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Simone Biles Claps Back at Hair Haters Talking About Her Edges During 2024 Olympics
Despite Simone Biles being the most decorated gymnast of all time, some folks online are still finding something negative to say about her.Read more...
Everything You Need to Know About African Americans in the Olympics, Then and Now
With plenty of star power on the Team USA roster, Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas will be tasked with two things coming off the bench - being a physical presence on both sides of the ball and giving 100% on every possession like she does every game. Nicknamed The Engine," Thomas is one of the main reasons the...Read more...
Kamala Harris Proved Her Star Power With A Blowout Presidential Rally In Atlanta
What was scheduled as just another political rally quickly turned into a once in a lifetime experience for Atlanta residents and visitors alike. It wouldn't be an ATL event if the stars didn't show up and out, and musical artists Megan Thee Stallion and Quavo took the stage to show their support for Vice President Kama...Read more...
Big New Development in the R. Kelly Case
Despite it being more than a year since R. Kelly was sentenced to 20 years for his Chicago sex crimes against minors, his legal team is still fighting for his freedom.Read more...
J.D. Vance Dragged Over Resurfaced Rant About “Childless” People
Imagine being called deranged" and psychotic" because you don't have kids. In a newly resurfaced podcast interview from 2020, former President Donald Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance, said just that.Read more...
Malia Baker on Stepping Into the Role of Cinderella's Daughter in "Descendants: The Rise of Red"
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Coco Gauff Forced to ‘Advocate’ For Herself Against Chair Umpire During Olympics Match
After winning the 2024 women's doubles and previously making it to the finals and semi-finals of the singles at the French Open, American tennis star Coco Gauff was considered a medal favorite at the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, her singles run came to a controversial end in the third round on Tuesday.
Black Hack: Tips and Tricks for Your Beard
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EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Obama Announces Her Next Book
Our Forever First Lady, Michelle Obama, always gives us exactly what we need - even when we don't know we need it. Her bestselling 2022 book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times," was packed with personal stories and reflections about how she's navigated being a wife, mother and the first Black First...Read more...
Conspiracy Theories Going Wild Over What Really Happened to Diddy's Late Girlfriend Kim Porter After an Unverified Memoir Appears
For nearly as long as Diddy has been in the limelight as the mogul behind Bad Boy Entertainment, Kim Porter was by his side. As one of Black entertainment's It" couples of the 1990s, they appeared to have it all and more in photos and videos together.Read more...
Reaction To What Sounded Like Trump Threatening The Nation With A Dictatorship
Former President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to make an appearance tomorrow (July 31) at the National Association of Black Journalists' annual conference in Chicago, caused outrage and shock when he gave a speech to a Christian audience Friday.Read more...
Inside Beautiful Rooms of Our Fave Black Celebs, Including Alicia Keys, Wiz Khalifa, Lenny Kravitz and More
There's nothing we love more than checking out the insides of stars' homes. So when they let folks like Architectural Digest inside, we can't resist taking a peek. From cozy living rooms to fabulous walk-in closets, we've rounded up some of the most stylish spaces of our favorite Black celebs with eye-catching art...Read more...
2024 Paris Olympics: Black Stars Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles Lead Team USA to Gymnastics Gold
The U.S. women's gymnastics team's motto for the 2024 Paris Olympics is Anything can happen." This means all five athletes need to be prepared to compete if they're suddenly called upon. It's a reference to how Simone Biles' withdrawal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics sent shockwaves through the team.Read more...
Exclusive: Gov Wes Moore Says This is How You 'Earn' the Black Male Vote
While Vice PresidentKamala Harris continues to make great strides with American voters and support for former President Donald Trump has increased since his 2020 loss to President Joe Biden, there's one group of Americans that neither candidate can truly get a hold of: Black men.Read more...
Notable Black Performances for Presidential Candidates Through the Years
Some of the most talented Black singers and entertainers in American history have performed for both current and potential presidents. They are there to rally support for a particular candidate, or sometimes it's because that politician enjoys the artist's music.Read more...
Is Drake Taking His Beef With Kendrick Lamar Out on Other Artists?
In case you thought the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar was cooked, think again....because it appears to have grown legs and trotted over into other artist's territories. I'll explain.
Amid Hosting Controversy, These Black Stars Would Be Perfect to Host the 2025 Oscars
Hosting awards shows is not the big time gig it once was. There was a time when emceeing one of the major events, Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and Tonys, was considered a big career move. However, recent controversies surrounding the performance of comedians Jo Koy and Jerrod Carmichael has led some famous names to shy...Read more...
Craziest Kendrick Lamar Fan Theories About the Meaning Behind His Lyrics
Kendrick Lamar is a deep and thoughtful MC who ensures no details are missed relating to his music. Oftentimes, his studio albums are conceptual masterpieces that give listeners many themes to break down and analyze.Read more...
Sha’Carri Richardson Discusses Ditching Her Wig, Gabby Thomas Tops Sha'Carri Richardson's Win, Usain Bolt Gives Some Advice to Sha'Carri and More Sha'Carri Richardson News
Sha'Carri Richardson sees the 2024 Olympic games as her shot at redemption. After an amazing performance at the Olympic Trials in 2021, she tested positive for THC and missed out on her chance to compete for team USA at the Tokyo games. Since then, she's been out to prove that she's up for the challenge this time...Read more...
X Owner Elon Musk Tweets Fake Racist Video of Kamala Harris -- Violating His Own Damn Policy
On Friday (July 26), X owner Elon Musk shared a deepfake video making fun of Vice President Kamala Harris on the popular app. The clip uses AI to imitate Harris' voice to spoof her own campaign. Even though Musk is the owner of the platform, sharing the racist video violates X's policies against synthetic and...Read more...
United Airlines Bit Back at Terrell Davis and It Does NOT Look Good
In an unexpected turn of events, United Airlines responded again to ex-Broncos running back Terrell Davis but not with the apology he was awaiting. They had to undo a decision that would've gotten them even more flack.
Montel Williams Has Had Enough of Y'all Coming for Him About His Relationship With Kamala Harris
Montel Williams hasn't been in the spotlight for a while, but the beloved former television host has been trending lately - and not for reasons that appeal to him.Read more...
The South African 'Apartheid Killer' Who 'Officially' Murdered Dozens is Dead. Racism Likely Puts That Count Much Higher
A 72-year-old serial killer who terrorized South Africa during the 1980s post- apartheid has died of his medical condition. But families are pushing the police to investigate the 20 alleged murders beyond the few he was convicted of.
Trump is Visiting the NABJ Conference in Chicago, and Black Twitter is Spicy About the Whole Thing
Former president Donald Trump will appear at the National Association of Black Journalists' annual conference in Chicago on Wednesday (July 31). The announcement Monday night. He will sit for a panel moderated by three Black women - ABC's Rachel Scott, FOX News' Harris Faulkner and Semafor reporter Kadia Goba.Read more...
After Success on 'The Traitors,' Phaedra Parks Got Her Peach Back! Here's The Tea On How She Did It
Phaedra Parks has come home. The reality TV personality has returned to The Real Housewives of Atlanta" amid a rocky production of the show's 16th season. Parks, who is currently a full-time cast member on Bravo's Married to Medicine," announced her return in a glamorous Instagram post.Read more...
Can This Professor Predict A Kamala Win? He's Usually Never Wrong
America is less than one hundred days away from choosing the next president. From President Joe Biden dropping out of the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to former President Donald Trump being shot at his own rally, this election season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster.
What 'White Dudes' Did For Kamala Harris Monday Night
Amid the nonstop racist attacks Kamala Harris has received from white conservative supporters, more than 150,000 white men joined the online stream for the White Dudes for Harris" online fundraising event that raised more than $4 million for the presidential hopeful.Read more...
Why is the Internet Pissed at Tiffany Haddish For Visiting an African Grocery Store?
Tiffany Haddish is one of those celebrities who seems to enjoy letting the world in on every aspect of her life. But maybe we don't need to know everything she's thinking all the time. The Girls Trip" star once again found herself in trouble on social media when she posted a TikTok video of her visit to a Zimbabwean...Read more...
Why Is Trump Dodging Kamala Harris?
Ever get the feeling someone was dodging you? You know, if you catch up with them it's gonna get real so they never return your calls or texts. Your emails go unanswered and when you see them in the street you have to yell: Yo muthaf**** what up, doe!?"Read more...
Is Tyler Perry Playing in Our Faces? How Could a Leading Black Hollywood Employer Make Such Terrible Films?
I'm not sure if an actual basement exists when it comes to the quality of Tyler Perry content, but Divorce in the Black" has to be close.Read more...
5 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Olympians Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall
Love takes Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall around the track and around the world. Tara is returning to the Olympics for the second time after representing Team USA in the long jump at the Tokyo Games in 2020. Hunter, who medaled in both the 2016 and 2020 Paralympics, will run in his third Paralympics in Paris.Read more...
7 Reasons Why Kamala Harris, as a Black Woman, Is Destined to Be a Great President
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is infused with enough #BlackGirlMagic to help her kill it in the Oval Office and be a successful world leader. Here are just seven reasons, based on accomplishments throughout her career and all sorts of research on how Black women excel at...well, almost everything.
Harpo, Who's That Man Holding Serena Williams' Umbrella?
The internet is at again, having a ball with comments made by a British sports reporter after seeing tennis legend Serena Williams walk the red carpet ahead of the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris on July 26.
The Evolution of Snoop Dogg
After more than 30 years in the entertainment industry, Snoop Dogg has quite literally done it all. Nowadays, he's seen as a hip-hop legend, an entrepreneur, a pitch man, a hilarious media personality and a vocal cannabis advocate. However, he started out as a kid from Long Beach who just wanted to be a rapper. He's...Read more...
Amanda Seales Says She Called Kamala Harris What!? To Her Face... After Being 'Summoned' By The VP
On Saturday (July 27), comedian Amanda Seales lit up the internet once again with her commentary. This time, she directed her sights to Vice President Kamala Harris and recounted a meeting that Seales said took place between the two women.
WATCH: Black Children Racially Harassed by Neo-Nazi Group in Downtown Nashville
Last week as a group of Black boys, who are known for their entertaining drum performances on plastic buckets, were performing in downtown Nashville, members of a neo-Nazi group started harassing the crew and shouting racial slurs.
Oh Snap! Finally Carlee Russell Speaks after Faking Her Abduction and Kidnapping Hoax
Nearly a year after sending the nation into a frenzy over her disappearance and pleading guilty to faking the abduction, Carlee Russell has broken her silence... again.
GOT's Kit Harington Has Words About Backlash Against 'Black-only' Audience Night for 'Slave Play'
There are some white people who really hate it when Black folks have nice things that don't involve whiteness or make it the focus. When Slave Play" began having its Black out" performances, which are a showcase for all Black audiences to enjoy the production, the criticism was loud and ridiculous.
The Story Behind Why Flavor Flav Became the Hype Man for the US Olympic Water Polo Team
If it's one thing Flavor Flav knows how to do, it's steal the show! The Public Enemy hype man is making headlines after fans noticed his unwavering support for an unexpected sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Usher's Estimated Net worth is Huge, But it's How He's Helping Young People Secure The Bag—That's Impressive
Since he dropped his first self-titled album in 1994 at age 15, Usher has been no stranger to stardom - and the wealth that comes along with it. But rather than allow himself to get Caught Up" in the perils that can come with making a lot of money at a young age, the U Got it Bad" singer has had done his best to...Read more...
5 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Hooper Brittney Griner
A professional basketball player since 2013, Brittney Griner's impact on and off the court has been nothing short of extraordinary. As a two-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's national basketball team and a six-time WNBA All-Star, she has solidified her place among the basketball elite.Read more...
Black Twitter Lets Swae Lee Know How It Feels About Him Coming For Kamala Harris...It Ain't Pretty
Swae Lee, best known for being one-half of the rap duo Rae Sremmurd, decided to voice his opinion about Vice President Kamala Harris over the weekend and was quickly reprimanded for it.Read more...
Even More Shocking Revelations About the Past Misconduct of Sonya Massey's Killer Sean Grayson
As more details emerge surrounding the July 6 killing of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, the chilling history of her killer, Sean Grayson, 30, is raising eyebrows over how he was even allowed into the police force in the first place.
Lil Nas X Calls Out Internet Trolls For Calling Him 'Broke' and Dragging Him for Flying Commercial
When it comes to enjoying their wealth, there's no right way for celebrities to proceed. If they spend their money on seemingly meaningless purchases, they're seen as out of touch and entitled. If they don't ball out the way fans expect, people are suddenly counting their coins. Music superstar Lil Nas X found himself...Read more...
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Is Not Having Trump's Attempt to Overturn Hush Money Conviction
In a blistering 69-page brief filed Thursday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg demanded Judge Juan Merchan throw out Donald Trump's appeal of his infamous hush money conviction, arguing that Trump's behavior is not protected by the Supreme Court granting him immunity for his official duties.Read more...
Busted Or Beautiful? Celebrity Homes of Nelly, Richard Pryor, Michael Jordan and More
Richard Pryor's former Hollywood home is on the market. That's right, the same home where he sat down for his infamous interview with Barbara Walters is on sale. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About USA Basketball 3 x 3 Forward Dearica Hamby
Drafted by the San Antonio Stars in 2015, Dearica Hamby looks to add another gold medal to her collection on the 3 x 3 team in Paris. Let's look at five facts of this 2024 WNBA All-Star and first-time Olympian from Marietta, Georgia.
Pop Smoke's Mother Talks No Jumper Podcast Interview With Late Son's Alleged Killer, Forgiveness And More
In an interview with Hot 97, Audrey Jackson-the mother of the late emcee Pop Smoke (real name Bashar Barakah Jackson) discussed her son's death. In addition, she also talked about the infamous No Jumper podcast interview with Pop Smoke's alleged killer.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Olympic Shot Putter Jaida Ross
Oregon shot putter Jaida Ross set an earth-shattering record of 20.01 meters at the NCAA track and field regionals last May. This made her the first collegiate female athlete to break the 20-meter mark and one of only seven women in American history to reach this milestone.Read more...
Janet Jackson Recalls Working with Michael in NYC, Karma For Justin Timberlake? Tina Knowles Beefing With Janet Fans, Tour Info and Other Janet Jackson News
As two of the most influential artists in music history, Michael and Janet Jackson have achieved unparalleled success. Alongside his brothers in The Jackson 5, Michael became famous at a very young age. Meanwhile, Janet broke into the mainstream with her iconic 1986 album Control." - Stephanie HollandRead more...
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