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Would You Live in R. Kelly’s Newly Listed $3 Million ‘Chocolate Factory’ Mansion? A Look Inside

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As R. Kelly spends his 57th birthday today in prison, his former four-acre, 19-room estate in Chicago is now on the market for $3.5 million. The latest owner of the home, Rudolph Isley of The Isley Brothers, passed away in October 2023, leading his wife to sell the home. – Amira Castilla Read More

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2024 Golden Globes: The Biggest Red Carpet Trainwrecks

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Last night’s 81st Golden Globe Awards gave us highlights and lowlights. Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Ayo Edebiri walked away victorious while other Black actors (like Fantasia Barrino and Colman Domingo) weren’t given their due. There’s also the fashion we saw on the red carpet, which also had hits and misses. Here are a few folks that just missed the mark. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Did Steve Harvey Steal Jokes? Katt Williams and Mark Curry Say Yes! So, the Internet Dug up These Receipts

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Among the still-cascading effects of Katt Williams’ Jan. 4 interview on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast – which has 33 million views at press time – is the glut of receipt-digging everyone is doing to corroborate the many claims Williams made. – Dustin J. Seibert Read More

Why Are Folks So Up in Arms About Angela Bassett’s Viral Kiss With Regina King??

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At the Governors Awards on Tuesday, Angela Bassett received an Oscar for her years-long excellence in TV/film. But it was the sweet moment that transpired between her and close friend/fellow actress Regina King that got folks talking the most—and not in a good way. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Here Are the Black Films That Were Snubbed At the 2024 Golden Globes

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After two years of controversy regarding its lack of diversity and inclusion, The Golden Globes changed nearly everything about its organization to preserve its standing and reputation. However, if you watched Sunday’s 81st Annual Golden Globes, it felt like business as usual for Black actors, films and television series. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Is Katt Williams the Fastest 52-Year-Old on Earth? Black Twitter Cuts Up!

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If Katt Williams isn’t the fastest comedian on Earth, he certainly is the fastest to get the whole internet talking after only just a few precious days into 2024. – Emell Adolphus Read More

Here is Black Twitter’s Response to Stephen A. Smith Demolishing Jason Whitlock

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We’re less than two weeks into 2024 and it’s already been one of the most violent years I can remember, thanks to two vicious videos.

The first involves Katt Williams, who destroyed everyone with whom he has a grudge during a recent interview on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast. – Noah A. McGee Read More

What a Soap Opera! Kevin Hart’s Ex-Wife Has a New Relationship With Katt Williams

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Is Katt Williams being messy? Does Torrei Hart want to embarrass her ex-husband? Or do Williams and Torei genuinely want to do a show together? Either way, the timing of this collaboration is …interesting. – Noah A. McGee Read More

“Obey Your Crazy”: ‘The Book of Clarence’ Cast Shares Their 10 Commandments for Living

Stars Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Anne Diop, and director Jeymes Samuel were asked to come up with their own rules to live by.

Dealing With Grief? Here’s Why “They’re In A Better Place Now” Might Not Be The Right Thing To Say… Or Hear

Author, producer, and activist Nicole Avant’s new memoir, “Think You’ll Be Happy,” explores finding light in times of grief and tragedy.

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