‘More Than a Woman – The Aaliyah Experience’ Pop-Up Exhibit in NYC Celebrating the Late Icon’s Legacy and Catalogue Re-Releases

*In conjunction with the re-release of 5x Grammy-nominated superstar Aaliyah’s third studio album, ΛΛLIYΛH, Blackground Records 2.0, in partnership with Empire, hosted a pop-up event ‘More Than A Woman – The Aaliyah Experience’ in honor of the late icon and her musical legacy that occurred September 14-15, 2021. With production by Six Degrees, the experience […]
EUR VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Actor Michael K. Williams on Trauma and the Arts – His Final Message

*Michael K. Williams has spoken from beyond the grave, thanks to video footage recorded just days before his death. The late Emmy-nominated actor, known mostly for “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire,” left behind a message about his life’s traumas and the character studies he made of them. And an epitaph: “Thank you for seeing me […]
Transgender Superstar TS Madison Joins Billy Eichner’s ‘Bros’ in Historic LGBTQ+ Casting

*TS Madison continues to make history! Madison first made reality show history as the first Black trans woman to star in and executively produce her own reality series: The TS Madison Experience, on WE tv. Now, TS Madison joins Billy Eichner, co-writer and star of ‘Bros’ for Universal Pictures in the first major studio film […]
DHS Temporarily Suspends Use of Horse Patrols Against Haitian Migrants

*The Department of Homeland Security has temporarily suspended the use of horse patrols in Del Rio, Texas, following outrage in regards to images that surfaced showing the patrols whipping Haitian migrants. “We have ceased the use of the horse patrol in Del Rio temporarily. We’ll prioritize other methods for identifying individuals who might be in […]
Cookie and Magic Johnson Celebrate 30 Tears of Marriage

*Cookie and Magic Johnson recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and posted loving tributes to each other on social media. For their big day, the couple dined on an eight-course dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel ballroom followed by a private performance by Frankie Beverly & Maze. “Last night was amazing!!!” Cookie shared with her […]
Jelani Day Update: Body Found in Illinois River Identified as the Missing ISU Grad Student

*Earlier we reported that the mother of missing Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day said local police are not giving her son’s case the attention it deserves. Unfortunately, a body that was found back on Sept 4 was identified on Thursday as Day, who went missing in late August. The cause of death was […]
From Instagram Star to TV Star, ‘That Girl Lay Lay’ Talks New Nickelodeon Series [EUR Exclusive]

*Instagram star Alaya ‘That Girl Lay Lay’ High has scored a new buddy comedy series on Nickelodeon premiering Thursday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Per the network, “That Girl Lay Lay” follows Lay Lay (High), an avatar from a personal affirmation app that magically comes to life, and her best friend Sadie (Gabrielle Nevaeh […]
As R. Kelly Trial Nears Jury Selection … His Lawyer Compares Him to Martin Luther King!

*As the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial is winding down and jury deliberations are set to begin shortly, his defense attorney compared him to MLK JR! Let that sink in for a moment. In the meantime, a prosecutor suggested to jurors that they should convict the entertainer. The prosecutor reminded the court room that that Kelly […]
Florida Police Tip Off Landlords About Arrests of Black Tenants

*After the Tampa Bay Times exposed how local officers are informing landlords about the arrests of tenants – leading to evictions – Mayor Jane Castor announced Saturday that the city will reform its Crime-Free housing program. Here’s more from Tampa Bay Times: The move comes four days after a Tampa Bay Times investigation revealed how […]
LA Police Union Slams DA for Failing to Charge Jaxson Hayes with Felony

*The Los Angeles Police Protective League has slammed District Attorney George Gascon‘ after he decided NOT to charge NBA player Jaxson Hayes with a felony, following his arrest in July. “George Gascon’s latest criminal’s first airball puts a target on the back of every police officer in Los Angeles,” the Los Angeles Police Protective League […]
Dru Hill Wants ‘Verzuz’ Battle with Jodeci, Boyz II Men, 112 & Jagged Edge

*Dru Hill has challenged Boyz II Men, 112 and Jagged Edge to a Verzuz battle. Dru Hill posted a video on social media requesting a virtual face off between popular R&B boy groups of the 90s. “Whoever wants it, can get it, whether it’s Jodeci, Boyz II Men…” said Sisqó in the 56-second clip. He added, […]
Mother of Missing Grad Student Jelani Day Says Case Not Getting Enough Attention [VIDEO]

*The mother of missing Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day said local police are not giving her son’s case the attention it deserves. Day was last seen in Bloomington on the morning of Aug. 24. His abandoned vehicle was found two days later and when police inspected the car they reportedly found the clothing […]
Elvira Reveals Wilt Chamberlain Assault, Longtime Girlfriend in New Memoir

*Actress Cassandra Peterson, famously known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, released a memoir on Tuesday in which she reveals she’s been in a relationship for 19 years with a woman. Peterson writes in “Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark” that she first met Teresa “T” Wierson while working out at […]
Emmy Celebrity Gifting Suites Highlight Black & Women Owned Businesses | PHOTOS

*Even though there’s been controversy around the Emmys this year, with the #EmmysSowhite tagline swirling around social media, it was a whole different vibe when it came to the celebrity gifting suites leading up to the 73rd annual Award show. Secret Room Events and GBK Bar Brand highlighted some of the best black-owned and women-founded […]
BLIND ITEMS: The STD
*The following Blind Item comes from Hollywood insider Enty Lawyer. Please address all inquiries and complaints to the original source. The question of the day is whether the STD that this A+ list rapper gave to this foreign born one named permanent A list singer, was also given to the reality star who is the […]