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 […]
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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.
Sad News: VH1 Star "Real" Dies From Cancer -- Was Only 33 Years Old
Hollywood, CA — “Real”, one of the reality stars of VH1’s Real Chance of Love, has died at the age of 33 after a long battle with colon cancer. Ahmad […]
Dr. Umar Johnson Publicly Criticizes Kevin Hart for Allowing Racial Jokes During Netflix Roast
Nationwide — Dr. Umar Johnson criticized Kevin Hart’s Netflix roast, arguing several jokes crossed racial lines and disrespected Black history. He sparked debate after calling out the special and Hart’s response […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ordered to Pay $1M in Child Support in Paternity Case With Former Stripper
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been ordered by a Nevada court to pay nearly $1 million in back child support after being legally declared the father of a child […]
Drake’s Dad, Dennis Graham, Opens Up About Lung Cancer After Being Mentioned on New Album
Nationwide — Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has drawn attention after Drake revealed details about his health in new music from his album Iceman. Dennis later confirmed he had lung cancer in […]
Nicki Minaj Blames Barack Obama and Jay-Z for Her Support of President Trump
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj says her move toward President Donald Trump’s politics comes from disappointment with Barack Obama and a long-running personal and professional conflict with Jay-Z. She links those […]
Man Who Stole Hard Drives With Beyoncé’s Unreleased Music Gets 2 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man who broke into a car and stole hard drives that contained Beyoncé’s unreleased music, has been sentenced in Atlanta, Georgia, after pleading guilty. He […]
58-Year-Old Jamie Foxx's Girlfriend Pregnant With Their First Baby Together
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is expecting a child with his girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. Reports say she is already several months pregnant, marking a new chapter for the couple after reconnecting […]
Memphis Grizzlies Player Brandon Clarke Dies At 29 of Possible Overdose
Nationwide — Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at 29 after being found at his California home on Monday evening. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, with early reports suggesting […]
Kevin Hart’s Media Company Hartbeat Hit by Internal Turmoil and Lawsuits
Nationwide — Kevin Hart’s entertainment company Hartbeat is facing internal turmoil after layoffs, lawsuits, and internal shakeups. Reports say the once fast-growing media firm is shrinking as projects stall and executives […]
George Floyd's Family Upset Over Insensitive Joke Told By White Comedian During Kevin Hart's Netflix Roast
Nationwide — George Floyd’s family has spoken out after a joke referencing his death was made during Kevin Hart’s Netflix roast featuring comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. They said the segment was […]
Tamron Hall Reveals Why She Walked Away from $2 Million Contract With NBC
Nationwide — Television host and journalist Tamron Hall turned down a $2 million NBC contract after learning she would be removed from her roles at the network. She said the decision […]
Usher Launches Paid Internship Program for His Upcoming Tour With Chris Brown
Nationwide — Singer Usher has launched a paid internship program tied to his upcoming tour, giving aspiring music industry workers in Atlanta and Detroit a chance to join live production […]
NFL Player Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty of Assaulting Personal Chef, Sheds Tears
Nationwide — NFL player Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of attacking his former personal chef during a 2025 dispute. A jury cleared him of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault. While […]
Comedian Sinbad Returns To Stand-Up Stage After 2020 Stroke
Nationwide — Comedian Sinbad returns to the stand-up stage more than five years after a 2020 stroke affected his mobility, announcing new shows in Pasadena. He shares recovery updates and […]
NFL Star Shedeur Sanders Balances Football Career, Earns a College Degree With a 3.9 GPA
Nationwide — NFL star Shedeur Sanders has graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder while continuing his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. He earned a sociology degree with a […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton's Response About His White Fiance, "I Grew Up Around All White People"
Nationwide — NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has addressed viral speculation about his dating life after online clips sparked debate about the people he is seen with in public. He explained […]
Rapper Tory Lanez Sues Prison for $100M for Failing to Protect Him from Being Stabbed 16 Times
Nationwide — Tory Lanez has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the California prison system after a violent stabbing inside Tehachapi prison. He claims officials failed to protect him and housed […]
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 […]