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If we've learned anything from the latest iteration in ongoing beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion, it should be that silence is sometimes golden. Don't worry, we'll explain.Read more...

North West is featured in the latest issue of Interview Magazine, going in-depth on her lifein the public eye, her favorite music acts, and one thing she seems to share in common with her father, Kanye West.

The case of two Black men acquitted of the sexual assault of a white Texas woman just took an interesting turn: in November 2023, Amanda Zawieruszynski accused John Marks and Freddie Douglas Jr. of sexually assaulting her in the pool at Marks' home in Manvel, Texas. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

On Friday, Pharrell Williams' new animated LEGO biopic Piece by Piece" hit theaters. And while the uniquely creative film left audiences at an recent early screening in Los Angeles feeling inspired, according the mega-producer, it almost didn't get made in the first place.Read more...

Celebrity insiders as well as the attorney of a plaintiff who plans to sue rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs have confirmed the bidding of an explicit tape of the mogul allegedly having sex with an unidentified high-profile male celebrity. Now, everyone is frantically trying to figure out who it is. - Kalyn Womack Read...Read more...

Fans of the hit PBS series Finding Your Roots" have seen the shocking episodes in which a little digging revealed that some white stars - including Carly Simon and Joe Manganiello - have African ancestry. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

The Hermes' Birkin bag has long been a symbol of status and wealth. Rapper Cardi B recently showed fans her insane collection during an IG live tour of her closet. But with a price tag that comes in at more than most people's monthly rent payment, owning one may be way out of reach for most of us.

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One of the most important stories ahead of the upcoming 2024 Presidential election is how Black men will vote. Polls show former President Donald Trump is gaining ground with the group, which led former President Barack Obama to call them out while campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris this week in Pennsylvania.

In news that can only be described as bro, are you crazy," famed hip-hop exec Dame Dash revealed how he almost got caught up in Hurricane Milton's warpath.Read more...

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Vogue boss Anna Wintour made some noise by tapping some of the most stylish Black men in the game - Coleman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams - to co-chair the 2025 Met Gala, with LeBron James as honorary co-chair.Read more...

There are stark differences between 44 and 45, and although former President Barack Obama and former President Donald Trump seemingly have a cordial relationship, that doesn't stop them from taking jabs at each other when they see fit.Read more...

Joe Budden is always going to anger the hip-hop community, even if it's something he truly believes in.Read more...

An interaction between Sean Diddy" Combs and singer Justin Bieber from years ago is being called into question amid the former's latest legal troubles.Read more...

Dolton, Ill. Mayor Tiffany Henyard made headlines again for yet another set of shenanigans when she stormed into a board meeting earlier this week to put her foot down on decisions being passed by her trustees.Read more...

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Sean Diddy" Combs has a mountain of legal woes that have permanently derailed not only his career, but his legacy. The fallen star has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy with a trial date set for May of next year. However, PEOPLE reported that Combs has a more immediate concern in his...Read more...

Only Barack Obama could say what he said and not be waking up today to an online dragging. Only Obama could call BS on some Black men refusing to back Vice President Kamala Harris for reasons that aren't rooted in sexism.Read more...

A federal judge denied Sean Diddy" Combs' third attempt at requesting bond from federal detention as he awaits prosecution for sex crime charges. However, as the rap mogul is restricted from running his Bad Boy empire at full capacity, one might wonder, Is he still raking in millions?"

From sports to news to entertainment, Glamour Magazine honored women who made their mark on our world this year at the 2024 Glamour Women of the Year Awards on October 8.

As a young girl, Zoe Oli of Atlanta struggled with her self-esteem. At six, she questioned why her hair wasn't straight like her white classmates.

Actress Theresa Randle is most well known to fans for her roles in the Bad Boys" movies, Space Jam" and Girl 6." However in recent years, she's made headlines for her health struggles and legal issues more than her work in film and television.

You might be wondering why were so many of your Black friends and relatives in Florida unfazed by the potential deadly wave of Hurricane Milton. Could it be they were waiting for Waffle House to make a statement?Read more...

In a year that saw the initiation of messy divorces and surprising breakups, it looks like Judge Greg Mathis is making sure his happy home stays in place.Read more...

It's National purse day and nothing says I've made it" like needing a closet just to keep your luxury handbags. On October 9, rapper Cardi B showed us that she's not like us, taking fans inside her closet to show off an insane collection of Birkins, the highly-coveted luxury bags from Hermes - oh, and a few pairs...Read more...

It looks like Dr. Dre may have legal woes on the horizon from the most unlikeliest of sources. As reported by TMZ, the musician is now being sued to the tune of $10 million by a psychiatrist who said the star harassed and threatened him via text.Read more...

It's Homecoming season and cuffing season at our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and who doesn't want that HBCU love story? Not so fast though! As much as Homecoming is about returning to your old stomping grounds and even rekindling some old flings, the BLK App's new survey about HBCU hookup...Read more...

Although things are increasingly looking bleak for Jennifer Lopez's former boyfriend Sean Diddy" Combs, it appears she's on the up-and-up-despite her impending divorce from Ben Affleck.Read more...

This is a breaking story about the latest lawsuit against Bad Boy Records founder Sean Diddy' Combs. Come back for new developments.

It's no secret that Donald Trump has a problem with confident, assertive women who aren't interested in his nonsense. Following Tuesday's appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris, he once again turned his attention to the hosts of The View."

The shocking killing of a beloved Louisiana mayor and his daughter stunned the local community as a senseless crime. However, a newly revealed piece of evidence may suggest there was a deeper motive.

If there's a red carpet that Lupita Nyong'o's going to be on-then you already know she's coming to slay.Read more...

The people responsible for the death of an 8-year-old boy and the abuse of three other children are finally facing the consequences for it. But it's the details behind the boy's death that are particularly sickening.Read more...

It's never too late to change up the game! We all grow and evolve with time, so hats off to many of our favorite celebrities who aren't afraid of change and simply do what they want to do. When it comes to rebranding yourself, there's no one particular formula...but these celebrities truly are the blueprint.Read more...

As LeBron James and his son, LeBron Bronny" James, Jr., embark on their history-making season as the first father/son duo to play together in the NBA, the four-time NBA champion is reflecting on how they almost didn't have this moment.

After CNN released the video of Sean Diddy" Combs ruthlessly beating ex-girlfriend and singer Cassandra Cassie" Ventura up and down the hallway, everyone wanted to knowwho leaked the video to the media. A new court filing reveals who Combs thinks was behind it.

This feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, with J. Cole in the middle of it, seems like it will never end. Whenever it seems that we the public over it, one of these rappers does something to stir the pot again.Read more...

Sci-fi/fantasy/comic book fans have a special connection to their favorite characters and stories, as they've often grown up with them and turned to them during hard times. Sometimes this connection can develop into an unhealthy feeling of ownership or entitlement. It's these emotions, combined with the worst kind of...Read more...

The case of two Black men acquitted of the sexual assault of a white Texas woman just took an interesting turn: in November 2023, Amanda Zawieruszynski accused John Marks and Freddie Douglas Jr. of sexually assaulting her in the pool at Marks' home in Manvel, Texas.Read more...

It's officially October which means pumpkin spice, fall leaves, and most importantly: HBCU Homecoming season! Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) always put on a show for homecoming, but this year's football season is already tuning up to be one for the history books.

Let's face it: the 2024 presidential campaign got a lot more personal when President Joe Biden announced he was leaving the race and passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. Unable to attack the country's first Black female Vice President on her mental acuity or her qualifications for office, the haters are...Read more...

Fans of the hit PBS series Finding Your Roots" have seen the shocking episodes in which a little digging revealed that some white stars - including Carly Simon and Joe Manganiello - have African ancestry.Read more...

In the middle of October, which is ironically the U.K.'s Black History Month, Heinz released a series of public ad posters promoting family sized pasta sauce. The ads depict a wedding reception where the Black bride sits in the middle of the table completely overjoyed while eating pasta. To her right sit her white...Read more...

In a surprising twist the Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour has tapped five of the most fashionable Black men in sports and entertainment to help her co-chair the 2025 Met Gala.

Too many beloved hip-hop artists have died in the past few years, so it's refreshing to see that the legend Scarface survived what could've been a fatal situation.Read more...

Al B. Sure! is making sure people take a closer look into the death of his ex-wife Kim Porter-and ensuring he's safe while doing so. If you'll remember, in late September, the Nite and Day" singer made a four- part series of posts on his official Instagram calling out Porter's alleged memoir" that was available on...Read more...

For reasons no one will ever understand, an intoxicated Ohio dad apparently tried to teach his 9-year-old son how to drive on Sunday (October 6). The result led to Clejuan Williams, 36, of Toledo being hospitalized after the child hit him with the vehicle.Read more...

Nearly six years after Marlo Brown was wrongly frisked and threatened by Louisville police, he's finally getting some justice.