Nationwide — Patrick Mahomes is facing backlash after calling his old hairstyle “nappy” during an April 23 interview with KCTV 5. The comment came as he debuted a new, shorter […]
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Rihanna Pregnant Again, She and A$AP Rocky Expecting Third Baby as Family Grows
Nationwide — Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are preparing to welcome their third child together, and the big reveal came in iconic fashion on the blue carpet at the 2025 Met […]
CBS Cancels 'The Equalizer' Starring Queen Latifah After Five Seasons
Nationwide — CBS has officially canceled The Equalizer reboot after five seasons, marking the end of the Queen Latifah-led series that reimagined the classic 1980s crime drama. The network confirmed […]
Diddy's Prosecution is All White Women Led By Former FBI Director's Daughter
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs will soon face a high-profile federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, and leading the prosecution is a team of six white female attorneys […]
Brian McKnight Files Defamation Lawsuit, Denies Hiring Prostitutes and Abusing His Ex-Wife
Nationwide — Brian McKnight has filed a defamation lawsuit against fellow singer Jaguar Wright after she accused him of hiring prostitutes and abusing his ex-wife. The R&B artist denies all […]
Rapper Nelly Calls for Positivity and Unity After Trump’s First 100 Days
Nationwide — Multi-platinum selling rapper Nelly is calling for unity amid ongoing controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s presidency. In an interview with Fox News, the St. Louis native explained why he […]
Terrence Howard, "I Turned Down Playing Marvin Gaye Because I Can't Kiss A Man"
Nationwide — Actor Terrence Howard says that he turned down the opportunity to play Marvin Gaye in a biopic because he didn’t feel comfortable portraying a gay character if it […]
Beyoncé’s Daughters, Rumi and Blue Ivy, Steal the Show During "Cowboy Carter" Tour Premiere
Nationwide — Beyoncé’s daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, joined her onstage during opening night of the Cowboy Carter Tour in Los Angeles. 7-year-old Rumi made a rare appearance alongside her […]
NFL Star Saquon Barkley Defends Golf Date With President Trump Amid Backlash
Nationwide — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, a beloved figure both on and off the field, is pushing back against a wave of backlash after being seen golfing with […]
Tina Knowles Reveals How Cheating Ended Her Marriage to Beyoncé's Father
Nationwide — Beyoncé’s 71-year-old mom, Tina Knowles, has opened up about her past relationships, sharing her journey of love, heartbreak, and healing in her new memoir Matriarch. She says every […]
Shedeur Sanders Drafted By the NFL Cleveland Browns, Sends 3-Word Message
Nationwide — Although draft projections often shift, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was widely expected to be a first- or second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. So when he slipped […]
Gilbert Arenas’ Son Alijah Rescued From Burning Vehicle After Crashing in LA
Nationwide — Basketball prodigy Alijah Arenas was rushed to the hospital after a fiery crash involving a burning Tesla Cybertruck in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley. A bystander’s video shows Arenas […]
Shedeur Sanders Not Selected in 1st Round of NFL Draft Amid Criticism
Nationwide — Shedeur Sanders, former Colorado quarterback and son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was not selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The snub […]
Earth, Wind & Fire, LL Cool J, and Toni Braxton to Headline 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival
Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a premier ticket and hotel reseller, is offering ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. The event will take place from Thursday, July […]
Mo'Nique's Warning to Shannon Sharpe Resurfaces After Assault Lawsuit
Nationwide — Mo’Nique’s comment about Shannon Sharpe, who is now accused of sexual assault, has resurfaced online. The clip shows Mo’Nique warning the former NFL star about dating younger women […]
Michael Ealy to Play Malcolm X in Upcoming Muhammad Ali Series “The Greatest” on Amazon Prime Video
Nationwide — Michael Ealy will play Malcolm X in The Greatest, Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming limited series about boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The show will follow Ali’s personal and public […]
Damon Wayans’ Sitcom "Poppa’s House" Canceled After Just One Season
Nationwide — Damon Wayans and his son Damon Wayans Jr. won’t be returning for another season of Poppa’s House. CBS officially cancelled the sitcom after just one season, despite a […]
Shannon Sharpe Allegedly Threatened to Choke Woman in Leaked Audio
Nationwide — Shannon Sharpe is facing new claims after audio surfaced of him allegedly threatening to choke a woman. His legal team says the clip is being taken out of […]
NBA Player DeMar DeRozan Allegedly Involved in Sushi Restaurant Altercation
Nationwide — NBA player DeMar DeRozan was reportedly involved in a heated incident at a California sushi restaurant. A brief video shows the Kings forward in a physical argument with […]
Bill Cosby Quietly Lists NYC Home for $7 Million Amid Foreclosure Lawsuit
Nationwide — Bill Cosby has quietly listed his Upper East Side brownstone for just under $7 million while he continues to fight a foreclosure lawsuit related to the property. The […]
Tracee Ellis Ross Shares Why She Prefers Dating Younger Men
Nationwide — 52-year-old actress Tracee Ellis Ross recently shared her dating preferences in a conversation on Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast. The Black-ish star said she often dates younger men, not […]
Cardi B Supports #1 Black-Owned, Plant-Based Feminine Hygiene Brand During Coachella Weekend
Nationwide — Her Fantasy Box, a Black-owned lifestyle brand championing unapologetic self-expression, elevated intimacy, and sophisticated female health, made a commanding statement during Coachella Weekend 2025, solidifying its place as […]
Cassie Asks Judge to Block Diddy’s Request for Her Personal Bank Records
Nationwide — Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura is asking a judge to block Diddy’s attempt to access her bank statements and an alleged unpublished book about him. She says his […]
Gayle King Defends Blue Origin Space Mission Amid Controversy
Nationwide — Gayle King has responded to criticism after joining Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, an all-female spaceflight that happened on April 14. Though the 10-minute journey marked a historic milestone, […]
Tyra Banks Explains Why She Moved to Australia with Her Family
Nationwide — Supermodel Tyra Banks, 51, has moved to Australia with her partner, Louis Bélanger-Martin, and their 9-year-old son, York. She says the move was driven by her growing ice […]
Gout Gout, a Rising 17-Year-Old Black Teen Track Star, Just Broke the 100 Meter Record... Twice
Nationwide — A 17-year-old Black teen named Gout Gout, who is from Australia but whose parents are from South Sudan, recently made history when he broke the 10-second barrier in […]
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is Thinking Abut Running For President of the United States
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith is now seriously entertaining the idea of a presidential run—less than a month after firmly rejecting the notion. In a post shared April 7 on […]
Toni Braxton Married Birdman Last Summer, But Filed For Divorce Weeks Later
Nationwide — Toni Braxton and Bryan “Birdman” Williams have been secretly married for months, but their union has already seen its fair share of turbulence. According to court documents obtained […]
Michael B. Jordan Has His Fans Thinking He Has a Secret Twin
Nationwide — Michael B. Jordan surprised fans at the Sinners premiere on April 3rd with a clever red carpet stunt that made it look like he had a twin. The […]
LeBron James Gets His Own 'Barbie' Signature Doll From Mattel
Nationwide — LeBron James has made history as Barbie’s first-ever official Kenbassador, with the release of the first-ever Ken doll modeled after a professional athlete. This collaboration highlights the importance […]
Former MLB Baseball Player Octavio Dotel Dies in Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic
Nationwide — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel has sadly died after being trapped in the rubble following the collapse of a nightclub roof in the Dominican Republic early […]
Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills Are Going on Tour Together
Nationwide — Four female icons of R&B, pop, and soul — Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills — are set to tour together for a one-of-a-kind experience. […]
Trishauna Clarke Stars Alongside Maurice Hall in "The Seed" - Production Wraps This Week On First-Time Director Vanna James' Inspirational Debut
Former Ohio State Football Star and Mo-tivation Unlimited Producer Maurice Hall Leads Indie Feature That Defies L.A. Production Odds Nationwide — Production is wrapping this week on The Seed, the […]
Master P Says He Wants Rap Snacks to Go Public and Create More Black Wealth
Nationwide — Rapper Master P says Rap Snacks is considering going public as the brand looks for ways to expand Black ownership and create more opportunities for communities to build wealth. […]
Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]
Kanye West to Perform Two Sold Out Concerts in Russia After UK Ban and European Concert Cancellations
Nationwide — Kanye West is set to perform two sold-out concerts in Russia despite being barred from entering the UK and losing several shows across Europe. The rapper continues to […]
Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”
HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]
Black Teen Battling Cancer Who Met Ludacris and Other Music Artists Sadly Passes Away
Nationwide — Leeland Harris, a 16-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, Georgia, died after a battle with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Days before his death, he was able […]
Will Smith to Star with Jaafar Jackson in New Action Thriller "Supermax" on Prime Video
Nationwide — Will Smith is set to star alongside Jaafar Jackson in the upcoming action thriller Supermax, which will become Jaafar’s second major acting project after his breakout performance in […]
Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Leadership Academy Will Close After 20 Years
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey announced that her South African girls’ academy will close its current operations by the end of 2027. She shares plans to move toward a larger scholarship […]
Oprah Winfrey Reveals That She Was Born With a Different Name
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey revealed that the name she became famous for was not the name written on her birth certificate. The media mogul said she was actually born Orpah, but […]
Whoopi Goldberg in Trouble With the FCC For Urging Her Viewers to Vote for Candidates Who Oppose Trump
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg sparked renewed controversy after her comments on The View appeared to urge viewers to support candidates who oppose President Trump. The remarks came while the daytime […]
Don Lemon Says He Is Considering 2028 Presidential Run, Believes He Could Be a "Really Good" President
Nationwide — Don Lemon said he is seriously considering a run for president in 2028 after years of being repeatedly asked about his political ambitions. The former CNN host said […]
Rapper Boosie Files Lawsuit After Paying $600K for Trump Pardon Deal That Never Happened
Nationwide — Rapper Boosie Badazz has filed a lawsuit over a failed presidential pardon effort, claiming he paid $600,000 for help securing clemency. The rapper is now seeking to recover part […]
LeBron James' Wife, Savannah, Responds to Criticism About Him Leaving the Lakers
Nationwide — Savannah James, the wife of NBA star LeBron James, defended her husband after critics reacted to his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. She addressed the constant […]
Disney to Bring Back "The Cheetah Girls" With Raven-Symone and the Other Original Cast Members
Nationwide — The Cheetah Girls franchise is making a comeback with a new Disney movie titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. Original cast members Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan […]
Tiffany Haddish's 2022 DUI Case Heads to Trial After Judge Rejects Her Dismissal Request
Nationwide — Tiffany Haddish’s 2022 DUI case will move forward after a Georgia judge rejected her request to dismiss the charges. The actress and comedian is now set to face trial […]
Rapper Nipsey Hussle's Children Finally Receive Their $11 Million Inheritance 7 Years After His Death
Nationwide — Nipsey Hussle’s children, 17-year-old Emani and 9-year-old Kross, have received their inheritance from his estate through cash and other assets. The late rapper’s estimated $11 million estate was […]
Big Tigger's Wife Facing Years in Prison After Being Arrested for Kidnapping Charges
Nationwide — Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger, has been arrested in Georgia after authorities said she was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants from Maryland. Her […]
Mathew Knowles Says He Was Already a Millionaire Before Beyoncé’s Rise to Fame
Nationwide — Mathew Knowles is responding to claims that Beyoncé made him wealthy after she became famous. The music executive says he and his former wife, Tina Knowles, had already built […]
Brian McKnight Sparks Criticism After Controversial Interview With His Grandchildren's Stepfather
Nationwide — Singer Brian McKnight is facing renewed criticism after interviewing the stepfather of his estranged son’s children for his Fatherhood Fridays podcast. Their discussion about fatherhood and family relationships […]
Mara Brock Akil Needs $50M Budget to Make a "Girlfriends" Film Based on the Early 2000s TV Sitcom
Nationwide — Mara Brock Akil, creator and showrunner of the early 2000s TV sitcom Girlfriends, is working to bring the beloved series back as a feature film. She has the […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Responds to Allegedly Being Broke, "I Still Have All My Houses"
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is responding to ongoing rumors that he is facing financial struggles. The undefeated boxing champion said his recent fights and business moves are not signs of […]
Footage Shows Big Tigger Somewhat Wrestling With His Wife Trying to Get His Phone Back
Nationwide — Recently released footage shows radio host Big Tigger somewhat wrestling with his wife and repeatedly asking for his phone back. In the video posted by Atlanta Black Star, […]
Jermaine Jackson Wins Court Ruling and is Not Required to Pay $6.5M for Abuse Allegations
Nationwide — Jermaine Jackson, one of the members of the Jackson 5, has won a court ruling that overturned a $6.5 million default judgment in a Los Angeles sexual assault […]
LeBron James Leaves the Lakers, But He is Not Retiring... No News Yet About Bronny
Nationwide — LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and will hit the free agent market this offseason, his agent confirmed. He is not retiring and plans to continue […]
Rapper 50 Cent Faces Backlash Over Performance at Donald Trump Jr's 4th of July Event
Nationwide — Rapper and media mogul 50 Cent is facing backlash after reports surfaced that he is set to perform at Donald Trump Jr.’s private 4th of July weekend celebration. […]
Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Opens Up About Battling ALS at Age 39
Nationwide — Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He said doctors confirmed the condition last year after he began […]
Ray J Confirms Boxing Match With Orlando Brown Set for August Despite Recent Hospitalization
Nationwide — Singer Ray J has confirmed that he will fight actor Orlando Brown in a celebrity boxing match scheduled for August. The announcement comes after Ray J’s recent loss […]
Singer Alicia Keys Reveals Why She Told Her Dad to Stay Out of Her Life
Nationwide — Alicia Keys says she cut ties with her father when she was 13 years old after years of absence and repeated broken promises. A new documentary revisits the […]
Ice Cube and Nia Long to Star in Another "Are We There Yet?" Sequel After Nearly 20 Years
Nationwide — Ice Cube and Nia Long are set to reunite for another Are We There Yet? sequel. The actors return to the franchise as development begins on a new story […]
Whoopi Goldberg on the Knicks Accepting Trump's Invitation, "I Want Those Black Men to Stand in Our House"
Nationwide — After winning the NBA championship, the New York Knicks faced attention over a planned visit to the White House hosted by President Donald Trump. On “The View,” co-host […]
Actor Clifton Davis Credits Work and Family Support for Helping Him Stay Healthy at 80
Nationwide — Clifton Davis shares how he stays sharp and healthy at 80 while reflecting on his long career and role in Beyond the Gates. He credits work, routine, and […]
$90M Lawsuit Against Chris Brown Ends in Mistrial Because of Juror Misconduct
Nationwide — A Los Angeles civil trial involving Chris Brown ended in mistrial after juror misconduct disrupted the proceedings. The $90 million lawsuit centers on allegations tied to a 2020 […]