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Source: Scott Olson / Getty R. Kelly’s been having a tough time in prison. The disgraced singer who was convicted and sentenced to serve at least 31 years in a federal correctional institution recently overdosed on medication and was taken to a hospital. His attorney claims that the prison is trying to kill him and is looking for any way, including a pardon, to get him out. And there is […]

Source: Scott Olson / Getty Juneteenth isn’t just a celebration—it calls us to remember, reflect, and rise. These 10 powerful speeches, past and present, still speak loudly about freedom, justice, and equality. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that the last enslaved people were free. This news came more than two years after President […]

Source: Courtesy of Family / Courtesy Photo After months of being on life support due to a medical emergency linked to blood clots in her brain, Adriana Smith’s baby boy was delivered via C-section prematurely on Friday, June 13, according to local Atlanta affiliate 11Alive.  But the miracle birth is a bittersweet one, as Smith’s family also has to prepare her funeral. Speaking with the outlet following the birth of […]

Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Congratulations are in order for Coi Leray. The 28-year-old singer and rapper has welcomed her first child with fellow hip-hop artist Trippie Redd, 25.  According to a photo shared to her Instagram Story on June 16, Leray welcomed a precious baby girl, who she offered fans a glimpse of in her heartwarming photo. Leray’s sweet baby girl could be seen wearing a light pink onesie, […]

Source: Variety / Getty A Black male juror was excused from Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial after “inconsistent” answers about where he lives. Combs’ lawyers opposed the decision, claiming in a motion filed over the weekend that “Combs would be substantially prejudiced by the dismissal.” On Monday, the judge made his decision final, telling Juror No. 6 to bounce.  And his living situation is wild.  According to Variety, the […]

Source: Courtesy / Tubi Tubi has announced a new partnership with Uninterrupted for the upcoming sports documentary The Second Set, chronicling tennis icon Naomi Osaka’s inspiring return to the court following the birth of her daughter. Read more about the documentary inside. The Second Set will premiere exclusively on Tubi in August 2025. The film offers an intimate and emotional portrait of the four-time Grand Slam champion navigating motherhood and professional […]

Source: Courtesy of Joce Blake / Courtesy of Joce Blake Living in Denver opened my eyes to the true significance of Juneteenth. While it might sound surprising, the Mile High City hosts an extensive Juneteenth celebration in Five Points, a neighborhood with deep Black roots. It was there, amid the vibrant festivities, that I truly began to grasp the holiday’s importance. Juneteenth’s Importance Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty It’s been way too long since we’ve gotten a music video from Clipse. In fact, they haven’t released one since sharing the visual for “Popular Demand (Popeyes)” featuring Cam’Ron and Pharrell back in 2009. Today (June 17th), all that has changed as the group has shared a new video for “So Be It,” the latest salvo from their highly-anticipated fourth studio album LET GOD SORT EM OUT, set […]

Source: @shamika_sanders / Instagram The pressure of finding a birthday dress is always stressful for me. And this year, it was even more intense because I was on a tight budget and timeframe. I turned 37 this weekend and needed the perfect dress for my dinner party. The theme was “In Bloom” and I needed something dramatic, but summer-friendly. I searched every site I’ve ever ordered from to try to […]