Inside Michael Jackson’s Mansion, Black America Reacts to Diddy’s Arrest, Wendy Williams Was onto Diddy, Will Diddy Blow The Lid of Black Hollywood? And More Celeb News

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P. Diddy Arrested in NYC, And Black America Has Thoughts

Sean Combs is seen on October 26, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Getty Images MEGA/GC Images

Updated as of 9/17/2024 at 4:00 p.m. ET

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Meet Tiffanie Barriere: The Drinking Coach Making History at the NYSE

Rap mogul Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs entered his plea in response to federal charges he received just 24 hours ago.

The 54-year-old was arrested in New York City on Monday after months of sexual assault allegations, lawsuits and a federal investigation leading up to a grand jury indictment. According to The Associated Press, Combs entered a not guilty plea Tuesday afternoon. – Emell Adolphus Read More

An Inside Look at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch

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Michael Jackson was a larger than life personality, so it’s no surprise that his home matched his life. The superstar’s Neverland Ranch was famous for being a massive 2,700 acre area with its own zoo, carnival rides, a movie theater and a huge mansion. The King of Pop basically built his own private theme park, complete with a train station. Following his death in 2009, the property was left silent and vacant, as many of the animals and rides were removed. With fans remembering the peak of Jackson 5 popularity, it’s time to examine where Sycamore Valley Ranch, f.k.a. Neverland Ranch is now. – Stephanie Holland Read More

The History of 50 Cent Trolling Diddy Over the Years

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Throughout all of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal troubles, one person has been the most vocal when it comes to expressing their hate and disdain for the controversial hip-hop mogul: 50 Cent. – Noah A. McGee Read More

What You Didn’t Know About Diddy’s ‘Freak Offs’

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Diddy’s alleged ‘freak offs’ served a greater purpose, according to the details of his newly released indictment. The Bad Boy mogul would allegedly use the sex and drug-fueled events to enforce control. – Emell Adolphus Read More

Whew! Jennifer Lopez’s Mom’s Dramatic Reaction to Diddy In Resurfaced Video Should Tell Us Everything

Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs with Jennifer Lopez in the audience at the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards broadcast on Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Winter/ImageDirect

It’s no secret that Diddy and actress and singer Jennifer Lopez dated briefly from 1999 to 2001. But if you’ve ever wondered if the pair would ever get back together (you know, prior to all his legal issue)—a newly resurfaced clip may hold the answer. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Eve Spills The Tea On Jay-Z’s Warning Before She Released Her Debut Album

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On Tuesday, Eve released her new memoir “Who’s That Girl?” which detailed the humble beginnings of her career. One of the excerpts that has people buzzing is when the emcee said she received a phone call from Jay-Z. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Will P. Diddy Become the New Jeffrey Epstein and Blow the Lid Off Black Hollywood?!

Diddy pictured with Stevie J, Christian “King” Combs, and Cuba Gooding Jr. Photo: Getty Images Johnny Nunez and Taylor Hill

Trouble came knocking on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ door in the form of the federal government late Monday in New York. With Diddy now in custody and set to face a federal grand jury— on top of all his other civil lawsuits— Hollywood is shaking in their boots waiting to see what exactly Puff Daddy’s trial will reveal. – Phenix S Halley Read More

In Hindsight, Wendy Williams Was On to Diddy

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Oh, where is “The Wendy Williams Show” when you need it? The former talk show host was no stranger to calling out Diddy, so we know she would’ve had a field day with the mogul’s federal indictment, the allegations and all of his other pending lawsuits. – Phenix S Halley Read More

How Olly Sholatan Talks About Reinventing the Iconic Carlton Banks Character

The “Bel Air” star opens up about how fans of the show have come to embrace his version of the character Alfonso Ribeiro made famous.

Sasheer Zamata on Her Latest Role As a Witch

The SNL alum sits down with the Root to talk about her upcoming Disney Plus series Agatha All Along.

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Biggie’s Legacy, Diddy’s Villain Era: Their Strange Friendship Through the Years, Explained

In honor of the 29th anniversary of Biggie’s death, we thought we’d take a look his musical friendship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs …
The Dramatic Saga of the Obama Presidential Library Before its Juneteeth Grand Opening

The Dramatic Saga of the Obama Presidential Library Before its Juneteeth Grand Opening

The Obama Center has been nearly a decade in the making, and here’s the messy story behind why it’s not complete yet …
Here’s Everything We Know About Zendaya and Tom Holland's 'Wedding'

Here’s Everything We Know About Zendaya and Tom Holland’s ‘Wedding’

The internet is going crazy over AI-generated pictures of Zendaya and Tom Holland’s potential secret wedding. We’re laying out the facts about the private couple’s engagement …
Why Endometriosis Keeps Getting Missed in Black Women

Why Endometriosis Keeps Getting Missed in Black Women

For years, endometriosis has been known as a disease of upper-class white women, leaving Black women misdiagnosed and misunderstood. Here’s what you need to know about identifying symptoms, overcoming bias and seeking better care …
The Outrageous Reason Why a Cali. Teacher Allegedly Gave Little Children  Edibles

The Outrageous Reason Why a Cali. Teacher Allegedly Gave Little Children Edibles

California students, ages 8 to 11, required medical treatment after ingesting 20mg THC-infused gummies— allegedly given to them by a teacher …
Tamera Mowry-Housely Opens Up About Rough Time Living With Twin Sister Tia

Tamera Mowry-Housely Opens Up About Rough Time Living With Twin Sister Tia

Tia and Tamera Mowry’s fun, twin-sisterhood has recently been a hot topic for fans. And Tamera’s new revelation will no doubt be even more fodder for conversation! …
New Development in Rihanna Home Shooting Incident

New Development in Rihanna Home Shooting Incident

After shots were shockingly fired at Rihanna’s home on Sunday, the singer and the public finally have some good news …
New Report Shows Lynchings in America Never Stopped... They Only Evolved

New Report Shows Lynchings in America Never Stopped… They Only Evolved

Historians have argued the last lynching happened in 1981, but a report by JULIAN suggests Black folks are still being targeted because of their skin …
As Trump Goes to War With Iran, Black Americans Will Pay the Price

As Trump Goes to War With Iran, Black Americans Will Pay the Price

On the front lines and with a strain on their household budgets, Black Americans will bear the burden for President Donald Trump’s War in Iran …
The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah's Crop Top and  Fly Looks

The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah’s Crop Top and Fly Looks

Oprah Winfrey has been spotted with bestie Gayle King at Paris Fashion Week. Now, one red carpet look has the internet talking …
Ex-Cal State University Basketball Coach Accused of Pimping and More

Ex-Cal State University Basketball Coach Accused of Pimping and More

Kevin Mays, a former assistant basketball coach at California State University-Bakersfield, was charged with multiple felony counts including human trafficking …
Trayvon Martin and Other Black People Who Were Unjustly Killed in America

Trayvon Martin and Other Black People Who Were Unjustly Killed in America

14 years after Trayvon Martin was killed, these other Black men and women were also murdered in shocking similarity …
Austin Police Release Body Cam Footage of Black Shooter at an Austin Bar

Austin Police Release Body Cam Footage of Black Shooter at an Austin Bar

Austin police are piecing together the motive behind Ndiaga Diagne, the Black man who killed three and injured over a dozen in a March 1 mass shooting …
F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Calls for a Movement to 'Take Africa Back' as He Tries to Bring Racing to the Continent

F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Calls for a Movement to ‘Take Africa Back’ as He Tries to Bring Racing to the Continent

The first and only Black driver in F1 history is empowering the people of the continent to “take Africa back” from European powers …
Jill Scott's Break From Music is Part of a Growing Trend of Black Women Pausing With Purpose

Jill Scott’s Break From Music is Part of a Growing Trend of Black Women Pausing With Purpose

Jill Scott, Beyoncé, Teyana Taylor and Simone Biles are part of a growing wave of Black women who have embraced the idea of stepping back …
Selma Was Not Just History, It Was a Warning

Selma Was Not Just History, It Was a Warning

Opinion: Sixty-one years after “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, we are once again watching the machinery of state violence turn toward Black and Brown communities …
Melyssa Ford Reveals the Unexpected Remedy That Helped Her Cope With Her Mother’s Death

Melyssa Ford Reveals the Unexpected Remedy That Helped Her Cope With Her Mother’s Death

Melyssa Ford is pulling back the curtain on her mental health journey, proving that sometimes, unconventional healing can help with unimaginable grief …
Big News On Sidney Dorsey, The Ex-Georgia Sheriff Convicted of Murder Conspiracy

Big News On Sidney Dorsey, The Ex-Georgia Sheriff Convicted of Murder Conspiracy

Sidney Dorsey died in prison after serving a life sentence for the shocking 2000 political murder after losing his reelection bid …
Eric Benét's Viral New War Protest Song is Exactly What We Needed

Eric Benét’s Viral New War Protest Song is Exactly What We Needed

The “Spend My Life With You” singer gave us a much-needed soulful protest anthem calling out the Trump administration decision to bomb Iran …
This Viral Content Creator is Keeping Our Black Food Traditions Alive - And Looking Great While Doing it!

This Viral Content Creator is Keeping Our Black Food Traditions Alive – And Looking Great While Doing it!

Sonja Norwood (aka Wick’d Creations) has built a massive social media following sharing the Black recipes you won’t find in cookbooks …