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If You Loved ‘The Deliverance,’ Check Out These Black Horror Movies, TV Series

Horror is one of the oldest and most enduring film genres. Turns out you don’t need sound to be scared at the movie theater. Nowadays, that extends to the multitude of streaming platforms available in...

Here Are All The Times Clarence Thomas Proved That He Ain’t Sh*t

According to a new report from ProPublica, Virginia “Ginni” Thomas—the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas—allegedly thanked the conservative organization First Liberty Institute to block Su...

Jeezy and Jeanie Mai Embroiled in More Mess After Divorce

Though the messy divorce between rapper Jeezy and former “The Real” cohost Jeannie Mai may have been finalized back in June—it appears that things are still not amicable between the two. Read moreR...

Florida Woman Allegedly Ordered a Dog to Tear Apart Her Boyfriend’s 9-Year-Old Daughter

Emergency responders were called to an Orlando home in June to treat an unresponsive child. When they arrived, they found 9-year-old Jamaria Sessions bloodied and severely wounded Read more…

Why ‘Demon Jumping’ Has A Lot of Black Folks Scared to Watch ‘Deliverance’

“The Deliverance” certainly has viewers talking. Lee Daniels’ horror film, which released on Netflix Aug. 30, inspired chatter and meme-worthy content in less than a week since it premiered on the str...

Comedian Kountry Wayne’s Scandalous Skit Just Got Over 4 Million Views on Tiktok, Here’s How He Did It

Comedian Kountry Wayne’s ongoing soap opera series has kept us glued to our screens for well over a year…particularly, the love triangle between Shayla, Anthony and his dimwitted-wife Amber has ...

Lee Daniels Finally Reveals His Real Feelings About ‘Empire’ and It’s Not What You Think

“Empire” was one of the most game-changing Black series of the 21st century. It showcased a successful, messy, talented Black family dominating the music business, while also dealing with a never-endi...

Barack Obama’s Half-Brother Once Again Shows His Ass By Doing The Unthinkable

Malik Obama, the half-brother of former President Barack Obama, is showing his whole ass by pledging allegiance to Donald Trump. And it’s not the first time he’s played this tune. Read more…

The Shocking, Disturbing Details of South Carolina Basketball Star Ashlyn Watkins’ Arrest

University of South Carolina (USC) forward Ashlyn Watkins is facing crazy allegations just two months before the is set to start her junior season with the women’s basketball team. Read more…