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Just when you thought online talks of a link between Sean Diddy" Combs and late One Direction singer Liam Payne was just speculation, new details may have just given it more credence.Read more...

Solange Knowles is one of the most creative artists in the music industry. She doesn't follow the predictable path that's expected from female R&B stars. Unfortunately, serious health issues do not care about your artistry or popularity. The When I Get Home" singer recently revealed on Instagram that she's been...Read more...

Every time you hear Rick Ross reference a Mercedes Maybach, Rolls Royce or Bentley in his songs, just know he's not just yapping - he's referring to his own insane car collection.

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, made history Tuesday (Oct. 22) night, becoming the first father-son duo in NBA history to play on the same court together. It was a beautiful moment many basketball fans loved and appreciated. But it wasn't celebratory for everyone.Read more...

A Florida mom is mourning the loss of her teenage son after he took his life in February 2024. Now, she is suing Character.AI, alleging the artificial intelligence company bears some responsibility for her son's death.

Cardi B is putting her health and safety first. The rapper told her millions of followers that she has canceled her upcoming performance at ONE MusicFest this weekend due to a medical emergency.

When Beyonce moves, the world stops. And with only 11 days left until a new president is elected, the queen is making a serious political chess move by agreeing to appear at Vice President Kamala Harris' next rally in the singer's hometown of Houston on Friday (Oct. 25).

Whether he's cussing people out or saving the world from bad guys, no one can deny the goodness that presents itself onscreen when Samuel L. Jackson arrives. With a career spanning across decades and countless film, TV shows, and theater performances under his belt, it's no wonder why the Washington D.C.-born actor's...Read more...

Jennifer Lopez's first husband Ojani Noa is blasting Sean Diddy" Combs amid the latter's federal indictment and mounting legal troubles. As we previously told you, Diddy and J. Lo famously dated from 1999 to 2001. But prior to that, she was married to Noa who was an actor and producer at the time from 1997-1998.Read more...

We all know Wiz Khalifa loves to smoke his weed. He's like the younger version of Snoop Dogg - wherever he goes, you know he will bring that grass with him. But Wiz's love of marijuana recently got him in some serious trouble across the pond.Read more...

Tennis star Serena Williams doesn't let us into her life off the court that often, but when she does, we're absolutely here for it. Just days after sharing the most adorable photo dump of pics of her youngest daughter, Adira, Williams treated her over 17 million Instagram followers to even more cuteness, sharing a...Read more...

Best believe, Tiktok will do it's thing. For example, a white Florida man was caught in a viral video allegedly bothering a Black teen for seemingly no reason. The public's outraged reaction led to a serious response from the famous company he works for... or should we say worked for?Read more...

The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. The very same charges are being held against rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs leading some to speculate if the rapper threw the fashion giant under the bus.

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It's not everyday you see Tyler Perry out and about and getting into some potential foolery, but that's exactly what folks on social media saw thanks to a now viral clip.Read more...

Cardi B still has a lot to say about Offset. The rapper has taken to social media numerous times since her divorce to the Migos rapper was announced, with last night being no exception.

As America inches closer to Election Day, Donald Trump's shot of becoming president for a second time remains a very real possibility. Even though he has a tremendous amount of supporters, The New York Times has reported that some of his most notable allies, family members and staunch conservatives have spoken out...Read more...

Lamar Odom opened up about the scary connection he has with Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who passed away in Argentina last week. Payne died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires; no foul play is suspected, but an autopsy revealed he had a mixture of drugs in his system,...Read more...

Although 50 Cent is known to be the top troll in hip-hop, he can be the nice guy sometimes.Read more...

An Ohio mother is in huge trouble after authorities accused her of taking a trip across state lines for days and allegedlyleaving behind some precious cargo: her own children. The reason she did it...? Absolutely mind-blowing.

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Though she turned pro and gained popularity first, Venus Williams has had to deal with occasionally being in the shadow of her record-breaking sister, Serena Williams. Their careers are forever linked, as they played in several Grand Slam finals against each other and won 14 women's doubles titles as partners.Read more...

Former President Barack Obama has a well-documented history of catching folks off guard by breaking out into song at a podium. There was that time he sang Amazing Grace" at the funeral for South Carolina Sen. Clementa Pinckney. Or when he sang Al Green's Love and Happiness" at the Apollo Theater in New York.Read more...

LeBron James and his son Bronny James made history Tuesday night when they became the first father and son to play together in the NBA. They helped power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Truthfully, LeBron helped them get the win with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists....Read more...

If it's two things Washington, D.C. residents don't play about, it's go-go music and former Mayor Marion Barry. But this well-known D.C. pizza chain is catching heat after a not-so-subtle ad reference to D.C.'s forever mayor has many hollering racism."

A New Jersey family mourning the loss of a loved one got a disturbing surprise when they went to pay their last respects - and now they are looking to the courts to help them seek justice.

Last month, an intense interview between CBS Mornings" co-anchor Tony Dokoupil and author Ta-Nehisi Coates went viral after the two sparred over Coates' perspective in his latest book The Message."Read more...

In 2021, a Black woman's beef with her boyfriend over the conception of their child resulted in an unthinkable act that claimed the life of the new mother and nearly, her child. Only now has the DOJ brought the man in question to justice.

Jaden Smith is keeping it a buck about his off-kilter behavior over the years.Read more...

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As Sean Diddy" Combs sits in prison awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, some fans are concerned about the impact the swarm of media attention will have on his seven children, who range in age from 1 to 33. But one of Combs' kids is leaning into the spotlight right now, and some fans are not...Read more...

As the news of Diddy's federal arrest and subsequent indictment continue to play out in the legal system and in the court of public opinions, millions are searching the internet for videos that might hold answers to whether there were hints to Diddy's alleged heinous acts.Read more...

On Monday, Breakfast Club" hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious sat down with Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump. It wasn't long before they asked Lara about her father-in-law and his treatment of the exonerated Central Park Five.Read more...

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Halle Bailey is one of the most gorgeous women in Hollywood. But even she gets insecure about her looks sometimes. The actress/singer recently admitted that a persistent compliment from fans has her questioning just how beautiful she really is.Read more...

DJ Envy just revealed an unpopular take on the Diddy news. The Breakfast Club host and radio personality appeared on an episode of The Casey Crew podcast, where he gave his opinion on all that has gone down since the arrest of the disgraced rapper.

Around 700 people were visiting Georgia's Sapelo Island for an annual celebration for the Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants this past weekend. As they stood on the dock waiting for the island's ferry to take them back to the mainland, the gateway collapsed, sending at least 20 people into the water,...Read more...

Marlon Wayans is opening up and getting all the way real about how he came to accept his transgender child, Kai.Read more...

During the Sept. 10 ABC News presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris called Donald Trump out for taking out a full-page ad in The New York Times calling for the execution of the exonerated Central Park Five."

The family of Jayland Walker, the Black man who was shot to death by police officers in Akron, Ohio back in 2022, will receive a staggering settlement from the city after a grand jury refused to indict the cops involved last year. The mayor's office confirmed the agreement on Monday.Read more...

With exactly two weeks left until what many believe is the most important election in American history, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are pulling out all the stops to get voters attention in key swing states, including Georgia. And that means cozying up to the state's ultra-popular...Read more...

Even before his headline grabbing behavior of the last few years, Kanye West has always been an enigmatic figure. We imagine co-parenting with him can be a challenge at times. According to PEOPLE, it may be even more difficult than we thought for his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.Read more...

Earlier this year, The Root reported on Daqua Lameek Ritter after he was found guilty of the murder of Dime Doe, a transgender woman. Now, he has just been sentenced in the first hate crime case to ever reach federal courts in the United States.Read more...

Cardi B is not having it after a prank caller told CPS that her children were in danger. The I Like It" rapper hopped on Instagram Live to clap back after the incident, calling the prank f-ked up."

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but for fans of musicians who take their sweet time in between projects, that fondness oftentimes seems to evolve into an excruciating longing for fresh sounds from their faves.Read more...

It's hard to imagine Kendrick Lamar getting emotional since he rarely does so in any public setting. But in his latest conversation with SZA, he shared that a particular song he wrote years ago brought him to tears.Read more...

Did Snoop Dogg almost join OnlyFans? That's the question on everyone's mind after the Gin and Juice" rapper's latest appearance on Watch What Happens Live" with Andy Cohen.Read more...

During his time in the NFL, Antonio Brown became better known for his controversies - including a troubling history of alleged mistreatment toward women - than his talents as a wide receiver. Unsurprising, perhaps, that his latest bit of controversy involves stumping for former President Donald Trump.Read more...

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Gucci Mane's career as a music executive hasn't been quite as successful as his career as a rapper. Over the weekend, the Atlanta MC got pretty personal about his business venture, 1017 Records, sharing that it has not been going well lately.Read more...