Halle Berry Shades Eric Benét’s Alleged ‘Sex Addiction,’ Dr. Dre Allegedly Sent Threatening Texts To Former Marriage Counselor, Jay Pharoah Talks Obama Impression, Miami Turns On Diddy And More

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Internet is Ablaze, Sad Over the Auctioning of Alleged Sex Tape of Young ‘Male A-Lister’ And Diddy

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Celebrity insiders as well as the attorney of a plaintiff who plans to sue rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have confirmed the bidding of an explicit tape of the mogul allegedly having sex with an unidentified high-profile male celebrity. Now, everyone is frantically trying to figure out who it is. – Kalyn Womack Read More

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Sigh. Now Diddy’s Bodyguard Wonders if Ashton Kutcher Could Go Down With P. Diddy’s Sinking Ship

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Out of all the voices speaking out against Sean “Diddy” Combs in recent years, Gene Deal seems to be the loudest and most unwavering. As Diddy’s former bodyguard, Deal has seen and experienced a lot with Combs, and now that the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul is facing serious prison time over racketeering and sex crimes, Deal has yet another warning for some of Hollywood’s beloved celebrities. – Phenix S Halley Read More

Black Folks Tried to Warn Piers Morgan About Jaguar Wright, And Now He’s in Trouble with Jay-Z and Beyoncé

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s lawyers are not messing around. Just days after Piers Morgan’s interview with Jaguar Wright aired, the TV personality issued an official apology to the “Everything is Love” couple, specifically regarding the various allegations Wright lobbied against the two while on Morgan’s show. – Jared Alexander Read More

First NYC, Now Miami Beach Turns on Diddy

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Sean “Diddy” Combs Fulfills $1 Million Pledge To Howard University At Howard Homecoming – Yardfest at Howard University on October 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images Shareif Ziyadat for Sean “Diddy” Combs

Nearly four months after Sean “Diddy” Combs was forced to give up his key to New York City, it looks like his reign in yet another major city is about to wrap up as well. – Shanelle Genai Read More

WATCH: Old Talk Show Clip of Diddy Telling Justin Bieber To ‘Stay Quiet’ Resurfaces…And it Feels a Lot Different Now

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As the Sean “Diddy” Combs news cycle continues giving in the wake of his Sept. 16 arrest, footage of the disgraced rapper and Justin Bieber on a late-night show has resurfaced online. And it feels quite ominous considering what we now know. – Jared Alexander Read More

Justin Bieber’s Isn’t Worried ‘Bout Diddy Drama, He’s Focused on Something Much Deeper

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People on social media have been cracking jokes about every other A-lister associated with Sean “Diddy” Combs, assuming they’re shaking in their boots amidst his sex trafficking charges. Despite the microscope of one of Combs’ former associates, Justin Bieber, the pop singer is minding his business by minding his faith. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Halle Berry’s Hilarious Shade Regarding Ex-Husband Eric Benét’s Alleged ‘Sex Addiction’

Halle Berry and husband Eric Benet attend the 75th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater March 23, 2003 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Winter

Though Halle Berry is currently in love with her boyfriend Van Hunt, she recently took a moment to shade her ex-husband Eric Benét…and in typical Berry fashion, the shade is hilarious. – Shanelle Genai Read More

These Text Messages Dr. Dre Allegedly Sent His Ex-Marriage Counselor Prompting a Lawsuit are Scary

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It looks like Dr. Dre may have legal woes on the horizon from the most unlikeliest of sources. As reported by TMZ, the musician is now being sued to the tune of $10 million by a psychiatrist who said the star harassed and threatened him via text. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Jay Pharoah Shares President Obama’s Feedback on His Impression

The SNL alum talks to The Root about his new YouTube special “Jared” and serenades us with his favorite Michael Jackson song.

LeVar Burton is Ready to Play “Trivial Pursuit” With You

The writer, actor and activist sits down with The Root to talk about his new game show on the CW and his forthcoming memoir

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