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Huge Development In R. Kelly’s Legal Case

Is someone out to assassinate the R&B singer? His attorneys suspect so.

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A Peek Inside Travis Hunter’s New Jacksonville Mansion

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New York County Ballot Lawsuit Sparks Election Integrity Firestorm on Social Media

Don Lemon Breaks Down How He’s Building His Media Empire

The Internet Split After Amerie’s Tiny Desk Concert

Elon Musk is Leaving the Trump Administration and Black Twitter is Buzzing

In Minnesota Assassination Attempt, Wife’s Split-Second Decision is a Testament to a Mother’s Love

Sen. John Hoffman's wife, Yvette, was shot eight times in her home on Saturday. He was wounded nine times.

Judge Mathis Has Some Interesting Words About Diddy Trial

Paris Jackson Blasts Haters for Criticizing Tour on Michael Jackson’s Death Anniversary

Jeezy Reveals This Surprising Update After Messy Divorce From Jeannie Mai

Jay-Z’s Daughter Rumi Carter Throws Up the Roc Nation Sign On Stage, Sparking Insane Illuminati Theories

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Paris Jackson Blasts Haters for Criticizing Tour on Michael Jackson’s Death Anniversary

Paris has never shied away from defending herself when it comes to anything related to her King of Pop father. And it doesn't look like things have changed!

Jeezy Reveals This Surprising Update After Messy Divorce From Jeannie Mai

Carrie Underwood’s Shady Reaction to Jamal Roberts’ ‘American Idol’ Win, Explained

Judge Mathis Has Some Interesting Words About Diddy Trial

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The Very Short List of Black Celebs Speaking Out Against Trump’s ICE Raids

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Why ‘Trump Mobile’ Might Just Be the President’s Newest Shady Business Scheme

From Trump Bibles and sneakers to Immigration cards and now a mobile phone, the president sure does know how to market himself.

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After Customer Got Caught In A Hilarious Braid Shop Brawl, She Recorded The Whole Thing

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A Peek Inside Travis Hunter’s New Jacksonville Mansion

Handsome Black Doorman Gets Discovered at NYC Restaurant

Why Ananda Lewis’ Death is a Cautionary Tale For Black Women Fighting Breast Cancer

You Know Of The Tuskegee Airmen, But You Don’t Know What ‘The Harlem ‘Hellfighters’ Did to Win The War

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Why Gavin Newsom Might Be the White Dude Who Can Stand Up to Trump

You Know Of The Tuskegee Airmen, But You Don’t Know What ‘The Harlem ‘Hellfighters’ Did to Win The War

What Black Men Secretly Want For Father’s Day

Obama Could Never…5 Reasons This Is The Most Ghetto Presidential Administration Ever

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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky attend the “Highest 2 Lowest” red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo: Getty Images Monica Schipper

Every Must-See Outfit From the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Doechii attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

Internet Still Uncomfortable With Doechii’s Face ‘branding’ During Met Gala

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Shaboozey’s Met Gala Look Was Relentlessly Roasted, But Critics Say it’s a Sinister Pattern New Black Artists Shouldn’t Ignore

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Lisa attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Dia Dipasupil

TikTok Thinks ‘The White Lotus’ Star Wore Rosa Parks’ Face on Her Panties For the 2025 Met Gala, and Folks are Pissed

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Here’s the Real Reason Some Folks are Side-Eyeing Cynthia Erivo’s Tony Awards Performance

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Nashville Christian Singer Admits The Dark Rumors About Him …Are True

After Customer Got Caught In A Hilarious Braid Shop Brawl, She Recorded The Whole Thing

A lady went to get her hair hair braided, but instead found herself caught in the middle of braid shop drama.

Heartfelt Twist for “The Wire’s” Tray Chaney After Son’s Tornado Scare

Tray Chaney got arguably the best Father’s Day present this year.

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