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The shooter who claimed the lives of eight people in a mass shooting at a mall in Dallas was found to carry extremist beliefs. According to USA TODAY, when authorities searched for a motive for the shooting, they were met with a slew of neo-Nazi social media posts.

We recently told you about a high school student in Louisiana who secured a record-breaking amount of college scholarship money. Dennis “Maliq” Barnes, a senior at International High School of New Orleans, is an exceptional student who had his pick of nearly 200 colleges across the country, racking up a jaw-dropping…Read more...

Despite being convicted of criminal conspiracy and facing more than 20 years in prison, there’s one claim that Fugees rapper Pras Michél refuses to give any credence to. In a video from TMZ, the Grammy-nominated rapper and producer denied any claims and allegations that he is or was an informant for the FBI or CIA. …Read more...

One of things that makes Netflix’s Regency era drama Bridgerton feel so current is its soundtrack. The series uses orchestral covers of pop hits to give the show a modern tone. In the new prequel spinoff, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, that’s taken a step further, as all the songs are by Black women. We get…Read more...

Things are not looking great for President Joe Biden as he heads into the Presidential election. His approval ratings just hit a new low, and even his more ardent supporters, Black Americans, aren’t nearly as enthusiastic as last election cycle.Read more...

Word on the street is that CNN’s firing of Don Lemon might be trickier than we ever thought. Last month, it was announced that CNN and longtime host Don Lemon made the decision to part ways. There has been much speculation about the reason he was let go, ranging from the disparaging remarks he made about Nikki Haley…Read more...

It looks like three new players have entered the chat when it comes to the conversation of who exactly will be the new owners of BET: Kenya Barris, 50 Cent, and Shaquille O’Neal.Read more...

Though it’s a completely normal part of life, menstrual cycles and menopause are still treated as taboo subjects. People—mostly men—are uncomfortable talking about these issues publicly, which means they don’t get discussed as much as they should. EGOT-winner Whoopi Goldberg is looking to once again disrupt the status…Read more...

Mother’s Day is May 14, and if you haven’t done your shopping yet, shame on you. Homemade cards and macaroni necklaces may seem cool, but you know you can do better than that for the woman who always made sure your pants were perfectly pressed and warned you about the dangers of having a hard head (you know it makes a…Read more...

Actor Richard Dreyfuss decided to share his thoughts about the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ updated diversity and inclusion standards. In an interview on PBS’ “Firing Line With Margaret Hoover,” the Oscar winner explained his line of reasoning:Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Tim Scott is a United States senator from South Carolina.Read more...

Just hours after it was reported that the two singers had a brawl, Usher and Chris Brown took the stage Saturday for their respective sets at the Lovers & Friends Festival, shocking fans who were wondering if either would even still appear. But first, let’s sort all this foolishness out by starting with the fight.

Every time I think Major League Baseball is taking steps to become a more inclusive and welcoming sport for Black people, someone involved or associated with the sport does something inherently racist to turn me off to it again.Read more...

England officially has a new queen! On Saturday, the infamous Queen Camilla was crowned at Westminster Abbey. But across the pond, we have our own royalty. And our Black queens bow to no one. Here is a list of our favorite melanated royalty who prove you don’t need a title to be a queen.Read more...

Daniel J. Penny, the man who allegedly choked Jordan Neely to death last week on a northbound F train in New York City, never intended to hurt anyone according to his legal team. Penny, who is a 24-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, placed Neely, 30, in a deadly chokehold in order to protect himself and others his lawyers…Read more...

Rapper DaBaby is reflecting on his previous homophobic comments at the 2021 Rolling Loud Miami festival and the fallout that came after it, admitting that he could’ve handled the situation better.Read more...

Sometimes, I think Ludacris is underrated. The list of rappers who could release hit records for half a decade and then star in one of the most popular and successful movie franchises of all time is small. He’s quite literally had the dream career for an entertainer and he’s taking none of it for granted.Read more...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become such a normal part of our lives, it’s hard to imagine it’s only been around for 15 years. Now that we’re 30 movies and 20 TV series in, the MCU is unquestionably the biggest franchise in the world. The box office success of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 shows how audiences are…Read more...

When asked to describe the perfect mother, you might conjure up an image of someone who bakes cookies from scratch, keeps a spotless home, and volunteers at every school fundraiser. But since 2018, self-described cannabis and sex-positive moms Jamilah Mapp and Erica Dickerson have used their podcast, Good Moms Bad…Read more...

Updated 05/7/2023 at 3:07 p.m. ET:

I don’t know about you, but spring is one of my favorite times of year to give my makeup bag a complete overall. For me, that means out with the dark shades of winter and in with fun lighter shades that add a little sunshine to my face.

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Throughout his career, Lamar Jackson has had people telling him that his choices are wrong. From wanting him to switch to running back, to telling him he can’t pass, to pressuring him to take the first contract offer, to mocking him for not having an agent, it’s been a string of ridiculous criticism. Luckily, Lamar…Read more...

Several days ago, nominees for the 2023 Tony Awards were revealed and a plethora of our faves were blessed enough to receive recognition for their works. As you may recall, last fall, we told you about a handful of Black-leading and/or Black-centric plays and musicals headed the to Broadway like Topdog/Underdog, Death…Read more...

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It almost sounds like the start of a corny joke: A family walks into a restaurant ...fill in the blank, but the fill in the blank gets dark in this story. Here it goes: A family walks into a restaurant wearing head to toe in Confederate-flag garb. If you’re Black, the Confederate flag is no joke, symbolizing racism…Read more...

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Veteran radio host Howard Stern always has something to complain about. Last year, it had to do with how seeing Oprah’s wealth made him feel uncomfortable. Now, it has to do with him feeling left out by Black NBA players for not greeting him at games.Read more...

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We may not be super excited about the coronation of King Charles III, but at least one Black American is. Grammy-winning superstar Lionel Richie is slated to perform on May 7, at the Coronation concert and he couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the history-making concert. The “Hello” singer has been friends with…Read more...

Queen Charlotte is one of the most popular characters on Netflix’s hit drama Bridgerton. It’s no surprise that the streamer has decided to expand the universe into the prequel spinoff Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. With the series being called the best of the franchise, it’s time to dig into the one question…Read more...

It’s not every day you get to watch thousands of workers fight for their rights and shut down some of the biggest television and movie sets of our time. So when I got the green light to cover the strike, I jumped on it. This is how I ended-up on an old subway car in the middle of the day, armed with nothing but an…Read more...

Florida Republicans are dumping even more money into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ election cops. Lawmakers in the state just signed off on the Governor’s budget, which includes an additional $1.4 million for the Office of Election Crimes and Security.Read more...

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MCU fans are preparing to say a tearful goodbye to some of their favorite, morally questionable misfits in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The team is drawn into Rocket’s tragic past when they battle the cruel High Evolutionary. His mission to create a perfect world endangers the galaxy, which leads to one final…Read more...

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The tangled web of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ relationship with Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow keeps getting messier. It was bad enough when ProPublica revealed that Crow had lavished the Supreme Court Justice with fancy vacations, but things have taken a much more bizarre turn.Read more...

Whether you think Real Housewives of Atlanta star and Xscape singer Kandi Burruss is only known in Atlanta or known worldwide, as of this week, her talents have officially earned her official recognition from the Tony Awards.Read more...

One of wrestling’s most popular stars made her long-awaited return to the ring on Thursday when Trinity (f.k.a. WWE’s Naomi) made her debut in IMPACT Wrestling. As the crowd cheered her on with a “welcome back” chant, she cut a promo in the ring about joining IMPACT’s Knockouts division and her desire to compete for…Read more...

Thousands of WGA screenwriters are on strike throughout the country, demanding a better deal from studio executives, who they say have made billions on the backs of underpaid writers. However, the strike might be hard to follow if you’re not in the television and film industry. Thankfully, Franchesca Ramsey, a Black…Read more...

This weekend, the U.K. is preparing to turn up for the coronation of King Charles III. And seeing as they haven’t had a celebration like this in 70 years, it’s probably going to be pretty lit.Read more...

As if this trial couldn’t get any messier or weirder. Along with the struggles Young Thug and his legal team are going through, one of the state-appointed attorneys for one of the Atlanta rapper’s associates in the case is claiming she’s not being compensated enough for her work.Read more...

On Thursday, it was announced that the attorneys general of New York and California are looking into allegations of workplace discrimination at the NFL. Attorneys General Letitia James, of New York, and Rob Bonta, of California, have shared that they’ve issued subpoenas to NFL executives as part of a probe into work…Read more...

There’s something special about great villains. The can make an average movie amazing. The best baddies make us root for them just a little. Even when we know they’re 100 percent in the wrong and are going full on crazy, there’s a small piece of us that still wants them to win. That’s why we never really want bad guys…Read more...

Two Louisiana sheriff’s deputies, who forced a Black woman facedown on the ground three years ago, requested again for her lawsuit be dismissed. According to The Associated Press, they were previously rejected when a judge didn’t find “qualified immunity” as grounds to toss the case.

The attorney for the 84-year-old man accused of shooting and injuring 16-year-old Ralph Yarl asked the court to keep new information about the case private, per The Associated Press. Why? Apparently, the ol’ man has been experiencing all types of harassment since the shooting went national.

On Wednesday, The Daily Beast released a bombshell report that states former GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker may have defrauded one of his billionaire donors out of over half a million dollars. The article contains emails apparently showing that Walker had asked representatives for a billionaire donor for over…Read more...

For sisters, Tamara (Tammy) Armour and Crystal D. McDonald, entrepreneurship is a family affair. Their mother was a teacher who ran a home-based business on the side, while their father was an entrepreneur in the hospitality industry. Now, the pair is taking a page from their parents’ book and hoping to take it to a…Read more...

On Wednesday, hip-hop heads all over were ecstatic when it was announced that Missy Elliot became the first female rap artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It was well-deserved. But although we were all excited for Missy, the snub of A Tribe Called Quest, who is undoubtedly one of the most…Read more...

Good news, Ed Sheeran fans: On Thursday, a jury decided in favor of the British pop star in one of the most highly publicized copyright cases of the last decade. The jury ruled that Sheeran did not infringe on the copyright of Marvin Gaye’s hit 1973 song “Let’s Get It On.”Read more...