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The assistant principal of a North Texas school made her first public appearance to speak on the horrifying events that occurred in her classroom weeks ago. She says the incident left her with permanent injuries.

In November 2023, John Marks and his friend Freddie Douglas Jr. were accused of raping Amanda Zawieruszynski, a white woman, while she was in the pool at Marks' home in Manvel, Texas.

The Democratic National Convention is over, and now Vice President Kamala Harris' name is as ubiquitous as bricks in the projects. You'd think that's the only political news anyone is covering. But then, as now, the old saying that all politics is local" applies.Read more...

She may break records, perform show-stopping routines and dominate competitions against some of the best athletes in the world, but at the end of the day, Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is just like us.

As summer ends, you may be thinking about packing up all of your white clothes, because everyone knows you're not supposed to wear white after Labor Day, right? Wrong! After reading this, you might want to wait a bit.Read more...

Sorry, Beyhive! Beyonce was never going to appear at the Democratic National Convention this year, despite various rumors and reports from outlets confirming otherwise.

Beloved talk show host Wendy Williams has been fighting an uphill battle as of late. Her eponymous talk show officially ended in 2022 and that same year, Williams was put under court-ordered guardianship.Read more...

There's no doubt that 2024 started off with a bang thanks to Katt Williams iconic appearance on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay" podcast where he spoke his peace on a variety of topics and people-including fellow comedian Steve Harvey.Read more...

Lil Baby is the latest rapper to find himself in legal hot water. According to TMZ, the artist born Dominique Jones was arrested in Las Vegas on Monday for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. TMZ reports he was allegedly caught on video at a nightclub being passed a gun." After a police investigation, he...Read more...

Six months to the date after music producer Rodney Lil Rod" Jones filed a bombshell sexual assault lawsuit against Sean Diddy" Combs, he's finally breaking his silence on the matter.Read more...

Well, what do we have here? The burglary suspect who went viral almost a decade ago after his emotional reunion with his judge is now back in jail for similar crimes.

Churches go through changes, but in the case of the Gateway Megachurch in Texas, there's clearly something else in the holy water. On Aug. 21, the church unexpectedly announced Executive Pastor Kemtal Glasgow is no longer employed," sparking questions about exactly went led to his resignation.Read more...

In even more ridiculous Trump news, an awards gala to benefit the Jan. 6 rioters will be held at his golf club in New Jersey. It is scheduled to happen on September 5 and is being advertised as a fundraiser, according to event sponsor Stand in the Gap.Read more...

In 2024, the National Safety Council reported 27 child deaths nationwide as a result of being left in a hot vehicle, with Texas having the highest count of four incidents. Now, a Houston mother claims a school bus driver nearly added her two children into the tally.

No matter how you feel about him as a person, Floyd Mayweather is one of the greatest boxers of all time. He's arguably perfected the sweet science better than anyone, making hundreds of millions of dollars from the sport and becoming one of its most powerful figures.Read more...

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According to O.J. Simpson's longstanding lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne, his late client's memory lives on in a special-and perhaps peculiar-way. The infamous NFL star was cremated after passing away in April at the age of 76 from cancer.Read more...

Gone are the days when you had to wear a full suit and tie for a job interview. As remote work has grown in popularity and more companies are allowing their employees to express their individual style in the office, workers have more freedom to show up in a way that makes them comfortable.Read more...

Lawan Jones Jr., 18, was taken in by Keith Poole to live with him and his three children in Pompano Beach, Fla. after his parents died, a family friend tells CBS.

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For superstar singer Mariah Carey, the end of the year is usually her busiest period, as she heads out on the road and makes multiple TV appearances during the holiday season. However, this year that time will be filled with sadness. According to People, over the weekend, the Grammy winner's mother Patricia and sister...Read more...

It was a rough weekend for Matt Barnes and his family after he revealed that his teenage son, Zay, was hit by a car last week. Barnes gave an update on his son's condition on Instagram, writing in a post, My guys had a tough week. Hit by a car while jogging Wednesday had a bad stomach ache Friday tried to play...Read more...

During the early hours of last August 20, Kenneth Hardin Jr. and his wife, Carrie, got into a disagreement as all normal couples do, according to a statement from Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

Halle Bailey is basking in motherhood! The singer and actress gave birth to her son with rapper DDG, Halo, in December of last year. While pictures of her child on social media were kept to a minimum at first, The Color Purple" star has been sharing more and more of her adorable son, including a clip over the...Read more...

Cam Newton isn't a stranger to controversy. This time around, the former NFL player has gone viral for an August 23 interview he did with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant on his podcast Funky Friday." During the talk, the pair discussed Newton's desire to have more children.Read more...

Body camera footage released from an Ohio police department put to rest some stipulations regarding the fatal shooting of a Black man accused of stealing a U-Haul truck.

Written, directed and produced by John Singleton and starring Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Ving Rhames, Snoop Dogg and Mo'Nique, Baby Boy" is considered a classic Black movie. Its many quotable moments have made it an enduring favorite.

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Disgraced pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli has been ordered to forfeit his copies of the Wu-Tang Clan's rare album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin." The request is part of a preliminary injunction issued Friday (August 23) by federal Judge Pamela Chen in a developing lawsuit, according to Billboard.Read more...

It appears a battle of the Barbz" is brewing between Nicki Minaj and one of her highly vocal fans. According to court documents obtained by TMZ on Monday, the Gag City" rapper is being sued by a longtime fan named Tameer Peak over allegations of reputational harm, emotional distress and financial loss." He's...Read more...

It's not everyday that you see rapper Scarface in headlines or as the topic of conversation on social media, but that's exactly what happened over the weekend thanks to an alarming post.Read more...

Despite Drake being the last person to drop a track in his legendary beef with Kendrick Lamar, it seems that he's not quite over the feud with the Compton MC.

A 22-year-old Milwaukee woman is in BIG trouble after her intimidation stunt resulted in the death of a Black teen. Everybody, including her mama, came forth to detail to the cops the chaotic scene.

DJ Mustard has some choice words about Drake in his latest interview. The producer behind Kendrick Lamar's smash hit (and Drake diss record) Not Like Us" sat down with The Los Angeles Times, opening up about his career and of course, his current song of the summer with Lamar.Read more...

After a chilling four-month investigation, the suspect behind the drowning of an 8-year-old Black boy in Georgia has finally come forth with a confession. Sadly, the suspect is not much older than the victim.

In recent years we've seen the cast of Martin" reunite to celebrate the series' legacy and influence. However, the renewed interest in the comedy has also led fans to once again debate why the popular show really ended. That discussion got louder over the weekend when a 2018 clip of Tichina Arnold on TV One's...Read more...

After a star-studded Democratic National Convention full of impassioned cries to get out the vote, it's hard not to feel like the country is on the verge of electing its first Black female President. But with less than 80 days before we cast our votes, we can't afford to take our feet off the gas. A lot can happen in...Read more...

Darnay Cockrell called authorities for help, but he was instead handcuffed and forced to the ground by responding officers. The audio and bodycam footage from the Aug. 6 incident has been released to the public, and in response, Cockrell is facing consequences.

You know you made it to legendary status when someone else tries to bite your style, but for Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast, trademarking one of their most famous phrases is a line in the sand.

Former president Donald Trump set the tone in his numerous attempts to disparage Vice President Kamala Harris to keep her from the White House this November. However, his allies have taken things a wildly racist step further.Read more...

Who would've thought we'd see the day comedian D.L. Hughley actually admits he was wrong?! The actor is known for his strong and divisive takes, but on the final night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Hughley sang a different tune about Vice President Kamala Harris.

CHICAGO: Vice President Kamala Harris should feel on top of the world. She's leading in the polls and has galvanized and excited her base, but the next few months will not easy as the Obamas have already warned.Read more...

From the moment streaming became the primary way people consume music, there's been questions about how artists are compensated. This is an especially sticky issue for veteran artists who've just made their catalogs available.

Serial killers are often some of the most unsuspecting people. Would the wife of a reverend kill her entire family? Would a Taco Bell manager slaughter his employees? Yes and yes.

It's no secret that Marvel Studios has had trouble getting its Blade" reboot off the ground. Back in 2019, Mahershala Ali was announced as the new DayWalker, taking over the role from Wesley Snipes. Since then, the project has undergone multiple creative issues, including several director, script and cast changes.

Actor/singer Tyrese Gibson has made no secret of his hurt feelings toward his ex-wife Samantha Lee. Their divorce and custody battle has been a public mess. Most recently, the Sweet Lady" singer appeared on The Breakfast Club" to promote his new film 1992," where he discussed the toll the split has taken on him, as...Read more...

Updated as of 8/23/2024 as of 4:00 p.m. ET

If you've been anywhere on TikTok in the past week, you've likely heard of the demure" trend which has just about everyone talking about how to show up any and everywhere being cute and classy rather than crass and uncouth.

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