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Fans and critics were concerned after gold medalist Noah Lyles fell short during the 200-meter final, a race he's known to dominate. Lyles, who has been claiming to be the fastest man in the world, collected bronze in the final, and some are questioning if it has do to with COVID-19.Read more...

It's not necessarily unheard of for elected officials-even those running for President like sitting Vice President Kamala Harris-to take meetings and do interviews with influential figures. But in the case of an alleged meeting between the aforementioned Harris and popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat-that's definitely no...Read more...

The Milwaukee man accused of killing and dismembering 19-year-old Sade Robinson allegedly plotted the grisly crime weeks before it happened, according to an informant's letter filed in court.

No one's ever really ready to say goodbye to summer, but all good things must come to an end. If you're dreading the idea of shorter days and cooler temperatures, one thing that might get you excited about a change of seasons is a chance to update your shoe game. That's why we've been keeping our eye on the hottest...Read more...

Things got rowdy during a Harris-Walz rally, but in true Black momma or auntie fashion, Vice President Kamala Harris checked disturbers and gave them an ultimatum.

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Tyler Perry is looking back on some silver linings in his life. The media mogul shared a moving post to his Instagram, writing, Long message but there may be something in it that blesses you today. Have a beautiful day" in the caption.Read more...

Engagement season is alive and thriving at the 2024 Paris Olympics. French athlete, Alice Finot, completed her 3,000 meter steeplechase at the Olympics and shortly after her celebration, she proposed to her boyfriend.Read more...

Just days before the domestic leg of the Lauryn Hill and The Fugees tour was set to begin, dates were quietly removed from the Ticketmaster site, with ticket holders receiving notifications about refunds, as Variety reported.Read more...

Metro Boomin has openly talked about how much his mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, has influenced him over the years. So one could only imagine how heartbroken he was after she was horrifically killed by her husband in a murder-suicide in June 2022.Read more...

The saga involving a Black Texas high school student who filed a civil rights lawsuit against his school district, the district superintendent, his principal, Texas Gov. Greg Abbot, and Attorney General Ken Paxton took a bad turn for the young Black man.Read more...

It seems as if rapper Nelly is facing quite the Dilemma" thanks to his recent arrest in Missouri, but conflicting details are making his story murky. We'll explain.Read more...

Singer Akon had all of Senegal excited about his plans to create a $6 billion futuristic Wakanda-inspired city in the West African country. But four years after he made his intentions known, there has been no progress, and now the government wants him to make good on his word.

Another year, another Kanye West album to talk about. But unlike his previous release, Vultures," many fans of his music agree that his latest release is a step down in quality and focus.Read more...

A disturbing video of a teen fighting for his life inside a hospital room has gone viral, thanks to his family claims that the medical staff abandoned their oaths to save the boy's life in a sick plot to... well, just read this.

Texas authorities took weeks to hunt down a suspect in connection to the fatal shooting of a man outside his apartment. Who the cops took into custody was a drama series star.

As we watch Vice President Kamala Harris defend her own heritage, the popular show Finding Your Root's ''seems more significant than ever. On the hit PBS series host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uses DNA to help some of the most popular celebrities uncover more information about their families' pasts.Read more...

If we're going to recognize power, we need to recognize the figures from the Civil Rights Movement.

Whether you love them or love to hate them, reality TV stars have certainly made their impact on pop culture over the last two decades. Many of the stars of these shows, from The Apprentice" and Big Brother" to The Real Housewives," have carved out their own celebrity - as well as some degree of notoriety.Read more...

We all know the feeling of walking into your newly booked Airbnb after a long day of travel. You expect to be welcomed by the comfortable decor and cute welcome message left by the hosts.Read more...

While the country of Saint Lucia is probably still celebrating Julien Alfred's victory in the women's 100 meters race at the 2024 Paris Olympics, some unexpected procedural changes before the contest have added an air of controversy to the event.

Keke Palmer's mother is shedding light on her daughter's experience working with Dan Schnieder on Nickelodeon sets. On a recent episode of Keke's podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer," the two went deep on her experience as a child actress, and the recent revelations in the upsetting, Quiet On Set" documentary.Read more...

Some people have found the support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign to be a bit forced or cringe." However, nothing gets as cringey as Ben Stiller's signal of support during a comedians-for-Kamala roundtable.

Gabby Douglas, the first Black woman to win the Olympic gold medal in the all-around competition, took to TikTok to share her thoughts on being bullied by fans. In a viral clip on the popular social media app, a user shared her thoughts on Douglas not receiving the credit she deserves.Read more...

While track and field, gymnastics, swimming and basketball get all the Olympics headlines, there are A LOT of Olympics sports. One that Black audiences probably aren't paying much attention to is artistic swimming f.k.a. synchronized swimming. Well that may change after Team USA's Michael Jackson-themed program on...Read more...

We're usually all about getting a great look for less. But when it comes to your style, some things are worth dropping a few more coins on - especially if you're looking to make a powerful impression on the people around you.

D'Vontaye Mitchell was in a downtown Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee, WI when police say he began to cause a disturbance. Minutes after Mitchell was seen running through the hotel lobby in what appears to be a frantic manner," according to Fox News, he was dead.

Ohio authorities have launched a manhunt looking for an alleged kidnapper who slipped through their grasp and somehow managed to abduct the same woman twice.

Rihanna has once again gone viral for her Crop Over Festival outfit at this year's celebration in Barbados. In honor of her latest sexiest ensemble, here is a history of her most risque looks.Read more...

This week, philanthropist and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced one of the largest financial gifts to the country's four historically Black medical schools in history.Read more...

In 2018, families of a Houston high school were left shaken by the news of a student being lured into a death trap set by two teens. Now, the main conspirator behind the tragedy has been given their punishment for the crime.

Drake was the talk of social media on Tuesday, and not for the reasons he's been for most of the summer: Randomly, in the middle of the afternoon, the Toronto MC shared more than 100GB of unreleased content from his past 15 years of making music, titling it, 100GIGSFORYOURHEADTOP."Read more...

Even from a prison cell, Suge Knight, the former CEO of Death Row Records, is shaking the tables once again by revealing his theory regarding the apparent breakdown of Jennifer Lopez's marriage to Ben Affleck in 2022.Read more...

Gymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Rebecca Andrade made history at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games during the August 5 floor exercise competition. Their near-flawless routines earned them the top three spots and made them the first all-Black gymnastics medalists in the history of the games.Read more...

Olympic athletes work their entire lives for a moment that could last seconds, maybe minutes. While everyone is representing their countries, Black athletes are respresenting an entire culture. In some sports they're the only Black competitor. And the lucky ones who make it on the podium could find themselves making...Read more...

On Sunday (August 4), a toddler fatally shot himself in the torso with a gun. The tragic incident led his father, Devonte Chambers, to be arrested and booked for negligent homicide that same day according to Baton Rouge Police Department.Read more...

If you're from Gen X, there's a pretty good chance Jon B's classic love song They Don't Know" is your jam. It's one of those tracks that instantly takes you back to the emotional times of your first serious romance. Though he had a few other hits in the 90s, this is definitely Jon B's signature song.Read more...

Now we know why Sonya Massey shooter Sean Grayson responded so aggressively when Massey said: I rebuke you in the name of Jesus."Read more...

If there's one thing Donald Trump knows how to do, it's piss off Black people. From his comments about migrants taking Black jobs" during his June debate with President Joe Biden to his farfetched accusations of Vice President Kamala Harris turning Black" at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in...Read more...

Campaign songs are important, and former President Donald Trump has had to find new ones after many, many artists have objected to him using their songs. Beyonce recently gave Vice President Kamala Harris herstamp of approval to use her song Freedom" for her campaign, but it seems like Trump isn't having the same...Read more...

With only 90 days left in the race for presidency, Vice President Kamala Harris has just announced her pick to be her running mate. Minnesota Governor Timothy J. Walz was chosen in what may just be the quickest search for a vice presidential candidate in American history.

Custody battles are never easy. When celebrities are involved things can get even messier, as details often become the subject of public scrutiny. The latest artist to find themselves in a public custody fight is singer Kehlani.

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On August 5, 2023, history was nearly made following a worldwide viral brawl between a group of ignant white boaters and seemingly, the entire Black population of a Montgomery, Alabama riverboat.Read more...

Just when you thought Donald Trump's presidential campaign couldn't get any more ridiculous, he continues to lower the bar. On Monday, he made a bizarre appearance on Adin Ross' livestream in an attempt to reach Gen Z voters.

Love Island USA" is one of this summer's most streamed reality-TV shows, thanks in part to Black viewers who are finally seeing people who look like us on the Peacock series.Read more...

William C.C. Kemp-Neal's career as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) might be over after he was caught allegedly trying to meet up with a minor in the Bronx, New York City. Footage of the scheduled meet-up was posted by the group Dads Against Predators (DAP) online.

If you're Denzel Washington, with a resume loaded with iconic roles and the industry's highest honors, you're used to people being awestruck by your mere presence.Read more...

Serena Williams has delivered some memorable Olympics moments during her spectacular tennis career. However, she may want to forget a recent incident at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

If you have to wear eyeglasses, you may see them as more of a burden than a fashion accessory - unless you've checked out Zenni. The online-only eyewear brand makes stylish frames at affordable prices. And if that isn't exciting enough, they've been working with Keke Palmer, one of our favorite celebrities whose...Read more...