue to share fascinating stories about Tupac Shakur and his life. The latest person to do so was Marlon Wayans during his Wednesday interview with Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay" podcast.Read more...

For many high school students, math class can be one of the most painful parts of their school day, full of complex equations with no real world applications. That's why they make calculators, right?

According to a new report from ProPublica, Virginia Ginni" Thomas-the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas-allegedly thanked the conservative organization First Liberty Institute to block Supreme Court reform that would put an end to ethical breaches.

Though the messy divorce between rapper Jeezy and former The Real" cohost Jeannie Mai may have been finalized back in June-it appears that things are still not amicable between the two.Read more...

Emergency responders were called to an Orlando home in June to treat an unresponsive child. When they arrived, they found 9-year-old Jamaria Sessions bloodied and severely woundedRead more...

The Deliverance" certainly has viewers talking. Lee Daniels' horror film, which released on Netflix Aug. 30, inspired chatter and meme-worthy content in less than a week since it premiered on the streamer. From Glenn Close's curious role to the supernatural content itself, Daniels certainly has yet another project on...Read more...

Empire" was one of the most game-changing Black series of the 21st century. It showcased a successful, messy, talented Black family dominating the music business, while also dealing with a never-ending stream of secrets, betrayals and surprises. Turns out, behind the scenes, co-creator Lee Daniels was feeling just as...Read more...

Malik Obama, the half-brother of former President Barack Obama, is showing his whole ass by pledging allegiance to Donald Trump. And it's not the first time he's played this tune.Read more...

New details surrounding the shooting that killed four and injured several more at north Georgia high school are rolling in. Investigators are working to continue piecing together the events which resulted in the first deadly school shooting this school year, and the 23rd reported in 2024, according to Education Week.Read more...

Ever since she was a teenager, Sess Lee Cannon has loved experimenting with her hair. The Illinois native, who is biracial, said learning to style her curls made her feel more confident in her own skin.

Jamie Foxx is about to get all the way real about his mysterious medical complication" that put him in the hospital back in April 2023.Read more...

This may be hard for some young people to fathom since Tyrese Gibson has been a well-known, singer, actor, and entertainer for over a quarter century. But before he was known as the fast-talking Roman Pearce in the Fast and Furious" franchise, he was that one guy from that 1994 Coca-Cola commercial.Read more...

In the 80s, Freddie Jackson ruled R&B. His hits You Are My Lady" and Rock Me Tonight" are still essential parts of Black culture. He's important to our community, which makes the news of his health battle so upsetting. On Wednesday, the singer posted an Instagram video offering fans an update on what he's been...Read more...

So we can all agree that eight time Oscar nominee Glenn Close completely stole the show with her portrayal of Alberta in Lee Daniels' new thriller The Deliverance," right?!

An Ugandan athlete who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics has died after being brutally attacked by her boyfriend, according to authorities. Distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei was just 33 at the time of her death.Read more...

Tareasa Reesa Teesa" Johnson's viral TikTok series Who TF Did I Marry?" had the internet in a chokehold earlier this year. Now, it will now be a television show thanks to a popular Insecure" star, Variety has reported.Read more...

The Queen is back. Just two years after she gave us the beautiful and creative, RENAISSANCE," Beyonce is back for more. Fans are extremely intrigued with what the legendary performer will do on Cowboy Carter," her first country album. It's already caused a lot of controversy and conversation across the industry,...Read more...

The Will Smith slavery drama Emancipation" was the subject of controversy, as it was his first major film after the infamous Oscars slap. It received mixed reviews and suffered from the backlash the actor was still caught in during its 2022 release. Turns out, the real drama was happening behind the scenes.

The Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson made history when she became the first African American female Justice on the United States Supreme Court in June 2022.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But in the case of the latest cover of The New Yorker, the picture is worth thousands of social media comments. Since its founding in 1925, the magazine has been known for its iconic (and often controversial) cover images that get people talking.

Ladies Love Cool James is back. After focusing on his acting career for more than a decade, LL Cool J is back to doing what made him relevant. Rapping.Read more...