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Get the Vaccine, Deadass: Blac Chyna Goes Off on Fans About Vaccines at Miami Airport

‘Nobody wants to get checked out. Go get checked out, it’s sad,’ the reality TV personality said.

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10/12/21 3:24PM

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Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates 50 With a Special <i>Red Table Talk</i> Episode and Surprise Retro Roller Skate Party

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Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates 50 With a Special Red Table Talk Episode and Surprise Retro Roller Skate Party

The veteran actress and musician rang in the grand occasion with family and friends at her Los Angeles home over the…

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9/21/21 5:00PM

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'I've Already Deaded Anyone Whose Last Name Isn't Pryor': Katt Williams on Doing a Comedy <i>Verzuz</i> Against Kevin Hart

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'I've Already Deaded Anyone Whose Last Name Isn't Pryor': Katt Williams on Doing a Comedy Verzuz Against Kevin Hart

'It's almost a battle we can't afford to be in at this point," Williams further explained during his interview.

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9/17/21 9:00AM

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It’s a ‘Whole Lotta [Misinformation]’ in This MF’er: Nicki Minaj Spouts Anti-Vax Rhetoric Online

The Queen rapper sparked an online firestorm Monday night, thanks to a few controversial tweets about the COVID-19…

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9/14/21 2:00PM

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Put Your Mask Where My Eyes Could See It: Busta Rhymes Goes Off on Masks and Government Lockdowns

'One thing that came good outta this...I have become more empowered,' Busta said in part during an anti-mask rant.

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8/24/21 5:00PM

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‘It’s Giving Itchy’: Cardi B Chimes In on the Celebs Who Refuse to Be Washed-Ass People

Cardi asking the questions that need immediate answers: 'Wassup with people saying they don’t shower?'

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8/11/21 12:30PM

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'That's a Eurocentric Concept': Nick Cannon Responds to Criticism Over Having Kids With Multiple Women

The Wild'N Out host gave the hoteply honest explanation during Monday morning's episode of The Breakfast Club.

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8/09/21 6:00PM

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Came Through Flippin': Cardi B Learns Rhythmic Gymnastics With Amanda Seales

The expectant 'Up' singer recently tried her hand at the sport for a new episode of Cardi Tries__ on Facebook Watch.

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8/05/21 7:30PM

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Bring a Bucket and a Mop for This Sign Language Interpreter's Translation of 'WAP' With Megan Thee Stallion—and the Black Woman Who Created It

A Lollapalooza clip of the very animated American Sign Language interpreter translating the delightfully raunchy hit…

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8/04/21 3:00PM

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DaBaby Pretends Not to Know Who Questlove Is After Being Called Out for His Homophobia

DaBaby dismissed The Roots drummer after backlash to his disgusting remarks, causing folks to wonder: How hip hop…

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7/30/21 1:00PM

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Michael Che Comes Under Fire for Repulsive Jokes About Simone Biles

The SNL actor and comedian subsequently wiped his Instagram page clean after outrage over his insensitive remarks.

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7/30/21 10:34AM

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Here's Your Reminder That Halle Bailey Will Go Over and Under the Sea for Her Big Sis Chloe—So Don't Try Her

On Tuesday, Halle trended on Twitter because she had to gather someone for calling Chloe 'overhyped.'

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7/27/21 4:00PM

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When <i>Girls</i> Come Home to Roost: What Can We Learn From Jeremy O. Harris' Defense of Lena Dunham? [UPDATED]

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When Girls Come Home to Roost: What Can We Learn From Jeremy O. Harris' Defense of Lena Dunham? [UPDATED]

The Slave Play and Zola auteur found himself in the middle of a tweetstorm after praising his 'good sis', Girls…

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7/21/21 11:30AM

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Why Megyn Kelly Can’t Stay Out of Naomi Osaka’s Business, Explained [UPDATED]

The former Fox News host took a jab at the decorated tennis champion just hours after Osaka’s Sports Illustrated…

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7/20/21 11:30AM

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#FreeLilNasX: The 'Montero' Rapper Heads to Court—and Social Media—Over Controversial 'Satan Shoes'

The rapper's sneaker with MSCHF landed him a Monday court date in Nike's ongoing battle over the infamous custom Air…

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7/19/21 1:30PM

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Normani Shows Off Her 'Wild Side' With Cardi B, and There's More Than 'One in a Million' Great Tweets About It

"That was the best video I have ever seen in my entire life," Lil Nas X said, among many others who went all the way…

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7/16/21 9:30AM

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Amid a National Chicken Shortage, Popeyes Announces Chicken Nuggets as Its Newest Menu Item

The fried chicken chain ruffled plenty of feathers in 2019 with the drop of its famous chicken sandwich.

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7/13/21 4:37PM

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DaBaby Refuses to Buy Kids’ $200 Candy and Opts to Teach Them a Lesson Instead. Folks Online Disapprove

The ‘Ball If I Want To’ rapper decided not to spend big money on the kids, instead turning the moment into one…

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7/13/21 3:30PM

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Wendy, How You <i>Really</i> Doin'…Reporting on Someone’s Death This Way?

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Wendy, How You Really Doin'…Reporting on Someone’s Death This Way?

A recent clip of Wendy Williams' opening segment about the fatal shooting of TikTok star Swavy earned her a Black…

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7/09/21 9:30AM

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‘Vax That Thang Up:’ Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Mia X Remix '90s Classic to Drive Vaccinations

The pro-vaccine anthem was spawned by the hip-hop legends in tandem with the dating app, BLK.

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7/07/21 1:00PM

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Get the Vaccine, Deadass: Blac Chyna Goes Off on Fans About Vaccines at Miami Airport

Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates 50 With a Special Red Table Talk Episode and Surprise Retro Roller Skate Party

'I've Already Deaded Anyone Whose Last Name Isn't Pryor': Katt Williams on Doing a Comedy Verzuz Against Kevin Hart

It’s a ‘Whole Lotta [Misinformation]’ in This MF’er: Nicki Minaj Spouts Anti-Vax Rhetoric Online

Put Your Mask Where My Eyes Could See It: Busta Rhymes Goes Off on Masks and Government Lockdowns

‘It’s Giving Itchy’: Cardi B Chimes In on the Celebs Who Refuse to Be Washed-Ass People

'That's a Eurocentric Concept': Nick Cannon Responds to Criticism Over Having Kids With Multiple Women

Came Through Flippin': Cardi B Learns Rhythmic Gymnastics With Amanda Seales

Bring a Bucket and a Mop for This Sign Language Interpreter's Translation of 'WAP' With Megan Thee Stallion—and the Black Woman Who Created It

DaBaby Pretends Not to Know Who Questlove Is After Being Called Out for His Homophobia

Michael Che Comes Under Fire for Repulsive Jokes About Simone Biles

Here's Your Reminder That Halle Bailey Will Go Over and Under the Sea for Her Big Sis Chloe—So Don't Try Her

When Girls Come Home to Roost: What Can We Learn From Jeremy O. Harris' Defense of Lena Dunham? [UPDATED]

Why Megyn Kelly Can’t Stay Out of Naomi Osaka’s Business, Explained [UPDATED]

#FreeLilNasX: The 'Montero' Rapper Heads to Court—and Social Media—Over Controversial 'Satan Shoes'

Normani Shows Off Her 'Wild Side' With Cardi B, and There's More Than 'One in a Million' Great Tweets About It

Amid a National Chicken Shortage, Popeyes Announces Chicken Nuggets as Its Newest Menu Item

DaBaby Refuses to Buy Kids’ $200 Candy and Opts to Teach Them a Lesson Instead. Folks Online Disapprove

Wendy, How You Really Doin'…Reporting on Someone’s Death This Way?

‘Vax That Thang Up:’ Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Mia X Remix '90s Classic to Drive Vaccinations