MTV ‘Making The Band 2′ Star Freddy P Makes Chilling Claims Against Diddy, Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s Divorce Gets Uglier, Kanye’s Abandoned $57 Million Mansion and More Celeb News

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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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Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris Talk New Film ‘Black Bag,’ Reveal Their Go-To Karaoke Songs

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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2026 SAG Actor Awards: Best and Worst Red Carpet Looks

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Black Girls: Here’s Why A $3.99 Trader Joe’s Tote Could Be The Most Valuable Thing In Your Wardrobe

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You’ll Never Guess What 1990s Halle Berry Film Inspired Iman Shumpert to Invest in Uber

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Iman Shumpert opened up on ‘Club Shay Shay’ about how a ’90s Black film inspired him to invest early in Uber — and what he learned after cashing out too soon …
'Sinners' Star Jayme Lawson Breaks Silence Over BAFTA N-Word Incident

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“Sinners” actress Jayme Lawson broke down why the BBC’s failure to censor the 2026 BAFTA broadcast was “careless” and lacked protection for Black talent …
Latino Man Threatens To Call Trump On Black Family For Being At Their Home

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2026 NAACP Image Awards Best Moments and Surprises

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Why the 2026 Awards Season Is So Exciting for Black People

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The 5 Saddest Revelations About Lamar Odom's Addiction

The 5 Saddest Revelations About Lamar Odom’s Addiction

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We All Hate Tipping Culture, But Did You Know It's Rooted in Slavery?

We All Hate Tipping Culture, But Did You Know It’s Rooted in Slavery?

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New Development After White NYC College Professor Makes Racist Comments on Work Zoom When She Thought She Was on Mute

New Development After White NYC College Professor Makes Racist Comments on Work Zoom When She Thought She Was on Mute

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A Full Timeline Of Singer D4vd's Mysterious Case of Celeste Rivas' Death

A Full Timeline Of Singer D4vd’s Mysterious Case of Celeste Rivas’ Death

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Teyana Taylor Just Hit Another <i>Major</i> Milestone

Teyana Taylor Just Hit Another Major Milestone

Teyana Taylor keeps cementing her status in Hollywood and this year’s awards season. And this latest accomplishment from TIME Magazine is further proof of that! …
Black Folks Respond to the Clintons' Epstein Testimonies, and Phew!

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After President Bill Clinton was named in the Epstein files, him and his wife were called before Congress …
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Why Gov. Gavin Newsom's Latest Statements Could Be His Political Suicide

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