Chicago, IL — First, Bob Johnson sold BET to Viacom. Then, Essence Magazine was sold to Time Warner. And now, Oprah Winfrey has announced that she is selling her Chicago-based […]
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Tyler Perry Is BACK and This Time It’s ALL About Female Empowerment in His Latest Film, “Single Moms Club”
By Kam Williams –The Film Opens in Theaters Nationwide on Friday, March 14, 2014 — Nationwide — Fast-food waitress Lytia (Cocoa Brown) survives paycheck to paycheck and has to rely […]
Kobe Bryant Is Done For The Season — Not Expected To Recover This Year From His Fractured Left Knee
Los Angeles, CA — Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is not expected to return this season due to his fractured left knee. Kobe originally injured his Achilles tendon last April, but […]
Kandi Burruss Covers Jet Magazine — Talks About Her Upcoming Wedding Date and Why Her Fiancé Makes Her A Better Entrepreneur
Songwriter and reality TV star Kandi Burruss is on the cover of the March 31st issue of JET Magazine. Inside, she reflects on her successful career, her upcoming marriage, and […]
BLACK IS BACK: Lupita Nyong’o Wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress — Plus “12 Years A Slave” Wins Best Film
The film industry has received a lot of criticism in the past for not recognizing Black actors and actresses, but this year’s Academy Awards was quite different. 31-year old actress […]
Steve Harvey and Coca-Cola Launch New Scholarship Program For Minority Students
— The deadline to apply is March 15, 2014 — Nationwide — Comedian/ TV personality Steve Harvey and his wife, via their Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, have partnered with […]
Steve Harvey Is Back With A Sequel Called “Think Like A Man Too” — Due In Theaters This Summer
Just two years after Think Like A Man grossed nearly $100 million in the box office, the franchise is back with a sequel called Think Like A Man Too. The […]
Rapper Lil Kim Is Pregnant and “Can’t Wait To Be A Mom” — But Won’t Reveal Who’s The Father
Rapper Lil Kim is pregnant, and excited about being a mom. The 39-year old recently made the announcement during the Blonds Fashion Week after-party hosted by MAC Cosmetics at Gilded […]
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 […]
Chris Tucker Says That He’s Been Celibate for the Past 3 Years, and is Waiting for Marriage
Nationwide — Actor/comedian Chris Tucker says he has stayed celibate for more than three years, sharing the update during a Las Vegas comedy set where he also joked about love, […]
Keke Palmer Says Her Childhood Was the "Darkest" Time of Her Life and That Fame Traumatized Her
Nationwide — Actress, singer, and television host Keke Palmer is opening up about one of the most difficult periods of her life. During a conversation with Whoopi Goldberg at the […]
Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over Alleged Defamation in America’s Next Top Model Docuseries
Nationwide — Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and producers of a docuseries about America’s Next Top Model. She claims the show used heavily edited interviews to build […]
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities
Nationwide — DreamFi, the financial empowerment platform co-founded by renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, today announced that LL Cool J has partnered with the DreamFi family. The partnership brings […]
John McClain, Music Executive Who Helped Run Michael Jackson’s Estate, Dies at 71
Nationwide — John McClain, co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and longtime music executive, has died at 71 in Malibu. He played a key role in shaping major artists’ careers and […]
Ray J Admits Himself to the Hospital After Being Knocked Out in Boxing Match
Nationwide — Ray J checked himself into a Las Vegas hospital after a celebrity boxing match ended in a knockout loss. Doctors kept him under observation while they evaluated possible concussion […]
Naomi Osaka Responds to Backlash Over Dinner Event for Other Black Tennis Players
Nationwide — Naomi Osaka defended her decision to host a Black tennis players’ dinner ahead of the French Open. She co-hosted the event with Taylor Townsend to highlight inclusion, shared […]
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 […]