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The Marathon Continues: Family, Friends and Fans Celebrate the Legacy of Nipsey Hussle on the Anniversary of His Death
The one-year anniversary of Nipsey Hussle’s untimely passing has arrived today, and the music world is celebrating the life and legacy of the rapper, father and community leader. On March 31, 2019, the beloved musician (born Ermias Asghedom) was gunned down in front of his South Los Angeles clothing store The Marathon, a tragedy investigators…
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Halle Berry Isn't Concerned if You Were Unhappy With Her Son Wearing Heels
With all the general feelings of frustration that come with the COVID-19 chatter, people are doing everything they can in order to keep their anxiety about the situation at bay. In Halle Berry’s household, she and her children are combatting fear with laughs—yet their attempt at entertainment brought out the worst in a few of…
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TikTok Appropriation Is 'Savage,' But It's Not Happening on Our Watch—Meet Keara Wilson, the Creator of the #SavageChallenge
TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, and like most things in pop culture, the black community is leading the narrative on what’s considered trendy. With the newest popular social media platform, the concept of “digital blackface” is still thriving, unfortunately. While the platform’s content is rarely meant to be taken seriously (it’s provided some extra…
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Social Distancing Sandman: The Apollo Is Holding Digital Auditions for Its Legendary Amateur Night
The Apollo Theater has always been the place “where stars are born and legends are made.” Now, that famous stage is about to go digital! For the first time in its 86-year history, the Apollo Theater will be holding its famous Amateur Night open auditions for its summer and fall season solely online. This announcement…
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Celebrities! They're Just Like Us, Except Not Really—Which Is Extra Apparent During a Public Health Crisis
We need a celebrity intervention, y’all. As noted in my recent piece reporting the news of Lionel Richie’s suggestion to write a new song with the sentiment of “We Are The World,” celebrities have gotten some pushback on how they’re presenting solutions or support during this public health crisis. Clap for ‘em… or nah? Things…
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Say What Now? Barack Obama Discovered To Be Following Porn Star Sara Jay On Social Media
To some, he may be the next best thing since sliced bread but he’s still very much a real human being. And apparently, like many, he enjoys porn. Forever President Barack Hussein Obama may not be as buttoned up as some may have thought. And that’s just fine. Overnight, an award-winning adult entertainment star going…
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'He Still Makes a Joke About It': Woman Slapped by DaBaby Doesn't Believe His Apology Was Sincere
DaBaby has officially apologized, but the woman he slapped ain’t buying it. In a video posted on TMZ, Tyronesha Laws says she doesn’t believe the 28-year-old rapper is truly sorry for his actions. TMZ adds: She says she’s embarrassed by everything that’s happened since that fateful moment, telling us it’s really “hateful.” She’s referring to…
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Let's Step Into the Girls Room and Unpack What Happened Between Nina Lee, Lena Waithe and Dove
If you identify as a woman and have ever entered a public ladies’ room, chances are, at some point you have bonded with a stranger and made a fast friend. Perhaps the bond was due to an overly enthusiastic outfit compliment—or a borrowed tampon. This fast friend may be temporary and you may never see…
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Twizzlers vs. Red Vines: Civil War Erupts on Twitter After LeBron Celebrates Lakers Win With a Snack
Between thumping their chest, high-fiving their teammates or screaming into the heavens, there’s no shortage of ways for NBA players to celebrate a much-deserved win. But after busting the Pelicans’ ass with a 40-point assault in the Lakers 118-109 victory, LeBron James opted for something a bit more subdued: He tore up a pack of…