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The strange phenomenon has become an alarming trend on social media, but thankfully other users are combating the nonsense.Read more...

Already, you can tell the woman experienced similar things as Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura.Read more...

Judge Arun Subramanian is not the one with whom to trifle when it comes to Diddy's case.Read more...

If you've been seeing a flurry of pink and green all over your social media timelines, that's because the newest trailer for "Wicked for Good" has finally dropped on Wednesday. But before you head to the theaters on November, there are a few things you might want to know first! As a little background, "Wicked...Read more...

Jackson recently detailed the harrowing experience in a new interview.Read more...

As each day of the trial passes, it is looking more and more like Sean "Diddy" Combs is going to jail.Read more...

After Trump said he's "disappointed" in Musk's recent rants, the X CEO had choice words for his ex-bestie.Read more...

In the adorable clip, the couple is dancing to Starrkeisha's "The Baby Momma Dance" song.Read more...

A crematory is in major trouble right now for misplacing this two-month-old's body.Read more...

Sinbad was in a medically-induced coma in 2020after a blood clot traveled from his heart to his brain.Read more...

A student's grandmother called the horrific mistake "very inappropriate."Read more...

Berry caused quite a stir back in May thanks her super suggestive, sexual video with boyfriend Van Hunt. Now, she's speaking out about it.Read more...

Did someone say Kardashian Curse?" The former NBA baller is coming down on hard times.Read more...

None of us are prepared to be Will Smith in I, Robot."Read more...

The Department of Labor halting operations may potentially leave low-income students homeless.Read more...

It has been 23 years since the horrific incident that was 9/11, and since then, there have been multiple investigations and conspiracy theories about the terrifying event. Now a new question is being asked: Was there a fifth plane? Well, what TMZ's Harvey Levin, has to tell you might just shock you! According to Levin,...Read more...

Reid hosted not one, but two popular shows on the TV platform. Now, it seems like we have more insight into why her latter one was cancelled.Read more...

An expert debunked the claim that the viral hotel footage was edited.Read more...

Some Christians are coming for the "Wicked" star, saying she has no business in her latest role.Read more...

From Elon Musk to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, Trump's spending bill is drawing vicious criticism from his own allies.Read more...

The drama continues to escalate between Bailey and DDG and this latest update is no exception!Read more...

Why, of course legendary award-winning actor Will Smith would have his own movie trailer - which is arguably one of the largest mobile homes in the freakin' world. Let's get into the specs. The trailer, named "The Heat," costs $2.5 million, for starters. It has two stories, an expanding roof, automatic shades, a 100-inch drop-down...Read more...

From love interests to reoccurring roles, these Black characters made viewers fall deeper in love with the show.Read more...

A online debate is raging on whether or not Black women should be participating in this plastic surgery trendRead more...

Remember that lawsuit from last year when a woman claimed Sean "Diddy" Combs dangled her over a 17-story balcony? Well, she's finally made an appearance in the rapper's federal sex crime trial and spilled all the tea. It's even more frightening than you thought. Bryana Bongolan, a friend to Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and designer, took...Read more...

After a violent incident involving Newage Jerkboy and a police K-9, he was put in a coma before he ultimately died.Read more...

In years past we could count on Black celebrities to speak up for our community. Why are they silent now as he attacks Black art?Read more...

In news that can only be described as "wait, are you serious?" there's new drama brewing between Brian McKnight and his brother Claude. And believe us when we tell you, it's setting social media ablaze. As we previously told you, on May 30, the news broke that Brian's estranged son Niko passed away after a...Read more...

The author and influencer has nearly 200,000 followers on TikTok, including plenty of Black people who are here for all of her content.Read more...

An X post suggesting New York Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn has the team engaged in Bible study has ignited a controversy over the separation of church and sports.Read more...

This cop just dodged a maximum 10 year prison sentence for assaulting an unarmed woman.Read more...

Before Brian McKnight's son, Niko, died of cancer last week, the singer called him a "product of sin."Read more...

That student's father said the white principal believed their 4th grader was lying before she recommended he go to therapy to address the "anti-racist training "he learned in public school.Read more...

Things between Turner-Smith and Jackson hav been less than stellar since their divorce was finalized back in May 2025.Read more...

Did we just get confirmation that Diddy forced Cassie's parents to pay him 20K?Read more...

Memorial Day was nearly soiled for this family after being attacked in a racially motivated incident.Read more...

Hudson and her eponymous daytime talk show have been the talk of the timelines as of late and now we have a clue as to why.Read more...

From Richard Pryor to Tessa Thompson, we are handing out flowers to some of our favorite Black queer celebrities.Read more...

Greg Mathis didn't sugarcoat a thing when he said Diddy is "much worse than a toxic person," he's "a monster."Read more...

After "Not Like Us," the UMG lawsuit and Pusha T's past beef with Drake, Def Jam took this major step.Read more...

Harvard University just settled a 15-year legal battle with a woman over portraits of her enslaved ancestors.Read more...

The policy drew pushback from dermatologists who say Black soldiers will disproportionately be affected.Read more...

The woman allegedly had plans to take out her whole family including herself.Read more...

Taylor and Pierre have been sparking romance rumors for the last several months, but now things may have taken it up a notch!Read more...

As fans gear up for the latest Spike Lee, Denzel Washington joint "Highest to Lowest--set to premiere August 22, a fun part of the film is now available to explore. But only if you've got the millions in the bank for it. For context, the film takes place in modern-day New York City with Washington's...Read more...

Harvard University just settled a 15-year legal battle with a woman over portraits of her enslaved ancestors.Read more...

Cardi recently blasted her soon-to-be ex-husband for his spousal support request in their divorce and got all the way real about how much she's responsible for.Read more...

Talks of a second iteration of the film blew up over the weekend and now Coogler himself has responded.Read more...

Recent allegations against Harvey Weinstein has stolen spotlight from Diddy, and now the two men are connected for this reason.Read more...

Tennis legend Serena Williams and her husband negotiated a contract laying out the terms of their 7-year-old daughter's weekly allowanceRead more...