Boosie Badazz Asks These Celebs For Help, Why ‘Endless Love’ By Lionel Richie and Diana Ross Is Still A Problem, Black Twitter Reacts To Glenn Close In ‘The Deliverance,’ Lizzo’s Weight Loss And More

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Boosie Badazz Is In Trouble Again and You’ll Never Guess The Big Dogs He’s Calling On for Help

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If there’s one thing Boosie Badazz is good at, it’s running his mouth and finding himself in some sort of legal trouble.

Unfortunately for him, that appears to be the predicament he’s in once again—only this time, he’s hoping to rope in Vice President Kamala Harris and/or former President Donald Trump. I’ll explain. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Lionel Richie and Diana Ross’ Classic ‘Endless Love’ Is Still a Problem After More Than 40 Years, Here’s What We Know

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Diana Ross and Lionel Richie recorded the song “Endless Love” in 1981 for the tragic teen love film of the same title. Although critics weren’t in love with the Brooke Shields-starring movie, the movie was a box-office success, and the song was an instant hit, spending nine weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a spot on their Top 50 “Love” Songs of All Time list. But over 40 years later, it seems the love between Ross and Richie wasn’t endless. – Angela Johnson Read More

Classic Wendy Williams Interview Blasting Nicole Murphy For Kissing A Married Man Goes Viral, Reminding Us Wendy Did Not Play

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An old interview of Nicole Murphy and Wendy Williams has resurfaced online, reminding viewers of Murphy’s infamously messy moment with director Antoine Fuqua, and the intensity (and brilliance) of William’s interview skills back in the day. – Jared Alexander Read More

Black Twitter Is Not Here for Lee Daniels’ Thoughts on Glenn Close’s ‘The Deliverance’ Character

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Lee Daniels’ new horror film “The Deliverance” was a hot topic of conversation over the holiday weekend. While some viewers enjoyed the star-studded cast in the demonic possession drama, others seemed to have fun with the movie’s over-the-top moments, which revolved around Glenn Close’s character Alberta. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Why Black Folks Can’t Stop Buzzing About Glenn Close Slaying Her ‘The Deliverance’ Role

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Lee Daniels’ new Netflix thriller “The Deliverance” has sparked a lot of discussion on social media. Everyone’s favorite topic seems to be Glenn Close as Alberta, a grandmother trying to protect her family from a demon that has invaded their home. For many viewers, it was shocking to see Close—who most well known for her roles in films like “Dangerous Liaisons,” “101 Dalmatians” and “Fatal Attraction,”—play a religious woman who can braid hair, prefers Black men, has a creole accent and has a Black daughter. It was quite the transformation for the acclaimed actress, and Black audiences noticed. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Lizzo Shares Red Hot Weight Loss Pics and The Internet Is Loving It

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All the rumors are true—Lizzo is back on her fitness grind and she’s celebrating her progress on social media.

If you’ve been paying attention to her Instagram page, the “Truth Hurts” singer posted a video back in May of her working out in the gym with celebrity trainer and “body transformation specialist” Corey Calliet (yes, “Creed III” and “Black Panther” Calliet who whipped Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors into shape.) Since then, she’s posted more and more snippets of her fitness journey with the most recent being a before-and-after video in mid-August. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Glenn Close’s Funniest ‘Deliverance’ Memes

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So we can all agree that eight time Oscar nominee Glenn Close completely stole the show with her portrayal of Alberta in Lee Daniels’ new thriller “The Deliverance,” right?! – Phenix S Halley Read More

Halle Bailey and DDG’s Son Halo Is the Next Great Viral Meme

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Halle Bailey and DDG’s son has gone viral before even turning one! Over the holiday weekendHalo, became an internet meme that caught on all over TikTok, Instagram, and X, formerly known as Twitter. – Jared Alexander Read More

Uh-Oh…Jada Pinkett Smith Goes Private on Instagram After Posting This Cryptic Relationship Message

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Jada Pinkett Smith has made some changes to her social media life. The actress and producer went private on Instagram over Labor Day weekend, removing public access to her account…but not before posting a cryptic message that has everyone wondering. – Jared Alexander Read More

If You’re Not Watching These Black British Series Then What The Hell Are You Doing?!

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Do you spend too much time scrolling through BET, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and yes even Tubi for good Black TV and movies? If the answer is “yes,” I’ve got you, mate. I’ve done a deep dive for you and found Black TV and movies that’ll keep you busy the entire Fall. But here’s the kicker: The shows I’ve picked are led by Black and British actors. – Mahalia Otshudy Read More

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