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It's been a tough weekend for Duke University basketball player Khaman Maluach. Just hours before he and the Blue Devils lost in the NCAA Final Four against the Houston Cougars in devastating fashion on April 5, he learned that he may be deported due to a new policy from President Donald Trump.Read more...

Antagonizing a New Yorker? F- around and find out. What began as a street-side interview in Harlem quickly escalated into a viral moment of tension-and a bit of violence to boot.Read more...

On Sunday, April 6, NBA fans were in for a treat when the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors faced off in a heated western conference game just before the playoffs. But it was what happened between Warriors' star Steph Curryand Rockets' head coach Ime Udoka during halftime that has the internet talking - and...Read more...

Ivory Coast beauty pageant organizers are shaking things up in the world of pageantry. While some are happy with the change, including one contestant who even told the BBC how the new rule gives me more pride as a woman - as an African woman," others are giving it the side-eye, arguing it's a political maneuver.Read more...

If you grew up in the church, you know that when the collection plate comes around, it's time to dig deep into your heart and your wallet to make a cash contribution. But as carrying cash has become a lot less common, churches are trying to meet members where they are. Now, a post on X of church members using a credit...Read more...

IShowSpeed has been sharing his once-in-a-lifetime experiences on his social media platforms. At just 20 years old, the YouTube personality has become an elite level streamer and influencer, with a net worth of a whopping $10 million. But despite his dedicated global fanbase, the Ohio native shared some disturbing,...Read more...

Brandy Norwood's daughter, Sy'rai Smith, is stepping into her own spotlight and making a name for herself in Hollywood-and her latest achievement is just further proof of that. And when we tell you what it is and what all the promising 22-year-old has been up to, it'll be clear to see just how much of a rising star...Read more...

Kenan Thompson has been going through it for the last few years, and none of us knew. Until now.Read more...

Whether you realize it or not, the end of April marks the beginning of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter" tour. But fans may not be saddling up this time around thanks to the prices of her tickets and the other products she's dropped over the last few months-and now they're sounding off about it!Read more...

We did it, Joe! We've officially made it through the first quarter of 2025. Although there were plenty of hiccups, we survived. But before we move forward, let's revisit the crazy and shocking moments from the last three months. From President Donald Trump's wave of executive orders, to the crazy fires taking over...Read more...

Onijah Robinson has become a social media sensation known to fans as the Queen of Pakistan." Since the story surfaced of the Black woman refusing to leave Pakistan after traveling from the United States in late 2024 to pursue a relationship with Nidal Ahmed Memon, a 19-year-old man she met online, Robinson has built...Read more...

Just so we are clear, President Donald Trump is on a mission of political payback. For the past 1,848 hours - and yes, we are counting- Trump has made it abundantly clear that he is seeking to dismantle all remnants of Joe Biden and Barack Obama's administrations.Read more...

President Donald Trump has been in office tearing shit up for three months, and we didn't hear a thing from Black leaders. Now they are finally speaking out: First there was Cory Booker, challenging all manner of bladder control to deliver a 25-plus-hour speech on the Senate floor condemning Trump and his actions.Read more...

If it's one thing about Black folks, we know how to party! Another thing: While African American history and culture is rarely honored, Black folks have taken it upon themselves to not only honor the legacy of slavery but also Black contributions to the arts and more. From Black Love Day all the way to Jerry Rescue...Read more...

On Sunday night (April 6), fans of the The Real Housewives of Atlanta" finally saw behind the scenes of the controversial incident that led star Kenya Moore to part ways with the show. However, the public has mixed reactions about how the television company dealt with the situation.Read more...

What do you get when you combine Bow Wow, Trey Songz, Omarion, Rick Ross, Bobby Valentino, Plies and more all on one stage? You get the 2025 Millennium Tour that's currently taking over stadiums and social media!

The third season of The White Lotus" has come to an end, and naturally, the internet has thoughts, specifically on the finale's handling of its sole Black main character, Belinda.

Just two weeks ago, Marvin Sapp was the topic of church controversy for trapping a congregation until they each made a $20 donation ($100 for those on stage) until $40,000 was raised. And now, another round of religious discourse has started after a video of Asian gospel singers went viral on TikTok and landed on...Read more...

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department just made a major breakthrough in a decades-old cold case involving the mysterious homicide of a Black woman. Though they are still far from locating the woman's killer, new information answers a major question in the case.Read more...

Although Flavor Flav is known for his outgoing and hype personality, he often showcases his vulnerable side. One of those candid moments was when he shared a heartbreaking announcement with his social media followers.Read more...

If you're a student, being sent to the principal's office is the ultimate punishment in school. But at one Florida middle school, the principal is the one preparing to be punished after a run-in with the police at a local Walmart. Gregory Lewis, the principal at Bok Academy North, located in Lake Wales, was busted...Read more...

With beauty, brilliance, and brains, these Spelman College pageant contestants indeed have it all. It's pageant season at Atlanta's Spelman College, and folks online just can't get enough. Several competitions are currently ongoing at the HBCU, including Miss Black and Gold, Miss Afrolatinidad, and the Miss Spelman...Read more...

As the federal sex crime trial for Sean Diddy" Combs rapidly approaches, there is much speculation about what evidence is going to be produced against the rapper. However, we're more interested in who is going to take the stand against him. We may have one confirmed witness and it's a bombshell.Read more...

Millions of people sent a message to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on April 5 as part of the Hands Off! Day of Action organized in opposition to the policies of the Trump administration, including sweeping tariffs and massive cuts to federal agencies. According to reporting from CNN, over 1,400 Hands Off!"...Read more...

Marvin Sapp may never live down the infamous video of him telling church ushers to close to the doors" until they donated $40,000. Now, Kirk Franklin has joined in on the jokes.Read more...

Michelle Williams is opening up about a truly hilarious and truly disgusting ordeal she recently experienced on an airplane. And once we tell you what happened you'll understand exactly why the internet is going off about it.Read more...

Trigger warning: This article contains vivid descriptions of sexual assault.Read more...

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The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one we honor and celebrate every single year, but how well do Americans really know the civil rights leader? Born in Atlanta, Ga., King never knew he would become the voice of the entire Black community let alone a martyr before the age of 40.Read more...

Amid his wild social media rants, troubles with his wife, and his controversial albums, Kanye West is taking a financial loss.Read more...

A Detroit mother claimed in a lawsuit last Fall that her and her 2-year-old were the victims of a horrifying police interaction. Upon her demand for justice, the city finally gave a response to the suit but don't hold your breath, it's quite underwhelming.Read more...

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In five seasons in the role of Gina on the hit 1990s FOX comedy series Martin," and five seasons as Jay Kyle on the 2000s comedy My Wife and Kids," Tisha Campbell will forever be a part of Black culture. So you can imagine how shocked (and probably a little ashamed) she was when she gave her sons, 23-year-old Xen...Read more...

After spending decades in Hollywood, legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson has made a name for himself on the big screen and, surprisingly, in the real estate market as well.Read more...

A small Black boy is going viral on TikTok for being the most beautiful in the world." So beautiful in fact, that many people think he's not even real, but a product of AI generation. But he is in fact very real.Read more...

President Obama calls out what we already know: double standards are inevitable, even on the presidential level. It's clear that when Black leaders lead boldly, they're labeled dangerous; when white leaders sow chaos, it's business as usual. If you are Black, you know there are unforeseen rules governing decisions,...Read more...

Is there really any woman that can withstand the extreme sex appeal of Usher? While the answer may be debatable, there's one woman who recently gave in to all the singer's sensual aura during a concert in London and the internet can't get over the steamy moment!Read more...

No way, mayne. Terrence Howard has a thing or two... or three, or four to say about the dark side of Hollywood and folks are in an uproar. The 56-year-old appeared on the PBD Podcast" in an interview published Friday, April 3. During his sit down with host Patrick Bet-David, Howard spoke out about famous men who lost...Read more...

A Texas teenager who has spent most of his life in the foster care system is using a delicious hobby to help him cope as he waits to find a forever family he can call his own. Born in California, 14-year-old Enoch was placed in the foster care system at age 3. At age 5, he was adopted by a family who moved Enoch to...Read more...

Even in his 63 years of life, there are members of Laurence Fishburne's family that the veteran actor hasn't met. At least, until now.Read more...

The power of social media is strong. Even though a Black Georgia college student received a solid amount of money in a scholarship from Chick-fil-A, many people noticed it was less than other recipients. Instead of complaining, folks got proactive and came to her support. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

As rumors continue to swirl about the marriage status between Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, their latest move isn't doing well to quell all the negativity. But it might make the next homeowner very happy.Read more...

Kanye West is continuing to make waves on social media thanks to his recent and wide-ranging interview with DJ Akademiks. But now it looks like his ex-wife Kim Kardashian has gotten caught up in the madness. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

A Connecticut dance mom is furious by how her biracial daughter was treated by a coach at a dance competition. And as she shares her frustration with the teacher and the studio on social media, a now-viral video of the exchange has thousands of other people just as heated. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

In his latest attempt to rid the country of diversity, equity, and inclusion- and as many Americans believe, even strip away Black history- President Donald Trump announced plans to target federal funding for the Smithsonian, forcing folks to question why he's taken an interest in the National Museum of African...Read more...

After a routine traffic stop took a shocking turn, one Michigan police officer has been exposed for alleged use of excessive force on multiple occasions. Lt. Matthew Furman is now facing a civil lawsuit over a July incident, but this isn't the first time his policing has been called into question. - Phenix S Halley Rea...Read more...

Stevie Wonder lost his sight shortly after birth when he was born six weeks prematurely in May 1950 with retinopathy of prematurity, an eye disorder caused by abnormal blood vessels throughout the retina. Receiving too much oxygen in the incubator likely worsened the condition for the tiny baby, leaving [Wonder]...Read more...

Onijah Robinson, better known as the Queen of Pakistan," is back in the States after being out of the country for nearly six months. Now, she's the talk of social media, as she settles back into life as a New Yorker.Read more...

You'd be quick to think once you make it big, all your financial stresses go away... but nope! In fact, these celebrities prove there's quite a bit of truth in what the late Notorious B.I.G said: Mo Money Mo Problems."Read more...

Lizzo is in some hot water after making comments about a certain pop star, but does she have a point? That's what the internet is currently debating as a clip from the singer's latest appearance on a podcast goes viral online.