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Updated 8/16/24 at 3:30 p.m. ET

Another day, another Black celeb being messed with in Paris. Ayesha Curry's time at the Olympics seemingly came to an unexpectedly unpleasant ending over the weekend. According to recent reports, the wife of Stephen Curry was involved in an intense encounter with the French police over the weekend that's made its way...Read more...

Controversy swarmed Rachael Raygun" Gunn after a bizarre performance led to her literally scoring all zeros from Olympic judges. The so-called Australian breakdancer was criticized by Black folks who said she mocked" the Black art form. Even singer Adele had to stop her Munich show to laugh at what she called the...Read more...

Tracee Ellis Ross is one of Hollywood's most respected funny ladies. From Girlfriends," to Black-ish," she's carved a path separate from her famous mother, Diana Ross and made her own name in the business. - Stephanie Holland Read MoreRead more...

Adding on to the long list of names former President Donald Trump has called Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump is back stirring up trouble yet again. This time, his private conversations are to blame. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Five-year-old La'Rayah Davis was caught in the middle of an ongoing custody battle between her two parents. But before her father, Daunan Davis, could gain full custody, La'Rayah was found unresponsive in the Las Vegas home of former NFL running back Cierre Wood. After being taken to the hospital with several...Read more...

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On this episode of Which Celebrity is Selling Their House Now?" we have none other than Emmy award-winning talk show host Sherri Shepherd. The actress and TV personality listed her five-story townhome for sale at $3.2 million according to Zillow. It was last on the market in 2021 at another $800,000 more.Read more...

A CNN panel featuring Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) quickly went to hell after the GOP Karen repeatedly mispronounced Vice President Kamala Harris's name.Read more...

Tyler, The Creator is once again going viral for speaking his mind. In an interview on web series Mavericks with Mav Carter" released Wednesday (Aug. 14), the Igor" emcee opened up about various topics ranging from the vapidity of his music peers to the audacity of culture vultures.Read more...

Tyler, the Creator has stirred up some interesting dialogue about Ian, a new popular rapper in the genre, and why his presence bothers him.

When Usher said watch this" in Confessions Pt. II," I doubt he was foreshadowing the moment when he'd have to postpone the start of his Past, Present, Future" tour like he did earlier this week.Read more...

A Colorado MMA fighter who spent his career advocating against violence is accused of committing an egregious act of violence himself. Police suspect the reason behind it goes deeper than a random fit of rage.

Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old boy hailing from Ethiopia, has been honored by Time Magazine for creating a soap that could possibly treat and cure skin cancer. The outlet reported how Bekele noticed how the sun effected people's skin and how they often worked in the sun without properly protecting themselves.

One look at Halle Berry's extensive list of credits showcases her incredible range. Action, drama, comedy, sci-fi - she has literally done it all. She's been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years, consistently giving fans something new in every movie.Read more...

Though it's coming a little over a year later, Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson have finally finalized their divorce.Read more...

It was a tall order for the Disney+ series X-Men 97" to follow in the footsteps of the beloved classic, X-Men: The Animated Series." However, the revival was a big hit for Marvel and renewed for a second season.

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If you think that you're favorite artist works hard, Taylor Swift works harder, especially when it comes to her taking the top spot.Read more...

The upcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King" is a highly anticipated prequel that tells the story of how Mufasa and Taka, who becomes known as Scar in the future, met and became brothers. The film is framed around Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa telling this new story to Simba and Nala's daughter Kiara. Since Nala is voiced by...Read more...

It's been almost two weeks since highway street racers allegedly hit a 32-year-old woman before leaving her to die on an Atlanta interstate. Now, her family is finally speaking out, and they want answers.

This summer, Breaking was displayed in front of the world at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. But the competition went viral for all of the wrong reasons, especially the performance of Rachel Raygun" Gunn.Read more...

During an interview with The Breakfast Club," billionaire Fanatics owner Michael Rubin attempted to clear up rumors about his good friend Meek Mill. Over the years, Rubin has made himself a popular personality in the realm of hip-hop due to his digital sports platform.Read more...

Things are getting messy between Kehlani and the father of her child, now that the singer is the next person to take legal action against the other.Read more...

The former world No. 1 tennis star is opening up about her ongoing struggle to get back into the swing of things. Since giving birth to her daughter, Shai, in July 2023, Naomi Osaka has been working hard to make her comeback to the sport she's been playing since she was three years old, but after a string of...Read more...

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It's not often that gospel legend Kirk Franklin makes the news, but that's exactly what happened back in 2021 when his son Kerrion posted footage of the Looking For You" singer cussing him out during a heated argument on Instagram.Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Former President Donald Trump is pulling out all the stops in his attempts to regain the White House come November, including taking a page from an old GOP playbook of using racially charged ads to court voters.Read more...

Zimbabwean student Ruvarashe Takamhanya was walking to school with her best friend when she was hit and killed by a speeding car. The 11-year-old's mother, Juliana Vito, found out about the June 3 accident from neighbors and quickly ran to the scene, according to BBC.

Zoe Kravitz recently appeared in the cover story for Esquire Magazine, in which she finally revealed how a decision she made at age 11 might've been hurtful to her mother, actress Lisa Bonet.Read more...

There's not enough money in the world that can make amends for the five decades Glynn Ray Simmons spent in prison wrongfully convicted of murder, but Oklahoma City is trying to make it right by awarding him over $7 million.

Usher and his fans in Atlanta may not be good good" after the disappointment he dished out on Wednesday.Read more...

Marvel Studios' monster hit Deadpool & Wolverine" features several high-profile, crowd-pleasing cameos from characters, including some who made their big screen debut as superheroes before the Marvel Cinematic Universe started. Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch; Jennifer Garner as Elektra Natchios; Channing...Read more...

Given the news cycle of the past few weeks, you couldn't be blamed if you haven't been paying attention to what's been going on in the United Kingdom. In fact, you probably haven't kept up to what's happening across the pond since Queen Elizabeth passed away. But believe me, there's something you might take some...Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is sure to have a fashionable Labor Day weekend - with Tory Burch and Anna Wintour recently announcing that they will hold a Hamptons fundraiser for the Democratic candidate.Read more...

A New Orleans woman was attacked in a courtroom Monday as she pleaded guilty to her role in a heinous crime that has sparked courtroom chaos more than once.Read more...

Professional clown and commentator Stephen A. Smith has found the gaul to address Vice President Kamala Harris and share his thoughts on her lack of televised interviews or press conferences. Smith has been known for saying ridiculous things and standing on his soapbox-and his latest remarks are no different.

Every so often we discover that a pair of celebrities are related, whether it's Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Tracy Chapman or Cory Booker and his twin" cousin, RuPaul.

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Five-year-old La'Rayah Davis was caught in the middle of an ongoing custody battle between her two parents. But before her father, Daunan Davis, could gain full custody, La'Rayah was found unresponsive in the Las Vegas home of former NFL running back Cierre Wood. After being taken to the hospital with several...Read more...

The Cook Political Report has released a new survey that reveals things have taken a drastic turn when it comes to the 2024 presidential election. The survey, which was conducted by the Democratic polling firm BSG and Republican polling firm GS Strategy Group, showed that Vice President Kamala Harris is tied or ahead...Read more...

Popular rapper Lil Baby wanted to enjoy the luxury of the road when he came home, so he designed his Atlanta bachelor pad to be the ideal relaxation spot. Yes, he has friends and family over, but he wasn't looking for a party house. Not only does it feel like home, it feels like a great accomplishment for me," he...Read more...

Next week, the Democratic National Convention is slated to take place in Chicago. The last time the city hosted the event was in 1996. According to a report from NBC News, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz are scheduled to give speeches. In addition, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill...Read more...

There seems to be some internal drama going on between members of The Fugees following the announcement that the U.S. dates for the beloved group's upcoming tour would be canceled.Read more...

Amidst the hype of Simone Biles winning four gold medals and one silver from her performances in the 2024 Paris Olympics, one figure from her past has resurfaced with hopes of reconnecting.

It's been a year since a Georgia grand jury accused ex-president Donald Trump and others of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis boldly led the crusade against Trump and his alleged illegal behavior.Read more...

South African-born Chidimma Adetshina is a 23-year-old law student who had big dreams of winning the Miss South Africa title. But after controversies began to involve her family, Adetshina has decided to pull out of the contest.

Though Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson announced their shocking divorce last summer, it appears they're still working out the kinks a year later.Read more...

Even days after the Paris Olympics ended, people still can't stop talking about the breaking competition at the Summer Games, especially Rachael Raygun" Gunn's bizarre performance.Read more...