Kendrick Lamar Takes Down Drake at Concert, Nara Smith Contro Grows On Tiktok, Janet Jackson’s Fans Poke Fun of Justin Timberlake’s Arrest and More

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Like Katt Williams, ‘Friday’s’ Felicia Spills the Tea on What Really Made Steve Harvey Successful

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Steve Harvey may be one of Hollywood’s most booked and busy comedians, but how he got there may be worth looking at through a critical eye thanks to a new interview. – Shanelle Genai Read More

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Angela Bassett Reveals the Mission: Impossible Birthday Surprise That Got Tom Cruise Dancing

Missy Elliott Opens Up For the First Time About Her Shocking Diagnosis

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Missy Elliott is one of the greatest rappers of all time — let alone female rappers — so it’s cool to see that she’ll be getting her just due with her first-ever tour as a headlining act. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Black Tiktok Drama: Is Colorism Why We Know Nara Smith and not Onezwa Mbola?

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You probably recognize Nara Smith from her “made from scratch” TikTok recipes for bubble gum and bread. You could also know her and her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, for their children’s unique names: Whimsy Lou, Rumble Honey and Slim Easy. – Phenix S Halley Read More

Racists Are Review Bombing Black-led Star Wars Series ‘The Acolyte’ Despite High Ratings From Real Critics

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The Star Wars fandom continues to embarrass itself. The latest series in the franchise, “The Acolyte,” has fallen victim to yet another review-bombing campaign from the audience — an unfortunate practice that’s often rooted in racism and misogyny. – Jared Alexander Read More

Kendrick Lamar Destroys Drake at ‘The Pop Out’ Set And Black Twitter Has All the Jokes

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At what point during Wednesday’s “The Pop Out” concert do you think Drake was rethinking all his life choices? Was it when 17,000 people rapped the lyrics to a six and half minute diss track? Was it the third, fourth or fifth time Kendrick Lamar dropped “Not Like Us” to close the show? Either way, what we all witnessed was one man bringing out all his friends to enthusiastically dance on another man’s grave. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Kenya Moore’s Shocking Alleged Party Stunt Got Her In Big Trouble With ‘RHOA’

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Bravo cameras were rolling at Kenya Moore’s grand opening of the Kenya Moore Hair Spa when the Real Housewives of Atlanta star allegedly revealed posters of new cast member Brittany Eady performing oral sex, according to People. – Phenix S Halley Read More

Karma? Janet Jackson Fans Are Having Fun With Justin Timberlake’s DUI Arrest

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Turns out 2024 is the year of airing grievances. From Katt Williams, to Kendrick Lamar and now, Janet Jackson fans, it’s time for everyone to get their shit off. The latest famous name to find themselves in the crosshairs is Justin Timberlake. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Caroline Chikezie on ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ and Her Role as Noma

Caroline Chikezie talks ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ and what to expect from her character in the final season of the show.

David Alan Grier on ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ and ‘In Living Color’

David Alan Grier talks ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ and reveals what he thinks about the idea of a revival of ‘In Living Color’.

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