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All The Times Venus Williams Proved She’s the Fashion Moment

Venus Williams isn’t just a star on the tennis court. The five-time Wimbledon champion is also a standout on the red carpet who is not afraid to push the style envelope in the best way. Read more̷...

This Kountry Wayne Skit Has Everyone Talking Gold Diggers and Stacking Wealth

Not even in “Hotlanta” will money solve all of your problems, but it definitely takes the burden off of most of ‘em. It’s no secret finances remains a touchy subject in the Black community, and one co...

Arizona Man Fired From Job After Calling 911, 11-Year-Old White Boy Confessed to Drowning an 8-Year-Old Black Boy, Black Man Falsely Accused of Rape Sues White Woman, What O.J. Simpson’s Ashes Were Turned Into And More News

Darnay Cockrell called authorities for help, but he was instead handcuffed and forced to the ground by responding officers. The audio and bodycam footage from the Aug. 6 incident has been released to ...

Beyoncé Fans React To Blue Ivy’s Grown Up Look, Why Black Folks Dislike J.Lo, Tichina Arnold Reveals The Reason Why ‘Martin’ Ended, Black And White Celeb Look-a-Likes, Best Black NPR Tiny Desk Concerts And More

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...

Binge Season!: ‘Fight Night,’ ‘Cross,’ ‘The Equalizer’ Lead Our 2024 Fall TV Preview

Though some of the rules of traditional television have changed with the rise of streaming and cable, the fall TV season is still immensely important. For broadcast networks to stay competitive, they ...

Georgia Man Called Cops After Son Confesses To Killing Wife, Lil Rod Gives First Interview After Diddy Lawsuit, ATL Man Wrongfully Accused of Killing His Parents Wants Payback, Sean Kingston’s Legal Mess And More

During the early hours of last August 20, Kenneth Hardin Jr. and his wife, Carrie, got into a disagreement as all normal couples do, according to a statement from Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. R...

GloRilla Claps Back at Fans Claiming Record Label Is Oversexualizing Her

There’s been a lot of talk about how the new crop of popular women rappers—Sexyy Red; Ice Spice; GloRilla; and Megan Thee Stallion—are all too sexual. We see comments on the internet about how they sh...

What? University of Virginia Suspends Campus Tour For Acknowledging Founder Thomas Jefferson…Owned Slaves

The University of Virginia has come under fire for suspending campus tours that acknowledged founder Thomas Jefferson’s history of owning slaves. According to NBC News, the tours—which were completed ...

Mo’Nique Breaks Silence on Rekindled Lee Daniels Relationship

With so many celebrities beefing for most of the year, it’s nice to see two of them show their maturity and rekindle a relationship after years of feuding. Read more…