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Social Media Has Wild Theories About the Connection Between Nancy Guthrie's Kidnapping and Jeffrey Epstein

Social Media Has Wild Theories About the Connection Between Nancy Guthrie’s Kidnapping and Jeffrey Epstein

Two weeks after Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her home, many social media users have made shocking connections between the tragic case and Jeffrey Epstein.

15 Creepy Ways Life Has Changed Since Trump's Second Term Began

15 Creepy Ways Life Has Changed Since Trump’s Second Term Began

Cardi B and the Department of Homeland Security are Beefing and It's Wild!

Cardi B and the Department of Homeland Security are Beefing and It’s Wild!

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15 of The Most Romantic Backdrops in New York For Your Valentine’s Date Night

Black Superstar and Scientist Explain Biblical References in ‘The Matrix’

What Depression-Era Tips Can Teach Us In a 2026 Economy

Nick Cannon’s Baby Mama Opens Up About Her Relationship With the Other Mothers—and It’s Not What You’d Expect

This Suburban Chicago City Made History With Black Reparations — Now, It’s Pay Day

J. Cole Is Popping Up at HBCUs— And Nobody Knows Where He’s Heading Next

13 Iconic Moments of Black Celeb Couples Wearing Matching Outfits

13 Iconic Moments of Black Celeb Couples Wearing Matching Outfits

How an Argument Over Wingstop Fries Led to the Senseless Death of Texas Teen, Cops Say

How an Argument Over Wingstop Fries Led to the Senseless Death of Texas Teen, Cops Say

How Are Millennials, Gen Z Finding Love in 2026? We've Got Answers

How Are Millennials, Gen Z Finding Love in 2026? We’ve Got Answers

Wild New Development After Dad Allegedly Shot His Own Daughter After Trump Argument

Wild New Development After Dad Allegedly Shot His Own Daughter After Trump Argument

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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

Nick Cannon’s Baby Mama Opens Up About Her Relationship With the Other Mothers—and It’s Not What You’d Expect

Nick Cannon’s Baby Mama Opens Up About Her Relationship With the Other Mothers—and It’s Not What You’d Expect

The real dynamics of how Nick Cannon splits his time with his kids and the affect it has on one of the mother’s of his children is finally being put on blast!

After Trump Uninvited Gov. Wes Moore From White House Dinner, These White Governors Take a Stand

After Trump Uninvited Gov. Wes Moore From White House Dinner, These White Governors Take a Stand

Exclusive: Rev. A.R. Bernard on Becoming NYPD's Chaplain During Trying Times

Exclusive: Rev. A.R. Bernard on Becoming NYPD’s Chaplain During Trying Times

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment Is a Win for Black People Everywhere

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment Is a Win for Black People Everywhere

Black American Spies and Why They Were The Best

Black American Spies and Why They Were The Best

Entertainment

'Euphoria' Star Breaks Down the <i>Real</i> Cost of Being Successful in Hollywood

‘Euphoria’ Star Breaks Down the Real Cost of Being Successful in Hollywood

‘Euphoria’s’ Nika King is pulling the curtain back on what actors have to deal with financially if they want to make it far in the business.

Step Into The World of 'Sinners' In This New Warner Bros. Studio Tour Exhibit

Step Into The World of ‘Sinners’ In This New Warner Bros. Studio Tour Exhibit

You'll Never Guess What Happened After Deion Sanders Tried to Hook Up Marsai Martin With His Son

You’ll Never Guess What Happened After Deion Sanders Tried to Hook Up Marsai Martin With His Son

A Definitive List of D'Angelo’s Greatest Hits, In Honor of His Birthday

A Definitive List of D’Angelo’s Greatest Hits, In Honor of His Birthday

Jaafar Jackson Opens Up About Playing His Uncle in New Michael Jackson Biopic

Jaafar Jackson Opens Up About Playing His Uncle in New Michael Jackson Biopic

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15 of The Most Romantic Backdrops in New York For Your Valentine's Date Night

15 of The Most Romantic Backdrops in New York For Your Valentine’s Date Night

If you’re planning a romantic date night this Valentine’s Day, these are the most romantic spots in New York.

By Mahalia Otshudy

Social Media Has Wild Theories About the Connection Between Nancy Guthrie's Kidnapping and Jeffrey Epstein

Social Media Has Wild Theories About the Connection Between Nancy Guthrie’s Kidnapping and Jeffrey Epstein

By Phenix S Halley

How an Argument Over Wingstop Fries Led to the Senseless Death of Texas Teen, Cops Say

How an Argument Over Wingstop Fries Led to the Senseless Death of Texas Teen, Cops Say

By Angela Wilson

13 Iconic Moments of Black Celeb Couples Wearing Matching Outfits

13 Iconic Moments of Black Celeb Couples Wearing Matching Outfits

By Mahalia Otshudy

Black Superstar and Scientist Explain Biblical References in ‘The Matrix’

Black Superstar and Scientist Explain Biblical References in ‘The Matrix’

By Asheea Smith

Culture

15 of The Most Romantic Backdrops in New York For Your Valentine's Date Night

15 of The Most Romantic Backdrops in New York For Your Valentine’s Date Night

How Are Millennials, Gen Z Finding Love in 2026? We've Got Answers

How Are Millennials, Gen Z Finding Love in 2026? We’ve Got Answers

This Suburban Chicago City Made History With Black Reparations -- Now, It's Pay Day

This Suburban Chicago City Made History With Black Reparations — Now, It’s Pay Day

J. Cole Is Popping Up at HBCUs— And Nobody Knows Where He’s Heading Next

J. Cole Is Popping Up at HBCUs— And Nobody Knows Where He’s Heading Next

Opinion

White Olympic Figure Skater Praised For a Dangerous Backflip -- That a Black Woman Was Penalized For Decades Ago

White Olympic Figure Skater Praised For a Dangerous Backflip — That a Black Woman Was Penalized For Decades Ago

Kendrick Lamar Set the Super Bowl Halftime Show Bar, Bad Bunny Just Raised It

Kendrick Lamar Set the Super Bowl Halftime Show Bar, Bad Bunny Just Raised It

Professor: How Bad Bunny Became Famous By Gentrifying Black Music

Professor: How Bad Bunny Became Famous By Gentrifying Black Music

Professor: Why Black People Should Skip The Super Bowl This Year

Professor: Why Black People Should Skip The Super Bowl This Year

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RIP Valentino: Iconic Black Celebrity Looks by the Designer

RIP Valentino: Iconic Black Celebrity Looks by the Designer

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

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Before You Bother Watching, Here's a Recap of Everything from MAGA's All-American Super Bowl Halftime

Before You Bother Watching, Here’s a Recap of Everything from MAGA’s All-American Super Bowl Halftime

Why Chris Brown Is Getting Dragged to the Moon Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Why Chris Brown Is Getting Dragged to the Moon Over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Spiciest, Shadiest Lyrics From J. Cole's New Album 'The Fall Off'

The Spiciest, Shadiest Lyrics From J. Cole’s New Album ‘The Fall Off’

The Best Black Super Bowl Halftime Performances of the Modern Era, Ranked

The Best Black Super Bowl Halftime Performances of the Modern Era, Ranked

Black Superstar and Scientist Explain Biblical References in ‘The Matrix’

Black Superstar and Scientist Explain Biblical References in ‘The Matrix’

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Laurence Fishburne unpack The Matrix’s hidden biblical parallels, from Neo as “The One” to Morpheus as a John the Baptist figure.

Cardi B and the Department of Homeland Security are Beefing and It's Wild!

Cardi B and the Department of Homeland Security are Beefing and It’s Wild!

Cardi B has never shied away from using social media to air out her issues with various people. And now ICE is the latest entity to be involved!

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WATCH: Blue Ivy Continues Adorable Super Bowl Tradition– This Time With Her Little Sister Rumi!

WATCH: Blue Ivy Continues Adorable Super Bowl Tradition– This Time With Her Little Sister Rumi!

Florida Day Care Workers Allegedly Tortured Kids, But Their Next Move Was Even More Sickening, Cops Say

Florida Day Care Workers Allegedly Tortured Kids, But Their Next Move Was Even More Sickening, Cops Say

Amy Dubois Barnett and More Influential Black Leaders and Celebs Share 100 Life-Changing Lessons

Amy Dubois Barnett and More Influential Black Leaders and Celebs Share 100 Life-Changing Lessons

Wild New Development After Dad Allegedly Shot His Own Daughter After Trump Argument

Wild New Development After Dad Allegedly Shot His Own Daughter After Trump Argument