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Could Diddy Get Out Of Jail? The Latest on The Rapper’s Federal Sex Trafficking Case
This is a breaking story about the federal sex crime case against Bad Boy Records founder Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Come back for new developments. Read more…
Diddy’s Attorneys Say They Spoke to Witnesses Who Say The “Freak Offs” Were Not As The Government Described
In the ongoing battle over whether Sean “Diddy” Combs should be granted bail or not, his attorneys refreshed the memory of the court with a piece of information that is critical toward determining whe...
The Creepy Details Behind the New Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Kanye West
The lawsuits against Kanye West just won’t stop…whether from his former assistants or employees who worked at his short-lived Donda Academy. But the details behind the latest suit are creepier t...
Lizzo’s Latest ‘Snatched’ Weight Loss Update Has the Internet Going Crazy and for Good Reason
It’s no secret that Lizzo has been on her weight loss journey all year but the latest update on her latest transformation is turning heads. Read more…
Caught on Video, T.D. Jakes Has Health Scare During Sunday Sermon
Popular Texas Bishop T.D. Jakes gave his congregation a scare over the weekend after enduring a health incident during a November 24 sermon at The Potter’s House, his Dallas megachurch. Read more̷...
Black Excellence on Deck! Two Black-Led Films, ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II,’ Dominated the Weekend Box Office
“Glicked” — the simultaneous release of“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” — was likely to usher fans of both franchises to cinemas. But just how profoundly both films dominated the box office this past weeke...
Did President Biden Just Make a Power Move With Republicans?
Right before Donald Trump is set to start his second presidency, Senate Democrats have come to a deal with Republicans to confirm a dozen judges nominated by President Joe Biden. This is partially int...
Oh Word? Shyne Finally Address His 12-Year-Old Harsh Criticism of Kendrick Lamar
Shyne Barrow just can’t leave the news cycle these days.Not only has he been speaking up on his past relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs, but also his past criticisms of other notable rap figures, su...
Black Twitter Responds to Singer Khalid’s Super-Messy Outing, Coming Out as Gay
Khalid has come out of the closet. The “Location” singer recently took to social media with a post addressing his sexuality. Except this isn’t your garden-variety coming out — Khalid (born Khalid Donn...