Nationwide — Attorney Tony Buzbee who is representing multiple accusers of Diddy is countering Jay-Z and his team’s misconduct allegations by describing their request for sanctions as “frivolous.” He asserts […]
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Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Star Sentenced to 18 Months, Owes $2.5M in Taxes
Nationwide — Peter Thomas, former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on Thursday for failing to pay over $2.5 million in […]
New CBS Series Makes History as the First Black Soap Opera in 35 Years
Nationwide — Beyond the Gates is making history as the first Black soap opera in 35 years, set to debut on CBS on February 24. The show marks a major […]
Essence Atkins Reveals Why She Has Been Celibate for 4 Years
Nationwide — Actress Essence Atkins, now 52 years old, has revealed her secret to looking ageless. During a recent interview, she also shared that she has been abstaining from sex […]
Gayle King Celebrates 70th Birthday with Surprise Party from Oprah Winfrey
Nationwide — Gayle King celebrated turning 70 with a surprise party thrown by her longtime best friend, Oprah Winfrey. King, who thought she was just attending a holiday party, was […]
Chance The Rapper's Wife Files for Divorce After 5 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Chance the Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Corley, are officially ending their marriage after just five years. Kirsten reportedly was the one who filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable […]
Music Journalist Darryl James to Release New Book, "Becoming Diddy: The Making of Sean John Combs, From Mogul to Monster
The Book Covers 360 Degrees of the Disgraced Mogul Nationwide — Darryl James, author, publisher, journalist, and filmmaker, releases Becoming Diddy: The Making of Sean John Combs, From Mogul to […]
Will Smith Denies Connection to Diddy Amid Rumors and Memes
Nationwide — Will Smith recently addressed rumors linking him to Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Oscar-winning actor denied any involvement with the music mogul’s alleged crimes and set the record straight […]
Dr. Umar Johnson Questions the Allegations Against Jay-Z, Reviews All the Facts
Nationwide — Dr. Umar Johnson, a respected psychologist, educator, and community advocate, on a recent episode of The Art of Dialogue podcast, has weighed in on the sexual assault allegations […]
Rapper Lil Durk Linked to Yet Another Murder-for-Hire Case, That's Two Cases in Two Months
Nationwide — Lil Durk, a rapper from Chicago who has appeared on songs with Drake another well-known rappers, is now linked to a second murder-for-hire plot, according to newly-unsealed court […]
Jay-Z’s Accuser is Now Admitting to “Mistakes” About Her Allegations
Nationwide — The 38-year-old woman from Alabama who is accusing rap moguls Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 is not admitting to “mistakes” about the details […]
Jay-Z's Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out Amid Rape Allegations Against Him
Nationwide — Carmen Bryan, who allegedly had a past romantic relationship with Jay-Z, has spoken out following the serious rape allegations against the hip-hop mogul.
Jay-Z Responds After Being Accused of Raping a 13-Year-Old Girl in the Year 2000 Along With Diddy
Nationwide — Shawn Carter, widely known as rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, has been accused in a refiled lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. The suit, initially filed against […]
Denzel Washington's Gladiator II Becomes His Highest-Grossing Film, Surpassing $325 Million Worldwide
Nationwide — Denzel Washington’s latest movie, Gladiator II, has officially broken a career record, becoming his highest-grossing film worldwide. The film continues to perform strongly at the box office, surpassing […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg Gives His Daughter $1 Million as a Wedding Gift
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg is going all out to support his daughter Cori Broadus as she plans her upcoming wedding, gifting her a whopping $1 million. The 25-year-old, who is […]
Judge Mathis Sued for Allegedly Threatening City Worker with Gun Over Blocked Driveway
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis, known for his TV courtroom show, is facing a lawsuit after an L.A. city worker, Ricardo Acosta, accused Mathis of threatening him with a firearm. […]
The Weeknd Sells Out Rose Bowl Concert in Less Than an Hour, 300K Fans Tried to Buy Tickets
Nationwide — The Weeknd has sold out his upcoming one-night-only show at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium in less than an hour. More than 300,000 fans rushed to buy tickets for […]
Nick Cannon Reveals He's Been Diagnosed With Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Nationwide — Nick Cannon, the 44-year-old TV host, actor, and musician, recently opened up about living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The host of The Masked Singer shared how he […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes Reveals He Had Emergency Surgery After Health Scare
Nationwide — Bishop T.D. Jakes addressed his congregation at The Potter’s House of Dallas virtually on Sunday, just a week after a serious health scare. The 67-year-old pastor had been […]
Diddy's Son, Justin Combs, Banned From Renting L.A. Homes For Parties
Nationwide — Justin Combs, the 30-year-old son of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has reportedly been blacklisted from renting homes in Los Angeles due to his alleged behavior at luxury rental properties. […]
President-Elect Donald Trump Offers Millions for a Black Girl's Hair, Sparks Mixed Reactions
Nationwide — A video of President-elect Donald Trump offering “millions” to buy a young African American girl’s hair during a golf outing in West Palm Beach, Florida, has recently gone […]
Former Talk Show Host Wendy Williams Now Permanently Incapacitated Due to Dementia
Nationwide — Wendy Williams, the iconic talk show host, is now permanently incapacitated due to early-onset dementia, according to new court filings. The 60-year-old star has reportedly been struggling with […]
Singer Trey Songz Ordered to Pay $11.2 Million for Assault on Police Officer
Nationwide — Trey Songz, the singer behind hits like “Bottoms Up,” has been ordered to pay over $11.2 million related to a 2021 assault at The Cosmopolitan hotel in Las […]
Millionaire Whoopi Goldberg Criticized After Calling Herself a 'Working Person'
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is under fire after referring to herself as a “working person” on a recent episode of The View. The 69-year-old actress and host’s comments received criticism, […]
T.D. Jakes is Now Stable After Medical Emergency on Stage, Not His First Health Scare
Nationwide — Bishop T.D. Jakes, a popular pastor and the founder of The Potter’s House of Dallas, Texas, is reportedly in stable condition after experiencing a medical emergency during a […]
Black Country Artist Shaboozey Snubbed by CMA Awards Despite Having Longest-Running #1 Song
Nationwide — Shaboozey, a 29-year-old Nigerian-American artist from Woodbridge, Virginia, arrived at the 2024 CMA Awards riding high on a wave of success. As a first-time nominee, he received nods […]
Lizzo Looks Completely Different After Shedding Pounds, Shows Off on Instagram
Nationwide — 36-year-old singer Lizzo has taken to Instagram to showcase her ongoing weight loss and share a fun moment with her mom, Shari Johnson-Jefferson. In a lighthearted video, the […]
Diddy’s Jail Cell Allegedly Raided By the Feds After He Tried to Rig His Trial
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs, currently in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, is facing mounting legal troubles as his lawyers claim his jail cell was raided by […]
Child Disney Star Skai Jackson, Now 22 Years Old, is Expecting Her First Baby
Nationwide — Skai Jackson, a 22-year-old African American actress, has achieved remarkable success throughout her career and is now embracing a new chapter — motherhood. Best known for her role […]
Ray J Implies That Celebrities Are Paying Off Diddy Victims to Stay Quiet
Nationwide — Ray J has recently claimed that numerous celebrities are so alarmed by their connections to Sean “Diddy” Combs that they’re allegedly paying accusers to keep silent as part […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg Lists His Atlanta Area 6-Bedroom Mansion For $575K
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg, aka Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is ready to part ways with a spacious six-bedroom home in Douglasville, GA, listing it for $575,000. Purchased in 2021 for […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Explains Why He Doesn't Identify As African-American
Nationwide — Trick Daddy recently sparked a lively discussion on social media with his unique perspective on identity and heritage, specifically around the topic of Black people identifying as African-American. […]
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 […]