Inside Nick Cannon’s Kid-Friendly Mansion, Rappers’ Shocking Weight Loss Transformations, Charlamagne Tha God Shares Stunning Wendy Williams Update, Black Celebs Who Are Still Alive And Kicking And More

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A Look Inside Nick Cannon’s Kid-Friendly Mansion in NJ!

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Fatherhood is extremely important to actor and TV show host Nick Cannon. So, when it came time for him to give the world a sneak peak into his mansion, the father of 12 enlisted the help of his twins, who he shares with singer diva Mariah Carey, Moroccan and Monroe. – Phenix S Halley Read More

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Inside Lenny Kravitz’s Jaw-Dropping Paris Mansion

Rappers Who’ve Had Major Weight Loss Transformations

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Major rap stars have had noticeable weight loss transformations—and it’s been a big trend recently. Many speculate that some of our favorite artists, from Busta Rhymes to Megan Thee Stallion to Missy Elliott, have taken drastic actions to shed pounds—including semaglutides—but they all have attributed their appearance to a change in diet and exercise. Here are some of our favorite before and afters. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Charlamagne tha God Gives a Surprising Update About Wendy Williams

Charlamagne tha God, left; Wendy Williams. Photo: Getty Images Paras Griffin; Johnny Nunez/WireImage

Charlamagne tha God is starting the new year off right by bringing more good news about Wendy Williams.

He said as much during a recent episode of “The Breakfast Club” where he told his fellow co-hosts DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious that he spoke to Williams over the holiday break and she sounded like her old self. While he didn’t (or couldn’t) detail whether or not the former eponymous daytime talk show was planning on making a comeback to media and television, Charlamagne did assert that based off their conversation, Williams sounded ready to make a return to radio sooner than later. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Nikki Glaser’s Diddy Joke at the Golden Globes Leads to a Heated Response From His Accusers

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Comedian Nikki Glaser is in hot water after her questionable joke about Sean “Diddy” Combs at the 2025 Golden Globes.

On Sunday night, the 82nd Golden Globes were filled with questionable snubs, deserved victories, and awkward moments, especially from the show’s host. – Noah A. McGee Read More

SMH…Houston Rapper Accidentally Fires a Gun in His Own Pocket During Podcast Interview

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Congratulations 2 Low —you’ll now live in infamy on the internet for something that could’ve severely injured you, or worse.

Last week, during an appearance on “1 on 1 W/ Mike D,” the Houston rapper recounted his rise in the rap game, including signing to Rap-A-Lot Records when he was only 12 years old and being featured on the Geto Boys’ 1993 record “Bring it On.” – Noah A. McGee Read More

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Widow Allison Holker Shares the Shocking Discovery Hours Before Funeral

tWitch and Allison Holker attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on January 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Allen Berezovsky

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of suicide and drugs.

Allison Holker, widow to the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss, is telling her truth about her husband, his passing and how she and her family have been in the aftermath in a new memoir. But there’s one story that’s sure to surprise everyone. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Jay-Z Makes His Biggest Move Yet Against Rival Attorney Tony Buzbee

Jay-Z at the “Mufasa: The Lion King” premiere at Dolby Theatre on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Image: Getty Images Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images

Major updates have emerged in the highly publicized lawsuit against Jay-Z as the rapper continues to fight back against the allegations.

Last year Jay-Z was named in in one of the many civil suits against Sean “Diddy” Combs, as we reported. In the lawsuit, one Jane Doe alleges the disgraced rapper and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter raped her in 2000. Since then, Jay and his lawyer Alex Spiro have aggressively fought back against the claims both legally and through public statements. – Jared Alexander Read More

Why Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Family, Friends Have a Messy Beef Cooking With His Widow Allison Holker

Stephen “tWitch” Boss attends 2022 Fox Upfront on May 16, 2022 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Dia Dipasupil

It seems like there’s major drama brewing between the family and friends of Stephen “tWitch” Boss and his widow Allison Holker and it doesn’t look good. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Francesca Noel Reveals Which Scary Movie Always Gives Her Goosebumps

“Goosebumps: The Vanishing” star Francesca Noel dishes on what it means to play a LGBTQ+ character and a native New Yorker

15 Black Celebs You Thought Were Gone, But Are Still Alive and Kicking

Photo: Getty Images Amanda Edwards, Leon Bennett, Unique Nicole

Over the past few years, we’ve lost some of our most beloved Black musicians, artists, actors and more. James Earl Jones, Tina Turner and more lived long lives after their peak of success, earning the status of “legend.” – Kalyn Womack Read More

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