Nationwide — TeeJ Mercer, the dynamic founder of Move-In Day Mafia, was recently spotlighted on the nationally syndicated Sherri talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd. During the April 9th episode, […]
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Ex-Husband of Wendy Williams Files $250M Lawsuit on Her Behalf, But His Motives Are Questioned
Nationwide — Wendy Williams’ ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, has filed a $250 million lawsuit, claiming she was abused, overmedicated, and financially exploited under her guardianship. The suit names 48 defendants, including […]
Al Sharpton Says Federal Investigators Target Well-Known, Rich Black Folks
Nationwide — Civil rights activist Al Sharpton says wealthy and well-known African Americans have long been targets of federal investigations, suggesting that race and status make them easier to go […]
Record Labels For Tupac, D’Angelo, Public Enemy Sued By Khallid Muhammad's Legacy Estate
Ice Cube, Black Thought, and Common Contacted in Efforts to Preserve the Legacy of Legendary Orator Dr. Khallid Muhammad Nationwide — The Estate of Dr. Khallid Abdul Muhammad has filed […]
R. Kelly Reportedly Overdosed in Prison and Rushed to Hospital, His Lawyer Says
Nationwide — R. Kelly’s attorney is accusing federal prison officials of intentionally endangering the singer’s life by administering a near-fatal dose of medication while he was being held in solitary […]
Tyler Perry Defends Exploiting Black Women's Trauma in His Films Including "Straw"
Nationwide — Tyler Perry addresses criticism over how he portrays African American women in his films, including his latest Netflix release, Straw. He says his work reflects real struggles and […]
Ananda Lewis, Former MTV Talk Show Host, Dies at 52
Nationwide — Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ and talk show host, has passed away at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed her death in a […]
Early 2000s R&B Group B2K to Reunite for Concert Tour After 7 Years
Nationwide — R&B icons B2K are reuniting for a 2026 tour, with all four original members, Omarion, J‑Boog, Lil’ Fizz, and Raz‑B, set to perform across North America and select […]
Kanye West Legally Changes Name for the Second Time, Now Goes by "Ye Ye"
Nationwide — Kanye West has legally changed his name for the second time. After becoming “Ye” in 2021, new business documents filed in California now show his name as “Ye […]
Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson Reunite After 18 Years, First Time Since "Dreamgirls"
Nationwide — Eighteen years after dazzling audiences together in Dreamgirls, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson reunited on a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show for the first time since […]
Jamie Foxx Tears Up During BET Awards Speech, Reflects on Near-Fatal Stroke
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx broke down in tears while accepting the Ultimate Icon Honor at the 2025 BET Awards, opening up about his near-fatal stroke in 2023, his long recovery, […]
R. Kelly Says Nazis Are Trying to Kill Him in Prison, Files Emergency Motion to Be Released
Nationwide — R. Kelly claims his life is at risk in prison and is asking for immediate release. His legal team says a murder plot involving prison staff and the […]
Diddy's Lawyers Seek Mistrial Again, Judge Says "No" For the Second Time
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs asked for a mistrial again, claiming prosecutors used false testimony about an alleged balcony incident involving a friend of Cassie, and knew it wasn’t true. […]
Khaby Lame, TikToker Worth $20 Million, Detained By U.S. Immigration at Las Vegas Airport
Nationwide — Khaby Lame, who has more than 162 million followers on TikTok and made more than $20 million from the platform in 2024 alone, was briefly detained by U.S. […]
R&B Singer Kenny Lattimore's Son Graduates From College
Nationwide — K.J. Lattimore, the 22-year-old son of renowned R&B artists Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore, is officially an HBCU graduate of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree […]
Coco Gauff Makes History, Becomes Youngest American to Win French Open Since Serena Williams in 2002
Nationwide — In a thrilling display of resilience and grit, 21-year-old Coco Gauff captured her first French Open title on Saturday, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic […]
Judge Warns Diddy to Quit Staring, Making Faces at Jurors or He'll Be Banned From Courtroom
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs was warned by the judge of his case to stop making faces at jurors during his trial or he could be kicked out from the […]
Brian McKnight Reportedly Made No Effort to Reach Out to His Son Before He Died of Cancer
Nationwide — R&B singer Brian McKnight is facing backlash again after the death of his estranged son, Niko McKnight, who passed away at age 32 following a two-year battle with […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Publicly Calls Out Cardi B, Asks Her to Join Target Boycott
Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant, who is leading a national boycott against Target after the retailer scaled back its diversity and inclusion efforts, publicly invited Cardi B to support the […]
Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Has Sadly Died After a Brief Illness. He Was Only 70 Years Old
Nationwide — Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has died at age 70 after a brief illness, his family confirmed. He passed away early Saturday in Los Angeles, where relatives gathered to […]
Niko McKnight, Brian McKnight's Son Whom He Said Was "Born in Sin," Dies From Cancer
Nationwide — Niko McKnight, the son of R&B singer Brian McKnight and his ex-wife Julie, has died at the age of 33 following a two-year battle with cancer. The news […]
Rapper Offset Seeks Spousal Support from Cardi B in Divorce Battle
Nationwide — Offset has asked the court to make Cardi B pay spousal support as their divorce continues. He also wants joint custody of their kids, with Cardi as the […]
NBA YoungBoy Pardoned by Trump Before Prison Release, Concert Tour
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has granted rapper NBA YoungBoy a full pardon, weeks before his scheduled release from prison in July 2025. The decision clears his record and allows […]
"Stranger Things" Actress Priah Ferguson Graduates High School at 18 Years Old
Nationwide — Stranger Things actress Priah Ferguson, who is now 18 years old, just graduated from high school while balancing her acting career and real-life experiences. She celebrated this milestone […]
Diddy’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Drop Kid Cudi’s Car Bomb Claim, Say There is No Evidence
Nationwide — Diddy’s lawyers want the judge to remove Kid Cudi’s claims about a 2012 car bombing from the case, saying the story is based on suspicion with no real […]
Kid Cudi Testifies That Diddy Broke into His Home and Blew Up His Car After Dating Cassie
Nationwide — Musician and actor Scott Mescudi, known professionally as Kid Cudi, took the stand Thursday morning in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Mescudi testified about his brief […]
Prosecutors in Diddy Trial Present Photos of Alleged Male Workers Hired for "Freak Offs"
Nationwide — As Week 2 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial unfolds in New York City, prosecutors have unmasked several alleged sex workers involved in the […]
Snoop Dogg Praises Singer Tanya Nolan's Performance at Tiffany Haddish's She Ready Foundation Gala
Nationwide — International recording artist and multi-charting Billboard sensation Tanya Nolan lit up the stage for the second year in a row at Tiffany Haddish’s She Ready Foundation Gala, held […]
Another Fight Breaks Out at a Beyonce Concert, This Time in Chicago During the Show
Nationwide — Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour continues to draw massive crowds — and, unfortunately, a fair share of drama — as yet another fan fight broke out during her recent […]
Cassie Testifies She Doesn't Hate Diddy Now, Has 'Love for the Past'
Nationwide — Cassie Ventura took the stand again on Friday in the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs and made it clear she holds no hatred toward her […]
Justin Bieber Finally Breaks His Silence on Whether He Was Among Diddy's Victims
Nationwide — Justin Bieber has officially broken his silence amid the ongoing federal sex trafficking trial involving Sean “Diddy” Combs. The 31-year-old pop star, known for hits like “Peaches” and […]
Michael Jordan Officially Joins NBC Sports, Becomes NBA Commentator
Nationwide — Michael Jordan will return to the NBA spotlight as a special contributor for NBC Sports starting in the 2025–26 season. This will be his first time as an […]
Stephen A. Smith Says He’s ‘Dead Serious’ About Running for President in 2028
Nationwide — Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith says he is seriously thinking about running for president in 2028, noting that people have encouraged him to consider it. He also expressed excitement […]
Sean "Diddy" Combs Sells His Private Jet for an Estimated $30M
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold his matte black private jet just six months after being convicted on two federal prostitution-related charges. The move signals a major shift for the […]
Hip-Hop Artist John Forté, Known for His Work With the Fugees, Dies at 50
Nationwide — Grammy-nominated recording artist John Forté, known for his work with the Fugees, has died at 50. He died at his home on Martha’s Vineyard, leaving behind a lasting […]
Ray J Rushed to Hospital With Severe Pneumonia and Heart Pain
Nationwide — R&B singer and actor Ray J was recently rushed to a Las Vegas hospital after suffering from severe pneumonia and heart pain. Doctors are monitoring him closely as […]
Will Smith Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit from One of His Musicians
Nationwide — Will Smith is facing a sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit from violinist Brian King Joseph, a former America’s Got Talent finalist. Joseph claims Smith’s tour team fired him […]
Award-Winning Actress Dawnn Lewis’ A New Day Foundation Sponsors Elementary STEM Clubs for Underserved Chicago Students
Nationwide — Frost Equity Initiative, a Los Angeles-based STEM education nonprofit, is expanding access to high-quality elementary STEM programs thanks to funding from A New Day Foundation, founded by award-winning […]
Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute Honors Legacy, Sisterhood, and Timeless Music
Nationwide — The iconic sound, style, and sisterhood of one of the greatest girl groups of all time will take center stage with the Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute, an unforgettable […]
Jay-Z Reportedly Invests $500M in K-Pop Music, Lifestyle, and Entertainment Brands
Nationwide — Jay-Z is stepping into the global K-Pop market with a $500 million investment fund. His firm, MarcyPen Capital Partners, is partnering with South Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management to help […]
Russell Simmons Responds to Ex-Wife Kimora's Comments About Their Relationship
Nationwide — Record executive and entrepreneur Russell Simmons responded to claims from his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, that she doesn’t have a relationship with her children’s fathers. He said he […]
Everything to Know About Diddy's Daddy, the Late Melvin Combs
Nationwide — Everyone is talking about 50 Cent’s new documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs on Netflix, and this has sparked new interest in an exclusive story published by Vibe years […]
The "Buck Breaking" of Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders By the NFL
By Tolson Banner “When the white enslaver fails to buck break the Lion King black male slave he goes after his cubs not realizing one day, they too become Lion […]
Former NBA Star Michael Jordan Sues NASCAR in a Federal Antitrust Case
Nationwide — Michael Jordan, who co-owns 23XI Racing, is suing NASCAR in a federal antitrust case that could shake the sport’s foundation. He and his partner Denny Hamlin claim NASCAR’s […]
Dame Dash Criticizes 50 Cent’s Netflix Docuseries on Diddy, Calls It "Nasty Work"
Nationwide — Dame Dash is criticizing 50 Cent over a new Netflix docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling it “nasty work” and accusing him of tearing down another Black man […]
Hollywood Star Tamala Jones Joins Forces With Raquel Riley Thomas to Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls
Nationwide — DefendRILEY, the self-defense and personal safety initiative founded by decorated U.S. Army Captain (Veteran) Raquel Riley Thomas, proudly announces acclaimed actress Tamala Jones as its official Ambassador. Jones, […]
Ray J's Wife, Princess Love, Breaks Her Silence After He Allegedly Pulled a Gun on Her and Their Kids
Nationwide — Princess Love is finally breaking her silence following the explosive livestream confrontation that ended with Ray J being taken away in handcuffs, and she’s making it clear this […]
14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas' Dismembered Body Had Been Frozen, Cause of Death Difficult to Determine
Nationwide — Authorities investigating the disturbing death of Celeste Rivas, a 14-year-old teen whose remains were discovered inside the trunk of musician D4vd’s Tesla, are now facing major obstacles in […]
Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Has Sadly Passed Away at 54
Nationwide — Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers, a beloved 54-year-old basketball star from Durham, North Carolina, has passed away, according to an announcement from Wake Forest University, where he first […]
Fugees Rapper Pras Gets 14 Years in Prison After He "Betrayed His Country for Money"
Nationwide — Fugees rapper Pras Michel, a Grammy-winning artist best known as one-third of the iconic 1990s hip-hop group alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, has been sentenced to 14 […]
Singer Usher Files $4.9M Lawsuit Against His "Friends" Over Failed Atlanta Restaurant
Nationwide — Superstar singer Usher Raymond IV is now locked in a multimillion-dollar legal battle with former business partners after a failed restaurant venture in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood. According […]
Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Allegedly Choked and Punched His 15-Year-Old Baby Sister
Nationwide — Former NBA star Patrick Beverley, 37, is now facing serious allegations after being arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, over claims that he assaulted his 15-year-old sister during […]
Nicki Minaj Becomes First Rapper to Address United Nations, Thanks Trump
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj gave credit to President Donald Trump during her U.N. speech on Tuesday, acknowledging his role in highlighting violence in Nigeria, but she stressed she is not […]
Rapper Akon Says His Wife Doesn't Deserve Spousal Support
Nationwide — Rapper Akon is pushing back in his divorce, asking the court to deny spousal support to his estranged wife, Tomeka, while both work to protect their finances and […]
Ray J Countersues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Says They Broke $6M Settlement
Nationwide — Ray J has hit back at Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner with a countersuit, accusing them of breaking a $6 million settlement and using the legal system for publicity […]
Nicki Minaj Joins Trump Administration to Address the United Nations
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj, 41, the Trinidad-born rap superstar who built a global brand from Queens, New York, is stepping into an unexpected political spotlight with the Trump Administration. In […]
The Weeknd Donates $350K to Help Jamaicans Recover from Hurricane Melissa
Nationwide — The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has donated $350,000 through his XO Humanitarian Fund to help Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Melissa, supporting the World Food Programme’s […]
New York Jets Cornerback Kris Boyd Shot in NYC, Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Nationwide — New York Jets player Kris Boyd is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan. Police are actively searching for the suspect, and no […]
Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Arrested for Attacking Man He Found Home Alone With His Little Sister
Nationwide — Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley was arrested Friday in Texas on a third-degree felony assault charge, according to court records reviewed by outlets including KRIV-TV in Houston and […]
Elon Musk's Dad Says If White People Become a Minority, America is Doomed
Nationwide — Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, is stirring controversy after claiming the United States is “finished” once white Americans become a minority — warning the country will go “back […]
Comedian Mike Epps Says He's 'Actually Glad' Food Stamps Were Cut
Nationwide — Mike Epps is making headlines again — this time for saying he’s “glad” there’s been a pause on food stamps, a comment he doubled down on during a […]
Rapper Akon Arrested After Tesla Cybertruck Incident in Georgia
Nationwide — Akon, the 52-year-old Senegalese-American singer known for his global hits and major philanthropic efforts in Africa, made headlines again after a surprising arrest in Roswell, Georgia tied to […]
Vivica A. Fox Tells Women Not to Date 50 Cent and Other Rappers, He Responds
Nationwide — African American actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox is warning women against dating rappers, including 50 Cent, saying relationships with them can bring drama and heartbreak, based on […]
Wendy Williams' Neurologist Says She Doesn't Have Frontotemporal Dementia
Nationwide — Television personality and former talk show host Wendy Williams is fighting to regain control of her life and finances after more than three years under a court-ordered guardianship. […]