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MTV ‘Making The Band 2′ Star Freddy P Adds to Diddy Rumors With A Shocking Claim

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In a new interview with “The Art of Dialogue,” Da Band’s Freddy P made a shocking confession about Diddy. The supergroup was formed during the popular MTV reality show “Making The Band 2.” – Candace McDuffie Read More

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Oh No! Halle Bailey Reveals Sad Update About Her Motherhood Journey

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Though Halle Bailey was seemingly in good spirits not too long ago when she posted her impressive post-baby body on Instagram, it looks like the “Angel” singer may have quietly battling an issue many new moms know all too well: postpartum depression. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Jill Scott Is Being Dragged For Her Unnecessary Defense Of Chris Brown

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Jill Scott getting dragged into the depths of hell for defending Chris Brown on social media wasn’t on our 2024 bingo card–but here we are. On Sunday (April 21), the Grammy-winning songstress decided to praise the controversial R&B star as his feud with Migos member Quavo reached disturbing heights. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Oh, No! Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s Divorce Is Getting Uglier And We Have Receipts

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Trigger warning: The following story contains descriptions of physical and verbal abuse.

Just when the messy divorce proceedings between rapper Jeezy and his soon-to-be ex-wife Jeannie Mai seemed like they couldn’t get any worse, new allegations of abuse and child neglect. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Stephen A. Smith Calls Himself Apologizing To Black Folks For His Trump Comment but Made Things Worse

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Stephen A. Smith just gave a master class on how to make a situation worse with an “apology.”

Last week, the “First Take” analyst appeared on conservative firebrand Sean Hannity’s Fox News show and defended Donald Trump’s absurd claim that Black people relate to his legal troubles. The backlash from Black Twitter was quick and brutal. – Nigel Roberts Read More

Kanye’s $57 Million Malibu Home Is Completely Abandoned, But What’s it Look Like Now?

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Malibu is known for its pristine beaches and pricey mansions. But one home situated along the picturesque coastline stands out against the rest: controversial rapper Kanye “Ye” West’s $57 million mansion, sitting seemingly abandoned, disheveled, and reportedly unable to sell despite its prime location on the Malibu shore. – Jessica Washington Read More

Amanda Seales Finally Explains Beef With Issa Rae to Shannon Sharpe, and the Tea is Hot!

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If it’s a day that ends in Y, we must be talking about celeb beefs. Today’s edition revolves around “Insecure” stars Issa Rae and Amanda Seales.

Televiaion history is riddled with stories of co-stars who didn’t get along. The difference nowadays is that social media has made it easier for these disagreements to happen in public. During her recent appearance on “Club Shay Shay,” Seales recounted the origins of her feud with Rae and how it’s affected her career. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Someone Tell Taylor Swift We’re Not All Nostalgic for the 1830s, When Black People Were Enslaved

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Taylor Swift is known for her overly emotional, soul-baring lyrics. When someone of her influence in the music industry puts out an album titled, “The Tortured Poets Department,” we expect a certain amount of dramatic feelings. However, what we were not expecting from the Queen of the Swifties was to drop controversial lyrics that seemingly longed for an extremely problematic period in American history. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Is ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’ Exploiting His Father For Ratings?

In the HBO series, ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,’ the comedian takes us on a very uncomfortable journey through his insecurities and questionable choices.

Danielle Pinnock On ‘Ghosts’ & ‘Young Sheldon’, Plus Her Funny Story About The ‘Thong Song’ & A Wedding

‘Ghosts’ on CBS is currently airing its third season. The hit sitcom picks up with the mystery of who was ‘sucked off’ at the end of season two.

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