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The Blackest Met Gala is officially behind us, but that doesn't mean we're done talking about it yet! Some of the biggest names in the industry put on their flyest and most creative ensembles to cater to the theme of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," a nod to Black dandyism. And it's time to talk about some of the...Read more...

Draymond Green had choice words for reporters Thursday (May 8) night after picking up his fifth technical foul in nine playoff games during Game 2 of the Western Semifinals. And they're causing quite a stir among NBA fans who aren't feeling what he had to say.Read more...

Zendaya is one of this generation's biggest stars, due in equal part to her award-winning roles and her showstopping looks on the red carpet. Days after she slayed the Met Gala red carpet, her frequent collaborator and stylist Law Roach shed some light on Zendaya's big wedding coming up, but his response is leaving...Read more...

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Sean Diddy" Combs is expected to face three witnesses during his sex crime trial which kicked off this week, including ex-girlfriend and singer Casandra Cassie" Ventura. Cassie's claims of abuse are heavily cited by federal authorities, but in the latest court session, Diddy's attorneys suggest the singer wasn't...Read more...

During what should have been one of the happiest moments of her life, actress Gabrielle Union took plenty of heat from the internet when she and husband Dwyane Wade announced the birth of their daughter Kaavia via surrogate in 2018.Read more...

Taraji P. Henson's next movie role is almost here, and the internet has some thoughts. The Empire" alum is set to star in Straw," Tyler Perry's latest film set to hit Netflix this June. The film sees Henson as a single mother whose world unravels" in chaos. Sound familiar?

Times Square in New York is one of the world's most popular tourist locations. Folks from all over the globe descend upon the tourist attraction all year-round, so it serves as the perfect place to make a statement. That's exactly what's happening after a stoic, 12-foot tall bronze statue of a Black woman popped up...Read more...

Y'all, when is MAGA not complaining about something? They flooded social media following the election of Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American pope to be elected. However, his liberal stance has ruffled some far-right feathers.Read more...

A Georgia woman found herself in some... well...hot water after she was arrested for allegedly assaulting her man with an interesting weapon. A little after 5 p.m. on Tuesday (May 6), authorities were called to the Stay Lodge motel, an extended stay lodge, after a report of a domestic dispute.Read more...

Movie and TV moms often have all the answers and are able to expertly handle every situation. Even when they're crumbling under the pressure, they still manage to crack jokes and deliver award-worthy performances. However, they're not all perfect. Hollywood has given us plenty of absolutely terrible mothers. These are...Read more...

Jhene Aiko is giving fans a long-awaited update on her living status after losing her home back in January. And what she had to say may be beneficial to a whole lot of folks.Read more...

Though chatter of celebrity beef has calmed down, it looks like a new one may be brewing between Ashanti and the late Irv Gotti's brother, Chris Gotti. But it may not last too long.Read more...

2025 has been an all-out assault on Blackness. Since Donald Trump took office on January 20th, he tried to erase the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen from military history, has made attempts to gut the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and is trying his best to eradicate all Diversity,...Read more...

New York Knicks fans have a lot to be excited about as their home team heads back to Madison Square Garden with a 2 -1 advantage over the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs. While the first two games in the series ended in dramatic fashion, former Celtic forward Paul Pierce just got a painful...Read more...

A male traveler was just trying to check in for his flight to get home from a business trip when a couple Frontier employees appeared to make checking in wayyy more difficult than it had to be. The interaction was caught on camera, so you already know the incident came back to bite them.Read more...

As the world continues to celebrate Pope Leo XIV as the new leader of the Catholic Church, there's one important thing folks should know about him. On Thursday (May 8), Leo was named the first American-born pope in history. But his lineage has deeper ties to the intricate fabric of the Black American South.Read more...

On Thursday (May 8), cardinal electors in Vatican City selected Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago-born cardinal to be the next leader of the Catholic Church. But there's a reason why Black folks, Catholic or not, should care about this: The new pope is Black.Read more...

The Weeknd has revealed his true life's passion... and surprisingly, it's not music. The Starboy" musician admitted that his rise to superstardom in the music industry was really just a little detour" he used to pursue his number one passion.Read more...

Pauletta Washington isn't taking her husband Denzel Washington's Tony Awards snub lightly. In fact, she's got more than a few words to say about it.Read more...

We need to have a conversation about the Black man accused of killing a police officer last week. Instead of being labeled as merely a cop killer, he is garnering support across racial lines from both Black and white communities. It's complicated.Read more...

Singer-songwriter Donny Hathaway is undoubtedly one of the greatest musicians of our time. The Chicago native who grew up singing gospel music in his grandmother's St. Louis church, was known for his soulful voice and his piano prowess he brought to hits like The Ghetto," This Christmas" and Someday We'll All Be...Read more...

A family in Fredericksburg, Va. is in mourning after a high school senior was gunned down. Now, the alleged shooter is in custody, and his alleged defense is raising questions. It all started when the victim and his two friends decided to play a prank in a local neighborhood.Read more...

It's too late to get their money back, but Latinx voters are expressing buyer's remorse after electing President Donald Trump. More than half of Latinx voters confidently casted their ballots for him, and after just 108 days of Trump back in the White House, folks are having regrets... but it's way too late!Read more...

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Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions and descriptions of rape.Read more...

We've seen this movie before, unfortunately. On Wednesday, three former Memphis police officers who were accused in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols were acquitted, leaving his family angry and confused as to how jurors could believe they were not responsible for his death- even when a federal jury did.Read more...

It looks like the Beyhive has officially fallen in love with their queen's youngest daughter. Seven-year-old Rumi Carter has been the talk of the internet as she has captured hearts with her infectious energy during her appearances on the Cowboy Carter" tour. After all, if you're going to steal the spotlight from ...Read more...

Shaboozey's 2025 Met Gala debut consisted of an unforgettable statement suit, and people cannot stop talking about it. Immersed in the drippy Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" theme, many praised the country superstar's outfit for its fearless fashion statement, while others say it was too over the top. Fans couldn't...Read more...

The fate of ex-NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. has been set. The former Washington Redskins player was first indicted back in 2022 for murder and tampering charges, just over a year after his girlfriend, Taylor Pomanski, disappeared. Per official documents, she was last seen at her home at a party in April of 2021 in Texas.Read more...

Brown v. the Board of Education was meant to end segregation in schools across the country- but what happens when it's a Black educator who brings back segregation for a shocking reason? In the case of one Atlanta public school (APS), claims of segregation led to a shocking lawsuit from one parent.Read more...

About ten New York state correctional officers implicated in the death of Robert Brooks, a Black inmate who was savagely beaten in custody, were charged with murder after the incident. One officer, however, faced the court to give his decision on whether he wanted to fight to prove his innocence or not. The plea he...Read more...

A beloved actor from That's So Raven" has fans pouring out their love and support - and wallets - after an emotional plea for help. Rondell Sheridan, who played Raven Baxter's father Victor Baxter on the Disney Channel sitcom, took to social media to share a heartbreaking health diagnosis.Read more...

Insecure" creator Issa Rae has sparked a viral conversation about what it means to be a good friend. During a recent sit down with former first lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson on their IMO" podcast, the actress admitted to being an inconsiderate friend." And although she added that she's trying...Read more...

After nearly 10 years of lingering on the market, the mesmerizing mansion that doubled as the Lyon family home in Fox's television series Empire," has finally found a new owner. But the sale came with a steep price tag drop.Read more...

Doechii finally has something to say about all the online chatter and backlash she received following her 2025 Met Gala debut on Monday. But her response may have missed the mark.Read more...

A Detroit man is accused by police of stealing a car to drive it across town to a home he allegedly attempted to burglarize. However, that's not the worst part. Upon the investigation, police found someone assisted him in the alleged crimes. His accomplice" will surprise you.Read more...

The music world was left in shock after a bombshell lawsuit against one of its legends was revealed on Tuesday (May 6). Smokey Robinson was accused of sexually assaulting four of his former employees, and we've all been waiting to see how he would respond. Now, we got our answer, but it's only sparking more questions.Read more...

If you missed the 2025 Met Gala, don't worry, Black TikTok has you more than covered. As soon as our favorite celebs hit those iconic steps, the popular app exploded with reactions, reviews, roasts, and pure joy.Read more...

Three of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the fatal beating Tyre Nichols faced trial this week on second-degree murder charges. After watching the horrifying footage we all did, of Nichols being beaten bloodied and mocked, the mostly white jury finally came back with a verdict...Read more...

After 10 years, rapper The Game has finally come to some sort of conclusion in his sexual battery lawsuit. Unfortunately for him, it's not a positive one.Read more...

The conversation around Shiloh Hendrix, the playground Karen who was filmed calling a 5-year-old Black child the N-word is getting louder, as Hendrix is going viral and raising money to protect herself from ongoing threats. But the conversation became too much for activist and author Marc Lamont Hill during a recent...Read more...

When you grow up with superstar entertainers like Jay-Z and Beyonce as parents, you'd better be ready to have a permanent place in the spotlight. And if you're the oldest Carter sibling, it's your job to make sure the younger ones understand all of the responsibility that comes with the role.Read more...

From the moment a smiling Meghan Markle rode off in that carriage after saying I do" to Prince Harry, it seems that some people (ok, mostly white people) aren't exactly feeling Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Although she manages to stay in the headlines even after leaving her royal duties behind, most of the press hasn't...Read more...

Former President Joe Biden did NOT hold back with his comments on how current President Donald Trump is doing his second time in office. While he said it was a difficult decision to leave his term early, he says it's even more difficult watching Trump put our country at risk.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs would like nothing more than for Black Americans to show up outside the New York courthouse where jury selection is currently underway for his sex trafficking trial. The music mogul would probably delight in hearing chants of No Justice, No Peace!" outside as his lawyers make the argument inside...Read more...

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It's crazy how some things just come full circle, and in the case of actor Ricco Ross, one experience with the legendary Whitney Houston will live forever in his memory. The year was 1985, and Houston wasn't the icon we remember her as today; Ross wasn't the heartthrob he's known as either. But that's when their two...Read more...

Rodney Hinton Jr. appeared in court this week for a hearing on charges he faces in connection to the killing of a Cincinnati sheriff's deputy. Walking past a wall of over 50 scowling deputies who posted up in support of their fallen colleague, Hinton stuck his chin up, eyeing down every single officer.Read more...

We're still reeling from this year's Met Gala, but one special interaction between a music legend and a fashion icon has warmed the world's hearts. Diana Ross absolutely stole the show at the Met, dressed in an adorning gown stitched with the names of her family tree. And standing close by was Zendaya, a certified...Read more...