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Answers to Why Irv Gotti Was Walking With A Cane

Successful and controversial music producer Irv Gotti has been going through some health troubles amid some concerning allegations against him. Read more…

Toronto’s First Black Police Superintendent Almost Bombed The Gig after a Shocking Discovery

A disciplinary hearing at a Toronto police department revealed a shocking discovery about the city’s first Black officer of the highest ranks. Now, the title she worked so hard for is in jeopardy. Rea...

Resurfaced Video Shows Doug Emhoff, Husband of Kamala Harris, Is About That Life When Protestor Comes for His Wife

During the Democratic National Convention last week, the son of Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Cole, gave virtual remarks about how much he loved his father. Cole also discussed the role Vice President...

Beyoncé Fans React To Blue Ivy’s Grown up, New Look

Blue Ivy Carter is all grown up! Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s first-born daughter was recently spotted in Los Angeles, with fans reacting all over the internet with takes on how grown the Grammy winner has got...

‘The Acolyte’ Star Amandla Stenberg Blames ‘Hyper-Conservative Bigotry’ For ‘Star Wars’ Series’ Cancellation

For the most part Disney+ has found success with its “Star Wars” series. However, its most recent project, “The Acolyte,” proved to be the most controversial title in its new crop. It ventured away fr...

Here’s Why We Never See Kamala Harris With Her Dad

Fathers. We all have them, but all too often, parental dynamics don’t go as smooth as we want them to. Last Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris gave the most important speech of her career thus far...

Barack Obama Marked the Tenth Anniversary of “Suitgate” With the Perfect Instagram Post

On August 28, 2014, former President Barack Obama got his Republican haters all up in their feelings during a press briefing on the United States’ military response to ISIS. But the controversy was le...