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Source: Images Press / Getty Some Black women in film don’t need a dozen chances to make their mark. One role. One performance. One unforgettable presence—that’s all it took. This list honors 20 Black women in film whose breakout performances became instant cultural milestones. These weren’t just great roles. They were turning points for Hollywood and for how we see Black women on screen. Take Halle Berry in Monster’s Ball. […]

Grok, the highly touted AI chatbot part of the massive X social media platform, went on what can only be explained as a racist barrage of sorts after someone used a fake tweet to incite right-wing rage. Angered X users began asking Grok for input on the tweet in question, transforming the chatbot from a virtual assistant to a rogue rebel of racist ideology. Many online took notice of the […]

CHARLY TRIBALLEAU Black animation has been on our minds since the start of this year with the bittersweet ending of Cartoon Networks’ Craig Of The Creek, which left us feeling a bit worried for the niche culture overall and future entertainment of Blerds everywhere. In a surprising twist though, things have been rolling out with optimism over these past few months with the introductions of Iyanu, the hilarious Oh My […]

Essence Festival organizers had plenty of criticism to contend with in the wake of their annual event in New Orleans, which was reportedly marred by issues regarding timing and scheduling, according to some accounts. Ms. Lauryn Hill performed last week at Essence Festival to a nearly empty stadium after arriving in the wee hours of the morning, but the organizers of the festival say it was no fault of her […]

Like any basketball player, Klay Thompson is enjoying some time off during the offseason by the pool after a regular season exit that sent his Dallas Mavericks proverbially packing for Cancun earlier than expected.  But one thing about Thompson’s poolside hang that’s different than yours is that he may be spending it with Megan Thee Stallion, or at least that’s what fans are thinking. The rumor began when the Houston […]

Source: JC Olivera / Getty In today’s ‘doing too much’ news, celebrity couple Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good were recently approached outside an Apple store by what at first seemed to be a friendly fan who wanted a picture. The newlyweds obliged, but the mood changed when he complimented Good. “You’re beautiful in person, just to let you know,” the unidentified man said in a clip shared by The Art […]

Source: Ilya S. Savenok / Getty The legacy of late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. is now at the center of a major legal battle between his widow and the estate of his mother. The estate of Biggie’s mother, the late Voletta Wallace, has filed a lawsuit against Faith Evans, the rapper’s widow, alleging an attempt to seize control of his musical legacy. The lawsuit, unsealed on July 9, 2025, accuses […]

Source: Win McNamee / Getty President Donald Trump recently hosted a meeting at the White House with five African leaders, including Liberian President Joseph Boakai. While the gathering focused on building diplomatic ties and exploring economic partnerships, it was a comment made by Trump that quickly gained attention online. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). During the discussion, Trump turned […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ legal ordeal is far from over, as a new lawsuit against the producer and entertainer was recently filed. In the lawsuit, John Doe claims that Diddy allegedly masturbated and relieved himself onto a shirt owned by Notorious B.I.G. after a wild night said to be fueled by drugs. As spotted in TMZ, John Doe claimed that back in September 2020, he was invited to a listening session […]