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Updated 2025-10-14 05:47
Bruh...Social Media is Losing It's Mind After Learning the Identity of Toni Braxton's Secret Husband
On Thursday (April 10), fans of Toni Braxton got the shock of their life when a major fact about her love life was revealed. And believe us when we say the news has everyone online talking.Read more...
Lizzo Breaks Her Silence on the Real Reason She Stepped Away From Her Career
Don't call it a comeback. After a year long break from the public eye, Lizzo is returning to the limelight with new music, a sharpened focus, and absolutely no room for any negativity. Following the wave of headlines in August 2023, when three backup dancers accused her of sexual harassment, the four-time Grammy Award...Read more...
MAGA is Dragging the Texas Teen Stabbing Suspect Because He's a Black Boy, Here are 3 Reasons to Ignore Them
For those not paying close attention, the issue of Black Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony's alleged stabbing of high school football star Austin Metcalf during a busy track meet seems cut and dry: Anthony murdered someone and he should pay the consequences. At least...that's what the MAGA faithful would have you believe.Read more...
15 Examples of Regretful MAGA Folks Who Messed Around and Found Out After Voting for Trump
There is a new trend of voters who chose President Donald Trump on the ballot speaking out against their vote and voicing their regrets now that they've had a few months to experience his presidency.Read more...
LeBron James Becomes the First Pro Athlete With This Special Honor from Mattel
From NBA championships to MVP honors to Olympic gold medals, LeBron James has received plenty of accolades throughout his decorated career. But this week, King James made history and got the royal treatment from a popular toy company.Read more...
Wait...Viola Davis Made Anthony Anderson Call Her What on the Set of the New Film 'G20'??
Anthony Anderson is spilling all the tea on the hilarious working dynamic between he and Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis in their new action thriller, G20." And what he has to say will more than likely crack you up.Read more...
The Internet Thinks Phylicia Rashad and This Singer Look Like Twins
While one singer might be going viral for the resurgence of her 2004 hit, she's starting to become the talk of the timelines for a whole other reason: her resemblance to Phylicia Rashad. And now, the internet can't stop talking about them!Read more...
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's Worst to Best Films, By Box Office
A new Spike Lee and Denzel Washington joint is on the way. Lee just announced his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest," is set to premiere in Cannes this May. While the film was not included in the festival's initial lineup reveal on Thursday morning, Lee took to Instagram himself to announce the news.
White Georgia Teacher Writes the N-Word on Whiteboard in Front of His Class, Messes Around and Finds Out
Awhite male schoolteacher in Georgia was terminated and met with internet backlash after being filmed writing a racial slur on a classroom whiteboard. And the whole chaotic affair was caught on someone's smartphone camera.Read more...
Sad Update on Beloved Washington D.C. Broadcaster's 2024 On-Air Health Scare
A beloved Washington D.C.-based journalist who has been telling stories for over four decades is stepping away from the news desk for good. NBC 4 Washington D.C.'s Leon Harris just announced that he is calling it quits in order to focus on his health and family."Read more...
An Illegal BBL Operation in Miami Led to This Tragic Result For a Las Vegas Mother, But Now How You Think
All you BBL hopefuls are probably looking for somewhere to recover in comfort instead of withstanding the painful ride home right after you get off the table. Well, a horrifying incident that claimed the life of a Las Vegas mother should serve as a warning to be careful of the facility you recover in.Read more...
Ryan Coogler Shares a Little-Known Fact About Chadwick Boseman That Will Pull at Your Heartstrings
As Ryan Coogler gears up to release his new horror film Sinners," he's looking back at his 2018 blockbuster hit Black Panther." And what he revealed about working with the late Chadwick Boseman will warm your heart and make you laugh at the same time.Read more...
Michelle Obama Finally Breaks Her Silence on Those Barack Divorce Rumors, and Her Response Clears Up a Lot
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. However, in the case of our forever first lady Michelle Obama, some have speculated that her noticeable absence from public events like President Donald Trump's inauguration and former President Jimmy Carter's funeral were signs that her marriage to former President Barack...Read more...
H&M Responds to Viral Video of Manager Karen Kicking Two Black Girls Out of New Mexico Store For...No Good Reason
Shopping while Black? Allegedly, an H&M store in New Mexico wasn't having it when it came to two Black shoppers. The video of the dated incident has taken circulation again, triggering a new wave of rage against the store.Read more...
Young Thug Responds to a Fan's Massive Tattoo With His Lyrics Spelled Incorrectly, But the Story Is Deeper Than You Think
Young Thug is speaking out after a fan gave him a massive - albeit inaccurate - tribute in the form of a tattoo. However, the reasoning behind it is deeper than he and the rest of the internet may have realized.Read more...
Meghan Markle's 'As Ever' and 5 Other Black-Owned, Made in the USA Brands Safe From Trump's Tariffs
Ever since President Donald Trump announced plans for historic hikes on tariffs on imports from our trading partners around the world, business leaders, economists and everyday Americans have been worried whether higher prices on practically everything will send us barreling into a recession. But While several small...Read more...
15 Black Celebrities Who Were Affected By Terrifying Robberies
In recent years, it seems robbery suspects have been moving their eyes onto bigger bounties than your local estate. Slim Thug is only the latest celebrity whose home was the target of a crazy burglary.Read more...
Why Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Will Shackle Black Folks Harder Than Everyone Else
Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.President Donald Trump stepped into month three of the Best Presidency EverTM by implementingtariffs of at least 10% across all countries, kicking off trade wars with countries who make a healthy amount of things you probably take for granted:That coffee you drink in the morning? From Colombia. That iPhone (or, God...Read more...
Whoa...How Usher Avoided Catching a Potential Case in Front of Thousands at His Own UK Concert
Although Usher seems to be having the time of his life performing his Past, Present, Future Tour" in London right now, it seems like the women attending are arguably having a better one. But one lady didn't get so lucky...and the footage is too funny to believe.Read more...
Keri Hilson Tells the Real Story About Her Beyoncé Diss Track 20 Years Later, and Black Twitter Has Thoughts
Keri Hilson is setting the record straight, clarifying what led up to be one of the biggest moments of her career: the infamous Turnin Me On" remix, which many at the time believed was a diss track aimed at Beyonce.
Texas Black Teen Charged With Stabbing a White Teen to Death at a Track Meet Has Raised Nearly $300,000 For His Case For This One Reason...
A confrontation at a high school track meet in Texas left one teen dead and another facing a murder charge. And as the investigation into what led up to the tragic event continues, some members of the community are rallying around the 17-year-old suspect.Read more...
Chris Brown Issues a Warning About What Not to Wear to His Concerts that Could Save Your Life
If you're a fan of Chris Brown and are planning to attend his upcoming Breezy Bowl" tour this summer, then there's one major rule you might need to implement. And Brown himself is making sure everyone knows about it ahead of time.Read more...
School Superintendent Karen Allegedly Dropped N-Word in Front of Black Staff and Made 'Chitterlings' Cracks, But That's Not All...
A Black elementary school teacher is clapping back at disgustingly racist behavior that was allegedly displayed by the school district's superintendent. The claims are worse than some petty microaggressions. Plus, they are allegedly repeated offenses that no one cared to clock.Read more...
D.L. Hughley Calls Bill Maher's Visit to Trump's White House Exactly What it Was...
D.L. Hughley is calling out fellow comedian Bill Maher for his recent visit to the White House, his affiliation with President Donald Trump, and pushing an anti-woke narrative. And let's just say, he's not holding back.Read more...
Why This Michigan Caregiver Allegedly Pulled the Plug on Her Elderly Patient Will Make Your Blood Run Cold
In a story that reads like a plot from a terrible thriller, a Michigan caregiver was arrested for removing her 78-year-old patient from life support before his time. From there, things only get a bit more gross.Read more...
Whew! Smokey Robinson Dropping These On-Stage Dance Moves at 85 Has Social Media on Fire!
Smokey Robinson has still got it. The singing, songwriting, and producing legend is still touring, performing a legacy tour at 85 years old. Yes, that means that he has been performing for audiences and making music since the 1950s, nearly eight decades. Now, a clip from Smokey's latest performance in Las Vegas last...Read more...
Charles Barkley Takes a Shot at the Women in San Antonio...Again
It's been said that everything is bigger in Texas, and Charles Barkley couldn't agree more. The former NBA player, who has never been afraid to speak his mind, has spent nearly a decade dissing the women of San Antonio. He has called them overweight and saying the city is a gold mine for Weight Watchers."Read more...
This Scary Incident Left Rapper Boosie Badazz in Pretty Rough Shape
Attention Charlotte, NC residents! If you're looking for rapper Boosie Badazz to appear at the upcoming Millennium Tour concert, he may or may not be in attendance based on the events from Monday afternoon. Police say he was involved in a horrifying accident leaving the rap artist peeled out of his vehicle.Read more...
Have You Heard of Bobby Caldwell? The Soulful Singer Had Black Folks Fooled for Decades
Even if you don't know who Bobby Caldwell was, you've definitely heard one of his songs. The New York native, who burst onto the music scene in the late 1970s with the hit single What You Won't Do For Love," has had his soulful songs sampled by hip-hop heavyweights, including 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G. and Common.Read more...
Clown Keep Your Job! Stephen A. Smith Is No Barack Obama, But Here's The Real Reason He Should Never Run For President
Someone please tell Stephen A. Smith to get over himself. It's all fine and good to make a gazillion dollars dressing loud and talking louder about sports. That clown show has made him rich. So rich he actually thinks his musings about running for president won't be regarded as farce.Read more...
Huge Twist in Keke Palmer-Might-Be-Getting-Canceled-Over-Jonathan Majors Mess
It looks like Keke Palmer, the Internet's Favorite Cousin," is doing her best to make sure that she keeps her title. In case you have no clue what's been going on, last week Keke Palmer was dragged by the internet after viral pop culture news source Pop Crave announced Jonathan Majors was set to appear on her...Read more...
Marc Lamont Hill Shares Incredible Story About the Family Member He Never Knew He Had
Fans of The Joe Budden Podcast," were in for quite the surprise during the most recent episode, and it didn't come from the star of the show. It came from one of their newest members, Marc Lamont Hill.Read more...
14 Examples of Resistance White Folks Can Learn From Black People
Around the country, we've been seeing spontaneous marches being organized in protest of President Donald Trump's White House. Meanwhile, Black people have appeared to have checked out of the movement" and take a rest, shaking their head at the Trump voters saying, We tried to tell you."Read more...
Is Terrell Owens Safe?
Fans are wondering if Terrell Owens is safe after he shared a frightening, and concerning, video online. In the Instagram clip, Owens told viewers how he needed help" and how he's going to have to swim." The video was shared on Saturday, April 5 - whatOwens probably assumed would be another normal day in Indianapoli...Read more...
Internet Reacts to Mariah Carey Pulling Hilarious, Embarrassing Mom Move During Son's Livestream
It's always fun to see when acelebrity reveal how they're just like us regular folks. That's exactly what happened in a recent and hilarious exchange between Mariah Carey and her son Moroccan. And when you see what happened, you'll be more than tickled.Read more...
'Power Rangers' Writer Admits This Stereotypical 'Mistake' He Made in the Show's Casting
Remember the Power Rangers"? The massive franchise launched countless sequels and spinoffs, but when it launched in the U.S. in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" was brand new and took the world and pop culture by storm. The series followed a group of teenagers with super-powered alter egos destined to protect the...Read more...
WTH: Why People With $50K Salaries Are Still Living in Homeless Shelters
One would assume that as long as you can hold a steady job and manage your money reasonably well, you should be able to afford a decent place to live. But for thousands of New Yorkers, it's not that simple.Read more...
Keke Palmer's Baby Daddy Darius Jackson Makes a Huge and Surprising Turn You'll Never Suspect
Though Keke Palmer has been making headlines recently thanks to her podcast and her recently released film on Netflix, the father of her child-Darius Jackson has stayed out of the spotlight. And now we finally know why.Read more...
Mel B and Eddie Murphy's Child Turns 18 Years Old — See the Rare Photos!
Even though she's lived most of her adult life in the spotlight as a member of the Spice Girls and as a judge on America's Got Talent," Mel B does her best to keep her kids out of the public eye.Read more...
WATCH: Karen Throws Fake Tantrum in Front of Black Tenant, But That's Not All
The latest Karen tantrum circulating social media stems from an intense interaction between a white landlord and her Black tenant. The woman's behavior was so cringe, the video doesn't even do it justice.Read more...
From Warning to Reality: How Kamala Harris Accurately Predicted Trump's Economic Downfall
Kamala Harris was warning us all along. As President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to change our economy devastatingly, many are looking to what we could have had. If only the Democrat presidential nominee would have won, we wouldn't be in this predicament. In fact, there is plenty of footage that shows the former...Read more...
This Ohio High School Staffer Gave Her Student How Much to Kill Her Ex-Husband?!
An Ohio high school staff member is alleged to have involved a student in her beef with her ex-husband. The task she tried to put the student up to was so horrid, the police slammed her with some serious charges.Read more...
Trump Plans To Deport This Duke Basketball Star
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...
Pro-Life Activist Messes Around and Finds Out What Happens When She Provokes a NYC Woman...It's Not Pretty
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...
What Really Happened Between Steph Curry and Ime Udoka During Their Heated Spat? And Was Nia Long Involved?
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...
Seriously? Beauty Pageant Runners Are Banning This One Thing and It Could Be a Game Changer
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...
Church Goes Viral For Taking Offerings Via Credit Card and Apple Pay, and Twitter is Sharply Divided on The Whole Thing
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...
Chinese Fans Call IShowSpeed the N-Word to His Face
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...
Why Brandy’s Daughter Sy’rai Smith Is The Smartest 'Nepo Baby' ...Ever
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 Opens Up About This Health Struggle After Hiding It For Years
Kenan Thompson has been going through it for the last few years, and none of us knew. Until now.Read more...
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