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Samuel L. Jackson is all abuzz about his new film, The Piano Lesson," and for an extremely good reason. Not only does he get to work alongside his longtime friend Denzel Washington-who serves as producer on the film-but he's also collaborating with Washington's two sons: John David and Malcolm.Read more...

It was a normal Monday work day for Darrell Sheriff. The 41-year-old was working his regular shift as a private contractor in Mississippi when on Nov. 4, a freak accident resulted in his horrific death. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

When actor Shemar Moore isn't catching criminals on his hit CBS series S.W.A.T," he likes to unwind in his Southern California home. Moore enjoys his privacy, but he recently let the folks from PEOPLE inside his crib for their Hollywood at Home series - and of course, we had to check it out. - Angela Johnson Read...Read more...

Donald Trump has secured a second presidential term and will most likely enact Project 2025, a 920-page policy document devised by the conservative Heritage Foundation that outlines a far-right Christian agenda. The plan will dismantle educational opportunities for Black people, go after LGBTQ+ protections, cut...Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs' turned 55 on Monday (Nov. 4), and his children sent a special message for their father, to which he replied with the first words we've heard from him since his Sept. 16 arrest. - Jared Alexander Read MoreRead more...

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Though Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict's divorce may have been smart and amicable, not much is known about what led to their split in the first place-until now.Read more...

The loss Vice President Kamala Harris took in the primary election showed every Black woman in America that our hard work, organizing and sacrifice has yet again been taken in vain. Now, Black women across the nation have founded a new strategy: rest.Read more...

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has gone viral for his ode to Black women following Vice President Kamala Harris' loss in the presidential election. In his remarks, Scott lamented over how this country has once again failed this particularly vulnerable demographic.Read more...

The Knoxville, Tenn. community was left in shock after a historic building on the campus of East Tenn.'s only Black college was burned to the ground Monday (Nov. 4). Authorities believe it wasn't just an errant spark or bad fuse box that caused the fire - they're on the hunt for the culprit.Read more...

Karens have a special gift that gives just one thing: making Black folks' business about them. They could sweep the Oscars and Emmys for the lengths they go to get an innocent Black person in trouble for just existing while Black.Read more...

While Rihanna and her stylish, rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky are used to being in the news for their fabulous fashions, adorable parenting moments and more-there's one unlikely member of their team that's starting to garner attention.Read more...

Following Donald Trump's election, many of his most loyal allies and supporters are firing back at anyone who has attacked the controversial politician. One of them did so with a wildly offensive comment directed toward New York Attorney General Letitia James.Read more...

The nation is divided. One half of America is in mourning while the other half is sleeping peacefully in victory after electing former President Donald Trump back into office. And although the Black community showed up and out for Vice President Kamala Harris, most other demographics contributed to four more years of...Read more...

We're jumping full steam into awards season with the nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards. For everyone who said the great rap beef of 2024 would hurt hip-hop, Kendrick Lamar would like a word. He garnered seven nods, with his Not Like Us" up for both Record and Song of the Year. Just in case you're wondering, the...Read more...

News of former President Donald Trump's election victory is hitting the Black community hard. The reactions have been a combination of sadness, anger and fear for the future. But it's hard to think about the future without thinking about our children - who might be living in a world in which they have fewer rights...Read more...

After the tragic murder of their loved one, the family of a young man in Texas has another reason to grieve, as one of the things they hoped would help them keep his memory alive was lost.

It didn't take long for racism to rear its ugly head after Trump won the election earlier this week. On Wednesday-the day after Election Day-horrible text messages were sent to several Black folks across the country that told them to prepare to go to a plantation and pick cotton.Read more...

Who would give up on a deal for a 10-bedroom, 17,000-square feet mansion in Beverly Hills? Maybe those who know this particular home is being sold by Sean Diddy" Combs, the man accused of running a sex-trafficking ring through the place. Sources say potential buyers are creeped out by the place.Read more...

In the wake of Kamala Harris' defeat in the 2024 presidential election, countless TV pundits and political analysts are weighing in on what went wrong with the Democrats' campaign. Well, rest easy because Stephen A. Smith knows exactly who to blame. Yes, the same Stephen A. who is constantly laughing at the perils of...Read more...

More often than not any time NBA star Lamar Odom winds up in the news, it's usually for something odd or sad-and this time it's no exception...involving a birthday gift he purchased for himself during a recent trip to Las VegasRead more...

Early Wednesday (Nov. 6) morning, it was confirmed that Donald Trump will be the president-elect of the United States Of America. This comes four years after being impeached, five months after becoming a convicted felon and four years of spewing pure hatred.Read more...

On Wednesday, reality star and resident internet Karen Bethenny Frankel took to Instagram to share her thoughts on why Vice President Kamala Harris lost the presidential election.Read more...

When country star Luke Combs released a cover of Fast Car," we were thrilled to see the track's original singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman get her well-deserved flowers. The hit has become a popular part of Combs' setlist, but it turns out his rendition isn't as perfect as everyone thought. Before performing it at a...Read more...

Remember that Australian breakdancer who went viral after competing during the 2024 Paris Olympics? Well, she's back making headlines again, but don't worry, it's not because she's dancing. Instead, it looks like we might not ever see Rachael Raygun" Gunn again after she just dropped a bomb during a recent interview.Read more...

Amid Donald Trump's win in the 2024 Presidential Election, other news has started to circulate in the conservative media world. On Monday, a day before the election, a rumor that Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens signed a $700 million deal with CBS started to resurface on Facebook.Read more...

When actor Shemar Moore isn't catching criminals on his hit CBS series S.W.A.T," he likes to unwind in his Southern California home. Moore enjoys his privacy, but he recently let the folks from PEOPLE inside his crib for their Hollywood at Home series - and of course, we had to check it out.

The other day I told you in the event of a Trump win, there would be shock, sadness and grief. I only wish I was wrong about that. Not only did we go through those emotions, but there was a collective nausea in the 24 hours after because we realized what we'll be facing for the next four years.Read more...

As the reality of the 2024 presidential election starts to sink in all over the country-specifically, the fact that Donald Trump will be returning back to the White House-many Black people are looking for what to do next. They're also looking for something or someone to make sense of this present moment and the times...Read more...

Black women on social media are reeling after finding they've been bamboozled by all the white self-proclaimed anti-racist cat ladies" who claimed to be giving Vice President Kamala Harris their ballot.Read more...

On Wednesday, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama released a statement congratulating Donald Trump and JD Vance on their presidential victory.Read more...

After a shocking loss and an emotional concession from Vice President Kamala Harris, we're all asking what will come next. Harris supporters on social media are calling for a recount in many of the battleground states, but can that even happen two days after the election?Read more...

President-elect Donald Trump spent the last day of his previous presidency issuing a whopping amount of pardons to everyone from racketeering lobbyists to weapon wielding rappers. Given his support for some celebrities, we wonder if Trump would lend his presidential power to the biggest celebrity case pending right...Read more...

Black people are still processing everything that happened in (or maybe to) this country on Nov. 5. Those who were optimistic about the idea of a Black woman in the Oval Office are now left feeling disappointed, confused and even angry that the rest of the country didn't turn out in support of Vice President Kamala...Read more...

As the biggest troll in hip-hop, 50 Cent has a duty to mock all of his rivals in the industry, including Sean Diddy" Combs, Jay-Z, and most recently, Dame Dash.Read more...

Once Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, we knew it would only be a matter of time before the office once again became a beacon for chaos. Count rapper Boosie Badazz as one of the first celebrities to take advantage of the new crazy world we'll have to survive...again.Read more...

The night before Halloween, a visibly distraught Florida man flagged down the police, bleeding from various parts of his body. When he told the cops what happened, it landed a young couple behind bars.Read more...

Not much is known about the relationship between late rapper Tupac Shakur and pop icon Madonna back in the 1990's...but we now know who exactly was behind bringing the two entertainers together.Read more...

On Wednesday (Nov. 7), rapper Plies let the lawsuit chopper fly, suing Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, GloRilla, and Soulja Boy.Read more...

Last month, a few supporters of the Harris-Walz campaign were working a tent where they handed out materials to bystanders to encourage them to vote. However, the volunteers were confronted by a seemingly unruly individual. Now, he's received his punishment for his despicable behavior.Read more...

We don't know about you, but we're going to need a while to process everything that happened in the 2024 election. It's normal to be angry and disappointed with the results of the race. But instead of torturing yourself with worry about what could have been done differently, give yourself a little grace and time to...Read more...

In what can only be described as say that again?!" the story about an alleged fight involving two of music's biggest stars-namely Michael Jackson and Tupac Shakur-is starting to take over social media timelines.Read more...

On Wednesday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation from Howard University in Washington, D.C., after losing the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump.Read more...

Viola Davis is one of the most beautiful women in the entertainment industry. We'd say the world, but we haven't met every single woman. No matter what role she's playing, the 59-year-old radiates a beauty that only comes from life experience and self confidence. We usually prefer to focus on her exceptional talent,...Read more...

Although their father is sitting in a Brooklyn jail and is waiting to stand trial in May 2025, all of Sean Diddy" Combs' children are standing behind him and are putting in a tremendous amount of effort to repair their father's broken image.Read more...

As shocking as it may be, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Donald Trump was reelected as President of the United States.Read more...

Last year around this time, as Ladavious McNair was probably recovering from celebrating an HBCU homecoming or preparing for his exams, the student was suddenly named the suspect in a horrifying road rage incident.Read more...

It was a normal Monday work day for Darrell Sheriff. The 41-year-old was working his regular shift as a private contractor in Mississippi when on Nov. 4, a freak accident resulted in his horrific death.

Forget abortion rights. Forget democracy itself. White women collectively made it clear what the top issue has been all along: White privilege.Read more...

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