The first male accuser took the stand in the R. Kelly trial on Monday (August 30) and testified that the singer sexually abused him when he was 17. The accuser, who went by “Louis” in the courtroom, is testifying under a cooperation agreement as part of his open bribery case. Let’s pin this and revisit…… MORE
‘Candyman’ Grosses $22.3 Million to Become the First #1 Film Directed by a Black Woman
It’s the first time a female Black director has had a #1 film. And even better, it’s for a risk-taking film. Producers take note. The end of August is known for its box-office doldrums, the exhibition continues to face a dark time — and Nia DaCosta’s “Candyman” scored an estimated $22,370,00 in its initial domestic…… MORE
DONDA is #1 in 93 countries on Apple Music: Everything We Know About New Album
Kanye West collaborated with a tech company for a ‘Donda’ stem player, the album’s official release is reportedly set for Friday When Kanye announced the release of his long-awaited tenth studio album Donda, it wasn’t hard for fans to feel a hint of disbelief. Kanye is known to delay and push projects back ad infinitum,…… MORE
Prayers Up: NeNe Leakes Shares Heartbreaking Update About Husband Gregg Leakes’ Long Battle With Cancer
She shared the news after a fan commented on her behavior. Real Housewives Of Atlanta alum NeNe Leakes used the praying hands and broken heart emojis in an Instagram post-Sunday (Aug. 29) after revealing that her husband Gregg Leakes is losing his battle against cancer. The reality star shared the sad news with an audience…… MORE
Phaedra Parks Set To Return To ‘Real Housewives’ Franchise Along With Eva Marcille
It is going to be shade, shade, and more shade. Peacock is gearing up for its new series featuring two of The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s favorite and shadiest peaches, Phaedra Parks and Eva Marcille. Set to shoot this fall, the Housewives spin-off will not only feature the shadiest peaches from Atlanta, but a few…… MORE
R. Kelly Accused of Beating a 17-Year-Old Girl—Whom He Had Allegedly Infected With Herpes—With His Shoe
R. Kelly is accused of ridiculing a 17-year-old girl he gave herpes and later beating her with his shoe, the victim testified on Monday, according to the New York Daily News. The latest witness, known as “Jane Doe #5”, was 17 when she met the singer who is now 54. The witness first came into…… MORE
Busta Rhymes Says Mask Mandates Violate His Civil Liberties (VIDEO)
In a viral video clip, the New York rapper takes a moment to go off about mask mandates claiming they violate his civil liberties. Busta Rhymes apparently agrees with Republican governors on masks and mask mandates. In the middle of a pandemic, with the Delta variant overpowering hospitals across the country, the New York rapper…… MORE
DIGITAL UNDERGROUND’S CHOPMASTER J REACTS TO BEING TOLD TO ‘STAY THE HELL AWAY’ FROM SHOCK G TRIBUTE EVENT (VIDEO)
OAKLAND, CA – Digital Underground co-founder Shock G was found dead from an accidental overdose in a Florida hotel room on April 22, marking a tragic end to a legendary life. To honor Shock G’s time on earth, the City of Oakland kicked off a city-wide event on Saturday (August 21) with the late rapper’s…… MORE
FLAVOR FLAV SAYS DR. DRE’S UPCOMING ALBUM IS ‘GETTING READY TO COME OUT’ — & HE’S ON IT
Dr. Dre has been working on an album for years now, and many are hoping it’s the nearly mythical Detox project. After suffering a brain aneurysm in January amid his divorce from Nicole Young, the hardworking producer got right back to the studio. Over the last several months, multiple Hip Hop legends have visited Dr.…… MORE
Annie Live!’ Cast Black Actress In Title Role For Upcoming NBC Holiday TV Special
Live television renditions of our favorite stories told on film and broadway have seen much success over the years, including productions of Grease: Live and The Little Mermaid Live! amongst other made-for-TV musicals. Next up is a holiday TV special on NBC for Annie Live!, and the upcoming performance of the popular 1976 musical will…… MORE
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Nick Cannon said the reason for having 12 children with six women in 14 years is trauma-based. Cannon attributed his behavior to childhood trauma. He said, “If I would have did the work and the healing … I probably would have took my time in a lot of other scenarios.” Cannon said his 2016 divorce…
CLIPSE IS THE FIRST TO PERFORM AT THE VATICAN
Over the weekend, Clipse became the first rap group to perform at the Vatican. Pusha T and No Malice took the stage with John Legend at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday during the Grace for the World concert. Clipse performed the emotional “The Birds Don’t Sing” off Let God Sort Em Out. Pharrell Williams was…
MONTELL JORDAN REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Montell Jordan has revealed that the prostate cancer that he recovered from has now returned. Jordan has already had his prostate removed and said even though it was removed, he still needs to go back and have treatments because it’s been detected that there is still cancer. He called the situation ‘alarming’, but is also…
TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…