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The Biggest Red Carpet Trainwrecks From Oscars 2024

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One of Hollywoodโ€™s biggest nightsโ€”the Oscarsโ€”took place last night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Jimmy Kimmel served as host for the fourth time, with Black Hollywood favorites Cord Jefferson and Daโ€™Vine Joy Randolph taking home awards for their respective projects (โ€œAmerican Fictionโ€ and โ€œThe Holdoversโ€). However, the ceremony wouldnโ€™t be complete with a few red carpet trainwrecks from our beloved stars. Here are the biggest letdowns. - Candace McDuffie Read More

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Oh Lord, Cardi B Loves to Tell Her Business And Youโ€™ll Never Believe What Sheโ€™s Sharing This Time

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Cardi Bโ€™s presence on social media is a strong one, with the rapper and reality star making the most of her platforms. From airing out her dirty laundry when it comes to her marriage with Offset to revealing what she packs for her daughterโ€™s school lunches, nothing seems off limits to the proud mom. - Candace McDuffie Read More

Kanye Westโ€™s Daughter, North, Is Dropping Her Own Music With This Very Kanye Album Title

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We guess making music runs in the family.

Not only was North West present for the listening party of her Kanye Westโ€™s upcoming album, โ€œVultures 2,โ€ but she also announced some news of her own. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Jenifer Lewis Almost Died in Africa, Eaten By Animals, Shares Grim Details in New Interview

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Nearly a year and a half after actress Jenifer Lewis took a devastating fall in Africa, sheโ€™s opening up about the experience that caused her to fear for her life. - Angela Johnson Read More

Regina King Speaks On Life After Sonโ€™s Suicide

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Oscar-winning actress Regina King sat down with GMAโ€™s Robin Roberts to reflect on the passing of her only son, Ian Alexander Jr., who died by suicide in January 2022 at age 26. In Kingโ€™s first interview since her sonโ€™s death, she shared that she is a different person now than she was two years ago. - Angela Johnson Read More

Tacky or Tasteful: Legend Richard Pryorโ€™s Former LA-Area Home Up for Sale

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Richard Pryorโ€™s former Hollywood home is on the market. Thatโ€™s right, the same home where he sat down for his infamous interview with Barbara Walters is on sale. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Oprah Dispels โ€˜Ridiculousโ€™ Rumors While Casually Flexing Her Wealth On โ€˜Jimmy Kimmel Live!โ€™

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Between promoting โ€œThe Color Purple,โ€ making the awards rounds and her new TV special, Oprah Winfrey has been outside more than usual lately. On Thursday, she was recognized with the Vanguard Award at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards. Before she returns to staying at home with her books, she was a guest on โ€œJimmy Kimmel Live!โ€ - Stephanie Holland Read More

Black Starsโ€™ Best 2024 Oscar Party Fashion

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In addition to being the biggest night in Hollywood, The Oscars are also the biggest night in fashion. Itโ€™s not just about the red carpet for the big show, thereโ€™s also high-profile events like the Vanity Fair Oscars Party and the Elton John AIDS Foundationโ€™s Academy Awards Viewing Party. Once again, Black Hollywood dominated these star-studded affairs, and weโ€™re celebrating the best looks from our favorite stars. - Stephanie Holland Read More

โ€˜The Good Wifeโ€™ Alum Cush Jumbo Reveals Her Murder Weapon of Choice, Surprising Past Jobs, New Show

The first season of AppleTV+โ€™s murder mystery crime thriller, โ€˜Criminal Record,โ€™ is now available for bingeing.

Drake Uses 50 Cent to Hilariously Respond to Kanye Westโ€™s Latest Social Media Rant

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People can have all the jokes they want about how soft they think Drake is, but one thing remains true: Drake doesnโ€™t duck any smoke aimed his way.

Remember earlier this week when Kanye West had some harsh words for Drake (and other people) as he celebrated the success of his hit single, โ€œCarnivalโ€? - Noah A. McGee Read More

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