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What Black Celebs Have Said About Ozempic and Other Semaglutides

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images) Oprah Winfrey’s weight has been a topic of conversation for decades. The Queen of Talk, who has recently been showing […]

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Not So Fast! Lizzo Says She Wasn’t Even Asked to Be In New JLo Musical Despite Claims She Was

Lizzo is clearing some things up regarding her non-involvement in Jennifer Lopez’s recently released movie musical about her life and career, “This Is Me…Now: A Love Story.” Small Town Horror Story: The Shopping Cart Killer Off English In a now viral clip floating around from the documentary chronicling the making of JLo’s new film titled, […]

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Jada Pinkett-Smith Sides With Taraji P. Henson, Weighs In Unequal Pay in Hollywood

Jada Pinkett-Smith, left; Taraji P. Henson.Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/Frazer Harrison (Getty Images) Jada Pinkett-Smith is speaking out in support of Taraji P. Henson and shining the light on her own experiences with unequal pay in Hollywood. You Know Mario Van Peebles The Filmmaker. Now Meet The Grandson Of Two Changemakers | My Family Story Off English […]

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More Black Hollywood Hot Girls Who Are Back on the Market and Still Fly

Lori Harvey, left; Tia Mowry, Megan Thee Stallion, and Teyana Taylor.Photo: Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood; Araya Doheny/FilmMagic; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic (Getty Images) As you may have noticed, 2023 was the year of celebrity breakups. Now, unfortunately, only nine days into the 2024, we’ve already seen the news of Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa’s official […]

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OMG! Keke Palmer’s Lullaby to Her Son Will Blow You Away

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 03: Keke Palmer attends the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Kevin Winter/Wireimage (Getty Images) Little Leodis “Leo” Andrellton might just be one of the luckiest babies on the planet. Forget an off-key version of “Twinkle, […]

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Since Swizz Beatz Has Commented on Usher and Alicia Keys, Can Y’all Stop Clowning Him?

Photo: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for BACARDI (Getty Images) Other than the San Francisco 49ers, the biggest loser of the 2024 Super Bowl was Swizz Beatz, and he didn’t even do anything. Small Town Horror Story: The Mysterious Disappearance of Zion Foster Off English Unless you were sleeping under a rock, Usher once again proved why […]

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Vivica A. Fox Clears the Air About Her Response to Taraji P. Henson’s Pay Inequality Comments

Taraji P. Henson’s comments about how Black actresses are treated in Hollywood caused a stir among many of her colleagues. Most of them agreed with her and revealed their own stories of working twice as hard for half as much, but one person whose response caused some backlash is Vivica A. Fox. Carla Hall Related […]

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Want Valentine’s Day to Hit Different This Year? Here’s Our Guide to What’s Seriously Sexy”

Keke Palmer shakes-up breakfast, lunch, and dinner with HelloFresh Cooking dinner for someone you love is great, but have you ever had all the ingredients you need to make a fresh meal delivered to your door with step-by-step instructions? That’s the idea behind Hello Fresh, and any food delivery brand with Keke Palmer as a […]

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Whoopi Goldberg Wants This Longtime Black Actress and Friend to Return for ‘Sister Act 3’

Whoopi Goldberg has been teasing us with “Sister Act 3” hints for what seems like forever. Yes, the movie is actually happening. Goldberg has reportedly read the script, and they’re moving forward. In the past, she’s suggested Keke Palmer, Lizzo and Nicki Minaj as possible co-stars. Those last two might be too controversial now, but […]

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The Trey Songz-Jacquees Scuffle is a Good Time to Remind You That Trey Songz is an Awful Human

So, an apparent scuffle between Trey Songz and Jacquees is slightly hilarious. Last week, Jacquees posted a picture of loose locs we’re to assume were snatched from his head, accompanying a nearly all-caps, profanity-laced screed “banning” Songz threatening him if he ever attempts to perform anywhere between North Carolina and Florida. “It Was Intimidating” At […]

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Black Women Are Rightfully Airing Out Hollywood and Threatening to Leave. So What Will They Do Next?

If there’s one group of people you can always bet on to keep it real at all times, it’s Black women. When it comes to the shortcomings of Hollywood and its mistreatment and undervaluing of Black talent and shows in particular, Black women—namely Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer and most recently Issa Rae are sounding […]

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Keke Palmer Shares Her Exit Strategy From The Entertainment Industry: ‘The Timer Has Started’

NewsOne Featured Video Source: Whitney Hayes / Teen Vogue Keke Palmer covers this month’s issue of Teen Vogue. In the January issue, the entertainer discusses how significant 2023 was for her, becoming a CEO of her own network, and becoming a mom to her son, Leodis. Read more about Palmer’s Teen Vogue cover issue inside. […]

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Yes! The NAACP Awards Just Gave These Black Entertainers the Flowers They Deserve

Throughout awards season we’ve carefully chronicled all the nominations at mainstream shows like the Oscars, BAFTAs and SAG Awards. We’ve had a lot to say about the lack of recognition for Black projects and artists. Now, we finally get a chance to congratulate all these fantastic films, TV series and artists, as the nominations for […]

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Yes! Will the NAACP Awards Do Better Than The Oscars This Year?

Throughout awards season we’ve carefully chronicled all the nominations at mainstream shows like the Oscars, BAFTAs and SAG Awards. We’ve had a lot to say about the lack of recognition for Black projects and artists. Now, we finally get a chance to congratulate all these fantastic films, TV series and artists, as the nominations for […]

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Black Excellence Ruled the Night at the 2024 Emmys

On Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black excellence took centerstage at the 75th annual Emmys. AME Pastor Who Protested Biden Connects Gaza & Palestine Solidarity To The Black Church & Struggle Off English Winners like Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Trevor Noah, RuPaul, and Niecy Nash-Betts took home the gold and made history in their […]

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Simone Biles Is Happily Married, But Tiger Woods Was Just Hit With Another Divorce

Photo: Getty Images Nobody expected the NBA trade season’s first domino to fall on New Year’s Weekend. When OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn were traded from the Toronto Raptors to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2023 second-round pick (from Detroit), the trade season officially began. The deal […]

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Here Are the Black Hollywood Hot Girls Who Are Single and Still Fly

Lori Harvey, left; Tia Mowry, Megan Thee Stallion, and Teyana Taylor.Photo: Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood; Araya Doheny/FilmMagic; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic (Getty Images) As you may have noticed, 2023 was the year of celebrity breakups. Now, unfortunately, only nine days into the 2024, we’ve already seen the news of Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa’s official […]

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2024 Creative Arts Emmys: Barack Obama, Keke Palmer, RuPaul Lead Winners

George And Charlotte Dance Scene | Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story | What makes “Bridgerton” work so well is that it’s a modern show in a period setting. Even though the finale episode is all about these Black women establishing their independence and power in the white Regency society, the exceptional work of the series’ […]

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Amid Abuse Allegations Against Ex, Keke Palmer Finds Joy in 2024

Photo: Frazer Harrison (Getty Images) Very few stars had a more tumultuous 2023 than Keke Palmer. Most of her headline-grabbing moments stemmed from her toxic relationship with Darius Jackson. It started back in July when he publicly criticized her outfit at Usher’s Vegas show. This led to a Black Twitter dragging for him, the likes […]

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Mo’Nique Belongs in the Black Actress Pay Inequality Conversation With Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson recently went viral for her emotional, honest comments about the toll that being constantly disrespected as a Black actress has taken on her. As she broke down in tears, the “Empire” star revealed the many costs that come with being a high-profile actress and how the unequal salaries of Black actresses make […]

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Could 50 Cent Revive Cookie? The Rapper Says He Wants To Work With Taraji

Photo: Jamie McCarthy (Getty Images) Can 50 Cent revive the legendary Cookie character? Following Taraji P. Henson’s candidness about her struggles as a Black actress, the emcee is willing to help her carve out a new space in Hollywood. During press interviews for her new film, “The Color Purple,” Henson has spoken out about pay […]

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Black Hollywood’s Biggest Scandals, Surprises of 2023

Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer (Getty Images) So 2023 was quite the year. It felt like every week we were dealing with a sexual assault lawsuit, a shocking breakup, or an unexpected medical scare. While this probably wasn’t crazier than any other year, it sure felt like we were overwhelmed with celebrity scandals and surprises. Just in […]

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Here Are the TV Shows You Need to Revisit Before 2023 Ends

Photo: Lauren Smith/Paramount+ As 2023 comes to an end, you’re probably seeing a lot of best of the year lists. In case you got a little busy with life and are wondering how you missed all these amazing, interesting series, we’ve got a helpful roundup of the TV series you need to revisit before the […]

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Why Black America Is Coming For The Black Super Rich?

Spend enough time on Black Twitter (or X, or whatever), and you’ll pick up on certain unassailable trends. Among them is our staunch defense of Black celebrities we hold near and dear – for example, look at how we (temporarily) ran Keke Palmer’s baby’s father clean off of the internet over that whole Usher debacle, […]

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