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We Have Just One Question for the 2021 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Are You OK?
After over a year primarily spent in quarantine, the looks on many of the night’s stars looked like a cry for help.
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R. Kelly Reportedly Once Berated an Assistant for Letting One of His Girlfriends ‘Escape’
On Friday, a former assistant echoed prior allegations of Kelly’s obsessive control over his live-in girlfriends, saying ‘they were not free to roam the house.’
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Is Activism Must-See TV? Usher to Co-Host Upcoming Global Citizen Competition Series, The Activist
The Grammy winner will join Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Julianne Hough for the philanthropy-focused series.
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Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Pleads Guilty to Failure to Register as Sex Offender, Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison
Petty was arrested in March for failing to enter the sex offender registry in California; he and Minaj were recently sued for harassment by his accuser.
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As the 4th Week of R. Kelly’s Trial Opens, a Witness Testifies to Being Raped, Imprisoned and Starved for Several Days
The woman testified that she was assaulted while unconscious; another witness detailed her time as one of Kelly’s ‘girlfriends,’ including abuse and forced sex.
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Thanks to the ‘Motivation’ of Her Fans, Normani Will Be Performing at This Year’s VMAs
The ‘Wild Side’ singer was seemingly snubbed by MTV for its annual awards show, prompting an uproar from fans.
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‘I’m Trying to Get Everybody On’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! and Gabrielle Union Are Back With Something Stronger
The actress, producer, bestselling author and our first-ever repeat guest speaks candidly about her second memoir, You Got Anything Stronger?
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The Kickoff: Dapper Dan’s Latest Collaboration Merges Fashion and Football
The iconic designer brought his talents to a luxe limited-edition lounging collection with Pepsi—complete with its own custom print.
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Essence Ventures Has Acquired BeautyCon Media
The growing media company also kicks off New York Fashion Week with its annual Essence Fashion House.
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Natalia Bryant Makes Her Mark on the Modeling World as Teen Vogue’s September Cover Star
The 18-year-old University of Southern California freshman and daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant recently signed with IMG Models.
