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Updated 2025-10-14 19:46
The Hilarious, Smelly Reason Whoopi Goldberg is Not Cool With the New Bathroom Arrangements at 'The View'
There is some reported tension at The View" over conditions at their new downtown digs, as sources say moderator Whoopi Goldberg is not happy about having to share some sacred space. According to RadarOnline, co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar are making the biggest fuss about having to downsize their dressing...Read more...
Five Ridiculously Petty Things That Have Happened Since Trump Took Office
Donald Trump has been in the White House for two weeks and all hell has broken loose, especially when it comes to his administration's attacks on all things diversity, equity and inclusion. It's caused a spiraling effect in which his own administration - as well as several companies public and private - have felt...Read more...
Rumors Are True. Famed Hip-hop Producer Irv Gotti Is Dead at 54. Here's What We Know.
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With Trump's Administration Causing Chaos, Where Is Obama When We Need Him??
Two weeks into Trump's second term and it's official: America f'd around, and now we're finding out. As an onslaught of horrific policies, headlines, and announcements with typos roll out of the 47th president's administration, many voters (who aren't melanated) are acting stunned and shocked that Trump is doing...Read more...
Our Ancestor’s Influence: Africa’s Amazing Impact on the World
If you start your day with a cup of coffee or end your evening listening to jazz, you can thank African people. Traditions and practices from across the continent have found their way to practically every corner of the globe. From the music we love to the art we admire, Africa's influence is undeniable. Check out a...Read more...
Black History Month Facts You Probably Didn't Learn in School
Since 1976, February has been officially known as Black History Month - a time to remember our struggle and celebrate all the amazing contributions Black people have made to everything from science to sports to the arts. But as conservatives ramp up their efforts to change what is taught in our schools, Black History...Read more...
Michael Jordan's Son's DUI Arrest Video Is Literally A Messy Train wreck Waiting To Happen
Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, may be someone who's used to his name being in the headlines, but it's back there once again thanks to an unfortunate encounter with the police. And now, we've got video footage of the ridiculous ordeal.Read more...
Sweet Revenge? Black DC Church Vandalized By The Proud Boys Now Owns Their Name
Remember back in 2020 when the Proud Boys vandalized a Black church in Washington during a pro-Donald Trump rally? Now, the far-right group has lost one of their most precious assets as a result of defaulting on a $2.8 million judgment.Read more...
Juicy Celeb Lip Reader Interpretations, From SZA to Kelly Rowland to Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande And More
Do you ever wish you could be in the room when your favorite celebrities are chatting it up? Or have you ever thought Wow, I wish I could read their lips?" Well, now you can!
Neo-Nazi Who Planned To Spark "Urban Chaos" in Baltimore Is in Deep Trouble
The neo-Nazi who plotted to terrorize Baltimore by way of disrupting a power grid has finally faced a grand jury. The evidence of his white supremacist scheme led to a verdict in just 45 minutes.Read more...
Laverne Cox Throws Fire at Donald Trump, Republicans Over Anti-Trans Laws and Rhetoric
Laverne Cox's new show may be called Clean Slate" but she's grown tired of the dirty laws and rhetoric spewed by President Donald Trump and republicans against the trans community. And now she's speaking up about it.Read more...
A Reporter Asked Jalen Hurts' Advice on How to Be More Handsome. Here's His Response
It's no secret that the ladies love Jalen Hurts. Even women who don't pay close attention to the NFL know who the quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles is. Naturally, that could leave some jealousy from some other guys who wish they received the same kind of attention.Read more...
Waffle House Has the Whole Internet Pissed off After Increasing the Price of This Breakfast Staple
You might want to take a seat for this one. As the price of eggs continues to skyrocket amid ongoing Bird Flu, one southern-style restaurant is taking matters into their own hands, and no one is happy about it.Read more...
You Won't Believe Who Police Say Leaked The Footage of the DC Plane Crash
Last week, everyone stood shocked in front of their television screens at the news of a fatal crash between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter. The horrifying footage spread across the internet like a wildfire. However, the suspects behind the leak of the footage are in massive trouble.Read more...
You, Too, Can Get Jaden Smith's Controversial 2025 Grammys Look...for This Crazy Price
If you've always wanted to stunt on your haters by dressing like Jaden Smith, then you'll be happy to learn that you'll now have the chance to do so...but only if you've got the funds and an interest in interesting headgear. Fair warning: you'll need to be brave to rock it.Read more...
'DEI' Watch List Website Identifies Workers Involved With Diversity Initiatives And Most Are Black
As President Trump continues to demonize diversity, equity and inclusion, a website called DEI Watch List" has followed his lead and published the public information in an attempt to call out Black workers. It is uncertain when the website was founded, but it describes the people listed as targets."Read more...
Grammy Producer Finally Breaks Silence About Kanye and Bianca Censori's Red Carpet Stunt
We don't know what motivated the artist formerly known as Kanye West to show up to the Grammys on Feb. 2 with his wife Bianca Censori wearing a sheer dress that showed - well, practically everything. But we do know that their shocking red carpet stunt has left plenty of people alarmed and some even concerned for...Read more...
Joaquina Kalukango Dishes a Little Known Fact About Disco Living Legend Gloria Gaynor
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Grammy-Nominated Biracial Artist Raye On Feeling the Need to Pass for White
If you watched Raye belt out her hit song Oscar Winning Tears" during the Feb. 2 Grammys broadcast, she looked like a young woman on top of the the world. The British-Ghanaian singer-songwriter, who was nominated for three Grammys, including Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical, was the subject...Read more...
The Fiery Details of Diddy's NEW Indictment, Shocking New Rumors from Diddy Documentary, Diddy's Former Assistant Tells All, Trump's Attorney Joins Legal Action Against Diddy, and More News About The
As if things couldn't get any worse in the pending federal sex crime against Sean Diddy" Combs, prosecutors just turned up the heat. Now, the rapper is accused of having more than just one victim of his alleged debauchery. - Kalyn WomackRead more...
Dress Code And Long List of Stylish Black Celebs To Help Host The Met Gala—Revealed
For fashion lovers, the Met Gala is one of the most highly-anticipated events of the season. Besides raising money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, it's also one of the hottest red carpets around, with stars like Rihanna, Zendaya and Cardi B showing off looks that almost always break the...Read more...
DEI Expert: Still Shopping at Walmart? Expect to Catch Major Black Chat Group Shade
In the wake of the rollback of DEI initiatives at many major companies, Black folks are giving those same corporations two scoops of Mess Around and Find out." We have once again rallied - in our communities, our churches and out social groups - against companies like Walmart and McDonald's, who through rolling back...Read more...
Tiktok Lip Reader Spills The Tea On What Beyoncé Said To Jay-Z, Blue Ivy and Taylor Swift After Grammy Win
The BeyHive is still buzzing after Beyonce took home two awards at the 67th Annual Grammys, Best Country Album and Album of the Year for her 2024 record, Cowboy Carter." While Queen Bey was more than deserving of the two awards, it was a shock to everyone watching, including the Queen herself who had been snubbed...Read more...
Don Lemon Goes Off on Kanye West After Post-Grammys Racial Slur
In what might be the most unexpected beef" to come from the 2025 Grammys, Kanye West and Don Lemon are at each other's necks on social media. And the winner wasn't a famous rapper.Read more...
A List Of Companies That Continue To Support DEI
Despite a slew of companies like Walmert, Meta and Amazon rolling back their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, other companies have remained firm in continuing these vital initiatives. Donald Trump has attacked diversity on both the campaign trail and now during his second presidential term. Even though Trump...Read more...
Karma Came For White SC Man Seen Impersonating An ICE Officer in Disgusting Video
Last week, a white man in South Carolina-Sean Michael-Emmrich Johnson-went viral after a video was posted online of him lambasting Hispanic men in a car. Johnson claimed they didn't have a license, removed the keys from the vehicle and told the men You're going back to Mexico."Read more...
Oh Lord! How Kanye West Grammys Stunt With Wife Bianca Censori Might've Just Cost What!??
Kanye West's NSFW fashion stunt at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday might have caused a commotion online and in-person, but its impact has now extended beyond Los Angeles and into international territory. And now, he just might have to pay a hefty price for it.Read more...
Internet is Loving Tom Holland Kicking it With Zendaya's Blackity-Black Family!
Welcome to the family, Tom! Kicking off Black History Month strong, recently engaged couple Zendaya and Tom Holland were spotted in great spirits at one of the actress' family functions. And in the midst of all the dancing and baby holding, it seems Holland stole the show!
tWicth's Widow Allison Holker Shares Another Eye-Opening Revelation About Late Husband
Though the last time Allison Holker opened her mouth to speak on her late husband Stephen tWitch" Boss, familial drama ensued-it appears she's not letting that stop her from saying what she wants. And her latest interview is proof positive of that.Read more...
A Louisiana Mom Is Killed During A Carjacking —And Then This Happened
La'Tasha Thomas, a Black woman from Baton Rouge, is the latest victim of gun violence. Police say the woman's life was claimed by a juvenile. However, the motive appears to be nothing else than an act of senseless violence.Read more...
What? Trump Appoints a Conspiracy Theorist to Head the State Department
After being given a second chance by American voters, it seems President Donald J. Trump is extending the grace by reportedly appointing a once-fired speechwriter named Darren Beattie.
You Thought Egg Prices Would Improve...? Why Trump's Tariffs Will Hit Black Folks Especially Hard
Folks who voted for President Donald Trump because they thought consumer goods would become less costly, I'm gonna need you to take this L: Making an omelette is not gonna be cheaper anytime soon.Read more...
Mother Who Abandoned Her 1-Year-Old Toddler to Be Swept Away by The Ocean Learns Her Fate
Two years ago, Florida police responded to the report of a 1-year-old toddler sitting in the sand alone, getting tossed by the tide. After police figured out the baby's mother was the one who left the child there, she got sent straight to jail. Now, we know what her ultimate punishment will be.Read more...
Lip Reader's Interpretation of Grammy Exchange Between Kanye West, Bianca Censori Should Raise Alarm
Kanye West has stamped his name as a fashion icon, but after a recent appearance on the Grammy's red carpet alongside his wife, Bianca Censori, all eyes are on the married couple- and not in a good way. Since the couple's latest fashion stunt, people have been trying to figure out how we even got here, and now, one...Read more...
You'll Laugh at 'Not Like Us' Producer DJ Mustard Landing This Perfect Brand Deal Amid Monster Grammy Wins and Upcoming Super Bowl Show
The last nine months for DJ Mustard have been something to remember. Not only did he produce the most-awarded rap song in Grammy history, Not Like Us," but he also produced two more mega-hits on Kendrick Lamar's latest studio album, GNX." One of those hits was tv off," which heard Lamar yelling halfway through the...Read more...
Whoa! You'll Never Believe Who Allegedly Jumped Comedian Corey Holcomb in Los Angeles
In news that could only be described as excuse me, what?..."comedian Corey Holcomb has filed new legal documents claiming that he was jumped by another comedian. The gag? It was a woman. Don't worry, we'll explain.Read more...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Once Again Drags Trump For Filth, Using This Spicy Word to Describe POTUS
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is once again speaking her mind when it comes to President Donald Trump. Last year at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, she referred to Trump as a vindictive vile villain" that violate[s] voters' vision."Read more...
Another Day, Another Diddy Lawsuit: Mystery Male Wannabe Singer Alleges Sexual Assault
The current legal war between Jay-Z and attorney Tony Buzbee does notmean Sean Diddy" Combs is catching a break. In tackling more than 100 plaintiffs accusing the rapper of sexual assault, Buzbee just filed another suit stemming from a John Doe's horrifying account.Read more...
The Amazing Story of the Black Boy Who Saved a Life During the Philly Plane Crash
A 10-year-old Philadelphia boy is being hailed as a superhero after he put his life on the line and used quick thinking to save his younger sister. Andre Howard was in the car with his father and siblings when a medical plane crashed in a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood, killing all six passengers as well as...Read more...
Appalling Things Donald Trump's Allies Have Said and Done Since He Reclaimed Office
Since Donald Trump won a chance to be in the White House for a second time, his biggest allies have felt brazenly emboldened to say and act however they want. From Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s shocking comments about Black people and vaccines to Elon Musk executing a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration, here is a list of...Read more...
Wait, Shaboozey Reveals Blue Ivy Told Him To Do What?
Country music sensation Shaboozey may not have gone home with the gold at the 2025 Grammys, but he just might next year if he incorporates some notes from an unlikely source of inspiration.Read more...
Doechii's Rise to Stardom: How the Rapper Became Hip Hop's Brightest New Star
The name on everybody's lips is Doechii. Last night, the Tampa-born rapper earned a major accolade, becoming the third female rapper to earn Best Rap Album in Grammy history, after Lauryn Hill and Cardi B, respectfully. Doechii's meteoric rise since she dropped her acclaimed mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal," has...Read more...
Blac Chyna Claps Back at Tristan Thompson After His Comment About Dream Kardashian Being His Daughter
NBA player Tristan Thompson is feeling the wrath of Blac Chyna after laying claim to Dream Kardashian. First of all, he isn't related to the child biologically, which begs the question, why did he feel the need to say Dream is his daughter?Read more...
Uh-Oh! Drake's Dad Has Some Interesting Words for Kendrick Lamar and His 'Not Like Us' Grammys Wins
While many in the rap world were elated to see Kendrick Lamar take home multiple wins at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, there was one person who wasn't too fond of it. That person was none other than Dennis Graham, father to fellow rapper Drake. Don't worry, we'll explain.Read more...
Cynthia Erivo Sparks Engagement Rumors, But Here's What We Really Need to Talk About
On Sunday, Cynthia Erivo was one of many stars who graced the 2025 Grammys in style and one of the few that would later perform on the main stage inside-the latter of which received much fan fair but more on that later. However, it was the blinged out accessory she sported on the red carpet that really got people to...Read more...
Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House
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3 Things to Know About the Viral New York Black Woman Who Refuses to Leave Pakistan
A Black American woman from America who is currently in Pakistan is blowing up on the internet. No, she's not being held hostage...she allegedly refuses to leave.Read more...
The Wildest, Saddest, Most Infuriating Things Kanye West Tweeted and Said Over the Weekend
Kanye West is back to his old ways of saying and doing the most insane things possible to gain some attention before releasing his next studio album. Surprisingly, it doesn't even include the stunt he pulled at the 2025 Grammys.Read more...
Cardi B Is Not About to Raise Her Children to Fall Into This Common Trap
With an impressive list of accomplishments that includes a slew of number-one singles and a Best Rap Album GRAMMY, rapper Cardi B is all about her hustle. But while Cardi, who worked at a deli as a teen to make ends meet, is raising her three children a long way from the Bronx neighborhood she grew up in, the mom of...Read more...
Here's All the Social Media Hate Whiny Country Fans Are Hurling at Beyoncé Following Her Grammy Wins
On Sunday, Beyonce finally took home the award for Album of the Year for her country music project, Cowboy Carter." However, some folks in the country community are not here for her win and they're sounding off about it on social media.Read more...
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