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Kanye West and His Wife, Bianca Censori, Reportedly Have Agreed to Divorce

Nationwide — Kanye West and Bianca Censori are reportedly on the verge of divorce according to The Daily Mail, just 11 days after Censori’s controversial appearance on the Grammy Awards […]

Diddy Sues NBC For $100M For 'Bad Boy' Documentary, "I Did Not Kill Kim Porter"

Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal over the media company’s documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The lawsuit, submitted in a New […]

New Documentary About the Late Ol’ Dirty Bastard Nominated for NAACP Award

Four Screens, the production company behind the ODB film

This is the first nomination for Four Screens, the production and management company behind the film. Nationwide — The NAACP nominations are out and Four Screens’ documentary Ol’ Dirty Bastard: […]

Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts Lives in a Rental Apartment Despite Signing a $255M Deal

Nationwide — Jalen Hurts, who was named Super Bowl LIX MVP, reportedly continues to live in a rented apartment just outside Philadelphia. Despite securing a $255 million contract in 2023, […]

Serena Williams' Super Bowl Halftime Show Cameo Stirs Controversy, Her Husband Speaks Out

Nationwide — Serena Williams sparked controversy after her appearance in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show, where he performed ‘Not Like Us,’ a track widely seen as a diss […]

Saquon Barkley's Fiance, Anna Congdon, Under Fire For Using the N-Word, Making Racist Remarks

Nationwide — Super Bowl weekend has taken an unexpected turn just days before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs face off at the Superdome in New Orleans. Resurfaced tweets […]

Award-Winning Black Author and Educator Releases New Poetry Collection, “The Lost Songs of Nina Simone”

Shonda Buchanan, author of Lost Songs of Nina Simone

Nationwide — Award-winning author, educator, and poet Shonda Buchanan’s new poetry collection, The Lost Songs of Nina Simone (RIZE Press, May 2025), explores the life of the incomprehensible Nina Simone, […]

Irv Gotti, Former Def Jam Exec Who Discovered DMX and Later Ja Rule and Ashanti, Dies at 54

Nationwide — Irv Gotti, the influential music producer, record executive, and television show creator, has passed away at the age of 54. His death was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, […]

Michael Jordan's Son, Marcus, Arrested For DUI and Cocaine Possession

Nationwide — Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested in Orlando, Florida, on February 4 for DUI, possession of cocaine, and resisting arrest. The 34-year-old was […]

Music Icon Babyface Disrespected in an Interview at the Grammys

Nationwide — Legendary musician Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds was rudely interrupted during a Grammy red carpet interview when a reporter ignored him to yell over to pop star Chappell Roan. The […]

Doechii Makes History at 2025 Grammys with Best Rap Album Win

Nationwide — Doechii made history at the 2025 Grammys by winning Best Rap Album, becoming only the third woman ever to win in this category since it was introduced in […]

Kanye West and His Wife, Bianca, Rumored to Have Been Kicked Out of the Grammys

Nationwide — Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori made a quick appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards. After walking the red carpet, the couple was suddenly gone, sparking rumors […]

Beyonce Makes History, Becomes First Black Woman to Win a Grammy For Best Country Album

Nationwide — Beyoncé has once again made history, becoming the first Black woman ever to win a Grammy for Best Country Album. Her groundbreaking achievement shatters barriers in a genre […]

Public Enemy's Chuck D and Flavor Flav Performed for Families Affected by L.A. Wildfires

Nationwide — Rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav teamed up to help the Altadena community after the L.A. wildfires. They performed at a charity event and provided financial aid to […]

Dwyane Wade Reveals He Had Kidney Surgery to Remove Cancerous Tumor

Nationwide — NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed that he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, requiring doctors to remove nearly half of one of his kidneys. The former Miami […]

Hip-Hop Icon Rakim Enters Fintech Space as a Founder of Notes Technology

Nationwide — Rakim, widely regarded as one of the greatest emcees of all time, is breaking new ground with Notes. This innovative financial technology and AI-powered platform merges ‘music, money, […]

Snoop Dogg Defends His Performance at Trump's Event Amid Backlash, "I'm Still a Black Man"

Snoop Dogg defending his performance at Trump's event

Nationwide — Snoop Dogg addressed the backlash from fans who criticized him for performing at one of Donald Trump’s pre-inauguration events. In a recent Instagram Live session, the rapper fired […]

Atlanta Rapper DJ Unk Dies at 43, Wife Confirms Cause of Death

Nationwide — The wife of rapper DJ Unk, who sadly passed away at the young age of 43 on January 24th, has confirmed that he suffered a heart attack in […]

A$AP Rocky Faces Jury with No Black Members in Felony Assault Trial

Nationwide — A$AP Rocky will be judged by a jury of 12 in his felony assault trial, but none of the jurors are Black. The jury, selected in downtown L.A., […]

Stephen A. Smith Defends Snoop and Nelly's Performances at Trump's Inauguration

Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith is speaking out in defense of rappers like Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and Soulja Boy who performed at events surrounding Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. Smith said […]

Mary J. Blige's Ex-Husband Kendu Isaacs Said Their Divorce Led to His Hospitalization

Mary J. Blige and her husband Kendu Isaac

Nationwide — Back in 2018, Kendu Isaacs, ex-husband of R&B singer Mary J. Blige, said that the stress from their ongoing divorce affected his health and led to his hospitalization […]

Chris Brown Files $500M Lawsuit Against Warner Bros For Portraying Him as a Serial Rapist in New Docuseries

Nationwide — Chris Brown, 35, has filed a $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros., claiming defamation and emotional distress over the docuseries Chris Brown: A History of Violence. The R&B […]

All Six Seasons of "A Different World" Coming to Netflix This February

Nationwide — All six seasons of A Different World, the iconic sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1993, will be available on Netflix starting February 7th. The series, which featured a […]

Rapper Nelly Defends Performance at Trump's Inaugural Ball Amid Backlash

Nationwide — Rapper Nelly is facing backlash after reports surfaced that he will perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural balls. He insists that his decision is not political […]

Rapper Nelly Reportedly to Perform at Donald Trump's Inaugural Ball

Nationwide — Rapper Nelly, 48, is set to perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s three official inaugural balls on Monday, according to sources familiar with the inauguration plans reported […]

Method Man Not Arrested, But Accused of Assaulting His Daughter's Ex-Boyfriend at a Gym

Nationwide — Rapper and actor Method Man was accused of assaulting 28-year-old Patrick Sokoya at a Crunch Fitness gym on Staten Island, New York. The alleged attack is reportedly linked […]

Aaliyah Barbie Doll Released For Her 46th Birthday, Sells Out Almost Immediately

Nationwide — The Aaliyah Barbie doll, released on what would have been the late singer’s 46th birthday, quickly sold out on launch day. The collectible, part of Barbie’s Music Series, […]

Wendy Williams Cries, Breaks Down on "The Breakfast Club," Says She's Being Abused

Nationwide — Wendy Williams, 60, is speaking out in her first live interview since the release of a Lifetime documentary that offered a glimpse into her life following a diagnosis […]

Brandy to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in February 2025

Nationwide — Brandy Norwood, the Grammy-winning R&B artist and actress, is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 11, 2025, honoring her impressive career […]

Actor Djimon Hounsou Says He Struggles Financially Despite Two Decades in Hollywood

Nationwide — Djimon Hounsou, the 60-year-old actor known for Blood Diamond and Gladiator, is speaking out about the challenges he continues to face in Hollywood, including struggles with pay and […]

Meghan Markle Delays Netflix Show Premiere Amid California Wildfires, Focuses on Relief Efforts

Nationwide — Meghan Markle has delayed the January 15 premiere of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, to March 4, citing the ongoing California wildfires. The Duchess of Sussex, originally […]

Tyler Perry Calls Out Insurance Companies For Canceling Policies as Wildfires Continue

Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is voicing his frustration over insurance companies canceling policies as wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles. He finds it “appalling” that these companies profit from […]

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. […]

NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye

Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]

Rapper Nicki Minaj Praises Trump For Threatening Military Action in Nigeria

Nationwide — Nicki Minaj praised President Trump for threatening military action against Nigeria over what he described as the “slaughter” of Christians. She said his message made her thankful to […]

Brandy and Ray J Reunite on Stage After Months of Family Tension

Nationwide — Brandy and Ray J reunited on stage during her Atlanta concert, marking their first public appearance together after months of family tension. The siblings hugged in front of cheering […]

No Limit Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Years Old Just Days After Verzuz Battle

Nationwide — Rapper Young Bleed, who rose to fame under Master P’s No Limit Records in the late 1990s, has died at 51 years old after suffering a brain aneurysm in […]

Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Birdman, Talks About Their Secret Wedding

Nationwide — Toni Braxton is opening up about her marriage to rapper Birdman, revealing how their decades-long friendship slowly turned into love, their secret 2024 wedding, and the challenges they faced […]

Mo'Nique Reveals Why She'll Never Stop Going After Tyler Perry and Oprah

Mo'Nique feud with Tyler Perry and Oprah

Nationwide — Mo’Nique says she will never stop calling out Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey until they publicly take responsibility for what she claims was damage to her career and […]

Gayle King is Reportedly Leaving "CBS Mornings" When Her Contract Ends

Nationwide — Gayle King is reportedly preparing to leave CBS Mornings when her contract ends in May 2026, though CBS says no final decision has been made about her role or […]

Tyler Perry Criticized for Donating $100K to Pastor Who Chastised Black Mom for Not Giving $2K

Nationwide — Tyler Perry is facing backlash after donating $100,000 to Bishop Marvin Winans, a pastor in Detroit, Michigan, who went viral for scolding a woman during a church fundraiser […]

Kim Kardashian Suffers Brain Aneurysm, Blames Kanye West

Nationwide — Kim Kardashian, 44, has revealed a frightening health scare during the Season 7 premiere of “The Kardashians.” The reality star and entrepreneur learned she had suffered a small […]

9-1-1 Actor Rockmond Dunbar Loses Disney Lawsuit About His Religious Beliefs

Nationwide — Actor Rockmond Dunbar broke down in tears after losing his lawsuit against Disney, where he claimed he was fired from the hit TV show 9-1-1 for refusing the […]

Family of Former NFL Player Who Died in Police Custody Says He Struggled With Mental Health

Nationwide — Doug Martin, an African American NFL player, died after being taken into police custody in Oakland, California. His family revealed that he had been struggling with mental health […]

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Responds to Stephen A. Smith’s Criticism, He Backtracks

Nationwide — Rep. Jasmine Crockett responded quietly after sports commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized her political approach, sparking backlash and online debate. Smith later clarified his remarks, saying he meant […]

Singer D'Angelo Dies Just Months After Angie Stone from Pancreatic Cancer

Nationwide — Neo-soul icon D’Angelo — who shared a son with fellow singer Angie Stone — has died at the age of 51, just months after Stone’s passing earlier this […]

WNBA Star Angel Reese Becomes First Athlete to Join Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Nationwide — WNBA superstar Angel Reese is stepping off the court and onto the runway as she joins the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, becoming the first professional athlete to walk […]

Singer Mario Addresses Rumors About Him Not Liking Black Women

Nationwide — Singer Mario has responded to online rumors claiming he does not like Black women, after social media backlash over his relationship. He defended himself in an Instagram Story, […]

The Kelly Levert Group Honors Legacy and Prepares for Major Milestones

Nationwide — The Levert name has long been recognized in the music industry, celebrated for its soulful voices, dynamic performances, and lasting influence on generations of listeners. Today, that legacy […]

Man Accused of Stealing Beyoncé’s Unreleased Songs Finally Arrested in Georgia

Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music and tour plans, was arrested two months after allegedly breaking into her choreographer’s car in Atlanta. The stolen […]

Tyler Perry Studios Accused of Bullying Black Journalist for Covering Rape Allegations

Nationwide — Essie Berry, nationally respected victims advocate and widow of TV legend Fred “Rerun” Berry, is calling out Tyler Perry Studios and its Vice President Mark Swinton for what […]

Tennis Legend Venus Williams Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll

Nationwide — Tennis superstar Venus Williams is being honored with a Barbie Inspiring Women doll that celebrates all of her Grand Slam victories and her fight for gender equality in […]

Snoop Dogg Questions LGBTQ Scenes in Kids’ Movies: “We Have to Show That at This Age?”

Snoop Dogg criticizes LGBTQ representation in kids' movies

Nationwide — Snoop Dogg shared that his grandson’s questions about a same-sex couple in Pixar’s Lightyear left him speechless. The rapper said he struggled to explain how two women could […]

NBA Star Jaylen Brown's Dad Arrested for Attempted Murder in Las Vegas

Jaylen Brown and his dad who was arrested for attempted murder

Nationwide — The father of NBA star Jaylen Brown, former boxer Quenton Marselles Brown, was arrested in Las Vegas on attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing youth football coach Cross […]

Rapper Lil Nas X Arrested, Hospitalized for Possible Overdose

Nationwide — Lil Nas X was arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly assaulting a police officer. Hours earlier, witnesses reported him wandering around with hardly any clothes on Ventura Blvd. […]

Singer Tamar Braxton Says She Almost Died After Being Found in Pool of Her Own Blood

Nationwide — Tamar Braxton revealed she nearly died after a mysterious incident left her in a pool of blood with serious injuries. The singer said she fractured her nose, lost […]

Black Woman Makes History as the Only Dentist Offering Affordable, No Prep Neer Veneer Smile Makeovers in NYC and Michigan

Nationwide — Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, known as “The Queen of Smiles” for transforming the smiles of stars like Cardi B and boxing champion Claressa Shields, is changing […]