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Marlon Wayans Disses Soulja Boy in the Coldest, Meanest and Weirdest Way Possible

Photo: Noam Galai // Leon Bennett/WireImage (Getty Images) Marlon Wayans is looking to officially end his social media feud with Soulja Boy in a manner that nobody would’ve expected. He released an AI country diss track. Suggested Reading Marlon Wayans Sings The White Chicks Anthem, Talks The Daily Show on That’s So Random Off English […]

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Wait, What? Nia Long, Kevin Costner Spark Romance Rumors and the Internet Is Absolutely Giddy

Nia Long, left; Kevin Costner.Photo: Frazer Harrison; /Jamie McCarthy/NBC (Getty Images) Though Valentine’s Day may have already passed, it looks like a new romance may be brewing two major Hollywood hotties: Nia Long and Kevin Costner. Suggested Reading That’s So Random With Aunjanue Ellis Off English Suggested Reading Potential sparks and social media speculation flew […]

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MAGA Has Lost Their Minds Over Uncle Tom Hanks’ ‘SNL50’ Sketch, and They Have One Surprising Supporter

MAGA supporters have been throwing a fit over Tom Hanks’ recent appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” where the “Forrest Gump” actor reprised his character as Doug. The comedy show recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and brought back some of its most famous sketches including “Black Jeopardy!” in which Hanks appeared. “SNL” alums Leslie Jones, Tracy […]

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Wow! 50 Cent Continues to Destroy ‘Naked’ Joe Budden on Instagram Following Irv Gotti Comments

Joe Budden had some harsh criticism for 50 Cent following his reaction to the death of his longtime rival, Irv Gotti. Now, 50 Cent is clapping back at the podcast host. Suggested Reading A Look Back At Rapper 50 Cent’s “Many Men” On Its 20th Anniversary Off English Suggested Reading It started earlier this month […]

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We Could Be Getting New Michael Jackson Music, But This Drama Might Prevent it From Happening…

Michael Jackson performs onstage at the Rosemont Horizon during his ‘BAD’ tour, Rosemont, Illinois, April 19, 1988.Photo: Paul Natkin (Getty Images) The official estate of Michael Jackson has found itself embroiled in yet another kerfuffle. Only this time, it’s centered around some new and unreleased music. Suggested Reading HBO’s The Last of Us Star, Lamar […]

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A$AP Rocky’s Case Just Had a Huge, Final Development. Here’s How Rihanna and Social Media Are Responding

Photo: Daniel Cole (AP) Rapper A$AP Rocky was on trial for the past three weeks for the alleged shooting and injuring of a former friend back in 2021. The jury finally came forth with a verdict after a few hours of deliberation leading to excited shouts and tears of joy. Suggested Reading The Emasculation Problem: […]

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The Threats Suge Knight and His Son Leveled at Ray J are Very Scary, Here’s the Tea

Even from behind bars, Suge Knight is making hefty threats. In his latest fit of rage, the former CEO of Death Row Records has set his eyes on none other than R&B singer Ray J. Suggested Reading That’s So Random With Aunjanue Ellis Off English Suggested Reading This comes after sources claimed Ray J— real […]

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The Tea On Why The UK Is Not Feeling Beyoncé

Photo: Kevin Mazur (Getty Images) LONDON: Last weekend, tickets for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour went on sale, and everyone prepared themselves for the ticket- securing bloodbath. After the popularity and success of the Renaissance Tour — which grossed half a billion dollars according to Forbes 00 and her recent Grammy wins for her country album, […]

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Did You Know ‘Not Like Us’ Producer DJ Mustard Also Created These Bangers?

Photo: Michael Buckner/Billboard (Getty Images) Even though Mustard is enjoying the most success he ever has in his life due to the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” and other songs on “GNX,” he’s been a sought-after producer for a long time. Advertisement If you’re unaware, he’s worked with pop stars like Rihanna, street […]

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‘SNL’ Recalls R. Kelly and Diddy’s Cringey Appearances During 50th Anniversary Special

“Saturday Night Live” celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend with a special montage of past clips of skits and performances. To some viewers’ surprise, the footage included the appearances of the now-widely-controversial musicians, Sean “Diddy” Combs and R. Kelly. Suggested Reading That’s So Random Amanda Warren Off English Suggested Reading Before the montage of videos, Tom […]

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Black Stars Who Slayed the Red Carpet at ABFF Honors 2025: Aaron Pierre, Keke Palmer and Others

Aaron Pierre attends 7th Annual American Black Film Festival Honors at SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills on February 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Kayla Oaddams/WireImage (Getty Images) The 2025 American Black Film Festival Honors celebrated the best and brightest in Black cinema on Monday and a handful of our favorite stars […]

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Aaron Pierre, Keke Palmer and Other Black Stars Who Slayed the ABFF Honors 2025 Red Carpet

Aaron Pierre attends 7th Annual American Black Film Festival Honors at SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills on February 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Kayla Oaddams/WireImage (Getty Images) The 2025 American Black Film Festival Honors celebrated the best and brightest in Black cinema on Monday and a handful of our favorite stars […]

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All the Samples in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us,’ Including One You Won’t Expect

Even as we distance ourselves further and further from the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, “Not Like Us,” continues to be the most popular record going. Just a week after performing it at the Super Bowl, Lamar’s explosive diss track has retaken the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Suggested Reading Drake vs. […]

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Whoa…A$AP Rocky’s Trial Comes To A Close With This Splash of Drama

Grammy-nominated rapper A$AP Rocky’s three-week trial has finally come to an end. On Tuesday, jurors began to deliberate his fate…but things didn’t close out without a bit of drama. Suggested Reading That’s So Random Amanda Warren Off English Suggested Reading The trial concluded with two attorneys yelling at each other. Rocky, whose real name is […]

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More Detail Into Why Wendy Williams Was Placed Into A ‘Prison’-Like Stay at Facility

Screenshot: TMZ/Tubi Wendy Williams hasn’t been holding back when it comes to sharing the horrid details of her stay in a New York assisted living facility. Now, we know exactly what caused her to go from just an ordinary patient to person on lock down. Suggested Reading That’s So Random Amanda Warren Off English Suggested […]

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Thanks to SNL and TikTok, Has Kendrick Lamar Become the Most White-Friendly Rapper Ever?

To call “Not Like Us” a cultural moment would be an understatement at this point. Kendrick Lamar’s epic diss track has taken the world by storm since it dropped last summer, but as of the last two weeks, the record has reached new heights, gaining its widest audience yet after winning multiple Grammy awards, Kendrick’s […]

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How Blackity-Black Rapper Kendrick Lamar Became the Most White-Friendly Rapper Ever, Thanks to SNL and TikTok

To call “Not Like Us” a cultural moment would be an understatement at this point. Kendrick Lamar’s epic diss track has taken the world by storm since it dropped last summer, but as of the last two weeks, the record has reached new heights, gaining its widest audience yet after winning multiple Grammy awards, Kendrick’s […]

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Folks Think Doechii Lip Synced Her Grammys Performance, and Her Clap Back is Vicious

Florida rapper Doechii— real name Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon— is stamping herself as a multi-talented singer, rapper, and overall performer, so the one thing she can’t do is let y’all play in her face! Suggested Reading Questlove Jumps Into Sci-Fi With “The Rhythm of Time” | Securing the Bag: Part 1 Off English Suggested Reading Fresh […]

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Folks Think Doechii Lip-synced Her Grammy Performance, and Her Clap Back Is Vicious

Florida rapper Doechii— real name Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon— is stamping herself as a multi-talented singer, rapper, and overall performer, so the one thing she can’t do is let y’all play in her face! Suggested Reading My Hip-Hop Story: Jon Batiste Describes The Artists, Sounds, and Visuals That Define His Love For The Genre Off English […]

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Here’s Where You Can Stream These Oscar-Nominated Movies, Stars Ahead of The Academy Awards

Wicked is up for ten Oscar Oscars awards, including Best Picture, Best actress for Cynthia Erivo and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande. What started as a popular novel by Winnie Holzman, has become a prequel of sorts to the classic movie, Wizards of Oz. But unlike the classic starring Judy Garland, there’s a hidden […]

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Where To Stream These Black Oscar-Nominated Stars Ahead of The Academy Awards

Wicked is up for ten Oscar Oscars awards, including Best Picture, Best actress for Cynthia Erivo and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande. What started as a popular novel by Winnie Holzman, has become a prequel of sorts to the classic movie, Wizards of Oz. But unlike the classic starring Judy Garland, there’s a hidden […]

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Where To Stream Films From These Black Oscar-Nominated Stars Ahead of The Academy Awards

Wicked is up for ten Oscar Oscars awards, including Best Picture, Best actress for Cynthia Erivo and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande. What started as a popular novel by Winnie Holzman, has become a prequel of sorts to the classic movie, Wizards of Oz. But unlike the classic starring Judy Garland, there’s a hidden […]

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Does Michael B. Jordan Open Up About Reboot of ‘The Wire’?

All eyes are yet again on Michael B. Jordan as he prepares for the release of his exciting new horror film with Ryan Coogler, “Sinners.” However, even though he’s focused on the future, Jordan still has time to revisit the past. Suggested Reading Wendell Pierce Is Hyped About His New Show ‘Elsbeth’, Reminisces on His […]

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Michael B. Jordan Opens Up About Reboot of ‘The Wire’

Photo: Jun Sato/WireImage (Getty Images) All eyes are yet again on Michael B. Jordan as he prepares for the release of his exciting new horror film with Ryan Coogler, “Sinners.” However, even though he’s focused on the future, Jordan still has time to revisit the past. Suggested Reading Wendell Pierce Is Hyped About His New […]

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Aside From Kendrick Lamar, Other Celebs Who Used Their Platform To Inspire Action and Change

Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at MetLife Stadium on July 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood (Getty Images) Yes, Bey technically does a lot of philanthropy through her BeyGOOD foundation, but just like a handful of her musical predecessors, outside of that, she also uses her music […]

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The Secret to How Kendrick Lamar Managed To Hold Our Attention During And After The Super Bowl

It’s been a week since Kendrick Lamar’ halftime performance at the Super Bowl and people can’t seem to stop talking about it. In fact, a great deal of the excitement that night was the anticipation of seeing him perform. But why was everyone holding their breath to see Kendrick Lamar perform? And a bigger and […]

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Who is the Wayans Family? The Close-Knit Crew Has Kept Black Folks Howling Since the 1980s

Photo: Gregg DeGuire (Getty Images) It’s hard to become the master of anything, but one thing’s for certain, the Wayans family has mastered comedy in a way that’s never been done before. Now, their decades-long catalog is being recognized after the NAACP announced they will be inducted in the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. […]

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