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Tracee Ellis Ross Gets Real About Being Called the “Poster Child for Singledom” by Oprah

Actress and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross is offering a fresh and intimate look at what it means to live fully and freely in your 50s, unapologetically single, child-free, and on her own terms. In...

Rymir Satterthwaite Withdraws Paternity Case Against JAY-Z But Says the Fight Isn’t Over

Rymir Satterthwaite, the Philadelphia man who has spent over a decade trying to prove he is the son of music mogul Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, has announced he is withdrawing his civil case, but insists the...

Beyoncé Reunites Destiny’s Child Onstage in Las Vegas for Stunning Cowboy Carter Finale

Beyoncé ended her Cowboy Carter World Tour with a show-stopping moment fans have been hoping for—an onstage reunion with her Destiny’s Child sisters, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. The surprise...

GloRilla Arrested After Atlanta Home Invasion Sparks Outrage Over Law Enforcement Priorities

While rapper GloRilla was in Indianapolis performing at the WNBA All-Star Game, her Atlanta-area home was reportedly broken into by intruders. But instead of pursuing the suspects, police turned their...

Jay-Z Paternity Dispute Paused as Rymir Satterthwaite Withdraws Legal Petition

A long-running legal effort to establish hip-hop mogul Jay-Z as the biological father of Rymir Satterthwaite has come to a halt, at least for now. Court documents filed in California on Friday, July...

Cardi B Sued Over Las Vegas Microphone Incident as Album Rollout Continues

Cardi B is facing legal heat after a fan filed a lawsuit over the infamous microphone-throwing incident that took place during her performance at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas last year. According to...

Tory Lanez: Supporters Urge California Governor to Pardon Rapper Over Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

Supporters of Tory Lanez are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon the Canadian rapper, who is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion. A...

Beyoncé Honors Malcolm-Jamal Warner with Heartfelt Tribute

Beyoncé has paid tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the beloved actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, following his sudden death from drowning while vacationing in Costa...

Wendy Williams Plans Legal Action Over Court-Ordered Guardianship

Television and radio personality Wendy Williams is preparing to take legal action over her ongoing court-ordered guardianship, which her attorney, Joe Tacopina, describes as “very scary” and...