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Updated 2025-10-14 11:01
Bianca Censori Might Be Putting Up With Hubby Kanye West For This Very Obvious Reason...
Kanye West is doing all he can to keep his supermodel wife, Bianca Censori, with him. Even though the two were most recently spotted together at the 2025 Grammys, their relationship is much more tumultuous than it seems.Read more...
Popular Black Influencer's Family is Clapping Back at Rumors Following Her Death in Mexico
Fans are mourning the loss of a popular social media content creator who passed away in Mexico just one day before her 25th birthday. Alysha Burney died in her sleep on March 2 while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, according to Fox4KC. But while her followers mourn Burney's untimely passing, her family claims that not...Read more...
Tyler Perry's Movies Ranked By the Box Office
Whether you're a fan or not, you can't deny the longstanding presence of Tyler Perry in the TV and film space. From his plays in the early 2000s to his popular shows nowadays, Perry's pen has remained a consistent force in the industry.Read more...
Why Violent College Hazing Has Some Black Folks Calling to Shut All Black Frats and Sororities Down
Before y'all start, let's just get these five points about Divine Nine Greek hazing out of the way real quick. Just for housekeeping purposes:Read more...
Nelly Is Catching A Whole Lot of Social Media Static For His Parenting 'Advice,' But It's Not All Bad...
Less than two months after he was blasted online for performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration, rapper Nelly is back in the hot seat - and this time the criticism is centered around his kids. The Air Force Ones" rapper, who is a father of five children between the ages of 31 and 8 months - including a niece...Read more...
Rihanna Publicly Calls out Hater Who Tried to Diss Her Babies
If there's one person you do not want coming for you, it's Rihanna. In addition to being one of the world's most famous pop stars and successful moguls, she has a reputation of being an online terror when it comes to fans who try to insult her.Read more...
After Mississippi Athlete Breaks Her Personal Record in Track and Field, the Unthinkable Happens
The Belhaven University community is in mourning after a star athlete's untimely death. A sophomore at the Miss. school, Natalie Black, had returned home after her team's first outdoor track and field meet. But little did the team know that soon after celebrating an unforgettable win, they would be hit with tragic...Read more...
Huge New Development, Involving Wendy Williams Being Freed From Guardianship
Things are increasingly looking up for Wendy Williams! And the latest news regarding her personal health is sure to bring long-awaited relief for her fans.Read more...
LeBron James Dishes On His Real Issue With Stephen A. Smith
Things are only getting messier in the feud between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith. The future NBA Hall of Famer was caught on a hot mic discussing his issues with the popular TV personality, adding more fuel to their fire.Read more...
Lauryn Hill, Doechii, Yung Joc, Uncle Luke, The Stars Showed Up and Showed Out At Jazz In The Gardens
Over the weekend, Jazz In The Gardens took place in Miami and was the ultimate place to be for music fans. The festival, which was hosted by the City of Miami Gardens, was once again produced by the Black Promoters Collective.Read more...
King Charles III Has a Dope Music Playlist Packed With These Black Artists
Who knew? King Charles III is not just the king of one of the most powerful countries in Europe, he's also a music buff who has an eccentric taste in a variety of genres.Read more...
Wendy Williams Hospitalized Amid Battle Over Guardianship, But It's Not What You Think
Just when Wendy Williams was supposed to be getting ready for her return to daytime television later this week (more on that later), she's instead having to deal with a trip to the hospital. But don't be alarmed...it's not for the reason you might think.Read more...
Doechii Says Her Red Flag Is 'a Straight Man.' Here's the Fiery Social Media Debate That Came Next
Doechii has been everything anyone can talk about recently. Between winning her first Grammy award and recent looks during Paris Fashion Week, she clearly knows how to get the people talking. After a recent interview on Hot Ones," the Florida rapper is shaking the table once more.Read more...
Why Dapper Dan Says Harlem Is Best at This
Since the 1920s, Harlem has been a cultural mecca, attracting some of the most talented artists, writers, and musicians who have both drawn from and contributed to its infectious energy. Fashion designer and stylist Dapper Dan is one of Harlem's most beloved native sons, who made himself a household name in the 1980s....Read more...
After Dissing Black Americans and Voting for Trump, Latino Voters Want Black Folks to Join Their Fight, But Is it Too Late?
With President Donald Trump enacting mass deportations, attacking birthright citizenship and targeting other civil rights, some Latino Americans are organizing to protest these clear human rights violations. But in their call to action, many are begging the Black community to join their fight, and there's a couple...Read more...
Harry Potter's New Prof. Severus Snape Is Black And Fans Are Losing Their Minds
While it should be cause for celebration when actors get cool roles, for Black British actor Papaa Essiedu and the recent news about his iconic new Harry Potter casting, it's unfortunately causing a lot of controversy. And you probably won't be surprised when we tell you why.Read more...
The Dangers of Trump's Close Relationship With Tech Billionaires
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Despite Meghan Markle's Show Being A Hit, Haters Still Hating and Black Women Know Why
It's barely been a week since Meghan Markle's new lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan," premiered on Netflix. In each episode, the Duchess of Sussex shares some of her favorite recipes and hosting tips with her famous friends with a California country house providing a beautiful backdrop.Read more...
Bronx Woman Dropped Out of College After Being Diagnosed with Cancer, But The School Still Charged Her Until This Happened
It's never too late to chase your dreams, but when a Bronx, NY grandmother decided to pursue her own and go get her masters degree, life took an unthinkable turn. After a two-year-long set back, she's back on track to open her own business providing much needed help to New York's homeless population.Read more...
Internet Reacts to Fishy Rumors Druski, Odell Beckham Jr. Named in Diddy Lawsuit
Sean Diddy" Combs has unsurprisingly made his way back to headlines, but this time, there's a shocking twist. As The Root previously reported, a woman named Ashley Parham filed a civil lawsuit back in October against the disgraced mogul alleging sexual assault. But now, reports of an amended suit by Parham has the...Read more...
Virginia High School Runner Seemingly Attacks Star Opponent With a Baton in the Middle of a Race, But There's More to the Story...
A Virginia high school track star was in for quite the surprise while she was running the second leg of a 4 x 200 meter relay over the weekend at the VHSL Class 3 State Indoor Championships at Liberty University: She was seemingly attacked by a fellow sprinter who was just steps behind her.Read more...
Crypto Scammer Sam Bankman-Fried On Being Jailed Next to Diddy
Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto fraudster currently serving 25 years in prison for his crimes, recently opened about being in the same jail as Sean Diddy" Combs. Both men are being held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.Read more...
A Dispute Between Tenn. Roommates Takes a Fatal Turn After One Man Allegedly Pulls a Gun
An altercation between two Tennessee roommates took a turn after one man was killed and the other was taken into custody and charged with murder. According to Nashville police, Davis Owolo Jr. has been charged with the killing after an argument ensued between the two men. Police believe it started after Owolo...Read more...
Aww! Serena Williams' Husband Reveals How Their Daughter Olympia Inspired This Huge Business Move
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, husband to Serena Williams, and father to 7-year-old daughter Olympia is speaking out and sharing how his eldest daughter inspired a $100 million business deal. And trust us, the details are so sweet, you'll want to hear them.Read more...
Y'all Were Big Mad That I Told You 'The Wiz' Is Boring. Well, Guess What...
Last week I caused a bit of an uproar by telling my truth. I said(with my chest) that the movie The Wiz" is boring. My reasoning was simple. I find the pacing of the film laborious and the acting to be not great.Read more...
Wait...Tupac Shakur's Unreleased Songs Are Being Sold for How Much?!
It's time for die-hard Tupac Shakur fans to start stacking their coins. Over the weekend, Momentsintime.com announced that it would be selling several artifacts that used to belong to the All Eyez on Me" rapper, including written lyrics and three unreleased songs.Read more...
Black Folks Are Talking About Hairstylist Who Dragged 15-year-old Client For Pay
Black folks have a lot to say about the Maryland hairstylist who went viral for dragging a teen client across a salon floor during a March 2 incident. Jayla Cunningham, 18, is now facing a second-degree assault charge.Read more...
Doechii, America's New Fashion Darling, Has The Title On Lock
With the fits she's been serving lately, Doechii has earned the title of Fashion Queen and Paris Fashion Week has been her coronation. With her recent Grammy win, her onstage performance with Lauryn Hill and her sense of style, Doechii is making her way to icon status. The-naughty-school girl look she was known for...Read more...
On This National Day of Rest For Black Women, Here's 5 Things You Could Do To Decompress
. For those who don't know, March 10 is the National Day of Rest for Black Women. The day also recognizes the death of civil rights and freedom pioneer Harriet Tubman - an appropriate time to encourage hard working Black women to take a break.Read more...
These Rappers Have Released Albums From Prison
Tory Lanez recently made news after announcing that he will be releasing his next studio album, Peterson," while serving his 10-year prison sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.Read more...
What Really Happened When a Denver Deputy Killed a Man? Lawyer Disputes Police Claims
A Colorado sheriff's office finally released the video footage from a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a young man. However, the attorney representing the the deceased victim claims the video proves the shooting was not justified.Read more...
Surprise, Surprise: Trump DOD Deputy Press Secretary Has A History Of Racist Tweets
Donald Trump handpicked the members of his administration based on previous relationships and perceived loyalty-not integrity. The world was reminded of this fact after a history of racist tweets were discovered from one of his deputy press secretaries at the Defense Department.Read more...
Oops! How This Comedian Dealt With a Completely Awkward Megan Thee Stallion Red Carpet Interview
One social media influencer is catching heat after a now-viral interview with Megan Thee Stallion didn't go over well with fans. Hannah Berner, a well-known comedian and podcast host, got a little too carried away after meeting the Savage" artist, and now she's walking back her comments and apologizing to Meg.Read more...
The Most Sampled Songs From Black Artists in Music History
Samples continue to be a huge part of our current music culture. Some of the biggest artists in the world have used them to create incredible hit records that have gone on to become classics in their own right.Read more...
How Weird? Kanye West Wants His Rival Drake To Do This For Him After He Dies
Although Kanye West still seems to be stuck in his ways, he's maturing in other areas in his life, specifically when it comes to his long, tumultuous relationship with Drake.Read more...
Black Women Ask 'Are They Trying to Kill Us Through Our Hair?' New Report Says 'Maybe'
Though we still may be some weeks out until summertime, one of the go-to hairstyles for Black women during that season -a.k.a. braids- just might not see a resurgence thanks to a new consumer report. And what it revealed just might come as a shock.Read more...
Zoe Saldaña Looks Just Like Her Late Father
This award season has been all about Zoe Saldana as she took home a bunch, including an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild award for her role in Emilia Perez." With all that winning, the 46-year-old actress has had to make plenty of acceptance speeches, and one thing they all have in common - she...Read more...
Stephen A. Smith Details Why LeBron James Confronted Him
Stephen A. Smith has finally addressed his viral moment with LeBron James. As we reported, the ESPN commentator was trending all over social media after a clip from the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the New York Knicks on Thursday night took over the internet, in which a clearly unhappy James walked over to Smith...Read more...
Denzel Washington's Heartwarming Reaction to an Actress-Hopeful Goes Viral
Denzel Washington's return to Broadway for Othello" is warranted to gather him some street attention as he walks to the theater near Time Square. His recent reaction to one frustrated actress-hopeful will make you smile.Read more...
Wait, Kai Cenat Called Kevin Hart ...What? Here's The Tea
While it seemed Kevin Hart and popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat had a good working relationship, a new interview appears to suggest otherwise. And we've got all the tea on it!Read more...
White Soap Opera Characters Black People Love
Beyond the Gates," daytime's first ever nearly all-Black soap opera in over 30 years has officially made it's television debut and fans (including this author) can't help but to rave about it. But seeing this truly historic show garner new viewership made us ponder upon the rest of the soaps that we all grew up...Read more...
Daylight Saving Time Approaches This Weekend, But Why Is Everyone Up and Arms About It?
On Sunday, March 9, most of the country will spring forward," setting our clocks ahead one hour for reasons most of us still don't completely understand. But what we lose in sleep on Sunday morning, we'll gain in the form of extra sunlight as we head towards the summer months.
Black Celebrity Twins, Look-Alikes and Everything In Between
People have always pointed out that celebrities look alike. In some cases, they can be parent and child, and in other cases, they're not related at all, but people still continue to point it out.Read more...
Detroit Cop Allegedly Grooms His 12-Year-Old Stepdaughter, College Karen Who Called Classmate N-Word Over 200 Times Wants Early Release From Prison, Young Students Tattoo Each Other At Texas Middle Sc
A Detroit police officer just got exposed for sharing inappropriate messages with his 12-year-old stepdaughter. Now, he could mess around and go to prison. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...
Shannon Sharpe Once Again Reacts to Sammy Sosa Being Black, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Two Step Takes Over Wedding Parties, Unknown Black Mardi Gras Facts They’ll Never Teach You in Schoo
The internet is working overtime trying to make sense of a now-viral photo of former Major League Baseball heavy-hitter, Sammy Sosa. The picture, viewed nearly 3 million times, was posted on X by @RickNunley60. And although it was taken on March 1 at the Chicago Cubs spring training facility in Mesa, Arizona, some...Read more...
Why Trump Might Be to Blame For Nasty Threats Directed at Black Baltimore Bookstore Owner
In 2019, Tia Hamilton founded Urban Reads Bookstore in Baltimore while looking for a place to sell her publication State Vs Us Magazine." She wanted to use her voice to address the harmful reality of mass incarceration and systemic racism.Read more...
15 Ways America Will Mess Around and Find Out if Trump Gets Us Into a War
Considering President Donald Trump's diarrhea of the mouth when it comes to tangling with other countries, it's a small miracle we haven't seen any missiles lobbed our way yet. But in his tirades, the president has made it clear it's either his way or the highway; with that, it's time we all prepare for the worst-case...Read more...
Rep. Al Green Explains Why He Would Shout At Trump Again, A List Of People Carrying Out DOGE's Dirty Work, This Is The Disgraced Hollywood Mogul Candace Owens Is Defending, Bakari Sellers Explains Why
Welp, it's time to add to the long list of politicians taking a stand against President Donald J. Trump. Texas Rep. Al Green sent off groaning boos" from republicans and mild cheers from democrats following a shocking demonstration at the Capitol last night (March 4). - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...
Check Out These Stunning Pieces From Black Celebrities' Personal Collections
Art is a way to personalize your space, adding your own sense of style and making your home your own. Some of our favorite Black celebrities have done just that, decorating their homes with impressive art collections that include a mixture of paintings, sculptures and tapestries from classic and modern artists.Read more...
Black People Call Out Oscars' Trash Quincy Jones Tribute, Ice Cube Introduces Son O'Shea Jackson To His Idol, Take A Look Inside The Obamas Island Home, The Tea On Colman Domingo's White Husband And M
Though the 2025 Oscars had it's fair share of high moments, one of the lows was unfortunately the highly-anticipated Quincy Jones tribute led by Queen Latifah. And folks on social media aren't mincing words about it! - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...
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