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Celebrity Skee-Wee: Meet the New Honorary Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Tracee Ellis Ross, Cynthia Erivo, Lisa Leslie, Alice Walker, Ruth Carter, Robin Roberts and more are among the 2021…

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7/15/21 12:53PM

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Thieves Broke Into Jodie Turner-Smith's Cannes Hotel Room and Stole Jewelry, Including Her Mother's Wedding Ring

The jewelry was worth tens of thousands of euros. Turner-Smith immediately switched hotels and was assigned security…

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7/12/21 9:47AM

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'Don’t Y’all Say Protect Black Women, Right?': Lil Uzi Vert’s Ex-Girlfriend Brittany Byrd Speaks Out Following Alleged Assault

Byrd reportedly filed a police report against the 'You Was Right' rapper over the 4th of July holiday weekend.

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7/08/21 7:00PM

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Bill Cosby’s Publicist Plays in All Our Faces, Claims the Comic Is Already Working on a Comeback Comedy Tour and More

'The world wants to see Mr. Cosby,' says publicist Andrew Wyatt. Do we, though?

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7/08/21 2:30PM

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Nick Cannon Explains Why He’s Having So Many Children: ‘I Been Having These Kids on Purpose’

The Masked Singer host recently welcomed his fourth child this year just after the Father’s Day weekend, making him…

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7/08/21 10:30AM

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Meek Mill and Travis Scott Reportedly Had an Altercation at Ritzy Party in the Hamptons

The 'Going Bad' and 'Out West' rappers have no previous history of beefing with each other prior to this weekend’s…

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7/07/21 4:00PM

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Big Willy Weekend: Will Smith Pays for Entire 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in New Orleans

The 'Bad Boys for Life' star is currently in NOLA filming a new movie after previously pulling production out of…

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7/06/21 3:30PM

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'How Many Licks' Does It Take to Get to the Center of a Clapback?

Lil' Kim clapped back at 50 Cent for comparing her to an owl: 'I see u still in ur feels about that dinner date u…

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7/02/21 3:30PM

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Don't Hit 'Em Up! Outlawz Rapper Napoleon Says Jada Pinkett Begged Tupac, 'Don't Do Nothing to Will Smith'

'[Tupac] was offended when she asked him not to do anything to Will Smith from a standpoint not to be violent…

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7/01/21 4:00PM

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Biz Markie’s Family Confirms the Rapper Is Still Alive, Asks for 'Continued Thoughts and Prayers’

Despite unfounded rumors Wednesday night, the rapper's manager and family assured fans that the beloved rapper is…

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7/01/21 12:58PM

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<i>Ice Cold</i>: Migos Take a Deep Dive Into the World of Drip in New Docuseries for YouTube Originals

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Ice Cold: Migos Take a Deep Dive Into the World of Drip in New Docuseries for YouTube Originals

The Grammy-nominated rap group is set to explore the history of jewels and diamonds in the new series, premiering…

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6/29/21 12:30PM

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If It's Up, Then We're Stuck On Cardi B's Beautiful Pregnancy Photos

Cardi B posted two pregnancy portraits on Instagram: one of her and Offset and another with 3-year-old Kulture.

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6/29/21 9:23AM

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Who Is LeVar Burton? He's the <i>Jeopardy!</i> Host Frontrunner and So Much More

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Who Is LeVar Burton? He's the Jeopardy! Host Frontrunner and So Much More

"I feel like this is what I’m supposed to do," Burton told the NYT in regards to possibly succeeding the late Alex…

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6/28/21 6:00PM

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John Boyega’s <i>Rebel Ridge</i> Exit and the Narrative of the 'Difficult' Black Actor

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John Boyega’s Rebel Ridge Exit and the Narrative of the 'Difficult' Black Actor

Netflix stated the actor exited for 'family reasons,' but THR sources said he left abruptly, sparking a conversation…

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6/24/21 2:00PM

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'I Hear You': Michael B. Jordan Apologizes for Cultural Appropriation, Will Rename 'J'Ouvert' Rum Brand

Along with others from Caribbean islands, Nicki Minaj highlighted the cultural significance of J'Ouvert.

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6/23/21 6:30PM

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Stephanie Mills Says a Battle Between Her and Chaka Khan Almost Happened but 'The <i>Verzuz</i> People Weren’t Interested'—Until Now!

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Stephanie Mills Says a Battle Between Her and Chaka Khan Almost Happened but 'The Verzuz People Weren’t Interested'—Until Now!

The 'Never Knew Love Like This Before' singer shared the surprising revelation during a conversation with The…

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6/23/21 2:00PM

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Yes, Kenya Barris Pays Attention-ish to the <i>-Ish</i> Universe Jokes

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Yes, Kenya Barris Pays Attention-ish to the -Ish Universe Jokes

Barris argues that no one questioned Norman Lear for doing a bunch of family shows.

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6/23/21 12:30PM

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Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, D-Nice Honored With ASCAP Voices of Culture, Culture Creators Awards

The Verzuz and Club Quarantine creators brought the sunshine during an arguably dark period.

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6/23/21 12:00PM

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Jay-Z Sues Dame Dash for Trying to Auction Off <i>Reasonable Doubt</i> NFT

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Jay-Z Sues Dame Dash for Trying to Auction Off Reasonable Doubt NFT

This news comes the same week as the album’s 25th anniversary, which just so happens to be this Friday.

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6/21/21 6:30PM

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‘I’m No Longer Making Myself Available to <i>The Bachelor</i> Universe’: Rachel Lindsay Reflects on Her Time as <i>The Bachelorette</i>, Parts Ways With the Franchise

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‘I’m No Longer Making Myself Available to The Bachelor Universe’: Rachel Lindsay Reflects on Her Time as The Bachelorette, Parts Ways With the Franchise

The first Black Bachelorette penned a lengthy article on Monday and spared no details or feelings.

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6/21/21 4:00PM

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