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Some Democrats - most notably Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - are willing to take things into their own hands after the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that former President Donald Trump can claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the things he did as president.Read more...

On Sunday, Usher received his Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 BET Awards.Read more...

All President Joe Biden needed to do during the first presidential debate June 27 was ensure the American people he could stand up to former President Donald Trump as a strong and competent leader. Considering Trump's well-documented, tenuous relationship with the truth, this shouldn't have been too difficult.Read more...

Gabby Thomas, 27, won the 200 meter dash during the U.S. Olympic trials this weekend, putting her on schedule to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. One would think as the games speedily approach, she'd be consumed by training and conditioning. However, Thomas refused to spend her whole 24 hours on the track.

Megan Thee Stallion is on a full-fledged media blitz promoting her new album, Megan." In addition to her recent show-stopping performance at the 2024 BET Awards, she also appears on the new episode of Club Shay Shay."

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling Monday that removes yet another roadblock forformer President Donald Trump to glide back into the White House if elected in November.Read more...

In France, the far-right National Rally party - rooted in antisemitism and racism - won a record number of votes Sunday in the first round of legislative elections and could win an absolute parliamentary majority in the July 7 runoff election.Read more...

Jamie Foxx's health scare last year was one of the biggest stories in entertainment. Everyone in the world was wondering what happened to the talented, singer, actor, and all-around entertainer.Read more...

Every award season, the ladies' fashions are usually the center of attention. But at this year's BET Awards, we couldn't help but notice how many guys brought their fashion A-game to the red carpet at the event honoring the best in Black culture.Read more...

Damnnn, son. In the same day, four Missouri prison guards got mollywopped with both murder charges and a lawsuit. For what, you ask? The cops were named in the alleged ambush and torturous death of a Black inmate during a drug raid.

Since the end of 2023, four Harvard University employees have been been accused of plagiarism. Each of them have two very obvious things in common that will remind everyone that we are, in fact, dealing with an institution with an historical reputation of racism.

Back in the day, Janet Jackson; Mariah Carey; Missy Elliott; Aaliyah; and Whitney Houston dominated the music world. While Janet, Mariah and Missy are still icons in the game, there's been a distinctly masculine feel to much of the disposable music being released nowadays. However, on Sunday, at the 2024 BET Awards,...Read more...

In a new lawsuit against Kanye West, the Vultures" rapper is accused of creating a hostile work environment for YZY employees working on his app that would help promote his music. In addition, West's wife Bianca Censori is also accused of sending out porn to staff which were allegedly accessible by minors in that...Read more...

The BET Awards' In Memoriam" segment is an annual moment for Black folks to take a somber look at those we lost. But Sunday's awards ceremony had an inclusion that left viewers typing WTF" on social media.Read more...

For Teyoshe Smith, making charcuterie spreads for family and friends' events started as a labor of love. But as the appetite for their delicious displays increased, Smith began selling her creations on Facebook Marketplace in May 2022 and using lunch breaks at her day job as a project manager at Capital One to deliver...Read more...

Last night, the BET Awards was once again the annual spectacle that it always is. Host Taraji P. Henson gave us a fun take on Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us," women rappers like Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Latto and Ice Spice gave captivating performances, Shaboozey finally teamed up with J-Kwon for an ultimate...Read more...

Award shows are usually predictable affairs. However, when you have Taraji P. Henson running things, expect the unexpected. For the BET Awards, the actual categories and winners have always been secondary to the performances. This year's show was no different. With highly-anticipated appearances from Megan Thee...Read more...

At the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday, Usher received the well-deserved (and arguably long overdue) Lifetime Achievement Award.

The BET Awards are known as Culture's biggest night." The title is definitely earned on the red carpet, where the most prominent Black stars in entertainment and sports bring their best fashion. After an unconventional show in 2023, the event returns to full force in 2024 with Taraji P. Henson hosting, Usher...Read more...

Saturday Night Live has been a pillar of American comedy since the mid-70s. When 19-year-old Eddie Murphy joined the cast from 1980-1985, many said those were the best seasons of SNL.Read more...

Police spent a week trying to track down the motorist who is alleged to have fatally struck a man with their vehicle and drove off. When they arrested the driver, her response to why she allegedly left the man for dead was nothing short of disappointing.

If asked to describe what you think a doula looks like, the first image that likely comes to mind is some sort of hippie, Erykah Badu-type burning sage around your home. But more than anything, you'd probably be willing to bet it all on the fact that a person responsible for providing physical and emotional support...Read more...

British actress and model Jodie Turner-Smith has everyone talking about the surprisingly chill way she's been dealing with her ex-husband's newest relationship. Just months after she filed for divorce from her husband of three years, Dawson's Creek" actor Joshua Jackson in October 2023, he was seen out and about with...Read more...

One thing we know about Karens is that they will get angry at you even if you're doing a noble thing. Just look at this white woman in San Diego who called the authorities on a Black woman who was hosting a Feed the Homeless event. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

In light of People Magazine dropping their annual Beautiful" issue, we thought it fitting to drop a list of our own beautifully Black list to celebrate the stars and icons both old and new that continue to bless the world with their talent, looks, style, grace and much more.Read more...

Denzel Washington is one of the greatest actors in movie history. Even in films that are just average, his performances are always unforgettable. If someone tells you they're not a Denzel fan, you should stop talking to them, because they clearly have horrible taste.Read more...

LeBron James and his family are starting to make more history. On the second day of the 2024 NBA Draft, his oldest son, Bronny, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round. Which would make it the first time a father and son were on the same NBA tea at the same time.Read more...

A woman already charged with the endangerment of one person and the murder of another may be connected to the deaths of up to 20 other individuals, police say. And it's all in pursuit of the almighty dollar.

Dearly beloved, we're gathered here today to get through this thing called...'Purple Rain.'" The influential film that skyrocketed Prince to superstardom, and won him an Oscar, is now 40 years old. The unforgettable performances and moments have made it a classic. The music has allowed it to stand the test of time. To...Read more...

Outside of Kendrick Lamar and the entire West Coast, the biggest winner from the rap battle of the century was Metro Boomin. When Drake told the talented producer to shut up and make some drums," Metro did just that and created the most popular diss of the year outside of DJ Mustard's Not Like Us." - Noah A. McGee Re...Read more...

Life comes at you fast. Less than a week after JJ Redick was hired as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a Black woman on social media accused the former NBA sharpshooter of calling her the N-word while he was in college. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

Ahh, TikTok. The app that launched a thousand dance challenges, stitch videos and more.Read more...

The Real Housewives of Atlanta" may have reached the end of an era. The beloved installment in Bravo's popular franchise has survived multiple shake-ups over the last few years, losing mainstays like Phaedra Parks, Nene Leakes, Cynthia Bailey, and more.Read more...

Megan Thee Stallion kicked off 2024 with violence with her single, HISS," which saw the Houston MC take clear-cut shots at Nicki Minaj and other artists.Read more...

2024 is the year of hate in hip-hop. There's been so many diss tracks released this year that's hard to keep track, and that's not even including the ones put out by Drake and Kendrick Lamar during their infamous beef (that could still be going on).

Two Black Republicans are doing their damnedest to persuade Black men to vote for Donald Trump in November. U.S. Reps. Wesley Hunt of Texas and Byron Donalds of Florida held their latest Congress, Cognac and Cigars" event on Wednesday night in suburban Atlanta to explain why President Biden is a wrong choice for...Read more...

The YouTube series Hot Ones" is always a fun watch. The premise is simple yet ingenious: Host Sean Evans interviews celebrities as they eat a plate of hot wings that get progressively spicier.Near the end of the interview, the celeb has to contend with the effects of the spice while still answering questions.Read more...

It's hard to think of one moment during Thursday night's presidential debate that had the Black community more flummoxed than when former President Donald Trump said that immigrants are taking Black jobs."Read more...

Nearly 35 years after the death of a Georgia woman and her brother, DNA evidence helped authorities move closer to closing a decades-old cold case and charge a suspect with their murder.

Last night, the very first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump aired live on CNN. From the beginning there was notable skepticism-especially with the lack of Black media present for the event. However, it simply went downhill from there. Here are some of the most...Read more...

I know all you 20-somethings can't wait to get out and party the weekend away. But at some point, you'll grow tired of all the club life trappings and long for quiet nights at home with your favorite takeout and comfortable clothes.Read more...

A Florida woman got into it with her boyfriend earlier this week, resulting in a violent conclusion in which she allegedly ran him over with her car. If you thought that was bad, police allege the boyfriend was also holding their 1-year-old child.

Six-year-old Michael Stewart was excited for his first day at summer camp. According to his mother, Enjoli Stewart, Michael even fell asleep with his swimming goggles on the night before.

In news that can only be described as I know that's right!" Bronny James, eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has now officially been drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers.Read more...

Patrick Braxton has been waiting years for this moment. In 2020, he won the election to become the mayor of Newbern, a small town located just outside of Alabama with a population of 133. He would be the first Black person elected to that position in the town's history.Read more...

A Black grandmother in Biloxi, Mississippi was the victim of a racist road rage incident and managed to record the disturbing episode on camera. Neco Eley was driving down U.S. 90 on her way to a doctor's appointment with her 6-year-old son when a white man in a silver Mercedes-Benz started driving erratically near...Read more...

After a busy year on her Renaissance World Tour, Beyonce hit the Hamptons this week with her husband, Jay-Z, for a little summer rest and relaxation. On June 26, the Queen posted a photo on Instagram of herself in a white strappy sundress, sunglasses, and a gorgeous red lip. And of course, her fans went crazy for the...Read more...

Producers of The Bachelor" are finally addressing the big racism elephant in the room. In a new interview with LA Times, the team behind one of the world's biggest reality TV franchises acknowledges a vicious cycle" of racism that has plagued the series and its subsequent spin-offs.Read more...

The summer travel season is in full swing, which means there are plenty of great books hitting the shelves that are perfect for cross-country flights and lazy days at the beach.Read more...

Months after rapperKiller Mike was shockingly arrested moments after winning a Grammy for Best Rap Album-as well as Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance-it seems his legal issues are now resolved.Read more...