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Two twin brothers from Georgia were believed to be headed to Boston to visit some friends when their family was notified they never made it to their destination. Instead, the two were found dead in the mountains bordering North Carolina. Now, their family is pushing back on the police's troubling conclusion of what...Read more...

Michelle Obama and her famous husband, former President Barack Obama, have been the subject of divorce speculation for months. And while neither one of them have taken the time to publicly dispel it in all this time, it looks like the former First Lady has finally decided to indirectly quiet the chatter once and for...Read more...

Has Kanye West taken his support" of Sean Diddy" Combs too far? Throughout the mogul's legal troubles, West has been one of the few voices in the music industry to support Puff. However, he may have taken it to a new level by recently releasing a song that features Diddy and his daughter, North West.Read more...

Just when you thought things couldn't get stranger in the air these days, a man was arrested for having a mid-air meltdown that resulted in the assault of a fellow passenger and a crew member on his flight. The why" of it all is the most frightening part.Read more...

During his first two months in office, Donald Trump has taken a shock and awe approach to remaking the Federal Government. He attempted to close USAID and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He laid off thousands of Federal workers despite questions about the legality of these moves without the approval of...Read more...

Everything started out roses when former First Lady Michelle Obama launched her new podcast last week with her brother Craig Robinson, bit the operative word is started out."Read more...

It is only fitting that George W. Faison, the Broadway choreographing legend, co-founded a theater in the Black arts hub that is Harlem, New York. After all, the Big Apple is where his career truly took flight.Read more...

Disney Channel Princess Raven-Symone has taken the time to speak about her past experiences in Hollywood. One clip in particular has been going viral on social media, and this confession has gotten everybody asking the same question.Read more...

Another day, another Kanye West social media rant. This time, however, the rapper directed his posts to his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, threatening to go to war" over the ownership of any trademarks related to their daughter North West's name.

Jamie Foxx isn't here for all these anti-DEI actions and rhetoric and he's got something to say about it all. But in true Foxx fashion, it's just as funny as it is relevant.Read more...

Love is in the air-or at least that's the case when it comes to singer Normani and her boyfriend Pittsburg Steelers player DK Metcalf! The couple recently shared some exciting news to their fans and followers and you'll never believe how Ciara and Russell Wilson are involved.Read more...

Nara Smith gained global popularity a couple years ago by doing stuff that didn't exactly...well...connect with Black folks. Posting ASMR-friendly videos and cooking meals from scratch for her white husband and their children (with names including Rumble Honey and Slim Easy) earned her millions of followers and a...Read more...

Several sports commentators irk everyone's last nerves. But Stephen A. Smith is near the top of the list for most people. The star of ESPN's First Take" has a knack for yelling at everyone he comes in contact with, even if he happens to be wrong.Read more...

You know the Jackson family is known for their smooth moves and soulful sounds. But you may not know that two of the Jackson brothers have a complicated romantic history that leads them to a romantic past that intertwines - and kids who are both cousins and half-siblings!Read more...

What began as a viral video of a student athlete smacking a fellow runner upside the head with a baton on the track field has now developed into a pending criminal case. The alleged attacker in question is facing some serious trouble. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

It's never too late to chase your dreams, but when a Bronx, NY grandmother decided to pursue her own and go get her masters degree, life took an unthinkable turn. After a two-year-long set back, she's back on track to open her own business providing much needed help to New York's homeless population. - Phenix S Halley ...Read more...

With President Donald Trump enacting mass deportations, attacking birthright citizenship and targeting other civil rights, some Latino Americans are organizing to protest these clear human rights violations. But in their call to action, many are begging the Black community to join their fight, and there's a couple...Read more...

Spring may be right around the corner, but in Paris it has been all about fall. Fashion lovers from across the globe have descended on the City of Light to get a first look at what everyone will be wearing this upcoming fall and winter during Paris Fashion Week. But the best looks haven't just been on the runway....Read more...

Teary-eyed I.C. Norcom student athlete Alaila Everett stood before a crowd of people to thank them for their support after being criminally charged in the alleged assault of a fellow track runner with a baton. However, not everyone took her side in the now-viral incident.Read more...

No more diss tracks. No more Super Bowl performances. Kendrick Lamar is just back to rapping like one of the best MCs in hip-hop.Read more...

Rapper 50 Cent is back to his usual shenanigans of trolling any and everyone he doesn't like or finds the slightest bit annoying. Recently, he just took shots at Rick Ross, teasing him for needing the help of Bow Wow to sell tickets.Read more...

After years of silence, Wendy Williams is making up for lost time when it comes to expressing how her life has been as she lives out her days in a New York assisted living facility and under a court-appointed guardianship. On Friday, she gave her first television interview on The View," but her appearance is just one...Read more...

As one of the wealthiest businessmen in the United States, Mark Cuban knows what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Thankfully, he's not keeping his business secrets to himself and is sharing it with the world, specifically Black women.Read more...

Never could we ever predict the day that Southwest would end one of its defining policies: customers can check in two bags for free. But here we are! the company announced it would be doing away with the long-term perk on March 11, according to Fox News, and it was immediately met with backlash. - Phenix S Halley Read...Read more...

Supporters flocked toward Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs' first Black mayor, when he was in the running following what appeared to be a serious racial threat. However, the threat in question may have been less of a threat and more of a cruel campaign strategy, police say.Read more...

Lizzo is getting all the real about her mental health and sharing some truly sad news with her fans. But hopefully, her revelations will spark some much needed conversations for everyone else.Read more...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested a week ago after bombshell allegations made by his ex-fiance, track and field athlete Tia Jones. Although the NFL player was released shortly after a district attorney declined to pursue charges, according to AP News, now Worthy has even bigger problems.Read more...

Nearly 15 years after beloved West Coast rapper Nate Dogg passed away, his family is now battling over his catalog. Especially his son, who recently took some shots at the rapper's widow.Read more...

Jonathan Majors is opening in a major way in a brand new and rare interview. And what he details may come as a surprise for all of his fans and followers.Read more...

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Some of your TikTok feeds might feature the content of Kim Raymond Ray" Feaste , a Black man who is often seen living his best life with his pet monkey, Thabo. However, the creator claims he's been the target of both critics and cops following a series of complaints.Read more...

A woman is going viral for her habit of taking home a little something extra in her doggy bag from her favorite restaurants. CeCe McCrary proudly displayed her collection" of dip dishes, bowls and plates she's brought home from restaurants like Ruth's Chris Steak House and The Capital Grille over the years in a...Read more...

The Arizona woman convicted in the killing of her two children was suddenly found dead after spending two years in prison for her crimes. However, authorities ruled out foul play leading them to another, tragic conclusion.Read more...

Courtside seats are a privilege afforded to the rich, but being so close to the game has its disadvantages, too. Jennifer Hudson saw both sides of the coin firsthand game at Madison Square Garden, but it appears that she's in good spirits.Read more...

The bodies of all types of people probably come through Houston's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory. However, when the remains of a sex offender came across the embalming table, one mortuary assistant allegedly took liberty to do something pretty cruel rendered criminal charges.Read more...

They say stay ready so you never have to get ready. So with President Donald Trump disrupting the nation at its core, it's time to gear up and prepare for what the next four years and beyond have the potential to look like.Read more...

Although Kim Kardashian has all the money in the world to buy almost anything she wants, the reality TV star can't even get her hands on her father's bible nearly 30 years after it was given away. The person standing in her way is the executor for the late O.J. Simpson.Read more...

A Maryland family is mourning the tragic loss of a ten-year-old girl who they describe as the family's light. Minka Aisha Greene was an otherwise healthy and active student. So when her mother, Kymesha Greene White, noticed her low energy and lack of appetite around the end of January, she said she grew concerned...Read more...

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Ayo Edebiri, star of the newly released thriller film Opus" is revealing the surprising way she got trolled by fanboys of Elon Musk for no apparent reason. And when we tell you why, you'll more than likely be outraged at the stupidity.Read more...

Shawn Jay-Z" Carter might've thought he'd get the last laugh when it came to his accuser, but now the woman is speaking out giving context to a very incriminating audio recording. One day after parts of the recording were shared by Carter's lawyer, Jane Doe is telling a judge that it's not exactly what it seems.Read more...

With concerns that the country is going up in flames, Americans are looking for strong leaders to stand up to President Donald Trump and call him out on his BS. Now, it seems folks have gotten their wish in the form of Minn. Gov. Tim Walz.Read more...

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When a 19-year-old Army Reserve soldier didn't return home, his family was left with a chilling gut feeling that something terrible happened. Unfortunately, their suspicions were true and now, police are on the hunt for the soldier's killer.Read more...

After two years and countless stories in the press about their marriage dissolution, the ink has finally dried on Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's divorce. And let's just say, Taylor walked away with the major win.Read more...

Diddy's legal representation just came out with a pretty serious claim regarding that shocking video footage of the disgraced rapper allegedly assaulting Cassie Ventura. It has now been widely reported that his team representing him in his federal case is claiming that the headline-making CNN video was edited" and...Read more...

Back in 2022, a teen was nearly caught up in a shooting that could've claimed his life. However, police say the shooter stalked him down to make sure he wouldn't snitch and the end result was terrifying.Read more...

What was once the most sacred building in the nation now has many voicing concerns about it becoming a spectacle after President Donald Trump transformed the White House into a Tesla showroom. Standing next to the leader of the free world, Tesla CEO Elon Musk paraded five different Tesla models at the White House...Read more...

Dozens of loved ones showed up to honor the life and legacy of Voletta Wallace, the mother of deceased rapper Christopher Wallace- also known as Notorious B.I.G. In a bittersweet moment, Wallace's service was held on Wednesday (March 12) at the same funeral home where her son's was held in 1997.Read more...

The recent passing of Voletta Wallace, mother of The Notorious B.I.G., is a tragic one to hip hop culture. Wallace played a big part in keeping her late son's legacy alive., which brings us a group of women who definitely deserve their moment of recognition is the women that gave us some of our favorite rappers....Read more...