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The Evolution of LL Cool J

Ladies Love Cool James is back. After focusing on his acting career for more than a decade, LL Cool J is back to doing what made him relevant. Rapping. Read more…

Lizzo Shares Red Hot Weight Loss Pics and The Internet Is Loving It

All the rumors are true—Lizzo is back on her fitness grind and she’s celebrating her progress on social media. Read more…

Why Black Folks Can’t Stop Buzzing About Glenn Close Slaying Her ‘The Deliverance’ Role

Lee Daniels’ new Netflix thriller “The Deliverance” has sparked a lot of discussion on social media. Everyone’s favorite topic seems to be Glenn Close as Alberta, a grandmother trying to protect her f...

Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Drags Fox Reporter For Ignorant Question About Kamala Harris

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had no time for the games during a daily press briefing on Tuesday. Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked her a question about Vice President Kamala Harris’ “accen...

Olympic Marathon Runner Was Set on Fire In Horrifying Attack At Hands Of Boyfriend Weeks After Paris Competition, Police Say

An Ugandan athlete who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics has been hospitalized after being brutally attacked by her boyfriend. Read more…

A Florida Cop Left His Gun in A Gas Station, You Won’t Believe the Foolishness That Happened Next

At this point, it’s well known that crazy things happen in Florida, but this story certainly takes the cake. Imagine casually walking into a gas station expecting to buy a soda or bag of chips, but in...

Yes, There’s a ‘Serial Foot-Grabber,’ And He’s Still at Large in the Carolinas

Students across the Carolinas are being warned about a serial foot-grabber (yes, you read that right) targeting the toes of female students on several college campuses in the area. Read more…

What’s Really Going On Between Luther Campbell and Tiger Woods, And How are Kamala and ‘Karens’ Involved??

This continues to be the Year of Beef as evidenced by the latest snafu between 2 Live Crew founder Luther Campbell a.k.a. Uncle Luke and golf legend Tiger Woods. Read more…

A Title-Winning Wisconsin College Gymnast Found Shot to Death in Her Home, And the Suspect Will Shock You

Police have found a suspect in the murder of a title-winning University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student Kara Welsh, who was found dead from apparent multiple gunshot wounds on Aug. 30. Read more…...