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If you're looking to wind down from a turned up Memorial Day weekend with good food and even better TV, Netflix has you covered-and most importantly-so do we. From dramas, to coming-of-age stories and a little bit of everything in between, we know just what you need to enjoy a serious, chill day.Read more...

Country star Shaboozey delivered a memorable statement during an award presentation at the 2025 American Music Awards Monday (May 26). And he did it without saying anything at all.Read more...

A New Orleans familywas left heartbroken after a senseless act of violence earlier this month. Nine-year-old Lee'Lani Brooks was playing outside of her New Orleans home around 2 p.m. on Monday (May 12), according to a statement by NOPD. Then gunshots rang out, forcing her and her mother, Letisha Johnson, back inside...Read more...

If you were hoping that 2025 would finally bring an end to the Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax saga, then boy, do we have news for you. And before you brace yourselves, just know that it's actually a long-awaited, positive update.Read more...

Travis Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, had an extra special Memorial Day weekend with his fiancee Leanna Lenee. But if you thoughts folks online were as happy about it as he was... think again!Read more...

A St. Louis woman is facing serious criminal charges after a car crash. However, it's not necessarily the crash that got her in trouble. Instead, the cops came at her for who she left in the car after fleeing the crash.Read more...

The fallout of the historic New Orleans jailbreak continues. A little over a week after the biggest planned escape in Louisiana history, Americans are watching closely as eight out of 10 inmates have since been apprehended. And those accused of assisting the fugitives are finding themselves in hot water as well.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs' ex-assistant was next on the witness stand, and she didn't hold anything back. After being mentioned last week in rapper Scott Kid Cudi" Mescudi's testimony, Capricorn Clark took the stand Tuesday (May 27) to spill more tea on what she says she witnessed while working for the disgraced rapper.Read more...

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A casual stop at a local fast food restaurant resulted in a full blown police investigation after one customer ended up dead allegedly at the hands of an employee. Now, the fast food worker in Florida is facing serious charges.Read more...

As Sean Diddy" Combs continues to show up day in and day out for his federal sex trafficking trial, many people may be wondering if and how he's still making money while locked up. Luckily for those people, we finally have a clue.Read more...

Once upon a time, President Barack Obama was eviscerated for wearing a tan suit. Can you imagine how much more apoplectic Republicans would have been if Obama refused to take his daily intelligence briefing? Susan Rice, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a former National Security Advisor under Obama,...Read more...

If you grew up watching The Cosby Show," you remember how the series pioneered Black representation on TV with its relatable storylines and most of all, its characters. We all adored patriarch Cliff Huxtable, mom Clair and their bevy of siblings and friends...but not every cast member sees their character as we do.Read more...

If Karens don't do anything else, they're going to be in Black folks' business - like it pays them. For the drama they display just to get an innocent Black person in trouble or cause a scene over a minuscule mishap, they could sweep the Oscars and Emmys for their performative distress.Read more...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has learned why you should never come for a Black woman. On Monday, Greene posted her workout routine on X following a scathing insult from Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), who simply returned the favor after Greene attacked her appearance in a House Oversight Committee hearing last...Read more...

It seems Rumi Carter is back to her old self on the Cowboy Carter World Tour stage! Beyonce's latest World Tour descended upon East Rutherford, New Jersey, this weekend, and we're sure you saw Rumi had a bit of a more subdued performance on the first night, as we reported. She seemed almost over it while performing in...Read more...

Meet the Black female executive trailblazing in gaming and tech, leading with a decades-long career that began with a love for gaming. In less than a decade, Sarah Bond has carried Xbox at Microsoft by making some epic boss moves and driving stellar results. Sis is literally running the game, no pun intended.Read more...

After 46 years shaping the nation, pioneering Congressman Charlie Rangel, a true titan and beloved community fixture, has died. In a statement, the political powerhouse and relentless trailblazer's family confirmed his death, announcing he passed away on Monday, May 26 surrounded by family. He was 94.Read more...

Police have been sweeping up women left and right for unfathomable offenses. the most disturbing part, is that many of these offenses were allegedly committed against their own children - majority of which hadn't even been potty-trained yet.Read more...

The Jacksons are one of the most famous families in entertainment. Since brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael made their debut as The Jackson 5, the singing siblings have had countless hits and won several awards between them. But while we know a lot about the Jackson brothers and their baby sister...Read more...

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, which means it's time to fire up the grill, make the potato salad and put your drinks on ice for the first cookout of the season. But while you're getting your menu together, you can't forget the music. Because you can't dance, play spades or talk trash without a dope...Read more...

Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but it is also time set aside to remember this country's fallen soldiers. Many Black folks roll their eyes at what this day means, but they shouldn't. We are the reason the holiday exists.Read more...

Justin Bieber treated fans to a rare performance, surprising Grand National Tour concertgoers to a remixed performance of Snooze" alongside SZA on Friday (May 23). But it's what he did on-stage that has the internet concerned, and they're taking their worries to TikTok.Read more...

It's been five years since two Minneapolis police officers murdered George Floyd. And, despite what seemed to be progress going in the right direction, Black America is in worse shape now than it was during the protests that his murder beget.Read more...

This month, groups of TikTokers found their way into Grammy-winning rapper Nelly's abandoned mansion in his home state of Missouri.Read more...

It's only week three of what's expected to be a six to eight week federal trial against Sean Diddy" Combs, but already, witness testimony has shocked the world. The disgraced mogul is in a fight for his life after being charged with racketeering and human trafficking. And as his trial continues, many are convinced...Read more...

This Memorial Day weekend, we are firing up the grill and kicking back to enjoying our Mama's food as we indulge in our favorite tv shows and films. From classic war movies to our family show favorites, let's gather together and commemorate a well-deserved long weekend.Read more...

Lawanda La La" Lane had a mouthful to say about the way Al B. Sure! handled what she deemed reckless" comments regarding the passing of Diddy's ex-girlfriend, Kim Porter. As Porter's BFF and a Diddy family insider for over 30 years, she's setting the record straight on Porter's unexpected death.Read more...

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What business does a 35-year-old woman have cussing out a Black middle schooler? This North Carolina Karen's whole racist tirade got caught on video. Her behavior was so nasty, the authorities had to get involved. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Remy Ma and Papoose have turned their once-beautiful love story into a full-blown online verbal brawl, giving the public a front row seat to the mess. Once celebrated as hip-hop royality and the epitome of relationship goals, the former Black Love" couple is now airing the dirty secrets for the world to see. After...Read more...

Our first summer-ish holiday to use an excuse to cookout is approaching: Memorial Day. However, we got to lay down some rules for the folks who are new to the cookout menu.Read more...

Some of your favorite Black musicians, comedians and even athletes served the country in U.S. Army. I know, surprising right?Read more...

Since May 15, when the news broke of a fire which burned Nottoway Plantation, the largest antebellum plantation in the South, to the ground, Black folks have been sharing their excitement all across social media. For people whose ancestors endured slavery, it's not hard to wonder why they would rejoice in the news of...Read more...

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and we can't think of anything better to do on a summer day than to relax in the park or on the beach with a good book - except maybe relax with a good book and a nice glass of wine.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs wasn't the only person rapper Kid Cudi was talking about on the stand on Thursday (May 23). The popular rapper also opened up about his short-lived romance with Diddy's ex-girlfriend, Cassandra Cassie" Ventura- but what he revealed might surprise you.Read more...

American Idol" Season 23 finally has its winner: Mississippi teacher and father Jamal Roberts. Being the second Black man to claim the Idol" title in 22 years, the historical win was major to fans. However, folks claim the only person who seemed unenthused by Roberts' victory was panel judge Carrie Underwood. -...Read more...

New year, new Kanye West? That seems to be the case thanks to a handful of posts the Donda" rapper recently let off on social media on Thursday. But it's already looking like his newfound change of heart isn't being too well received.Read more...

The Cowboy Carter" tour is rolling along as Beyonce just arrived in the New York area for five nights of shows. At this point, youngest daughter Rumi has solidified her place as the one folks really come to see, and we're here to tell you that she did not disappoint. She showed up to the May 22 show at New Jersey's...Read more...

The prosecutor who did closing arguments for the infamous R. Kelly trial has weighed in on the ongoing federal sex crime case against Sean Diddy" Combs. The rapper's lawyers argue that he may be guilty of domestic violence but definitely not sex trafficking. But check this, the prosecutor from the R. Kelly case says...Read more...

The last demographic you want to piss off is Black women, but that's exactly what happened after news broke that Detroit rapper Skilla Baby was shot multiple times in his hometown. The rapper is reportedly recovering from his injuries, but the outrage behind his shooting has a different feel" than that of other...Read more...

SZA is speaking out in support of Megan Thee Stallion amidst new allegations and accusations surrounding the rapper's 2020 shooting. And while her words come at a good time, she seems to be one of the few saying something publicly-and that's starting to be a big, big problem.Read more...

If the story of the ten inmates who escaped from a New Orleans prison couldn't get any juicier, there's another interesting update in the case. As authorities try to piece together how the men managed to walk out of the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility in the middle of the night on May 16, three women have been...Read more...

Five years ago, the world vowed to combat the hatred and violence which led to the murder of George Floyd. Now, it seems not much has changed as Floyd's young daughter- now 11 - is still reminded of what she lost by bullies in school.Read more...

It looks like we're down to just five of the 10 escaped inmates still on the loose from a New Orleans jail. The planned escape is the biggest in Louisiana history, and Americans are watching the aftermath play out.Read more...

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As of March, over 58,000 federal employees were laid off due to President Donald Trump's war on government agencies. Even more folks were bracing themselves to be kicked out of the job. However, a federal judge has come down with a ruling to get in front of it which is great news for 10 percent of Black federal...Read more...

Fans of THE TODAY Show" have been sending their prayers and well-wishes to journalist Sheinelle Jones since learning in early 2025 that she was taking some time away from her duties at the show to deal with a family health matter." Now, their hearts are breaking as they woke up to receive tragic news about a...Read more...

Kid Cudi is speaking out after playing his part in Sean Diddy" Combs federal sex trafficking trial. And trust us when we say, it's something we all needed to hear.Read more...

Not that it's the most important question surrounding Sean Diddy" Combs' federal sex crime trial but... what would happen to the rapper's fortune if the jury returns with a guilty verdict? Since being locked up, the mogul has lost millions. An expert weighs in to give their theory on whether a conviction would make his...Read more...