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Source: Canva / General Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day. It is not. That day is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo marks the Battle of Puebla. On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated French forces. This took place in the city of Puebla, Mexico. France had invaded Mexico in 1861. They wanted to collect unpaid debts. Napoleon III also hoped to expand French […]

Source: Michael Buckner / Getty In a heartwarming nod to fashion icon André Leon Talley, rapper Doechii blessed our timelines with a tribute that’s as fly as it is spot on. Ahead of her Met Gala debut, the rising star hit the ‘Gram, recreating one of André’s legendary Louis Vuitton-draped hotel exits. And the Swamp Princess nailed it. Doechii Channels André Leon Talley Ahead Of The Met Gala Serving effortless […]

The sex trafficking trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs takes place this week, and on Monday (May 5), the jury selection process was underway. Diddy’s charges include sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting to engage in prostitution. As reported by NPR, jury selection kicked off Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial on Monday in what is expected to be one of the more explosive cases heard in New York in some time. The […]

Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Just days before Diddy’s racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and prostitution trial starts, it was once again solidified after the fallen Hip-Hop mogul turned down a plea deal.  “Yes, I do, your honor. Thank you,” Combs replied to Judge Arun Subramanian when asked if he was rejecting the federal prosecutors’ offer. Specific terms of the plea deal weren’t revealed. Still, Assistant United States Attorney Maurene Comey […]

Source: Stephen J. Cohen / Getty Rapper Boosie Badazz shared an encouraging health update this week, revealing that his recent heart test results came back negative. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) This news comes as a relief to fans after Boosie revealed in April that he was dealing with a “left atrial enlargement,” a condition that can signal heart-related complications. Thankfully, the […]

Source: The Washington Post / Getty On Wednesday (April 30), President Donald Trump opined about the stock market’s freefall on his Truth Social media platform, aiming to blame former President Joe Biden. “This is Biden’s Stock Market, not Trump’s,” he posted. “I didn’t take over until January 20th. Tariffs will soon start kicking in, and companies are starting to move into the USA in record numbers.” Trump continued, “Our Country […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty As Shannon Sharpe is dealing with heavy sexual assault allegations, his First Take co-host Stephen A. Smith is defending him and raising the idea that Sharpe being hit with the allegations and some media reactions aren’t coincidental. “People have been after him since he did Katt Williams,” Smith said during his appearance on the Big Boy’s Neighborhood radio show. “They’ve been at his neck because […]

Bill Belichick remained the head coach of the storied New England Patriots franchise for decades and was known for his guarded interviews and hilariously deadpan delivery. But now, switching things up on several fronts by taking his talents to the college level at UNC and getting in a new relationship has us all wish we knew less about him and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.  The 2024 Miss Maine USA […]

The theme is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The culture will be on display this Monday, where the most fashionable celebs in the world gather on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC for the 2025 Met Gala. With a focus on Black Dandyism, men’s fashion will be center stage. And Anna Wintour appointed the honor of co-chair to the top men in fashion. All eyes will be […]