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Bad Boys: Ride or Die" might be the savior of the summer box office. The Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-starring film came in at number one this weekend, surpassing expectations and reviving the startlingly sleepy start to the summer movie season with a global $104.6 million opening weekend, per Entertainment Weekly.

In the past, we've discussed the unfair stereotype that Black women need to be strong all the time. We can't let our vulnerability show because that gives the haters power. But we're only human and no one is unbreakable. For Black women in the spotlight, that balancing act is even harder, because we can see them being...Read more...

Donald Trump is currently selecting his Vice President for the upcoming election, with potential candidates consisting of Republican Senators Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio. Additionally, Ben Carson is also on the list. Last month, Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of...Read more...

We all know Kendrick Lamar has been Drake's number-one enemy throughout 2024. But along with the many other artists he's taken shots at on his numerous diss tracks, the Toronto rapper has also made some enemies in the media.Read more...

Howard University has officially severed all ties with Sean Diddy" Combs, including snatching back his honorary doctorate degree.Read more...

In the time since he was almost killed in a car accident on the New Jersey Turnpike, actor/comedian Tracy Morgan has been open about his recovery and the continuing impact the incident has on his life. In typical Morgan fashion, these conversations usually come through humor in his stand up routines.Read more...

MacKenzie Scott got a pretty hefty payday when she divorced Amazon founder, former CEO and all-around bajillionaire Jeff Bezos in 2019. The $38 billion dollar settlement she received made her one of the richest women in the world.Read more...

The shocking allegations against Sean Diddy" Combs and the devastating footage of him physically assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie has led to a lot of questions about the real man behind the public persona. It's understandable that those who know him away from the spotlight are now reevaluating their interactions with...Read more...

Following the shocking decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to stop the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund from administering grants to Black women, one of its co-founders is speaking out.

Congratulations are in order for Eboni K. Williams. The 40-year-old attorney, television personality and Real Housewives of New York alum is expecting her first baby this August. She shared the news, along with a set of beautiful baby bump shots with PEOPLE this week.Read more...

Recently Revolt revealed new leadership since Sean Diddy" Combs-who founded the media and television company-stepped down and sold his majority stake. Try guessing who will take over.Read more...

A routine trip to the grocery store turned into a horror movie after a woman allegedly attacked a mother and her 3-year-old son with a kitchen knife, leaving the toddler with fatal injuries.

The beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake ended nearly a month ago, and fans on social media are still doing their best to keep it alive.Read more...

If Vivica A. Fox has it her way, it's going to be a hot girl summer. That's because the 59-year-old actress is looking for love. In an April 2024 appearance on Today with Hoda and Jenna," the Set it Off" star, who was once linked to rapper 50 Cent, told the hosts that she's ready to settle down. - Angela Johnson Read...Read more...

Conservatives are determined to justify their continued support for former President and convicted felon Donald Trump-and will stoop to any level to do so. On Monday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) showed just how low she will always go to protect Trump and the possibility of his second presidential term. -...Read more...

The Mississippi deputies, dubbed the Goon Squad," who were sent to federal prison in the torture of two Black men have been exposed for a nasty thread of text messages with their colleagues joking and boasting about the very crimes they plead guilty to and more. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Father's Day is right around the corner, and if you haven't thought about gifts for your favorite dads, uncles and grandpas, what are you waiting for? Lucky for you, we've got you covered with great gifts at every price point. So before you go and buy another tie, check out these Father's Day gifts we love.Read more...

As fans continue to theorize over whether or not Bad Boys: Ride or Die" star Martin Lawrence is in good health or not, the comedian and actor is finally putting the whispers to rest. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

Ahead of the release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die," stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are in good spirits.Read more...

In news that shocks absolutely no one, Clarence Thomas has finally disclosed that he enjoyed luxury vacations funded by conservative billionaire Harlan Crow.Read more...

Will Smith is about to remind everyone why he's the King of the box office as Bad Boys: Ride or Die-the fourth installment of the popular Bad Boys franchise hits theaters.Read more...

Updated on Friday, June 7 at 2:00p.m. PT: Halsey has revealed their most recent health diagnosis after posting vague yet concerning videos that day prior.Read more...

At this point, many high school seniors have enjoyed their graduation parties and spread out their college acceptance letters on the table to decide where to enroll in the Fall. It's no competition who gets the most acceptance letters but if there was a frontrunner, it would be Ms. Madison Crowell.

Lest you ever forget, Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson will remind you that, as co-creator and executive producer, he'll always be synonymous with the Power" Universe.Read more...

This week, singer Ray J sat down with Shannon Sharpe for an episode of his Club Shay Shay podcast. The pair covered plenty of ground - from Ray J's relationship with Kim Kardashian to his complicated love triangle with Floyd Mayweather - in their nearly three-hour convo. But Sharpe made sure he took the opportunity to...Read more...

Ever since Jada Pinkett Smith confirmed her separation from Will Smith, it's been quiet for the Oscar winner when it comes to his love life. Until now at least.Read more...

Bun B is one of the most beloved and respected Southern rappers of all time, who has not shied away from the gangster or trill" lifestyle in his music. So it may be unnatural to hear him like this.Read more...

With Pat Sajal saying a tearful goodbye to Wheel of Fortune," we need to talk about the future of your grandmother's favorite TV show. Yes, we know Ryan Seacrest has already been tapped as the new host of Wheel of Fortune," with his episodes set to begin airing in September. However, between American Idol," New...Read more...

Ray J, the multi-platinum artist, entrepreneur, and seriously un-serious and pop culture icon, has seemingly lived a thousand different lives over his career and has given us countless contributions to pop culture-chief among them being the Kardashians' fame.Read more...

NFL free agent Xavien Howard may have to wait a little longer to sign with a football team after he was hit with a recent lawsuit that does not paint him in a good light.Read more...

America's favorite Uncle Al Roker recently welcomed his first grandchild. But even though being a grandparent is new territory for the longtime Today" weatherman, Roker is no stranger to holding babies.Read more...

It's not unusual for Rihanna to cause conversation with her outfit choices or her music, but the select style she sported on Thursday has got a lot of folks talking-and slightly panicking. I'll explain.Read more...

For the most part, there are no good people in the Power" universe. Yeah, they all pretty much seem to be terrible-which means no one is safe from being killed off from the show. However, the very specific code these characters live by also often leads to outrageous, unexpected decisions. With the franchise...Read more...

On Tuesday, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds attended a Black Americans for Trump gathering where he stated that during Jim Crow, the Black family was together" and that former President Lyndon Johnson, along with the welfare system, ruined family values.

Leave it to Megyn Kelly - a keeper of many words but few coherent thoughts - to insert herself into the Caitlin Clark discourse without much of a clue regarding anything about the WNBA.Read more...

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If you thought you'd heard the last of former Manhattan DA Linda Fairstein back when the Central Park Five/Exonerated Five case gripped the nation-I regret to inform you that she's once again back in the news. Only this time instead of going after innocent Black boys-she's set her sights on acclaimed film director Ava...Read more...

While rumors swirl about trouble in paradise for Hollywood power couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, fans and haters alike are trying to search for every ounce of evidence that could point to the end of their relationship being near.

A few weeks ago, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott granted a pardon to Daniel Perry, a white man convicted in the fatal shooting of a Black Lives Matter protester, almost immediately after he received his prison sentence. And let me tell you... prosecutors ain't having it.

First things first: When we call a show a guilty pleasure, it's a compliment. We understand and appreciate all the hard work that goes into making a TV series. However, it's obvious that some shows have higher budgets and higher quality than others. It's also no secret that as shows age anc the cast changes, the...Read more...

Emotional distress over a music video is a new one, especially when it's a song that is meant to provide hope and optimism to a group of people who have felt marginalized for years.Read more...

In today's day and age, it's not unlikely to hear unfortunate stories about housing discrimination when it comes to Black folks. But it becomes especially egregious when that discrimination happens to well known public figures like The Wire, Elsbeth and Power Book III: Raising Kanan star Wendell Pierce.Read more...

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Since he transitioned from rapper to business mogul, Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson has found himself in some interesting situations. But even he was probably shocked to find himself hanging out at the White House on Wednesday.

Imagine working at Facebook, one of the most profitable and powerful companies in the world, only to be fired and eventually hired by Nike, another of the most profitable and powerful companies in the world, only to ruin that opportunity as well.Read more...

As if tennis greats Coco Gauff and Serena Williams needed to find more similarities between them in addition to being Grand Slam winners, as it turns out-the two stellar athletes have more of a connection than originally thought.Read more...

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After being on the market for nearly six years, Derek Jeter's Orange County property has entered contract. However, the price that was paid for it as well as who bought the home remain unknown.Read more...

Earlier this week we told you that the now-viral Michigan man who literally pulled up to a virtual hearing about driving on a suspended license behind the wheel of his car deserved an apology. According to reporting from the local ABC affiliate, the whole thing appeared to be a misunderstanding based on a clerical...Read more...

One of the pitfalls of the social media obsessed world we live in is that when things get messy, the whole world is watching. For popular TikTok dancers, Miranda and James Derrick, a family rift and abuse allegations against 7M Films, a controversial management company, have led to a stain on their reputation and the...Read more...