Nationwide — D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member and guitarist of the iconic R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has passed away at the age of 64. His family confirmed the news […]
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Michael Strahan Reportedly to Quit "Good Morning America" When His $20M Contract Ends
Nationwide — TV host Michael Strahan, a former NFL player and Fox NFL Sunday analyst, is reportedly planning to leave Good Morning America when his $20 million contract expires later […]
NBA Player Jimmy Butler Sued For $260K in Unpaid Rent, Property Damage
Nationwide — NBA star Jimmy Butler is facing a lawsuit from Five Star Marketing and Promotions Inc. for allegedly failing to pay $260,000 in rent and causing over $127,000 in […]
Diddy's Mother, Janice Combs, Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud
Nationwide — Janice Combs, mother of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, is facing a lawsuit from Kirk Burrowes, a former executive at Bad Boy Entertainment. He alleges that Janice played […]
Actor Quinton Aaron from "The Blind Side" Hospitalized After Coughing Up Blood
Nationwide — Quinton Aaron, best known for his role as Michael Oher in The Blind Side alongside Sandra Bullock, was hospitalized in Southern California after he woke up with a […]
Barack and Michelle Obama's $18 Million Hawaii Mansion Nears Completion Amid Divorce Rumors
Nationwide — Barack and Michelle Obama’s new $18 million beachfront mansion in Hawaii is nearly complete, despite ongoing rumors about their marriage. The couple was recently seen in Oahu, enjoying […]
Jamie Foxx Shuts Down Rumors About Having a Homeless Son
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx has denied claims made by YouTuber “Young Tommie,” who recently posted a video alleging that Foxx was his estranged father and had abandoned him to live […]
Angie Stone's Family is Planning Two Funeral Services for Fans, Friends, and Family
Nationwide — R&B singer Angie Stone’s family is preparing both a large public memorial and a more intimate funeral to honor the legendary singer, ensuring that fans and loved ones […]
Texas Rapper and His 5-Year-Old Daughter Gunned Down at Car Wash
Nationwide — A tragic shooting at a car wash in Forest Hill, Texas, on Monday claimed the lives of Ronnie Smith, a 30-year-old local rapper known as G$ Lil Ronnie, […]
Singer Alicia Keys Honored in Special Barbie's 'Women in Music' Collection
Nationwide — Alicia Keys is honored in Barbie’s 2025 “Career of the Year: Women in Music” collection. The limited-edition dolls were up for auction through March 2nd, with proceeds supporting […]
R&B Singer Angie Stone Dies in Alabama Car Accident at 63 Years Old
Nationwide — Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, known for the hit song ‘Wish I Didn’t Miss You’ and as a member of The Sequence, tragically died in a car crash […]
Rapper BigXthaPlug Arrested for Marijuana Possession During Traffic Stop in Texas
Nationwide — Rapper BigXthaPlug, who is from Texas, was arrested on a marijuana possession charge after a traffic stop in Arlington. The 26-year-old rising artist, whose real name is Xavier […]
Police Say Rapper Lil Baby Could Have Prevented the Killings of Two Black Teens in Atlanta
Nationwide — Rapper Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Jones, is accused of triggering a violent gang war that led to the shooting deaths of two 13-year-old boys, according […]
Karen Huger, 'Real Housewives' Star, Sentenced to One Year in Jail for DUI
Nationwide — Karen Huger, known from The Real Housewives of Potomac, has been sentenced to one year in jail after a DUI conviction. The 61-year-old reality star was found guilty […]
Irv Gotti Died After Suffering a Stroke While Eating Chinese Food, His Brother Says
Nationwide — Irv Gotti’s brother, Chris Lorenzo, revealed that the music mogul suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke before his death. He rarely visited doctors, and when he did, he didn’t […]
Black Fitness Coach With 5.2M Followers Fights Back in Trademark Dispute
Nationwide — NDO Nation, LLC (NDO Nation) and its founder, Robert Wilmote (AKA NDO Champ), are fighting back against what they believe to be an unjust and damaging legal attack […]
Black Professors Create Curriculum Study Guide for Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Nationwide — Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, an Associate Professor at Alabama State University, has teamed up with one of her favorite colleagues, Dr. April T. Berry, an Adjunct Professor at […]
LaVar Ball's Foot Amputated Due to Medical Issue, But He's in Good Spirits
Nationwide — LaVar Ball, father of basketball stars Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball, recently had his right foot amputated due to a serious medical condition. Despite the procedure, he remains […]
Kanye West and His Wife, Bianca Censori, Reportedly Have Agreed to Divorce
Nationwide — Kanye West and Bianca Censori are reportedly on the verge of divorce according to The Daily Mail, just 11 days after Censori’s controversial appearance on the Grammy Awards […]
Diddy Sues NBC For $100M For 'Bad Boy' Documentary, "I Did Not Kill Kim Porter"
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal over the media company’s documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The lawsuit, submitted in a New […]
New Documentary About the Late Ol’ Dirty Bastard Nominated for NAACP Award
This is the first nomination for Four Screens, the production and management company behind the film. Nationwide — The NAACP nominations are out and Four Screens’ documentary Ol’ Dirty Bastard: […]
Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts Lives in a Rental Apartment Despite Signing a $255M Deal
Nationwide — Jalen Hurts, who was named Super Bowl LIX MVP, reportedly continues to live in a rented apartment just outside Philadelphia. Despite securing a $255 million contract in 2023, […]
Serena Williams' Super Bowl Halftime Show Cameo Stirs Controversy, Her Husband Speaks Out
Nationwide — Serena Williams sparked controversy after her appearance in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show, where he performed ‘Not Like Us,’ a track widely seen as a diss […]
Saquon Barkley's Fiance, Anna Congdon, Under Fire For Using the N-Word, Making Racist Remarks
Nationwide — Super Bowl weekend has taken an unexpected turn just days before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs face off at the Superdome in New Orleans. Resurfaced tweets […]
Award-Winning Black Author and Educator Releases New Poetry Collection, “The Lost Songs of Nina Simone”
Nationwide — Award-winning author, educator, and poet Shonda Buchanan’s new poetry collection, The Lost Songs of Nina Simone (RIZE Press, May 2025), explores the life of the incomprehensible Nina Simone, […]
Irv Gotti, Former Def Jam Exec Who Discovered DMX and Later Ja Rule and Ashanti, Dies at 54
Nationwide — Irv Gotti, the influential music producer, record executive, and television show creator, has passed away at the age of 54. His death was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, […]
Michael Jordan's Son, Marcus, Arrested For DUI and Cocaine Possession
Nationwide — Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested in Orlando, Florida, on February 4 for DUI, possession of cocaine, and resisting arrest. The 34-year-old was […]
Music Icon Babyface Disrespected in an Interview at the Grammys
Nationwide — Legendary musician Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds was rudely interrupted during a Grammy red carpet interview when a reporter ignored him to yell over to pop star Chappell Roan. The […]
Doechii Makes History at 2025 Grammys with Best Rap Album Win
Nationwide — Doechii made history at the 2025 Grammys by winning Best Rap Album, becoming only the third woman ever to win in this category since it was introduced in […]
Kanye West and His Wife, Bianca, Rumored to Have Been Kicked Out of the Grammys
Nationwide — Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori made a quick appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards. After walking the red carpet, the couple was suddenly gone, sparking rumors […]
Beyonce Makes History, Becomes First Black Woman to Win a Grammy For Best Country Album
Nationwide — Beyoncé has once again made history, becoming the first Black woman ever to win a Grammy for Best Country Album. Her groundbreaking achievement shatters barriers in a genre […]
Public Enemy's Chuck D and Flavor Flav Performed for Families Affected by L.A. Wildfires
Nationwide — Rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav teamed up to help the Altadena community after the L.A. wildfires. They performed at a charity event and provided financial aid to […]
Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival
Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a leading ticket and hotel reseller, is excited to offer ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. This highly anticipated event will take […]
Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism
Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]
D4vd’s Lawyers Deny Murder Allegations, Claim a Grand Jury Indictment Was Never Issued
Nationwide — A singer who goes by the name of D4vd was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles by LAPD on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd’s lawyers now say […]
Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]
Dave Chappelle Addresses Double Standards Against Black Performers, Responds to Saudi Show Backlash About “Dirty Money” Claims
Nationwide — Comedian Dave Chappelle responds to renewed criticism over his Saudi Arabia show appearance, where critics questioned his pay and principles. He argues that accusations of “dirty money” reflect […]
Private Jet Company Sues Floyd Mayweather Jr. Over Unpaid $105K Bill
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a lawsuit over claims he failed to pay a private jet bill linked to a 2025 charter flight. The case alleges he and co-defendants […]
Don Lemon Criticizes Kanye West's Fans, Says They’re “Standing With Trump”
Nationwide — Don Lemon criticized Kanye West’s fans as the rapper continues to face renewed backlash during his music comeback. He said that supporting Kanye is closely tied to supporting […]
Pregnant Rapper ‘Siditty’ Killed in Atlanta, Shot 4 Times in the Face
Nationwide — Qualeisha Barnes, an African American rapper from Detroit, Michigan, who was pregnant, died in Atlanta, Georgia, after a shooting inside a car. Police say she was shot four […]
Judge Mathis' Wife Linda Dismisses Divorce Case, Confirms They're Back Together
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of Judge Greg Mathis, has officially moved to dismiss her divorce case after reconciling with her husband. Court records confirm the longtime couple ended their […]
Actress Gabrielle Union's Father Dies at 81 After Years of Battling Dementia
Nationwide — Gabrielle Union’s father, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr., has died at 81 after a long battle with dementia. She confirmed his death through an Instagram tribute, noting he had been […]
Basketball Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream After Major WNBA Trade
Nationwide — Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a major WNBA deal that includes future draft picks. Atlanta adds the All-Star forward to […]
Actor Terry Crews' Wife, Rebecca, Reveals She Has Parkinson’s Disease
Nationwide — Rebecca King-Crews, the wife of actor Terry Crews, has been quietly battling Parkinson’s disease for nearly a decade. She has now shared her experience publicly after a recent […]
Tiger Woods Asked “I’m Being Arrested?” in Released Body Camera Footage After Crash
Nationwide — Body camera footage shows Tiger Woods being arrested after a rollover crash in Florida that led to a DUI investigation. He underwent field sobriety tests at the scene, […]
Howard University Creates New Course Inspired By Cardi B's Impact and Her Newest Album
Nationwide — Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, DC, is launching a Cardi B focused course for Fall 2026 that studies her music rollout, branding, and cultural impact. It uses her […]
Brandy Opens Up About Secret Teen Relationship With Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris
Nationwide — Singer Brandy has revealed in her book Phases: A Memoir that she once had a secret romantic relationship with Boyz II Men singer Wanya Morris while she was a […]
Amber Rose Says That White People Should Be Able to Say the N-Word
Nationwide — White model Amber Rose said white people should be allowed to say the n-word, arguing that society gives too much power to offensive language. She argued that removing […]
Fans of TLC Say That Chilli’s White Boyfriend Has Her “Thinking White”
Nationwide — TLC group member Chilli is under public scrutiny after reports linked her to political donations and resurfaced social media activity, sparking debate among fans about her personal choices […]
Tiger Woods Refuses to Hire a Driver Despite Having Caused Two DUI Car Crashes
Nationwide — Tiger Woods continues to refuse to hire a driver despite a recent DUI arrest and a history of car crashes, saying he prefers to drive himself. The golf […]
Solange’s 21-Year-Old Son is Rumored to be Dating a 41-Year-Old Reality TV Star
Nationwide — Daniel Julez Smith Jr, the 21-year-old son of Solange Knowles, sparked dating rumors with 41-year-old reality star Tommie Lee after social media videos surfaced online. The pair appeared […]
Kandi Burruss to Pay Her Ex-Husband 6 Figures in Divorce Settlement
Nationwide — Kandi Burruss will pay her ex-husband Todd Tucker $426,000 as part of their divorce settlement. Neither side will receive child support or spousal support. They will share custody of […]
Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being White in Recently-Released DWI Arrest Footage
Nationwide — Justin Timberlake joked about being white and called police officers “wild” in newly released footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in New York. The video showing the […]
Angie Stone’s Children Sell Her Atlanta Home Amid Financial Struggles Following Her Death
Nationwide — Angie Stone’s children are putting their mom’s Atlanta home on the market after struggling to cover expenses following her sudden death last year. According to the family, debts […]
Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept
Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]
Whoopi Goldberg's New Documentary to Explore Her Life and Legacy
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is set to star in a new documentary that offers an intimate look at her life, career, and family. The film will weave together archival footage, […]
Brian McKnight Takes Legal Action Against Radio Station Over Claims That He's Abusive
Nationwide — Brian McKnight is taking legal action against a North Carolina radio station and its host, claiming they falsely painted him as an abusive and neglectful father. He says the […]
Sports Commentator Stephen A. Smith Changes His Mind About Running for President in 2028
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith has shut down speculation about a 2028 presidential run, saying he won’t give up his high-paying media career. The ESPN star confirmed on Sean Hannity’s […]
Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor
Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Lost a Lot of Followers By Trying to End the Target Boycott
Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant controversially announced the end of the yearlong Target boycott last week, praising the retailer for investing $2 billion in Black-owned businesses and meeting most of […]
Celebrity Blogger Tasha K Starts GoFundMe to Pay $3.5M Legal Debt to Cardi B
Nationwide — Celebrity blogger Tasha K, who has been in a long-running legal battle with Cardi B, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay off her $3.5 million judgment. She’s […]
50 Cent Teases Docuseries on T.I. and Tiny Harris' Previous Sexual Assault Allegations
Nationwide — Rapper 50 Cent hinted he may be working on a new documentary about T.I. and Tiny Harris, focusing on sexual abuse allegations against the couple. He teased the […]
Tyler Perry Starts Production on New Netflix Series "Where There's Smoke"
Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is launching a new firefighter drama on Netflix, Where There’s Smoke. The 16-episode series follows firefighters facing danger on the job while dealing with personal struggles […]
Ray J’s Mom Speaks Out About His Condition, "It's Not Him Trying to Get Attention"
Nationwide — Ray J’s mom, Sonja Norwood, addressed rumors about her son’s health, confirming that his condition is serious and real. She asked fans to stop speculating and respect his privacy […]