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Peacock's new documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy," is set to premiere on Tuesday. In it, Nite and Day" singer Al B. Sure! discusses how the mogul-who is currently behind bars-pursued then Uptown Records receptionist Kim Porter.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs is still racking up sexual assault lawsuits while detained in jail awaiting prosecution for federal sex crimes. The latest suit doesn't come from a plaintiff who was a model or amateur music star - but from a then-teenaged babysitter trying to get home.Read more...

Tragic stories continue to emerge out of Los Angeles as the devastating wildfires rage on. One of the most heartbreaking is that of Hajime White, who is mourning the loss of her wheelchair-bound father and stepbrother, who died in their Altadena home.Read more...

There's a nine-hour documentary exploring Prince's true nature...but the catch is, you may never get to see it. Ezra Edelman, the director of the project, has experience exploring the ins and outs of multi-faceted individuals, as his 2016 documentary, O.J.: Made in America," won the Academy Award for Best Documentary...Read more...

Back in 2024, SkeeYee" rapper Sexyy Red underwent breast augmentation for the first time. Now, she has revealed that she's had another surgery on the same area...much to the shock of Black Twitter.Read more...

To the question of what he loved and lost to the raging Los Angeles wildfires, 83-year-old Walt Butler had one response: Everything." He is only one of many city residents who were left displaced by the damage of the roaring flames but his story will bring to perspective just how devastating the situation is.Read more...

Fans are counting the days until February 9, when Kendrick Lamar takes the stage as the headliner of the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans. The rapper-songwriter-producer Kendrick Lamar has a place on practically every hip-hop lover's top five list and a host of celebrity friends who could...Read more...

If you sat down and created a long list of names of some of the most prominent Black people in entertainment, politics and so on, you'll start to notice that many of them were born or raised in the state of South Carolina. We noticed it when we started searching for nominees for The Root 100 list in 2024. Since then,...Read more...

Upon the new release of a tell-all documentary about Sean Diddy" Combs amidst his federal sex trafficking case, there are a slew of allegations that will be both new and familiar to our ears. To save you the trouble of going through all of them, we rounded up the craziest claims.Read more...

A New York man was due in court this week to face charges connected to the fatal stabbing of a teenage boy. And his behavior in the courtroom was erratic...to say the least.Read more...

It's safe to say Macy Gray is not too happy with the judges of The Masked Singer UK." The I Try" singer was revealed to be a competitor on the latest season of the beloved reality TV singing series, but when things didn't go her way, well, she was not having any of it.

Tensions are rising between Cam'ron and Jim Jones as the two have traded shots multiple times within the last week. On Monday, Cam started the new season of his YouTube sports show, It Is What It Is" by going on a lengthy rant aimed at his fellow Dipset member.Read more...

A Baltimore mother is mourning the loss of her son after he was tragically killed during a domestic dispute in their home on Christmas Eve.Read more...

A Michigan family was unable to joyfully bring in the New Year due to the sudden vanishing of 30-year-old mother Ashley Elkins. As investigators probe potential foul play in her disappearance, they settled on one person as a suspect: her ex-boyfriend.Read more...

The internet was on fire last week after former President Barack Obama seemingly had a chuckle with Donald Trump at the funeral for late President Jimmy Carter earlier this month.Read more...

It's likely safe to say Shaquille O'Neal has spent most of his life being one of, if not the tallest, people in the room. The 7-foot-1 NBA icon is known for his staggering height, and while there are of course people that are taller than him, we rarely get to see what that would even look like. That is, until now.

Last week was not easy for actor Deon Cole, as he may have been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires more than any other Black celebrity.Read more...

As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to devastate the city, many celebrities are taking to social media to spread awareness and resources, as there is no sign of when this disaster will finally come to an end. Basketball Wives LA" star Draya Michele, however, used her social media platform for something else over...Read more...

Some of Los Angeles' richest and most prominent celebrities-like Khloe Kardashian-are coming for Mayor Karen Bass over the city's response to the wildfires that have left thousands displaced.Read more...

The Jennifer Hudson Show" has mastered the art of making every celebrity guest feel special. Before each one of them comes on the set, they walk backstage and are celebrated by the staff and crew in what they call the spirit tunnel."Read more...

Wicked" actress Cynthia Erivo clearly has a thing for playing characters who fly. In an interview at the National Board of Review Awards Gala, Erivo was asked what dream role" she's manifesting for her future. And now, she said she's ready to tackle one of the most iconic superheroes in history.

Scandal is sweeping one small Louisiana city after its own mayor was arrested on serious offenses. Tyrin Truong was elected mayor of Bogalusa, La. in 2022. Now, he's been charged in connection to an alleged drug trafficking ring, according to police.Read more...

More than 30 years since it first dropped, Public Enemy's hit song Burn Hollywood Burn" is unexpectedly finding new life, and Chuck D has some thoughts about it. Featuring Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane, the song deals with a range of societal issues of the time, like Black representation in the entertainment industry,...Read more...

Even though it's not clear what initially sparked the Los Angeles fires that have devastated the area this week, conservatives have somehow found a way to blame diversity, equity and inclusion for the response to the crisis.Read more...

Since before Thanksgiving, authorities have been searching for a Houston-based YouTuber who has fled the country to start a new life" in Dubai. The crimes he's wanted for could give him a new life behind bars if he's caught and convicted. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

It took three decades to arrest the only suspect in the 1996 murder of Hip-Hop legend Tupac Shakur. But in 2023, ex-gang leader, Duane Keefe D" Davis was arrested and charged with murder following his own confession. Now, it seems Davis has completely changed his tune. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Sheryl Lee Ralph isn't shying away from talking about her successful marriage-but what she shared just might surprise you.Read more...

Celebrity couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz not only have an ear for music but quite the eye for architecture.Read more...

Nelly & Ashanti are getting ready for their next step in the next step in their relationship: reality TV. That's right, the hip-hop and R&B staples are heading to Peacock with a brand new docuseries set to follow their lives after they welcomed their first child together last year.

(Updated as of 01/10/2024 at 4:30 p.m.)

Amistad." Blood Diamond." In America." All major blockbuster films starring Djimon Hounsou that earned him widespread awards recognition and critical acclaim. Yet, in a recent interview, the actor revealed he still has difficulty making ends meet as a working artist.

After the news broke that a Virginia nurse allegedly harmed newborns on Monday (Jan. 6), Black Twitter lost their minds.Read more...

Everyone is talking about a photo capturing a moment between former President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump sitting next to each other at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. The two, who have been bitter political rivals for years, are actually smiling. And while we don't have any audio capturing...Read more...

Though Luther Vandross passed away nearly 20 years ago, his memory and musical legacy continues to live on and find is resurgence with each passing year.Read more...

Back in 2006, the remains of a Black woman were discovered in Detroit, Mi. After nearly two decades of trying to make out the identity of the woman, we finally have an answer. However, authorities also made another grisly discovery as to how she died.Read more...

The devastating wildfires in Southern California have left thousands of displaced residents without many of their basic needs. And while firefighters have been working around the clock to contain the flames, stars are using their platforms to find help for the victims - including Academy Award-winning actress Halle...Read more...

Fatherhood is extremely important to actor and TV show host Nick Cannon. So, when it came time for him to give the world a sneak peak into his mansion, the father of 12 enlisted the help of his twins, who he shares with singer diva Mariah Carey, Moroccan and Monroe. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

For anyone pursuing their dreams in the music industry, you now have a new professor to learn from! Lupe Fiasco dominated the rap game for years, but it seems he's now ready to take everything he's learned from the industry and give back to the next generation.Read more...

Everyone is talking about a photo capturing a moment between former President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump sitting next to each other at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. The two, who have been bitter political rivals for years, are actually smiling. And while we don't have any audio capturing...Read more...

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Peacock's new documentary on rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs features interview subjects who claim they're close to Combs and saw firsthand his alleged sexual debauchery. However, witness claims the rapper's mother was in on the antics too.Read more...

Kanye West is back and active on social media, meaning that the lengthy rants about everyone and everything he hates are back.Read more...

Since Joy Taylor, Skip Bayless, and several other Fox Sports employees were named in a lawsuit filed by a hairstylist, it hasn't stopped trending on social media.Read more...

When Daniel Craig stepped down as James Bond after the release of the 2021 film, No Time to Die," fans everywhere have been searching for the next actor worthy to be 007.Read more...

Another day, another moment for 50 Cent to troll a rival he has a problem with. But unlike others, Jim Jones is not backing down.Read more...

Since we've already listed some of the best songs that we mistakingly thought were sung by Black people, it's time to list songs that were originally sung by White people, but Black people performed even better.Read more...

Lee Daniels is sharing unfortunate news about the person who inspired his famous Cookie Lyon" character off his popular 2015 music drama show, Empire."Read more...

Schools across the country use affinity groups to provide a safe space for students from marginalized communities. But that's exactly why conservatives often make them a target of their criticism - like a group of parents who are in their feelings about an after-school enrichment program geared towards empowering...Read more...

A 41-year-old woman landed herself in jail after she allegedly sent a text message to the wrong person - essentially the opposite of the person she meant to text.Read more...

Even though singer Jhene Aiko was one of the thousands of people who lost their home due to the myriad of disastrous wildfires in Los Angeles, folks somehow found a way to make her a villain. And now...she's got something to say about it.Read more...