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If you didn't catch the finale, Ghost in the Machine," before the sun came up on Oct. 4, there's a good chance social media spoiled it for you before your morning coffee since Black Twitter/X has predictably been ablaze with reactions.Read more...

Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, have made news for spread the dehumanizing yet entirely false claim that Haitian immigrants have been stealing and eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Now, the Haitian group that filed charges against the pair last month have added felony to the list. - Candace McDuffie Read...Read more...

Dream Kardashian was born into one of the most famous families on the planet, making her, by default, one of the most recognizable second-graders around. It also doesn't hurt that the seven-year-old daughter of Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna is absolutely adorable. Dream, who launched her official Instagram account earl...Read more...

More bad news for Dolton, Ill.'s self-proclaimed Super Mayor" Tiffany Henyard. Amidst federal probes into her spending habits and outstanding balances, it appears she forgot to pay the bill that probably matters the most. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

While fellow actors, celebrities, and fans continue to mourn the death of beloved Good Times" actor John Amos, it seems his passing has spawned an all-new concern. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

Believe it or not, it's been 25 years since Eve released her first studio album, Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady," and introduced us to the eternal club jam, What Ya'll Want."

Common and Jennifer Hudson are keeping it real in regards to the future of their relationship. Common appeared on the EGOT winner's talk show this week, where Hudson confronted Common about comments he made about their relationship while on The Breakfast Club.

One of the biggest downfalls of the internet is that total strangers feel emboldened to comment on women's appearances. This is especially true for Black women. Anytime a Black woman is feeling good about herself and her life, then decides to drop a beautiful pic on Instagram, the fun police show up to tell her how...Read more...

New York Congressman Mike Lawler has some explaining to do. According to photos obtained by The New York Times, Lawler wore blackface in 2006, dressing up as Michael Jackson for Halloween.

Forget New York, Paris and Milan, from October 2 - 7, fashion will be on display in the A during Atlanta Fashion Week. FUBU, Coogi, and Sarayaa, are among the brands that will be in the house, sending their latest looks down the runway. And of course, there will be a sneaker ball.Read more...

A Black motorist has decided to sue Michigan State Police after troopers subjected him to a humiliating traffic stop. The incident was captured by police-worn body cameras. Dakarai Larriett says he was arrested on the false assertion that he was intoxicated when he was pulled over in Benton Harbor earlier this year.Read more...

As the world mourns the passing of actor John Amos, celebrities and fans alike have been posting tributes to his talent and his character. The Newark, N.J. native was known for his roles on the big and small screen in projects such as Roots," Good Times" and Coming to America." Martin Lawrence and Anthony Hamilton...Read more...

After New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on a five-count federal indictment, Black city residents pretty much rolled their eyes and said, Chile, anyways." Unfortunately, the allegations of misconduct against Adams weren't shocking but rather an anticipated matter of time.Read more...

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We don't get to see Malia and Sasha Obama out in public that often. But when we do, you better believe all eyes are on their style. Since leaving the White House, the two California girls have come a long way from the little ones in those colorful and cute J. Crew coats. These days, they're trendsetters, sporting...Read more...

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In news that can only be described as girl we saw this coming from a mile away," Halle Bailey and her rapper boyfriend DDG have reportedly decided to part ways. But everything may not be what it seems.Read more...

As fallout from Sean Diddy" Combs' Sept. 16 arrest continues, everyone has kept eyes and ears out for info on his infamous all-white and freak-off" parties, where most folks assume he engaged in the shenanigans that may just send him to prison. Figure there aren't many folks who have been privy to more of these...Read more...

Most stars would love a chance to work with celebrity stylist Law Roach, the image architect" responsible for some of Zendaya, Kerry Washington and Celine Dion's hottest looks. But after working with actress Keke Palmer, the recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America's (CDFA) first-ever Stylist Award...Read more...

While the shocking revelation of the death of beloved Good Times" actor John Amos is continuing to make headlines, this latest update is one you truly won't believe.Read more...

For years, Jaguar Wright has rocked the mantle of Black famous:" The Philly songstress has never hit Beyonce levels of fame, but her voice has been all over tracks and hooks from the likes of Jay-Z and The Roots.Read more...

NASCAR is running an unlawful monopoly on the sport of stock car racing, alleges a suit filed on Wednesday by stock car teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against the sanctioning body and its CEO Jim France. 23XI is, of course, the team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and racer Denny Hamlin. This suit...Read more...

In June 2023, the body of 27-year-old Karl Clemente was found floating in Newtown Creek, which borders the New York boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. Weeks later, the body of 27-year-old John Castic's body was recovered from the same area. In a recent grisly discovery, police recovered yet another body from the creek.Read more...

At one point, an invite to one of Sean Diddy" Combs' annual all-white parties was a symbol of status and exclusivity. Now, a slew of disturbing allegations against the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul is shifting attention back on what exactly went down during these functions, which are now under federal investigation. -...Read more...

The on-going beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion may have just gotten a bit more steam thanks to a new ad that involves one of Megan's foes.Read more...

To keep it 1,000 percent, Black moguls are having the worst October ever-and it probably won't get any better. On Tuesday, attorney Tony Buzbee (Buzbee Law Firm) joined AVA Law Group in a press conference to share that 120 people came forward with claims of rape, sexual exploitation and sexual assault against Sean...Read more...

Drake has been mostly laying low since the beef between him and Kendrick Lamar died down, but now that we've rolled into his birthday month, he seems to be lopping off the digital heads of his so-called friends."Read more...

With Sean Diddy" Combs' federal indictment taking over headlines, many are starting to recall past alleged problematic moments between him and other celebs. This latest one involves one of our favorite actors-Denzel Washington.Read more...

On May 31, 1921, white attackers destroyed Greenwood, a thriving Black business district in Tulsa, Oklahoma, killing hundreds of residents (most of whom were Black) and burning more than 1,250 homes.

A Mississippi town is attracting national attention after the Department of Justice's (DOJ) investigation just uncovered a historic level of police corruption. And to no one's surprise, the victims are- you guessed it- mostly the city's Black residents.

At one point, an invite to one of Sean Diddy" Combs' annual all-white parties was a symbol of status and exclusivity. Now, a slew of disturbing allegations against the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul is shifting attention back on what exactly went down during these functions, which are now under federal investigation.Read more...

On the morning of Sept. 19, students at Arizona State University were filing into economics class when, out of nowhere, a knife attack almost happened, seemingly at random. But police allege the attack wasn't random at all.Read more...

Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, have made news for spread the dehumanizing yet entirely false claim that Haitian immigrants have been stealing and eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Now, the Haitian group that filed charges against the pair last month have added felony to the list.Read more...

A little known fact about Will Smith and his behavior onset is being put on front street-but it's not as bad as you think.Read more...

The ex-porn star who filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Sean Diddy" Combs over the summer may be forced to find a new lawyer.

In a wild turn of events, the suspect arrested after a Baton Rouge, La. therapist was found dead has been identified as a popular TikTok personality. His followers suspect he sent a warning ahead of the alleged slaying.

Despite facing a growing list of disturbing allegations, one of Sean Diddy" Combs' lawyers has released a statement declaring his client's innocence. This follows attorney Tony Buzbee (Buzbee Law Firm) joining AVA Law Group in a press conference that took place on Tuesday (Oct. 1).

While fellow actors, celebrities, and fans continue to mourn the death of beloved Good Times" actor John Amos, it seems his passing has spawned an all-new concern.Read more...

With just over 30 days before the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to make the case for her campaign. Although 84 percent of Black registered voters say they would vote for the Vice President if the election were held today, according to a Pew Research study, she's doing everything...Read more...

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Sexual assault incidents are severely underreported as a result of women who are too afraid or ashamed to come forth. However, one brave Tulsa woman finally came forth with allegations against a local pastor after 10 years of sex abuse...and her relationship with her alleged attacker is sickening.Read more...

Paris Fashion Week just officially ended but that doesn't mean we have to stop talking about all the good looks that were present.Read more...

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There have been several documentaries about the heinous crimes R. Kelly has committed throughout his decades-long music career. But those have (rightly) been from the perspective of his victims, not his family. That changes now.Read more...

More bad news for Dolton, Ill.'s self-proclaimed Super Mayor" Tiffany Henyard. Amidst federal probes into her spending habits and outstanding balances, it appears she forgot to pay the bill that probably matters the most.

Count on Katt Williams to make light of a delicate situation. When it comes to Sean Diddy" Combs, Williams has never shied away from calling the hip-hop mogul out on his suspicious dealings, even suggesting Diddy would start snitching if it really comes down to it.Read more...

Wendy Williams has finally broken her silence on Diddy. The radio and TV host gave an interview to Daily Mail on Monday, providing her famous insight into the madness circulating the media mogul following his Sept. 16 arrest.

Michael Ealy is opening up about one of his most difficult roles over the course of his career. Despite being one of Hollywood's most handsome actors, the Reasonable Doubt" star recently told Bel-Air" star Jabari Banks in an interview for Springhill that some of his uglier characters have caused him to deal with...Read more...

Fashion lovers all over the world are gagging over a stunning shot of supermodel Anok Yai for the October 2024 cover of Vogue France. Everything about the gorgeous photo, shot by photographer Mikael Jansson, gives glamorous vibes that instantly transport us to Studio 54 in the 1970s.

Black group chats were blowing up last night during the only vice presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz. Some might say the debate showcased a tale of two different Americas, one progressive and one regressive, but that's not exactly why Black America took to the social media app X to express their...Read more...