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Whew! Black folks have been tuning in to Sean Diddy" Combs' federal sex crime trial like it's the OJ Simpson case. The testimonies and evidence have provoked a lot of opinions and serious conversation topics about domestic violence.Read more...

If you think you may never have a chance to see the late, great Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston or Prince perform on stage, think again. With the help of AI technology, fans can hold on to some of their favorite artists long after they're gone.Read more...

Chris Brown is arguably one of the most controversial musicians in history. Although the singer gave us hits like Residuals" and Deuces," you have to admit, his personal life is filled with drama and legal mess. Who else do you know was banned from several countries?Read more...

Casandra Cassie" Ventura courageously took the stand this week to testify against Sean Diddy" Combs amidst his federal sex crime trial. Many of his criminal accusations stem from a bombshell lawsuit she filed, which his attorneys have denounced as a money grab scheme. However, the singer cleared the air about her...Read more...

The testimony from Casandra Cassie" Ventura in the federal sex crime case against Sean Diddy' Combs left all of us feeling shocked, emotional and just horrified. Considering the Feds brought out the star witness of the case so early in the trial, the public is rumbling with theories as to who will take the witness...Read more...

Day 26, one of the most famous groups that came out of Sean Diddy" Combs' 2007 MTV show Making Da Band," is back in the headlines. And when we tell you why, it'll no doubt bring you to tears.Read more...

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Speculation surrounding the true nature of Sean Diddy" Combs' relationship with Justin Bieber has been circulating for months since Combs' sex abuse scandal broke. Diddy was instrumental in propelling a teenage Bieber's music career, but recently, the Baby" singer has kept his silence- and his distance- from all...Read more...

In the trial ofSean Diddy" Combs that kicked off last week, much of the talk has been about his relationship with his ex, Cassandra Cassie" Ventura. But taking a look through social media, it seems no one is talking about what really matters: is the prosecution proving its case?Read more...

Wouldn't you like to know the future? Well, if you ever heard any of these songs then you already did! Over the years, musicians have used music to help cope with the harsh realities of their lives, and many of them even gave listeners a glimpse into the future without even knowing it. From Nicki Minaj and Beyonce to...Read more...

Blue Ivy Carter found herself in a moment of panic due to an on-stage mishap during a heartwarming performance in Chicago on May 15 at Soldier Field. How she handled it demonstrates just how made for the stage the young lady truly is.Read more...

Adin Ross is known for talking a fair amount of trash on his streaming platforms, But this time he might've messed with the wrong ones, and his pockets are getting taxed accordingly.Read more...

Months after a terrifying on-air incident led to him having to leave the set mid-broadcast, NBC 4 News Washington anchor Leon Harris announced that he would be stepping away from the news desk to prioritize his health. While the details of what caused the incident weren't revealed at the time, concerned fans sent...Read more...

Michelle Obama is reflecting on her time on Ellen DeGeneres' show years ago and the one thing she's still slightly perturbed that she made her do. And she's finally speaking out about it.Read more...

No one is having a worse week than Tory Lanez, but Chris Brown, DDG and Sean Diddy" Combs are surely the next runner ups. The internet has endured a week's worth of headlines about these controversial male celebrities, and you can bet folks on social media had a lot to say about all the mess that's gone down.Read more...

Rapper and Power" producer Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson has had fans in stitches this week with his commentary regarding the explosive allegations made during Sean Diddy" Combs' racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Despite the gravity of the case, he's keeping his fans thoroughly entertained every step of the way.Read more...

There's a new trend going around... and parents, you might want to get in on this one! For all those millennial moms and dads struggling with effective ways to discipline their children, the internet has the perfect solution that's bound to unlock an old memory.Read more...

As more details emerge from Cassie Ventura's testimony in the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean Diddy" Combs, many are finding it hard to fathom just how and why she endured his alleged abuse for so long. But while social media doctors" chime in with their own ideas, the experts actually have something to...Read more...

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Doechii can't catch a break as conversations continue about her 2025 Met Gala appearance. Following her umbrella debacle, people have been whispering about the Louis Vuitton brand logo on her upper cheek...and some folks aren't happy about it.Read more...

Damson Idris is sick of seeing the online hatred lobbed at Black women from his fellow Black men and his wise words calling it out are making waves once again. But now, folks online are responding in a big way.Read more...

A department store chain has issued a formal apology to a Black North Texas woman after her annual shopping trip took an infuriating turn. But now, she says her reputation is at risk.Read more...

Casandra Cassie" Ventura offered the jury a little more information on the explosive claims about Sean Diddy" Combs and her short-lived relationship with rapper Kid Cudi. Based on Ventura's testimony, both she and Combs had cheated on each other at some point throughout their relationship. Ventura testified thatComb...Read more...

Pick any social media platform, and you'll see a whole barrage of ashy Black men defending Sean Diddy" Combs. The proceedings have only just begun, and folks are already on social media calling for him to be freed.Read more...

Golden State Warriors' basketball playerDraymond Green was recently slapped with a whopping $50,000 fine after what the league deemed to be an inappropriate comment" to officials.

Chris Brown has had a less than stellar 24 hours thanks to the legal trouble he's now found himself embroiled in. And unfortunately for him, folks on social media are having a field day celebrating his turn of luck.Read more...

Three months have passed since a Georgia woman was declared brain dead. But although her family is ready to let her go, one state law is forcing them to keep her on life support.Read more...

Defense attorneys are beginning to poke holes in the testimony of Cassandra Cassie" Ventura against Sean Diddy" Combs amidst his federal sex crime case. They dug up a ton of receipts to prove their argument that the pop singer was a willing participant in the so-called freak-offs" as opposed to being coerced into...Read more...

Parents in Portland, Oregon who say they were advocating for their Black son at the Catholic school he attends are now looking for answers after their questions for the administration led to their fourth grader's expulsion.Read more...

Tyler Perry fans may be excited at the news of a brand new Madea film coming soon, but there's one person who could care less about the whole thing: Judge Joe Brown. And he's not mincing words about the billionaire producer!Read more...

When Karmelo Anthony was charged with murder just two months before his high school graduation, his mother pleaded to let her son still get his diploma. Now, she got her wish.Read more...

Tamar Braxton chose violence by reigniting her never-ending - and messy- beef with longtime frenemy Kandi Burruss on The NeNe Leakes Show." Never the one to bite her tongue, the Love & War" singer didn't waste any time calling out the singer for her behind-the-scenes behavior and urging Burruss to be a better...Read more...

Four years ago, a Black teen was headed to a birthday party when he encountered a group of Florida sheriff's deputies who tased him so bad, he was left with serious, permanent injuries. Now, the sheriff's office is due to pay him a settlement but how much money can really undo the damage they caused?Read more...

Snoop Dogg isn't letting his detractors over his performance earlier this year at an event in support of President Donald Trump get to him. In fact, he's clapping back at his critics who are still mad at him all these months later.Read more...

If someone asked you to define the term Black fatigue," you might call it a general weariness Black people feel while living in a world where systemic racism impacts their access to everything from quality healthcare to education. But some on social media are turning the term on its head after a white woman used it...Read more...

Oh sh-! The Department of Justice just pulled a move amidst the ongoing federal trial against Sean Diddy" Combs that we were not expecting. Ever wondered what the original scene between Diddy and Cassie looked like inside the Intercontinental Hotel? Welp, thanks the DOJ, we have the video.Read more...

With less than two weeks until the five year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, several right-winged leaders have called for President Donald Trump to issue a federal pardon to Floyd's killer. The push is a clear slap in the face to the Minnesota justice department that sentenced Derek Chauvin to more than two...Read more...

As the announcement of the new face of the James Bond franchise nears, one original star is speaking her peace on who should end up taking on the iconic role: Halle Berry. And folks online are actually siding with her on this one. We'll explain.Read more...

Cardi B's not letting a little thing like divorce keep her down! The WAP" rapper hard-launched her new bae, NFL star Stefon Diggs, during an NBA playoff game between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks Monday, and social media has all the thoughts on the new coupleRead more...

After 17 years, there might be hope for fans of the early 2000s sitcom, Girlfriends." It's been long speculated if audiences will ever get a finale to the television show, and now, the show's creator, Mara Brock Akil, says she wants to get the band back together. Of course, you shouldn't hold your breath, but in case...Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs' defense attorney Teny Geragos made a clear opening statement Monday (May 12) regarding prosecutor's push to convict the rap mogul of sex trafficking and racketeering. According to Geragos, Combs may be complicated - however the case is not.

While Mother's Day may be over, a powerful conversation was had in the holiday's honor recently between Tina Knowles and Jennifer Hudson. And what was said will warrant a wad of tissue!Read more...

With three diamond records, a Best rap album Grammy and a massive social media following that includes over 163 million on Instagram, Cardi B has established herself as a legitimate force to be reckoned with.Read more...

Black folks aren't the only ones offended by President Donald Trump's move to welcome dozens of white South Africans into the country. The Episcopal Church is now refusing to comply with his orders, and as a consequence, the decades-long relationship between the church and the U.S. government will likely never be the...Read more...

As Sean Diddy" Combs continues to take over the timelines thanks to his federal sex trafficking trial taking place in New York City, one unlikely man is speaking out on his probability: Suge Knight. And what he has to say will more than likely come as a surprise to many.Read more...

Rodney Hinton Jr., a Black father accused of avenging the police killing of his son by fatally hitting a deputy with his car, pleaded not guilty to the murder charges he faces. He also appeared as the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against the police department. However, it's unclear if he was even the one who actually...Read more...

When Michael Jordan has to find a new job, you know it's getting real out here! Well, that's according to Black Twitter. The NBA legend will officially join NBC as a special contributor to the league, and folks online have plenty of thoughts on it.Read more...

Though it's been 20 years since A.J. Calloway took over our screens as the host for BET's popular music video countdown show 106 & Park," he's still somehow become a trending topic. And the reason why just might crack you up!Read more...

No one could have expected one video to cultivate a beautiful, cultural moment with Black people responding to TikTok's viral Gingers Are Black" discourse. A wave of thank you" continues to pour in from white redheads to the Black community, as gingers express their deep appreciation.Read more...

To grow old is to disabuse ourselves of the concept of that everlasting, unconditional love spoon-fed to us fresh out the womb by Disney animated films and anatomically incorrect Mattel dolls. Everlasting" and unconditional" fall victim to career moves, infidelity, parenthood, divorce and adult-onset diabetes...not to...Read more...