Kelly Rowland Claps back at Cannes Disrespect, Beautiful Supermodel Anok Yai Was Dissed By Who!? Justin Bieber and Diddy Friendship Explained and More

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Old Video of Kanye West Speaking on Diddy Hits Differently Following Abuse Video Leak

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No matter how often people try to ignore him, Ye — formerly known as Kanye West — always finds his way back into public conversation. This week, it’s because a clip from an interview he did nearly two years ago has resurfaced. – Noah A. McGee Read More

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New York County Ballot Lawsuit Sparks Election Integrity Firestorm on Social Media

Supermodel Anok Yai Is Stunning, But During a Photoshoot for a Major Clothing Retailer, She Was Called A ‘Cockroach’

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It’s unfortunate thing when racism and colorism surface on any occasion, but it’s especially heinous when they show up in the workplace.

That’s exactly what happened to supermodel Anok Yai, who recently recalled an unfortunate incident with a disrespectful photographer in her early days of modeling. In a series of since deleted tweets, Yai explained that was working on a campaign for Zara, which had booked a photographer that didn’t speak English. She alleged that on the second to last day of shooting, the photographer insulted her. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Kelly Rowland — and Black Twitter —React To Cannes Red Carpet Disrespect

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The Cannes Film Festival is known for its dramatic red carpets. However, things got a little too dramatic on Tuesday when Kelly Rowland had to the ushers know she ain’t nothing to mess with. – Stephanie Holland Read More

WATCH: Terrence Howard Goes Full-Blown Terrence Howard in Conspiracy Theory-Filled Joe Rogan Interview: ‘We’re About to Kill Gravity’

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No one has ever claimed Terrence Howard is afraid to speak his mind. When it comes to how Hollywood operates and where he thinks he belongs in the industry, he always has something outlandish to say. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Kelly Rowland Breaks Silence on Cannes Controversy

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Updated 5/23/24 at 4:38 p.m. ET

After endless examination and analysis of the incident between Kelly Rowland and an usher on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, the superstar singer is speaking out to clarify exactly what happened. – Stephanie Holland Read More

A Lawyer’s Striking Theory on Who’s Behind the Diddy Tape Scandal

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Social media has been reeling after the hotel surveillance footage of Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting singer and ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura was mysteriously published to the internet. – Kalyn Womack Read More

These Black Celebs Call Out Diddy for Shocking Video of Him Abusing Cassie

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The release of truly devastating footage that shows Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie in 2016 sent shockwaves through the internet on Friday. In the video obtained by CNN, Combs is seen violently dragging, kicking and shoving the singer as she tries to leave their hotel room. The footage is believed to be of an alleged incident described in Cassie’s lawsuit as taking place at a now-closed InterContinental Hotel in the Century City area of Los Angeles. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Are Yung Miami and Diddy Finally Breaking Up? Here’s What We Know

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Amid the myriad of lawsuits swirling around Sean “Diddy” Combs, it stands to reason why those closest to him in his inner circle would choose to distance themselves. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Cedric the Entertainer on the Season Six Finale of ‘The Neighborhood’ & on Being Friends with Toni Braxton

Cedric the Entertainer talks what to expect in the season six finale of ‘The Neighborhood’ and starting a barbeque brand, ‘AC Barbeque’ with Anthony Anderson

When Did Justin Bieber and Diddy Become Friends?

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has been in the blazing spotlight for months now following a scathing sexual abuse lawsuit filed by singer Cassie and the even more recent footage of him appearing to assault her in a hotel hallway. – Kalyn Womack Read More

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