Entertainment

Source: Michael S. Schwartz / Getty The moment Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty on the most serious charges in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial, we all should have expected social media to become an annoying place. We should have known the “Free Tory” segment of the Black manosphere, as well as the same Black people who are still caping for R. Kelly and Bill Cosby, would erupt […]

The Divine Nine, formally known as the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), comprises nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations that play an essential role in fostering leadership, service, and excellence in African American communities. Among their esteemed members are trailblazing women who have not only excelled in their respective sports but also embodied their sororities’ values of sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Here, we celebrate some of the most iconic female athletes who […]

Derek Dixon, an actor who recently filed a $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry, accusing him of sexual assault, has spoken out about the ongoing matter in a new interview. Derek Dixon broke his silence in the first interview since the lawsuit filing, going into to detail why he decided to make the decision to go public. Derek Dixon, who starred in Tyler Perry’s BET series, The Oval, between 2021 […]

Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty Charles Oakley recently caused a stir with a surprising comment about his marriage to wife Angela Oakley. While chatting during a livestream with a cast member from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the former NBA star joked that he might have been “drugged” before marrying Angela. The moment sparked plenty of buzz online, with some fans unsure if he was serious or just being playful. […]

Source: Anadolu / Getty President Donald Trump is very good at bullying people.  This week, Trump issued a strongarm threat to undecided Republican senators over a recession bill that would drastically cut public broadcasting.  Either they vote to defund $1.1 billion in spending for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which oversees NPR and PBS, or when it comes time for their reelection they won’t receive the president’s support.  Yep, you […]

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 […]