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Prosecutors to Use 911 Call, Employee Testimonies in Upcoming Diddy Trial

As Sean “Diddy” Combs prepares to face trial on May 5, new details have emerged about the prosecution’s strategy in a sweeping case that includes allegations of racketeering conspiracy, sex...

Shannon Sharpe Takes Leave from ESPN Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN personality Shannon Sharpe has announced a temporary leave of absence from his duties at the network following the emergence of serious sexual assault allegations against...

Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer Battle in Memoir

Tina Knowles — matriarch of the legendary Destiny’s Child and mother to Beyoncé and Solange — has long been celebrated for her strength and grace. But in her deeply personal new memoir, Matriarch, she...

5 Famous White Men Who Married Black Women

Many well-known white men have fallen in love with and married Black women—proving once again that love knows no color. From Oscar-winning actors to rock legends and rising stars, Hollywood has seen...

Shannon Sharpe Hit With $50 Million Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Pro Football Hall of Famer and media personality Shannon Sharpe is facing a serious legal battle as a woman identified as “Jane Doe” has filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual...

“She’s a Messy Queen”: Cardi B Finally Spills on Her Next Album — and Fires Back at Joe Budden

After years of teasing, delays, and fan theories, Cardi B is finally opening up about her long-awaited sophomore album — and if there’s one thing she wants you to know, it’s that this one’s going to...

‘Sinners’ Claims No. 1 Spot at Easter Box Office With $45.6M

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler just proved once again that they’re one of Hollywood’s most powerful creative duos. Their latest film, Sinners, made a massive splash over Easter weekend, pulling in...

Ne-Yo Defends Polyamorous Lifestyle: “I’m Not Lying to My Kids or My Partners”

R&B star Ne-Yo is doubling down on his unconventional relationship structure, opening up about his polyamorous lifestyle in a new interview on The Angie Martinez Show. The 45-year-old...

Sheryl Lee Ralph Reflects on Legacy as She Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

After nearly five decades of captivating audiences on stage and screen, Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has earned one of Hollywood’s most iconic honors—a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On...