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A few months ago, the family of Jason Collins, the first openly gay basketball player in NBA history, broke the news that he’d suffered a medical hardship they’d only identify as a brain tumor. “They did that to protect my privacy while I was mentally unable to speak for myself, and my loved ones were […]

Joy Reid is a busy woman but she found time to take Stephen A. Smith behind the woodshed during a recent appearance on Naked with Cari Champion, the former MSNBC journalist explained why the ESPN host can’t stop himself from his “constant attacks on Black women,” including herself.  “He said I got fired for ratings, […]

Check out a gallery of the sexiest Black men of the year, who effortlessly blend talent, charisma, and timeless appeal.

Dr. Stacey Patton writes that Janice Combs' recently released statement is a manipulative cry for sympathy from an abusive mother.

From trailblazing actors and legendary musicians to athletes who’ve redefined greatness, December-born stars have been making major waves for decades.

The persistent quest for likes, comments, and virality has turned social media into a place where people post first and verify later. 

The Sean Combs: The Reckoning docuseries chronicled all of the former Bad Boy mogul’s decades of alleged sexual abuse and shady business dealings. While much of that has been discussed in recent years because Cassie decided to come forward, what was new to many of the audience was his family life growing up. Diddy’s father […]

Halle Bailey's stunning Rockefeller Christmas performances captivated audiences, showcasing her vocal talent and representation.

Jameis Winston’s evolution has been something to watch. From a hyped high school phenom to a loud-and-proud college leader to the Bible-study locker-room OG he is today, his transformation has been a journey. During a recent appearance on No Free Lunch with Ndamukong Suh, the New York Giants quarterback revealed that his big heart led […]

You can add Josh Hart to that growing list of professional athletes who’ve had some pricey jewelry stolen from them while they were away. Only for the New York Knicks star, the robbery took place at his hotel. The New York Post reports that back on September 5, the 30-year-old checked into Soho’s Chadwick Hotel. […]

It’s been over five years since Jussie Smollett’s alleged hate crime, and people are still debating whether it happened or was an elaborate plot conjured up by the Empire star. But if you ask Smollett, he’s over trying to convince people he was the victim, and he recently sat with Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast […]

In a powerful celebration of love and divine alignment, Laterras R. Whitfield, host of the top-rated, award-winning and often viral relationship podcast, Dear Future Wifey, married his long-awaited “Future Wifey,” Ashley (Woods) Whitfield, on Saturday, November 22, in an unforgettable hybrid wedding experience at the California Worship Center. The location, led by Pastor Warryn and First Lady Erica Campbell, is the place where Laterras and Ashley first met and later became engaged. Their wedding marked a full-circle moment infused with faith, destiny and the fulfillment of a long-awaited promise.