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  • Will This New Horrible Rape Allegation be The One To Do Russell Simmons In?

    A former music producer is suing the Def Jam mogul for an alleged sexual assault that happened in the ‘90s.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    February 13, 2024
  • ‘Freaknik,’ ‘Shirley,’ ‘Magical Negroes,’ and More of the Most Anticipated Black Movies of 2024

    ‘Freaknik,’ ‘Shirley,’ ‘Magical Negroes,’ and More of the Most Anticipated Black Movies of 2024

    We can’t wait to see Lupita Nyong’o in ‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ Cynthia Erivo in ‘Wicked’ and the reunion of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in ‘Bad Boys 4.’

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    February 12, 2024
  • Why Is the NFL So Scared of Cardi B’s Hilariously Racy Super Bowl Ad?

    Why Is the NFL So Scared of Cardi B’s Hilariously Racy Super Bowl Ad?

    A condensed version of the ‘Up’ rapper’s NYX Cosmetics ad aired during the big game, as the NFL deemed the entire version too racy.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    February 12, 2024
  • Jada Pinkett Smith Said She Recently ‘Scared Off’ Attempted Home Burglars, And the Details Sound Terrifying

    Jada Pinkett Smith Said She Recently ‘Scared Off’ Attempted Home Burglars, And the Details Sound Terrifying

    The ‘Girls Trip’ star claimed there two men in hoodies attempting to break into her LA home.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    February 12, 2024
  • 2024 Super Bowl: The Buzziest Movie Trailers, Commercials

    2024 Super Bowl: The Buzziest Movie Trailers, Commercials

    Martin Lawrence, Shannon Sharpe, LL Cool J, Quinta Brunson and the late Carl Weathers are among the Black stars who took center stage in Super Bowl ads.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    February 11, 2024
  • Nat Geo’s ‘The Space Race’ Chronicles The Black Astronauts & Innovators Who Made NASA Successful

    Our TV pick this week documents the Black engineers and scientists that helped build NASA at the height of the civil rights struggle.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    February 11, 2024
  • Vivica A. Fox Clears the Air About Her Response to Taraji P. Henson’s Pay Inequality Comments

    Vivica A. Fox Clears the Air About Her Response to Taraji P. Henson’s Pay Inequality Comments

    The ‘Independence Day’ star clarifies her position on the discourse around how Black actresses are treated.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    February 9, 2024
  • Here Are the Best Movies To Watch for Galentine’s Day

    Here Are the Best Movies To Watch for Galentine’s Day

    ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Barbie,’ ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Waiting to Exhale’ lead our picks for the best girls’ night movies.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    February 9, 2024
  • BHM 2024: Why Black People Are So Fussy About Potato Salad

    Black families have a deep connection to potato salad, but there are rules you must follow if you plan on making it.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    February 9, 2024
  • More Bad News For Jonathan Majors as He Awaits Assault Sentencing

    More women, including crewmembers from ‘Lovecraft Country,’ are recalling the ‘Creed III’ star’s allegedly ‘threatening’ and abusive behavior.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    February 9, 2024
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