Black Celebs React To Trump’s Win, The Late Quincy Jones’ Brutal Opinion About Diddy, Diddy Releases First Public Voice Message From Prison, Viola Davis’ Shocking New Look And More

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Diddy Breaks Silence in His First Public Voice Message From Prison

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ turned 55 on Monday (Nov. 4), and his children sent a special message for their father, to which he replied with the first words we’ve heard from him since his Sept. 16 arrest. – Jared Alexander Read More

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Quincy Jones’ Brutally Honest Opinion of Diddy Resurfaces

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When someone of Quincy Jones’ stature passes away, their past comments are given new life. In the aftermath of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest, the great producer’s opinions on the Bad Boy founder’s music ability—or lack thereof—are resurfacing. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Photos From Tito Jackson’s Heartbreaking Funeral

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This week, the family of Tito Jackson celebrated the life of the Jackson 5 singer through a large funeral service. The memorial was finally held Monday (Nov. 4) after the 70-year-old died on Sept. 15 of a heart attack while driving to Oklahoma from New Mexico, according to The New York Times. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Black Internet Hilariously Reacts to Martha Stewart’s ‘Savage’ Comments in Netflix Doc

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Martha Stewart is one of the rare celebrities who went to prison and came out even more popular. She started hanging out with Snoop Dogg, which opened her up to a whole new fanbase that allowed her to reinvent herself. To celebrate her interesting journey, Netflix released its new documentary “Martha.” – Stephanie Holland Read More

Did Judge Mathis Win Back His Wife? Here’s the Tea

Linda Mathis and Judge Mathis at the 12th Annual Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night on May 24, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Getty Images Mark Von Holden/Variety

After 40 years of marriage, famous TV judge Judge Greg Mathis and his wife Linda Reese shocked everyone when it was revealed they were headed for a divorce earlier this summer. But now—it looks like the tables have turned for the better. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Internet Is Shocked By Viola Davis’ New Look

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Viola Davis is one of the most beautiful women in the entertainment industry. We’d say the world, but we haven’t met every single woman. No matter what role she’s playing, the 59-year-old radiates a beauty that only comes from life experience and self confidence. We usually prefer to focus on her exceptional talent, but a recent photo of her attending the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala has social media talking about the “Suicide Squad” star’s possible weight loss. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Black Celebs React to Trump’s Return to the White House

Donald Trump, left; LeBron James, Cardi B., and Colman Domingo. Photo: Getty Images Anna Moneymaker; John McCoy; River Callaway/WWD; Jerod Harris

As shocking as it may be, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Donald Trump was reelected as President of the United States.

While many are still trying to come to terms with what the next four years will look like, Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss, and what this means for them as individuals—Hollywood heavy-hitters are also weighing in and expressing their disappointment, dismay and despair at the results. – Shanelle Genai Read More

You Heard About That Time Michael Jackson ‘Whooped’ Tupac’s Behind Over Quincy Jones’ Daughter?

Michael Jackson, left; Tupac Shakur, and Quincy Jones. Photo: Getty Images Chris Walter/WireImage; Larry Busacca;CBS

In what can only be described as “say that again?!” the story about an alleged fight involving two of music’s biggest stars—namely Michael Jackson and Tupac Shakur—is starting to take over social media timelines. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Damon Wayans Jr. On Creating His Family’s Comedic Legacy

The actor talks about his family’s history in the comedy space and how ‘Papa’s House’ gave him a chance to continue to carve his own legacy.

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