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Updated 2025-10-13 14:02
Tyla’s New EP Flopped and Black America Knows Exactly Why
The South African singer made a splash in a big way with the release of her hit song "Water" in summer 2023. But she's since hit a snag thanks to a past interview.Read more...
White TV Sitcoms That Still Have Black Folks Hooked
From 1970s comedy nostalgia to historical fantasy thrillers, these "white shows" kept us talking on our social media. Let's take a look back at some of our favorites.Read more...
The Tea on Black Celeb’s Unique Diet and Workout Routines and Secrets
Angela Bassett, Gunna, Lizzo and more are some of the stars who have fitness routines that you definitely need to know about!Read more...
Black TV Shows Coming This Fall
We're breaking down which Black TV shows are available to watch this fall, from "Abbott Elementary" to new shows like "The Rise and Fall of Reffie Dinkins."Read more...
Netflix Doc Has People Thinking Jussie Smollett Was Telling The Truth All Along
Were we wrong about Jussie? A new documentary on Netflix suggests we may have dismissed him too quickly.Read more...
Juicy Secrets From Classic Black Films You Never Knew About
From 'Glory,' to 'Get Out,' here are a handful of little known facts about some of our most beloved Black films! Let's get into it!Read more...
Black Man Sees His Daughter Naked, Having a Mental Breakdown Online, And Then This Happened
Father sees daughter having a mental breakdown on social media and eloquently calls out the person who posted the videoRead more...
More White Folks Who Seemingly Got Away With Doing Terrible Things to Black Folks
From Kyle Rittenhouse to the case Rodney King, these often fatal exchanges between white and Black people are bound to shock your spirit.Read more...
The Richest Man To Ever Live Is Not Elon Musk, But A Black Man
According to historians, Mansa Musa, an African man, possessed more wealth than any other individual on Earth.Read more...
Sean Kingston and His Mother’s Legal Mess Has Finally Concluded, Here’s What We Know
Kingston and his mother were facing some serious, federal wire fraud accusations and now, a ruling has finally been handed down.Read more...
French President Finally Breaks His Silence on <i>Why</i> He’s Suing Candace Owens…and He’s Not Playing Around
Candace Owens has messed around and found out that she shouldn't play with the French president.Read more...
5 Artifacts That Prove Trump’s Attack on the Smithsonian is an Attack on Black History
From Harriet Tubman's shawl to the writings of James Baldwin, these five Black history artifacts can only be found at the Smithsonian.Read more...
Why the NFL’s First Transgender Cheerleader Is Walking Away From the League For Good
Justine Lindsay made history as the first transgender cheerleader in the NFL. Now, she's walking away from it all.Read more...
Tiktok’s Viral ‘Black Scottish’ Trend Introduced Black Americans To Their Scottish ‘Cousins,’ and Created an Adorable Kinship and New Cookout Invites
This latest TikTok viral trend has Black Americans meeting Their Scottish CousinsRead more...
A Heckler Tried Tony (Chris Rock’s brother) But His Comeback Had the Whole Crowd Shook
During a recent stand-up comedy show, Tony Rock told a heckler exactly who he is... and who he isn't, in a fiery clap back.Read more...
Beloved White Singers Who ‘SANG’ Like Black Folks
From Tom Jones to Amy Winehouse, these 16 white singers deserve their flowers for giving us amazing hits over the years.Read more...
Eve Reveals She Dated Suge Knight Back in the Day For This Petty Reason
A little known fact about Eve's past dating life is now making headlines. And trust us... this was news we didn't expect.Read more...
Serena Williams Finally Reveals the Cause of Her Dramatic Weight Loss Transformation
Williams has been making headlines lately for her significant weight loss transformation. And now she's opening up about it!Read more...
The Recent, Troubling Wave of Black Influencers and YouTubers Who Died in Their 20s
Malik Taylor, a beloved influencer and school teacher, died on Wednesday, August 20. He was 28.Read more...
Black Folks Believe Stephen A. Smith Finally Went Too Far With His Latest Comments About Trump
After saying he regrets voting for Kamala Harris, Stephen A. Smith is back defending Donald Trump, and Black Twitter is not happy.Read more...
Black Internet Responds to MAGA Losing Their Right Minds Over Cracker Barrel Rebrand
Cracker Barrel took a financial hit following the outrage that has come with their rebrand.Read more...
Wild Carnival Cruise Brawl Caught on Tape, And You’ll Never Believe the Pettiest Reason Why it All Started
On the final day of a Carnival Cruise headed to Miami, one security guard can be seen fleeing from the brawl to grab his radio.Read more...
More Drama Surrounding John Amos Death Is Revealed and It’s Messy
Things between Amos' children have been messy for years prior to his death. But this latest update might be the biggest blow yet!Read more...
Why Black Folks Treat Troubling ‘Dr. Umar’ Better Than Talented Amanda Seales
Dr. Umar and Amanda Seales can both be frustrating, but Why Is Black America Harder on Seales?Read more...
Eerie New Development in Black North Carolina Teen Found Dead After Texting His Mother ‘Help’
A 18-year-old visiting family turned up missing under questionable circumstances. Days later, police made a shocking discovery.Read more...
How CeeLo Green’s Meteoric Rise Came Crashing Down
CeeLo Green may not be a name you've thought of in a minute, but that doesn't mean he didn't make a big musical impact. Let's get into it!Read more...
Black Burn Victim Charged With Murder, But His Defense Will Get You Thinking…
Zaquan Shaquez Jamison turned himself in following a deadly mass shooting, but what he told the judge next is raising side eyes.Read more...
A Sneak Peek Inside Travis Hunter’s Swanky $3.3 Million Florida Mansion
NFL star Travis Hunter purchased a home with his wife days after their wedding. The couple now lives in one of Florida's most exclusive neighborhoods.Read more...
Is Lil Nas X Okay?
The Old Town Road" rapper was reportedly hospitalized after he was captured on video wandering along the streets of Ventura Blvd at 4 a.m. Thursday morning.Read more...
Future Just Debuted a New Hairdo and Uhh…the Internet all Has The Same Thought
If Atlanta rapper Future is looking for validation after dyeing his hair a new color, then he definitely shouldn't log into X!Read more...
Black Country Singer Jimmie Allen Loses Sexual Assault Case, and the Reason Why Has Nothing to Do With Evidence
A Jane Doe sued Jimmie Allen for sexual assault after he allegedly filmed their sexual encounter in 2022 without her consent in a Vegas hotel.Read more...
New Updates in Tory Lanez’s Ongoing Appeals Saga
Lanez is still serving out his 10 year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. But he's not backing down from getting an early release or trial reversal altogether.Read more...
Criminally Overlooked Black TV Shows To Add To Your Watchlist
Some of the best underrated Black TV shows to check out that you may not have heard of.Read more...
Experts: Why Americans Should Be Paying Very Close Attention to Trump’s Economy
After Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics citing "RIGGED" statistics, economists fear he's willing to do anything in order to control public opinion.Read more...
Black Woman U.S. Open Tennis Pro Responds to Critics of Her OnlyFans Page and This <i>Outrageous</i> Amount She Charges Men to Date Her
You'll need $12.99 a month for tennis player's Sachia Vickery's OnlyFans, but you'll need a deposit for her time because she "no longer dates for free."Read more...
Wendy Williams’ Lawyer Finally Responds to ‘Leaked’ Medical Evaluation and He’s Not Holding Back!
While fans may still be upset at Wendy Williams recent health news, her lawyer Joe Tacopina isn't buying it. And now he's speaking out about it!Read more...
Finally, NAACP Is Taking Bold Moves to Oust Trump During 2026 Midterms
With Its Eyes on Trump's Midterm Defeat, The NAACP town halls are scheduled for Texas, New York, California, North Carolina, Arizona, Wisconsin, Ohio and Maryland.Read more...
Texas Man Receives Prison Sentence, But THIS Twist Now Has Authorities Scrambling
Troy Dugas is supposed to serve five years in prison for assaulting a family member, but a costly error allowed him freedom instead.Read more...
Experts Warn About These Serious, Scary Predictions for the Country
Analysts say the stakes are high, and too many communities-especially Black and marginalized ones-could feel the heat from the chaos first.Read more...
Michelle Obama Reveals Why Barack Found Youngest Daughter Sasha ‘Difficult’ To Raise
No two children are the same, and Barack Obama had some difficulty understanding that with his daughters, Malia and Sasha.Read more...
The Tragedy and Triumphs of The Braxton Sisters Over the Years
The Braxton sisters have all their fair share of success and hardships. With Tamar's latest health scare making headlines, let's take a look at their interesting history.Read more...
White Stranger Is Accused Of Doing the Unimaginable To a Black Veteran… In Broad Daylight
An unprovoked confrontation over "stolen valor" led to 68-year-old Harold Powell Sr., a disabled Black Navy veteran, thankful to be alive.Read more...
‘Purple Rain’s’ Apollonia Is Going to War With Prince’s Estate For This One Reason
Decades after Purple Rain, Kotero is back to defend her legacy against Prince's estate heirs.Read more...
15 Black Celebrities Who Tragically Took Their Own Life
Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day in September, we're taking a closer look at 15 amazing celebs from TWitch to Don Cornelius, who's suicides sent the world into mourning.Read more...
Why It’s Time Y’all Put Some Respect on Amanda Seales’ Name
It seems people struggle to hear Seales and her powerful words for one glaring reason.Read more...
Mo’Nique Finally Reveals The Real Reason Why She’s Still Going After Tyler Perry
Mo'Nique hasn't let her foot off the gas when it comes to her issues with Tyler Perry.But now, we know exactly what she's really after!Read more...
Colman Domingo Tells This Bone-Chilling Story About His Encounter With a Cult in Mexico
Colman Domingo opened up about a bizarre encounter with a "group of nice people," but after researching he noticed something was off.Read more...
You Won’t Believe What Joy Reid Says She Got Paid in Comparison to Her MSNBC Colleagues
"They work less hours and make more than us, get bigger raises, more opportunities and more grace. This is the world we live in," Joy Red said.Read more...
Lil Jon Shocks Everyone With His New Look and Black Internet Can’t Get Enough!
When Lil Jon came on the scene nearly 20 years ago, he wasn't nearly as ripped. But now things have changed and his fans are noticing!Read more...
Xscape’s Tamika Scott Had This Amazing Response to Bad Restaurant Service
Though Scott's night out initially didn't go as planned, it still ended on a positive note thanks to her surprising generosity!Read more...
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