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The Sad But Hilarious Story of R&B Songstress Phyllis Hyman Coming For Deon Cole on Stage

The Sad But Hilarious Story of R&B Songstress Phyllis Hyman Coming For Deon Cole on Stage

Comedian Deon Cole shared an unbelievable story about a famous heckler who was not shy about letting him know that she was not amused.

How a New Deal-Era Agency Became Trump's 'Ruthless' Enforcement Arm

How a New Deal-Era Agency Became Trump’s ‘Ruthless’ Enforcement Arm

How Detroit's First Female Mayor Made History—Again, With This Major Announcement Only 4 Days in Office

How Detroit’s First Female Mayor Made History—Again, With This Major Announcement Only 4 Days in Office

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DMX Will Be Posthumously Ordained as a Minister in a Move That Proves His Divine Calling Was Always Real

20 Years After ‘The Secret,’ How Black Folks Still Use Vision Boards to Create The Life They Want

‘Scary Spice’ Mel B.’s Eldest Daughter Looks Just Like Her — and She’s Following in Mom’s Footsteps!

Alexis Ohanian’s Latest Clapback Proves Why Online Trolls Should Keep Serena Williams’ Name Out of Their Mouths

How This Georgia Lawmaker’s Alleged Use of COVID-19 Funds Got Her Slapped With Federal Charges

‘SNL’ Chris Redd Finally Opens Up About Selling Drugs to Castmates and Dating This Star’s Ex-Wife

Trump's Capture of Venezuela President is Yet Another Example of a U.S.-Staged Coup...For Questionable Reasons

Trump’s Capture of Venezuela President is Yet Another Example of a U.S.-Staged Coup…For Questionable Reasons

How New Jersey Cops Accused of Racism Collected <i>Millions</i> in Pay for Years After Suspension...Until Now

How New Jersey Cops Accused of Racism Collected Millions in Pay for Years After Suspension…Until Now

5 Years Later: How MAGA Vilified a Black Hero and Turned a Capitol Rioter into a Martyr

5 Years Later: How MAGA Vilified a Black Hero and Turned a Capitol Rioter into a Martyr

'Sinners' Cast: Where Are They Now

‘Sinners’ Cast: Where Are They Now

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on 'The Piano Lesson,' Family and Legacy

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Family and Legacy

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

Donnie McClurkin Breaks Silence Following Young Man's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Donnie McClurkin Breaks Silence Following Young Man’s Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Decades after revealing personal struggles with his sexuality, Pastor Donnie McClurkin has been sued for allegedly sexually abusing a man.

How This Georgia Lawmaker's Alleged Use of COVID-19 Funds Got Her Slapped With Federal Charges

How This Georgia Lawmaker’s Alleged Use of COVID-19 Funds Got Her Slapped With Federal Charges

A Look at How Shaquille O'Neal Became A Mogul

A Look at How Shaquille O’Neal Became A Mogul

TikToker Who Allegedly Ran Over and Killed A Man While On Livestream Faces Big Trouble

TikToker Who Allegedly Ran Over and Killed A Man While On Livestream Faces Big Trouble

Tichina Arnold Breaks Her Silence Over ‘Martin’ Colorism Claims; Dame Dash Is Forced to Sell His Film Company for... How Much? What Really Ended Trump and Epstein's Friendship; A$AP Rocky Covers Rent for Residents in His Childhood Home, Internet Reacts to Teyana Taylor, Aaron Pierre Split and More in This Week's Entertainment News

Tichina Arnold Breaks Her Silence Over ‘Martin’ Colorism Claims; Dame Dash Is Forced to Sell His Film Company for… How Much? What Really Ended Trump and Epstein’s Friendship; A$AP Rocky Covers Rent for Residents in His Childhood Home, Internet Reacts to Teyana Taylor, Aaron Pierre Split and More in This Week’s Entertainment News

Entertainment

'SNL' Chris Redd Finally Opens Up About Selling Drugs to Castmates and Dating This Star's Ex-Wife

‘SNL’ Chris Redd Finally Opens Up About Selling Drugs to Castmates and Dating This Star’s Ex-Wife

‘SNL’ star Chris Redd is sharing like never before and what he was to say will no doubt surprise you!

A Look at How Shaquille O'Neal Became A Mogul

A Look at How Shaquille O’Neal Became A Mogul

Shannon Sharpe's Latest Viral Clip Has Folks Saying He Clearly Hasn't Learned His Lesson

Shannon Sharpe’s Latest Viral Clip Has Folks Saying He Clearly Hasn’t Learned His Lesson

Why Christian Keyes Just Called Out Former Boss Tyler Perry as 'Shady and Corny'

Why Christian Keyes Just Called Out Former Boss Tyler Perry as ‘Shady and Corny’

Anthony Joshua's Comments Will Break Your Heart

Anthony Joshua’s Comments Will Break Your Heart

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DMX performs onstage during the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour at The Forum on October 4, 2016 in Inglewood, California. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Winter for Live Nation

DMX Will Be Posthumously Ordained as a Minister in a Move That Proves His Divine Calling Was Always Real

The late-DMX will be posthumously ordained as a Christian minister at the Foster Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, a historic Underground Railroad site.

By Rashad Grove

How Detroit's First Female Mayor Made History—Again, With This Major Announcement Only 4 Days in Office

How Detroit’s First Female Mayor Made History—Again, With This Major Announcement Only 4 Days in Office

By Shellie M. Scott

20 Years After 'The Secret,' How Black Folks Still Use Vision Boards to Create The Life They Want

20 Years After ‘The Secret,’ How Black Folks Still Use Vision Boards to Create The Life They Want

By Angela Johnson

'Scary Spice' Mel B.'s Eldest Daughter Looks Just Like Her -- and She's Following in Mom's Footsteps!

‘Scary Spice’ Mel B.’s Eldest Daughter Looks Just Like Her — and She’s Following in Mom’s Footsteps!

By Shanelle Genai

Alexis Ohanian’s Latest Clapback Proves Why Online Trolls Should Keep Serena Williams’ Name Out of Their Mouths

Alexis Ohanian’s Latest Clapback Proves Why Online Trolls Should Keep Serena Williams’ Name Out of Their Mouths

By Asheea Smith

Culture

How Detroit's First Female Mayor Made History—Again, With This Major Announcement Only 4 Days in Office

How Detroit’s First Female Mayor Made History—Again, With This Major Announcement Only 4 Days in Office

20 Years After 'The Secret,' How Black Folks Still Use Vision Boards to Create The Life They Want

20 Years After ‘The Secret,’ How Black Folks Still Use Vision Boards to Create The Life They Want

Photo: Getty Images The Cut, Axelle, Mazur

All of Blue Ivy Carter’s Flyest Fashion Looks!

A Paralyzed Man Showed Us the Horrors of a Memphis Jail, And the City Responded With the Ultimate Petty Move

A Paralyzed Man Showed Us the Horrors of a Memphis Jail, And the City Responded With the Ultimate Petty Move

Opinion

Before You Step Into 2026, Do You Understand Your Assignment? Here's Some Help.

Before You Step Into 2026, Do You Understand Your Assignment? Here’s Some Help.

Nicki Minaj's MAGA Support Shouldn't Surprise You: Her True Colors Have Been Visible for Years

Nicki Minaj’s MAGA Support Shouldn’t Surprise You: Her True Colors Have Been Visible for Years

Nicki Minaj Just Proved Why So Many Black Celebrities Are Out of Touch

Nicki Minaj Just Proved Why So Many Black Celebrities Are Out of Touch

Stop Calling Me 'Blackie!' How Colorism Nicknames Still Wreak Havoc on Beautiful Black Women

Stop Calling Me ‘Blackie!’ How Colorism Nicknames Still Wreak Havoc on Beautiful Black Women

Beauty/Style

Black Celebs' Most Iconic Giorgio Armani Fashion Moments

Black Celebs’ Most Iconic Giorgio Armani Fashion Moments

The Evolution of A$AP Rocky's Style

The Evolution of A$AP Rocky’s Style

Historic Black Facts Behind The Controversial Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs Collection

Historic Black Facts Behind The Controversial Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs Collection

Black Celebs Showed Out at Paris Fashion Week

Black Celebs Showed Out at Paris Fashion Week

Viral Stories

Check Out Stevie Wonder's Eye-Popping Net Worth!

Check Out Stevie Wonder’s Eye-Popping Net Worth!

Stylist Tells The Fascinating Story Behind Brandy’s Iconic Braids

Stylist Tells The Fascinating Story Behind Brandy’s Iconic Braids

13 0f The Most Sampled James Brown Songs

13 0f The Most Sampled James Brown Songs

The Story of Temptations Legend David Ruffin's Ascent and Tragic Downfall

The Story of Temptations Legend David Ruffin’s Ascent and Tragic Downfall

Alexis Ohanian’s Latest Clapback Proves Why Online Trolls Should Keep Serena Williams’ Name Out of Their Mouths

Alexis Ohanian’s Latest Clapback Proves Why Online Trolls Should Keep Serena Williams’ Name Out of Their Mouths

Alexis Ohanian wasn’t afraid to clap back at online trolls who has accused his wife, Serena Williams, of bleaching her skin.

How New Jersey Cops Accused of Racism Collected <i>Millions</i> in Pay for Years After Suspension...Until Now

How New Jersey Cops Accused of Racism Collected Millions in Pay for Years After Suspension…Until Now

After spewing racial slurs, these three New Jersey officers got entangled in a bribery and racism scheme that is finally coming to an end.

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A Look at How Shaquille O'Neal Became A Mogul

A Look at How Shaquille O’Neal Became A Mogul

'Sinners' Cast: Where Are They Now

‘Sinners’ Cast: Where Are They Now

Black Families Face Financial Crisis as Affordable Care Act Subsidies Expire

Black Families Face Financial Crisis as Affordable Care Act Subsidies Expire

Everything You Didn't Know About Stephanie Okechukwu, the First-Ever 7-Foot-1 Women's College Basketball Player

Everything You Didn’t Know About Stephanie Okechukwu, the First-Ever 7-Foot-1 Women’s College Basketball Player