Nationwide — Actress Raven Symoné has made herself the center of attention again, and this time many viewers of ABC’s “The View” want her off the show.
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Mike Tyson Endorses Donald Trump For President -- Says, "He's Not a Racist"
Nationwide — Former champion boxer Mike Tyson has officially endorsed billionaire Donald Trump for the next president of the United States. He made the announcement recently during an interview with […]
Racist 'Star Wars' Fans Upset About Leading Black Character -- 5 Reasons Why That's Silly!
Nationwide — If you haven’t heard by now, there are some racist “Star Wars” fans that are trying to organize an online boycott of the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII […]
Former NBA Star Lamar Odom Found Unconscious; Reportedly Fighting for His Life
Las Vegas, NV — Former NBA star Lamar Odom was recently found unconscious and currently remains unconscious at a Nevada hospital. According to TMZ, he was found unresponsive at the […]
Tracy "T-Mac" McGrady Launches Mobile HBCU Fundraising Campaign During Black College Tour
— HBCU Give 105 Initiative Focuses on Building Awareness and Increasing Enrollment at Historically Black Colleges & Universities — Atlanta, GA — HBCU Direct, LLC (HD), a marketing collective specializing […]
Donald Trump Says He Can Woo Black Voters -- But SC Black Business Event Doesn't Go So Well
Nationwide — Real estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, says he feels very confident that he can win the Black vote. However, he recently spoke at an event […]
Bobby Brown Speaks Out on the Death of His Daughter, Bobbi Kristina
Nationwide — In his first televised interview since his daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown died, singer Bobby Brown and his wife appeared on The Real and he finally spoke out about […]
RLJ Entertainment Acquires "Nina" -- Starring Zoe Saldana and Golden Globe Nominee David Oyelowo
Los Angeles, CA — RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE), founded by Robert L. Johnson, RLJE Chairman and Founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) has acquired all North American rights to the […]
Erykah Badu to Present at the 9th International Black Midwives and Healers Conference
Portland, OR — On October 9, 2015, Erykah Badu, four times GRAMMY® Award winner, singer/songwriter, and holistic healer joins midwives and healers from across the globe to open the three […]
Morgan Freeman's 33-Year Old Step-Granddaughter Stabbed to Death -- The Same Woman He Had Once Been Accused of Dating
Manhattan, NY — E’Dena Hines, the 33-year old step granddaughter of actor Morgan Freeman was reportedly stabbed to death in Manhattan early Sunday morning. Police say they responded to a […]
Prince: "Record Companies Are Like Slavery... But I Like What Jay-Z is Doing!"
Nationwide — Prince has announced that his new album, HitNRun, will be released on September 7th, but only on TIDAL – Jay-Z’s subscription-based music streaming service which reportedly provides more […]
Statement by Robert L. Johnson Applauding the White House and Xerox Corporation For Adopting the RLJ Rule
Bethesda, MD — For the past four years, I have been urging the Congress and the White House to encourage corporate America to voluntarily implement and adopt the RLJ Rule1 […]
Bill Cosby's New Lawyer, Monique Pressley, Speaks Out: "Offering Drugs Isn't a Crime"
Nationwide — After months of keeping mostly quiet, actor, comedian, and philanthropist Bill Cosby speaking out through his new attorney and public spokeswoman, Monique Pressley. Not only is she making […]
Tyrese: "I'm Only Played on Black Radio... But If White Artists Sing R&B, They Get Played on Mainstream Radio"
Nationwide — Tyrese Gibson, who has the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, has a lot to say about what seems to be racism and double standards in […]
Earvin "Magic" Johnson's ASPiRE, Tracy McGrady and 2 Chainz Connect to Launch New Black College Tour
— Power Collaboration Focuses on Building Awareness and Increasing Enrollment at Historically Black Colleges & Universities — Atlanta, GA — HBCU Direct, LLC (HD), a marketing collective specializing in HBCU […]
Cosby Show Co-star Turns on Bill Cosby -- Says, "Of Course He is Guilty"
Nationwide — Actor Joseph C. Phillips, who played Martin Kendall (Denise’s husband) on “The Cosby Show” from 1989 to 1991 says he loves and has long admired Bill Cosby, but […]
50 Cent: "Yes, I Filed For Bankruptcy... But So Did Donald Trump and Walt Disney"
Nationwide — Rapper, actor and entrepreneur 50 Cent recently set social media on fire when he confirmed that he did indeed file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. But the outspoken New […]
2005 Documents Show That Bill Cosby Admitted to Giving Women Drugs For Sex
Philadelphia, PA — Newly released court documents show that actor/comedian Bill Cosby did in fact admit in 2005 that he got quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young […]
Are B.B. King's Daughters Right? Was the King of the Blues Poisoned?
Las Vegas, NV — Karen Williams and Patty King, two daughters of Blues icon B.B. King, are accusing King’s two closest aides of poisoning him. They say that family members […]
Accomplished Hip Hop Artist and Entrepreneur Helecia Choyce Launches Ad Agency and Brings Welcome to Vegas Fight Party...
Las Vegas, NV — Accomplished hip-hop artist, author, and entrepreneur Helecia Choyce, CEO of HustleGurl Entertainment, has closed a major deal with GeoLinear AD Agency, and is now setting her […]
Hip Hop Artist Drizzy D.R.O. Creates Freestyle Hotline and Draws Thousands of Fans Worldwide
Birmingham, AL — Hip Hop artist and entrepreneur, Drizzy “Press/ Play” D.R.O. is more than just a rapper. He’s an innovator. He’s a birthday present. He’s a superhero. And he […]
Cissy Houston Says Bobbi Kristina Has "Irreversible Global Brain Damage"
Atlanta, GA — Cissy Houston, the grandmother of Bobbi Kristina and mother of the late Whitney Houston, says that 22-year old Bobbi is not doing well and that her comatose […]
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® Presents Its St. Jude Star Award to Celebrity Friends David and Tamela Mann
— Stars of new Bounce TV series “Mann & Wife” launch PSA to help raise awareness for St. Jude — Memphis, TN — Celebrity entertainers David and Tamela Mann, noted […]
New Original Sitcom "Mann & Wife" Delivers Family Friendly Laughs to Primetime on Bounce TV This Spring
— Series Premiere Set For Tuesday, April 7 at 9pm ET/8 CT — Los Angeles, CA — Real-life husband and wife team David Mann (“Madea’s Big Happy Family”) and Tamela Mann (“Sparkle”) are reuniting on screen as well as […]
T.I. to Marvin Gaye's Family: "Open Your Ears... and Stay Out of My Pockets"
Nationwide — TMZ recently spoke with rapper T.I., who said, “Marvin Gaye’s family just needs to open their ears — instead of worrying about their pockets — and they’ll realize […]
Atlanta Mega Church Pastor Creflo Dollar Wants $60 Million in Donations For a New Jet
Atlanta, CA — Creflo Dollar, a well-known pastor of the Atlanta-area World Changers Church International, is asking for at least $60 million in donations so that he can purchase a […]
Nick Gordon Tells His Side of the Story To Dr. Phil -- Falls Apart During Interview
Nationwide — In a national television exclusive, Dr. Phil conducts an emotionally-charged intervention with 25-year-old Nick Gordon, boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown, the 22-year-old daughter of singer Bobby Brown and […]
Rap Mogul Suge Knight Says He's Going Blind
Los Angeles, CA — Marion “Suge” Knight, who founded Death Row Records in the 1990’s, recently told a judge that he is going blind and has other major health problems.
Michael Jordan Joins Forbes' Billionaire List -- Becomes 513th Most Richest Man in the World
Nationwide — Forbes Magazine is calling 52-year old Michael Jordan the most famous new billionaire out of the 290 newcomers to the Forbes billionaires list. The former NBA basketball champion […]
Actress Phylica Rashad May Be Coming Back to Prime Time TV
Hollywood, CA — Phylicia Rashad, best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the The Cosby Show, may be coming back to television.
Nick Gordon To Bobby Brown: "Bobbi Kristina Will HATE YOU When She Wakes Up!"
Nationwide — Nick Gordon, the boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina, continues his virtual rants on social media, and lately they’ve been directed to her father, Bobby Brown. Bobbi Kristina remains in […]
"Let Me See Her" -- Nick Gordon Pleads With Brown Family To Let Him See Bobbi Kristina
Atlanta, GA — Nick Gordon, the boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown who remains in a coma, is making a public plea to be allowed to visit her in the hospital.
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 […]
Bill Cosby Seeks to Block Witnesses in New Sexual Assault Case
Nationwide — Bill Cosby is trying to block Janice Dickinson and several other women from testifying in a new lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. He also wants to keep […]
Rapper DJ Quik’s Son Receives 15-Year Sentence for 2022 Murder
Nationwide — David Blake Jr., son of rapper DJ Quik, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for a 2022 shooting in Downey, California. He was convicted of […]
Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder Oliver “Power” Grant Dies at Age 52
Nationwide — Wu-Tang Clan co-founder and cultural architect Oliver “Power” Grant has sadly passed away at age 52. He was known for building the group’s business empire and creating the […]
Producer Teddy Riley Says He Regrets Saying He Would Work With R. Kelly Again
Nationwide — R&B legend Teddy Riley is apologizing for defending R. Kelly after suggesting he would help release 25 albums the singer reportedly recorded in prison. Riley says his love for […]
Stephen A. Smith Downplays Racism, Says It's Not as "Prevalent" Anymore
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith is under fire for saying that racism isn’t as widespread today and that most Americans judge people by character rather than skin color. The sports […]
Ray J Denies Using Fake Blood During Recent Performance
Nationwide — Ray J allegedly used fake blood around his eyes during his February 14 concert in Shreveport, Louisiana, sparking concern online. The R&B singer addressed the claims, saying the […]
Barack Obama Says Trump's Racist Video of Him and Michelle is "Troubling"
Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama spoke out after President Donald Trump’s social media account posted a video showing him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. He called the […]
Kandi Burruss Says Her Ex-Husband Lives in Her Guest House, But Refuses to Pay Rent
Nationwide — Singer and songwriter Kandi Burruss says her estranged husband, Todd Tucker, has been living in her Atlanta guest house without paying rent or contributing to household and child […]
14-Year-Old Girl in R. Kelly Video That Got Him Convicted is Now Grown and Speaking Out
Nationwide — Reshona Landfair, who was 14 years old when a video leaked showing singer R. Kelly urinating on her, has finally revealed her identity and is sharing her story […]
Kid Rock Says Jay-Z is a “DEI Hire” for the Super Bowl Halftime Shows
Nationwide — Kid Rock is criticizing Jay-Z’s role as the executive producer of the Super Bowl halftime shows since 2020, calling him a “DEI hire” and linking recent NFL performances […]