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On a recent episode of David Letterman’s Netflix series My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Will Smith discussed his memoir, Will, and unexpectedly revealed some interesting insights into his infamous slap at this year’s Oscars. But before you get too excited that all the tea is about to be spilled, the 54-minute…Read more...

While Travis Scott may be on his ascent back into the general public’s good graces, another legal case seems to be looming over his head once again. This time, it’s in relation to an alleged stampede that took place at Rolling Loud 2019.Read more...

As Pride Month approaches, many LGBTQ leaders prepare for weeks of celebrating of sexuality and gender. However, the rainbow flags and tee shirts disregard the violence disproportionately affecting Black LGBT members. Sean Ebony Coleman, founder of LGBTQ Center Destination Tomorrow, wants to bring their voices to the…Read more...

Back in October, I sang the praises of popping queen Angyil after she laid waste to man, woman, and child on her way to emerging victorious in Red Bull’s Dance Your Style National Finals. And now, seven months later, we have a new champion to shower in gratuitous amounts of champagne and confetti: David “The Crown”…Read more...

When it comes to diversity and representation in the film industry, it’s no secret that no matter the stage or the prestige, we still have far to go. That’s exactly why this year Diversity in Cannes is unveiling its Dear Cannes, Do Better: A Celebration of Black Women in Film campaign during this year’s 75th annual…Read more...

The Georgia primary races have started today, and GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker couldn’t help but give another priceless soundbite. No, it’s not that Walker has a cure for COVID or the lack of understanding of America’s energy policies. According to Newsweek, Walker claims that former President Donald Trump…Read more...

It’s been 37 years since Oprah Winfrey demanded our attention in her Oscar-nominated role as Sofia in The Color Purple. These days she’s become a billionaire media mogul, but in a way, she’ll always be Sofia to us. Apparently, the famed talk show host feels the same way, because visiting the set of the upcoming The…Read more...

In an interview with POLITICO’s Health Reporter Sarah Owermohle, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) made some downright ridiculous remarks about the statistics around Black maternal health in his state. He got heat for his comments, and of course he’s now claiming that everyone took his statements out of context.

The loser of the 2020 Georgia Senate runoff and current GOP gubernatorial candidate trailing 32 points behind his Republican opponent David Purdue showed his desperation with his latest comments towards Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. According to the Daily Beast, Purdue told an audience the following:Read more...

It seems the financial feud between veteran radio and TV host Wendy Williams and her bank, Wells Fargo, appears to be ongoing—as it was revealed over the weekend that she has now been placed under financial guardianship.Read more...

The Justice Department is updating its use-of-force policy for the first time since 2004, directing federal agents to step in if they see any law enforcement officers use excessive force that violates the law, according to the Washington Post. This change comes after many protests and calls for policy changes against…Read more...

Let J. Cole be an example. Continue to chase your dreams despite not being that good at it.Read more...

Civil rights activist and philosopher Cornel West called out former President Donald Trump for leading a “hate campaign” against Black and brown people. In his op-ed at The Guardian, West reacted to the Buffalo supermarket shooting not with surprise but recognizing the pattern of violence that stems from white…Read more...

For Jay Ellis and Greg Tarzan Davis, appearing in the high-profile action sequel Top Gun: Maverick was about more than just flying cool jets and hanging out with Tom Cruise. They were also aware of the previous generations of unrecognized Black service members they will represent on screen. And in speaking to NBC News…Read more...

After two years of dealing with COVID-19, the world is on alert about another infectious disease that could be making its way to the United States. As of May 21, the World Health Organization has learned of 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of monkeypox in places where the disease is not normally spread,…Read more...

The Atlanta officers who dragged two college students out of their car while they sat in traffic amidst a Black Lives Matter protest will not face prosecution, per NBC News. The former Fulton-County District Attorney Paul Howard announced arrest warrants for the six officers involved but the prosecutor said they could…Read more...

Grant Williams, a former affiliate and studio worker for the Wu-Tang Clan, will get paid $7 million from New York City after spending 23 years in prison for a murder he was wrongfully convicted of, according to the Associated Press.Read more...

Okieriete Onaodowan may have said a sad goodbye to Station 19 earlier this season, but he’s bouncing back strong, with his next starring gig booked.Read more...

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The unofficial start of summer is almost here, which means it’s time to trade in those dark makeup shades for a bright, fresh-faced look. Even if you don’t have all day to spend out in the sun, a little makeup can go a long way in giving you the perfect summer glow. That’s why we searched high and low to find the best…Read more...

Newly released toxicology and accident reports show that the late Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was legally intoxicated when he was killed along a South Florida highway in April. The toxicology reports, generated by the Broward Medical Examiner’s Office were obtained and first reported late Monday afternoon by…Read more...

This past weekend, New York City paid respect to one of the most important emcees in the history of hip hop. On Friday (May 20), friends and family of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace gathered for a lighting ceremony inside the Empire State Building. The rapper, who was murdered 25 years ago, would have been 50…Read more...

A thing about writers: often our outward humility is fake, an affected nod to the profession’s ethos that the story should never be about us. Usually it’s a lie; mastheads and bylines exist because us writers love to get credit for our reporting, connections and ideas is like oxygen. We especially love when we write…Read more...

Once again, Time has put together an eclectic mix of personalities for its Most Influential People List.Read more...

Washington, DC, Attorney General Karl Racine has sued Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly failing to protect consumer data following the Cambridge Analytica data leak, according to CNN.Read more...

The NAACP and its Mississippi State Conference are pushing for a federal investigation into why poor Black people were shut out of receiving COVID-19 funding.Read more...

Production of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been an emotional roller coaster for everyone involved. For star Letitia Wright, things have been particularly tough as she was injured on set and found herself under increased internet scrutiny. While attending the Kering’s Women in Motion dinner at the Cannes Film…Read more...

Looks like Gunna ain’t going nowhere, he’ll be staying in jail for a while.Read more...

The Biden Administration is taking steps to help alleviate the nationwide infant formula shortage caused when the FDA shut down an Abbott plant in Michigan after recalling three brands of powdered formula back in February. As part of Operation Fly Formula, the administration plans to import 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles…Read more...

Imagine if someone was going to pay you to talk about your favorite sports team? Shoutout to Daniel Kaluuya because he’s actually living that dream.Read more...

A teacher at a Michigan private school has been placed on leave after showing students pictures of animals with a picture of former President Barack Obama. They asked the class to “identify the primate,” per USA TODAY’s report.

In a ruling this morning, the Supreme Court said state prisoners may not present new evidence in federal court to support a claim that their post-conviction counsel in state court was ineffective in violation of the Constitution, according to CNN. The 6-3 decision will make it harder for inmates across the country to…Read more...

It’s happened again, some high school students just can’t help it.Read more...

On Friday, John Mulaney’s stop at Ohio State University’s Value City Arena during his “From Scratch” tour featured a surprise appearance from the controversial Dave Chappelle. Audience members were forced to lock up their phones beforehand, so there is no footage of his 15-minute set.

The nerd becomes the teacher. The rapper once known for his Revenge of the Nerds mixtape is now going to be teaching rap at MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Read more...

On the 2020 campaign trail, now President Joe Biden won over the hearts and votes of many by promising to forgive up to $10,000 in student loan debt per person.

A Democratic state legislator from Buffalo, where a white supremacist massacred 10 Black people in a Tops supermarket earlier this month, is accused by three of his former top staffers of firing them rather than taking their advice to go through with a speech condemning racism. The legislator, Pat Burke, serves in the…Read more...

Naomi Osaka’s return to major competition has been a bumpy road. That continued in the first round of Grand Slam clay court tournament, the French Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion was beaten by American Amanda Anisimova 7-5, 6-4, per ESPN.Read more...

After going after math textbooks for what they thought were teachings of critical race theory, the Republican-influenced Florida Department of Education is now looking at social studies. Politico reports that the department recently issued guidance that textbook publishers should avoid CRT and social justice, on top…Read more...

It’s been nine days since 13 people were gunned down—10 of them fatally—at the Buffalo supermarket Tops in the heart of a Black community. The white male terrorist behind it, Payton Gendron, published a manifesto online outlining his hatred of Black people and every step of his plan to kill them just days before the…Read more...

Over a career spanning a partnership in Big Law to the Obama Justice Department, there wasn’t much that left White House Deputy Counsel Danielle Conley unprepared for her current role as the top Black woman lawyer in federal government. Conley leads a team of White House attorneys that, among other things, was…Read more...

Louisiana State University alum and twenty year staff veteran, Sharon Lewis, states that throughout her tenure, she filed “several” reports of racial offenses and sexual misconduct. According to NBC News, she took the protection of female students and coworkers seriously. But then, in what felt like a personal…Read more...

Over the past several years, Wells Fargo has made headlines with scandals ranging from opening up more than 2 million fake accounts, to denying more than half of all refinancing applications from Black homeowners. And if you thought every evil within the institution had been eradicated, just wait until you hear this.…Read more...

Hold your “Nick Cannon looked at me and now I’m pregnant” jokes. Looks like this father of seven (with one on the way) will soon be ready to let the sun set on his baby making days. And it could be happening sooner than you think. This past Tuesday, the Masked Singer host shared with E News that he had already been…Read more...

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While the NFL’s decision as to whether or not they will be suspending Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has come to a standstill, HBO is moving forward with airing an interview featuring several of the women accusing him of sexual misconduct. Watson is currently facing 22 pending civil lawsuits. According to an HBO…Read more...

On this week’s episode of why Black Twitter is losing their minds, folks have been in absolute shambles after Lori Harvey revealed her dietary habits. The 25 year old influencer recently shared on TikTok her very own “weight loss hack,” leaving many with raised eyebrows, strained necks, and in hand over hip formation.…Read more...

If you’re a tennis fan, you know that the French Open is officially upon us. The famed tennis tournament, also known as Roland-Garros kicked off this past week in Paris, and our reigning court queen, Naomi Osaka has made her return to the competition. In 2021, she bravely refused to speak to the press citing personal…Read more...

Ever-popular 90s girl groups SWV and Xscape will be getting the series treatment for a new show on Bravo.Read more...