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Nearly two months after his death, authorities in Georgia have more information about what killed a 31-year-old local social media content creator. Loved ones found Jiare Schneider, who was known to his followers as @big_homie_tootall on TikTok, dead in the woods a week and a half after reporting him missing. And now...Read more...

If you thought the portal of hate and mess Katt Williams opened in 2024 was closed at the turn of a new year, think again. In fact, it actually just might get re-opened thanks to Jamie Foxx. We'll explain.Read more...

From the moment he stepped on to the red carpet at the premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King," actor Aaron Pierre has had the internet under the spell of his piercing green eyes. People can't stop gushing about the 30-year-old Brit, who voices the film's main character, dubbing him and his beautiful family a group of...Read more...

Earlier this week, we told you the heartbreaking story of an Arkansas woman mourning the loss of her wheelchair-bound relatives - father, Anthony Mitchell, and step-brother Justin Mitchell - who were killed in the Eaton Fire in Southern California. Now, Anthony's son Jordan Mitchell, who lived with and cared for his...Read more...

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Keke Palmer has always been a hoot and a holler but one of her latest interviews might've just cemented her in the funny hall of fame forever. And if you don't believe us-just wait until you see it for yourself.Read more...

The cries to free Wendy Williams are growing louder as the beloved talk show host's interviews with Don Lemon and Charlamagne Tha God are making the rounds on social media. In a January 16 post captioned, Sabrina E. Morrissey is taking advantage of Wendy Williams. She does not have her freedom. This interview proves...Read more...

While O'Shea Jackson Jr. and rapper Wale might be huge wrestling fans, they're not keen on one particular WWE Hall of Famer: Hulk Hogan. In fact, they're not really feeling him at all and now we know exactly why.Read more...

While many Los Angeles residents are still dealing with the effects of the wildfires, Kid Cudi has to deal with an intruder who not only burglarized his mansion but also made himself at home in it. Fortunately for him, he wasn't there to witness it.Read more...

Today Show" host Sheinelle Jones' absence from viewer's TV screens has caused quite the stir as of late. But not to worry-there's a simple, albeit somewhat concerning explanation for it all.Read more...

We already can see that Donald Trump's impending presidency will be a tumultuous one that could potentially put people of color and marginalized groups in danger of further persecution. Aside from attacks on the Haitian population and bias claims against Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump has made a slew of promises...Read more...

Cardi B and Offset's relationship just got a lot messier after the WAP" rapper accused her ex-husband of stealing from her with the help of his mother. On Tuesday, Cardi went to X Spaces to express frustrations she's had with Offset, with whom she's had three kids.Read more...

Rapper and actor Method Man has reportedly been involved in a shocking assault. According to The New York Post, law enforcement officials confirmed that the incident took place at Crunch Fitness gym on Staten Island.Read more...

In the year of our Lord 2025, seeing a Black man traveling with his white wife shouldn't even make you bat an eye. But believe it or not, some people still aren't ok with interracial relationships. For that reason, what was supposed to be a romantic honeymoon getaway for an Arizona couple went all the way wrong. Now,...Read more...

The 2024 Lifetime documentary, Where is Wendy Williams?" gave fans a glimpse inside Wendy Williams' life living under the care of a court-appointed guardian since she stepped away from her purple chair in 2022. But since that two-part series aired, it's been a while since we've heard from the straight-talking talk...Read more...

Lil Kim may not be in the news often but all that changed earlier this week she put out a statement to those affected by the ongoing devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. But it's what asked for in the message that has folks somewhat coming for the Get Money" rapper in a hilarious way.Read more...

Bo Jackson has given up a stunning amount in a case against his niece and nephew, whom he said tried to extort him. The former professional football and baseball player claimed that they threatened him as well.Read more...

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It's almost been a year since Kendrick Lamar and Drake engaged in their legendary rap battle. But the obvious loser in the situation seems to keep the events of the beef alive by revisiting them in a new lawsuit.Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris may be vacating her role on Jan. 20, but that doesn't mean she has to participate in every part of the political transition. CBS News has reported that Harris is refusing to fully accommodate her successor JD Vance - and it feels purposely petty.Read more...

It's no secret that Wendy Williams has been a hot topic for the last few years after her famous daytime talk show went off the air and reports about her failing health, divorce, and mental state began to spread. But now, she's finally breaking her silence and speaking out about it all once and for all.Read more...

Mela Restaurant and Lounge, located just outside of Atlanta, has been accused of using an outrageously offensive flyer to promote an event celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Not only is King featured in the image, but civil rights icon Rosa Parks makes an appearance as well...and it's sexually suggestive.Read more...

As the power couple in the entertainment industry, Jay-Z and Beyonce have accomplished so much together. Combined, the two have won 56 Grammys and sold more than 340 million records worldwide.Read more...

In her eight years in the White House, Michelle Obama was an ideal First Lady. She was always gracious and kind, even when she wasn't shown that same grace in return. We'll always remember her encouraging her fellow Americans to go high when others inevitably go low. But now that she's a private citizen, Mrs. Obama is...Read more...

A California man who worked tirelessly to help homeless people get back on their feet now finds himself trying to rebuild after the LA-area wildfires destroyed his home along with many of his most precious memories. Now he's asking for help to preserve what he and his family worked so hard to build.

While Usher has gone viral before for seductively feeding cherries to random women during various stops of his Past, Present, Future Tour," one of his more recent exchanges is getting people up in arms. And we think we know why.Read more...

By Sunday, January 19, TikTok will likely be banned in the U.S. Although the app will still be available for users who have it downloaded on their mobile devices, it won't be found on app stores to download, meaning it can no longer be updated. The app has changed the lives of many Black Americans and have proved to...Read more...

White celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian, James Woods and Sarah Michelle Gellar have lashed out against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass because of the Palisades fire. However, the Black people who were affected by the Eaton Fire in Altadena haven't garnered nearly as much media attention.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.In a recent interview with Texas State Representative Gene Wu, the politician talked about the strained relationship between Asian and Black Americans. Amidst his commentary, he made a weighty remark about how Asian Americans have gained from the backs of Black Americans.Read more...

The new year got off to a great start for a woman who literally hit the jackpot at a South Carolina gas station. According to WBTV, the woman purchased a Giant Jumbo Bucks scratch-off lottery ticket on January 2 at a RunX gas station in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and was blown away when she realized she was about to...Read more...

TikTok may be on its way to a ban in the United States, but one of it's biggest stars, Lisa Beasley, is showing no signs of going anywhere. The popular social media star posted her biggest video yet over the weekend, swapping out her fan-favorite character of Corporate Erin" for Sheryl Lee Ralph, who, as we reported, ...Read more...

With the TikTok ban imminent, Meek Mill offers to come to the rescue. However, it appears nobody is taking the Philadelphia rapper seriously.Read more...

I refrained from immediately writing about the image of President Obama speaking to Trump in a relaxed, almost playful manner at President Carter's funeral. But the moment stuck with me. It was triggering. As a Black man, I couldn't reconcile how comfortable the two seemed, given the depths of alienation, racism, and...Read more...

Meagan Good is known for her iconic movie roles, but when it's time to go home, the actress told EBONY Magazine she finds solace in her LA sanctuary." - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

One would think the last piece of evidence Sean Diddy" Combs would want brought before the court were the videos of his so-called freak offs." However, new court documents reveal he thinks they might actually help him. But, why?Read more...

On Tuesday afternoon, a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing took an unexpected turn when Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) asked Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) to take it outside." The taunt came after the two had a heated exchange.Read more...

It's already been a busy week for Drake. Just a day after the Toronto rapper withdrew one of his legal actions against Universal Music Group (UMG), he filed a defamation suit in New York federal court against the music company.Read more...

You can always count on kids to keep it real with you. So if you have four under the age of 13, like NBA wife and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, you had better believe you'll be getting a daily dose of unfiltered truth at home - even when you're not looking for it.

Keke Palmer has been on our screens for over 20 years, entertaining us through film, TV and music. While a relatively private person, as her career has skyrocketed in the last few years, so has public interest in her personal life and upbringing as a child star.Read more...

Student loan debt remains the highest among Black families when compared to other races. According to data from the Survey of Consumer Finances, Black borrowers face notably more student loan debt than their white or Hispanic counterparts. This is why President Joe Biden's final plan to help alleviate this burden is...Read more...

Singer-songwriter SZA has been making the rounds promoting her new highly-anticipated film, One of Them Days." The comedy she headlines alongside her real-life gal pal Keke Palmer premieres Jan. 17. But when the Kill Bill" artist stopped by The Drew Barrymore Show" on Monday (Jan. 13), she took some time to show...Read more...

The practice of wearing grillz found popularity in hip-hop culture during the 1980s as rappers used gold teeth to make a statement of style and wealth. But don't tell Slick Rick and Flavor Flav, decorating teeth with materials like jade, turquoise and gold actually goes back to the ancient Mayans.Read more...

Keke Palmer is starting off 2025 strong with a brand new movie- One of Them Days"-and a brand new cover for The Cut.Read more...

It's going to be a sad moment for many social media users when and if the TikTok ban goes into effect. But have no fear, there's a Black-owned alternative that may save the day for those who want a similar online experience.Read more...

When a Chicago-area judge was caught sending around a racist meme, some could have believed it would have been grounds for termination. Though that was not the case.Read more...

As a supermodel who has walked runways for Yves Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton and graced the covers of over 500 magazines, Naomi Campbell is no stranger to having cameras flashing at her wherever she goes. But when it comes to her babies, mama does not play. So when she dropped a January 12 photo dump of herself...Read more...

Witnessing another situation where a white man hems up a Black man in what could've been a fatal restraint was not how we looked forward to kicking off 2025. But, alas.... a Black North Carolina man was filmed in a disturbing video being subject to what appeared to be vigilante violence.Read more...

The greater Los Angeles wildfires continue to ravage families, like that of Dalyce Curry: The 95-year-old grandmother's remains were found just days after her Altadena home was burned to the ground. It was confirmed by a coroner on Sunday that the remains belonged to Dalyce Curry, a retired actress who appeared in...Read more...

Looking at what insurance companies did - and are doing - in Los Angeles amid its still-raging wildfires would be more than enough to inspire an old Black uncle to sip Hennessy and start talking about The Man."Read more...

As numerous wildfires continue to negatively impact families across Los Angeles, rapper The Game is doing his part to help out those in need. And the way he's showing up just might surprise you.Read more...