• Alfonso Ribeiro ‘Turned Down for What’ on DWTS

    If you haven’t been keeping up with Dancing With the Stars, you’ve been missing Alfonso Ribeiro show off his dancing skills. Most of us already knew that Ribeiro could tap-dance, and his “Carlton” dance is pretty much legendary, but to see him do the cha-cha and the samba has made for extraordinary viewing this season.…

    By










  • Watch: Erykah Badu and Her Daughters Sing Colbie Caillat’s ‘Try’ 

    Erykah Badu’s social media accounts are always filled with gems. From her interactions on Twitter with fans to the home videos she’s always sharing on Facebook and Vine, the eclectic singer has her own unique way of connecting with those around her. But her most recent video definitely gives you a glimpse at her talented daughters. Badu…

    By










  • Nicki Minaj Apologizes to Those Offended by ‘Nazi’ Video, but the Director Doesn’t

    Nicki Minaj’s new video for “Only” came under fire this week after many people said the imagery used in the video resembled Nazi propaganda. On Tuesday the hip-hop star tweeted an apology to her fans and haters. “I didn’t come up w/the concept, but I’m very sorry and take full responsibility if it has offended anyone. I’d never…

    By










  • Sugarhill Gang Rapper Big Bank Hank Dies at Age 57

    The Sugarhill Gang’s Henry “Big Bank Hank” Jackson has died at the age of 57, according to David Mallie, who manages the group’s two remaining living members. Mallie confirmed to Fox News that Jackson died from kidney complications due to cancer. “[Wonder Mike and Master Gee] had been in contact with him in the past year,”…

    By










  • Report: Solange Knowles to Marry Alan Ferguson This Weekend

    Solange Knowles and longtime boyfriend Alan Ferguson are reportedly getting married. According to US Weekly, Knowles and Ferguson will marry this weekend in New Orleans. The weekend festivities supposedly include a family movie night Nov. 14, a rehearsal dinner on Nov. 15 and the ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 16. Knowles, 28, was previously married when…

    By










  • Texas Teacher Suspended Over Racially Charged Tweet

    A Duncanville, Texas, English teacher has been suspended over a tweet that has been described as racially charged. On Friday evening, the following tweet was posted to Vinita Hegwood’s account: Who the [expletive] made you dumb duck ass crackers think I give a squat [expletive] about your opinions about my opinions RE: Ferguson? Kill yourselves.…

    By










  • Pilar Sanders Live-Tweets Custody Dispute After Deion Sanders Calls Police

    Pilar Sanders took to social media to put her ex-husband Deion Sanders on blast during a heated custody dispute, which resulted in the former NFL star calling the police. According to Pilar, Deion called police when she attempted to pick up their children for visitation. Deion, who has sole custody of the children, allegedly refused…

    By










  • 4 Arrested in NYC Subway-Brawl Video Incident

    With more than 700,000 views and several hundred comments, a fight video posted on YouTube caught the New York City Police Department’s attention and has resulted in the arrest of four individuals. Danay Howard, 21, is accused of being the instigator in a fight that took place on New York City’s F train Saturday morning. Howard…

    By










  • Bill Cosby Needs New People as the #CosbyMeme Backfires

    Updated Wed., Nov. 11, 8:35 a.m. EST: As of late last night, Cosby’s original tweet and the meme generator have been deleted. Earlier: Do Bill Cosby and his people not know how the Internet works? Are they unaware how #blacktwitter works? Were they not around when #AskRKelly backfired? This evening the Cos posted a tweet telling…

    By










  • Man at COGIC Convention: ‘I’m Not Gay No More; I Like Women, Women, Women’  

    Last week the Church of God in Christ held its 107th Holy Convocation convention in St. Louis, and estimates have it that 28,000 people gathered this year. And if statistics are something being talked about, some of those people are probably gay. But if COGIC Superintendent Earl Carter had his way, they’re now formerly gay because…

    By