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Who Is Crackhead Barney? The Viral Black Woman Who Ambushed Alec Baldwin in New York City

Screenshot: X/Twitter Following her latest viral interview with Alec Baldwin, the world is asking: Who exactly is “Crackhead Barney?” The woman, who calls herself an “ambush interviewer,” once again is causing chaos online after she approached the actor in a New York City coffee shop earlier this week. Danielle Pinnock On Starring in ‘Ghosts’ & […]

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Who’s The Viral Alec Baldwin Troll Calling Herself ‘Crackhead Barney?’

Screenshot: X/Twitter Following her latest viral interview with Alec Baldwin, the world is asking: Who exactly is “Crackhead Barney?” The woman, who calls herself an “ambush interviewer,” once again is causing chaos online after she approached the actor in a New York City coffee shop earlier this week. Danielle Pinnock On Starring in ‘Ghosts’ & […]

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Car Chase Accident On Set of Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer’s ‘The Pickup’ Being Investigated

Updated 4/25/2024 at 11:10 a.m. ET As the film industry reels from the “freak accident” on the set of the Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer movie, “The Pickup,” video of the car crash reveals just how bad things could’ve been. America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Alfonso Ribeiro Plays That’s So Random Off English In footage released by […]

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What Is PCOS? Victoria Monét Joins Keke Palmer in Raising Awareness for Black Women

Celebrities are constantly in the news for their weight gains and losses, as fans speculate why the scale has moved up or down for their favorite entertainers. LEGO Star Wars, The Sandman, Lightyear & More On TV This Week Off English Ashanti just confirmed that she has been looking a little heavier lately because she […]

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Will.i.am Reveals Michael Jackson Hilariously Insulted Prince in a Very Michael Jackson Way

Over the years, we’ve heard all kinds of stories about the long-running rivalry between Prince and Michael Jackson. We’ve actually heard so many crazy tales, it’s hard to distinguish truth from fiction. However, a new memory from will.i.am is so hilarious, we all need to assume it’s true, because it’s so funny. America’s Funniest Home […]

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Drake’s ‘Taylor Made Freestyle’ Bites Him in the Butt

Photo: Carmen Mandato // Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives (Getty Images) Drake’s latest Kendrick Lamar diss track, “Taylor Made Freestyle” has been a divisive topic. Mixtape Docu-Film & The Chi Season 6 Are Our TV Picks This Week Off English Some look at the track as disrespectful since the Toronto rapper used AI to mimic the […]

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Ha! See What Lily Allen’s Doing After Getting Dragged For Insulting Beyoncé

Earlier this month, British singer Lily Allen decided to throw unnecessary shade in Beyoncé’s direction following the immense success of her historic country album “Cowboy Carter.” Now, Allen appears to be following her lead and working on country music herself. Rep. Ro Khanna Talks About Debating Vivek Ramaswamy & His Post-Racial Politics Off English On […]

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Here’s What We Know About the Injuries From the On-Set Accident of Eddie Murphy and Keke Palmer’s New Film

Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer (Getty Images) When we’re watching a big budget action movie with crazy fight scenes, thrilling car chases and seemingly flawless shootouts, it’s easy to forget how dangerous it all is. However, the tragic shooting on the set of “Rust” is a stark reminder that movie magic is actually based on the very […]

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WATCH: Alec Baldwin Physically Tangles With ‘Crackhead Barney’…But Was He Wrong?

Actor Alec Baldwin has already been getting tons of flack over his pending trial in connection with a fatal shooting on the set of upcoming movie ‘Rust.’ However, he encountered even more trouble on a quick trip to the coffee shop. Rep. Barbara Lee On What She Admires About AOC & ‘The Squad’ & Other […]

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Tiffany Haddish Reveals Secret Way She Claps Back at Trolls Online, But Is It Petty?

Tiffany Haddish attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage (Getty Images) Having the status of a celebrity or well-known public figure comes with its fair share of ups and downs as comedian and […]

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Is Megan Thee Stallion the Female Diddy? Crazy Sexual Harassment Allegations Show We Never Know Celebs

There have been a disturbing number of sexual harassment lawsuits coming to light lately. At this point, we might be better off listing the celebrities who haven’t been accused of mistreating former employees. It seems like a lot of these artists don’t know how to handle the the transition from regular person to superstar. Will […]

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Not Megan Thee Stallion Too! Crazy Sexual Harassment Allegations Show We Never Really Know Celebs

There have been a disturbing number of sexual harassment lawsuits coming to light lately. At this point, we might be better off listing the celebrities who haven’t been accused of mistreating former employees. It seems like a lot of these artists don’t know how to handle the the transition from regular person to superstar. Will […]

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Megan Thee Stallion Sued For Hostile Work Environment. Do We Ever Really Know Celebs?

There have been a disturbing number of lawsuits coming to light lately. At this point, we might be better off listing the celebrities who haven’t been accused of mistreating former employees. It seems like a lot of these artists don’t know how to handle the the transition from regular person to superstar. Will The Real […]

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Why Drake’s Use Of Tupac And Snoop AI In Kendrick Lamar Feud Is Gross AF

On Friday (April 19), Drake released his second “diss” track aimed at Kendrick Lamar on Instagram entitled “Taylor Made Freestyle.” On it, he tells the Pulitzer Prize-winning emcee to hurry up and respond to him. Essentially, the “Toosie Slide” rapper is having a light-skinned temper tantrum. My Hip-Hop Story: Sway Calloway Felt Like a Superhero […]

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Keke Palmer, Trippie Redd, More Celebrities Mourn Late Rapper Chris King

Photo: elranchorvpark.us After the shocking death of rapper Chris King, celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the artist. King, whose real name was Christopher Cheeks, died on Saturday (April 20) according to a press release from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. LEGO Star Wars, The Sandman, Lightyear & More On TV This Week […]

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MTV ‘Making The Band 2’ Star Freddy P Adds to Diddy Rumors With A Shocking Claim

Screenshot: X/Twitter In a new interview with “The Art of Dialogue,” Da Band’s Freddy P made a shocking confession about Diddy. The supergroup was formed during the popular MTV reality show “Making The Band 2.” Rep. Barbara Lee On What She Admires About AOC & ‘The Squad’ & Other Progressives In Power Off English The […]

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Jerrod Carmichael Clearly Doesn’t Realize You Can’t Change an Old Black Father

Every week, Jerrod Carmichael has us pondering the reason for existence for his MAX reality series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” mainly because it further obliterates his image with every episode: Jokes about slave play with his white boyfriend, cheating on said boyfriend repeatedly, missing his best friend’s wedding because he refused to wear a Men’s […]

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Why Jerrod Carmichael Was Dead Wrong For Tricking His Dad into Discussing Family Secrets on Video

Every week, Jerrod Carmichael has us pondering the reason for existence for his MAX reality series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” mainly because it further obliterates his image with every episode: Jokes about slave play with his white boyfriend, cheating on said boyfriend repeatedly, missing his best friend’s wedding because he refused to wear a Men’s […]

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Whoopi Goldberg, Willow Smith and More Bring Us the Black Books We Can’t Wait to Read This Month

Photo: Amazon.com Nearly 40 years after he founded the groundbreaking band Hootie & the Blowfish with a group of classmates at the University of South Carolina, Grammy award-winning country artist Darius Rucker is writing about the influence music has had on is life in a a new memoir, “Life’s Too Short.” Advertisement “If I look […]

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As Mary J. Blige Enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Do You Remember These Legendary Songs?

Photo: Paras Griffin (Getty Images) No matter what you’re dealing with, Mary J. Blige has a song that will get you through it. New romance, post-break up glow up, self-confidence pep talk and of course, heartbreak, Mary has you covered. Advertisement The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is the soundtrack to Black culture. If you’re at […]

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From Rihanna to LeBron, the Best Black Celebrity Street Style

Photo: The Hollywood Curtain/Bauer-Griffin (Getty Images) We know celebrities know how to dress to impress at movie premieres and award shows. But the stars with the best style also know how to put a great look together when they shop for groceries, have dinner with friends or cheer on their favorite sports teams. Advertisement We’ve […]

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Someone Tell Taylor Swift We’re Not All Nostalgic for the 1830s, When Black People Were Enslaved

Taylor Swift is known for her overly emotional, soul-baring lyrics. When someone of her influence in the music industry puts out an album titled, “The Tortured Poets Department,” we expect a certain amount of dramatic feelings. However, what we were not expecting from the Queen of the Swifties was to drop controversial lyrics that seemingly […]

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Cardi B Is Teaching Pam Grier How To Do What? Oh, This is Good.

Photo: Emma McIntyre, Roy Rochlin (Getty Images) Since bringing the iconic “Foxy Brown” to life in 1974, Pam Grier has made a legendary career out of playing powerful, yet vulnerable, interesting Black women. She’s not slowing down anytime soon. During a recent appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” the 74-year-old actress teased […]

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Brands Leave Diddy, Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s Divorce Gets Uglier, Sza, LeBron and Other Celebs React to Drake, Rick Ross Dropping Diss Tracks Against Each Other and More Explosive Celeb News

Photo: Jesse Grant, Unique Nicole (Getty Images) ID’s shocking docuseries, “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. Advertisement It chronicles the alleged toxic and abusive environment at Nickelodeon during Dan Schneider’s tenure. In addition to former cast and crew alleging that the producer engaged in mentally […]

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Willow Smith is Naked! But That’s Not the Shocking Part of her Gorgeous Album Looks

One of our favorite nepo babies, Willow Smith, just dropped the news of new music and merch with album art that set the internet on fire. Smith shared the news of a presale for her new album Empathogen with her 11.5 million followers in an April 18 Instagram post. The album drops May 3, but […]

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Giancarlo Esposito Almost Took This Drastic Measure to Help His Family Survive Financially Pre-‘Breaking Bad’

Photo: Michael Loccisano (Getty Images) While Black fans were already very familiar with award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito’s work, he achieved a new level of mainstream popularity and acclaim as “Breaking Bad’s” Gus Fring. However, like the characters on that show, desperation drove him to make a wild decision. Giancarlo Esposito On Playing Villains In ‘The […]

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Giancarlo Esposito Considered This Deadly Measure To Help Family Survive Pre-Breaking Bad Fame

Photo: Michael Loccisano (Getty Images) While Black fans were already very familiar with award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito’s work, he achieved a new level of mainstream popularity and acclaim as “Breaking Bad’s” Gus Fring. However, like the characters on that show, desperation drove him to make a wild decision. Giancarlo Esposito On Playing Villains In ‘The […]

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Did You Know NAACP and CBS Are Giving Us an All-Black Soap? But with Tubi, Greenleaf and Real Housewives, Do We Need it?

Executive Producer Sheila Ducksworth, from the CBS Original Daytime Series THE GATESPhoto: CBS Just ask Angela Bassett and Michael B. Jordan, some of the biggest stars in Hollywood got their start on soaps, Now another group of potential stars is about to get their chance. On April 15, CBS announced the January 2025 debut of […]

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