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Traylece NakedHeart is Redefining R&B with Raw Honesty on New Single ‘Paper Plane’ | LISTEN
*One of 2026’s most watched new artists, Traylece NakedHeart is captivating audiences with her soulful sound, poetic …
Whoo Lawd. They Maaad! Nicki Minaj Roast at NAACP Awards Triggers Viral Backlash | WATCH
Deon Cole Opens with A Church-Style Clapback *Deon Cole did not waste time easing into his hosting duties at the 57th …
Swizz Beatz Faces $5.7 Million Tax Debt as Major Art Exhibition with Alicia Keys Heads to San Diego
*Swizz Beatz is facing a mounting federal tax burden that has grown to more than $5.7 million. According to the New York …
Nipsey Hussle Square is Bigger Than a Sign, Blacc Sam Says – It’s a Blueprint for South LA | WATCH
*What happened at Crenshaw and Slauson on Saturday, February 28, was bigger than a civic ceremony. The dedication of …
Anderson .Paak Debuts as Director in ‘K-Pops!’ Starring His Son
*Anderson .Paak has taken a major step into filmmaking with the release of “K-Pops!,” a family comedy that …
Teyana Taylor’s 5-Year-Old Daughter Rue Steals the Show at SAG Awards with Adorable Red-Carpet Moment | WATCH
*Leave it to Teyana Taylor to deliver the most heartwarming moment of awards season without even trying. A viral clip …
Novartis Settles with Henrietta Lacks’ Estate Over Profits From Her ‘Stolen’ Cells
*Pharmaceutical giant Novartis has agreed to settle a legal dispute brought by the estate of Henrietta Lacks, a case …
DJ Quik’s Son Sentenced to 15 Years to Life in Prison for 2022 Murder
*David Blake Jr., the son of veteran rapper DJ Quik, is headed to prison after receiving a 15-years-to-life sentence for …
Exclusive First Look: Jalen Rose Brings Heart and Grit to New TV Series ‘South West High’ on Tubi
*Jalen Rose is back on screen, this time bringing his real-life passion for Detroit education to a dramatic, …
Teyana Taylor Reflects on Career Reinvention as Oscar and Grammy Nods Mark New Chapter
*Teyana Taylor says she is finally witnessing the vision she set for herself years ago come into focus. In a new …
Day Care Owner Freed After Shooting Husband Over Child Sex Abuse Allegations
*Former daycare worker Shanteari Young had her ankle monitor removed on December 17, 2025, marking the conclusion of …
Bill Cosby Moves to Block Janice Dickinson from Testifying in Upcoming Trial
*Bill Cosby is taking legal steps to stop several women, including Janice Dickinson, from testifying against him in an …
New ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Trailer Drops, Promising Brutal Battles Against Shao Kahn
*Fans of the iconic video game franchise now have a first look at the latest chapter in the Mortal Kombat saga. A new …
AAFCA Honors Trailblazers and Changemakers at 2026 Special Achievement Awards Luncheon | PICs
*The African American Film Critics Association/AAFCA celebrated excellence behind the camera and beyond the screen …
Young, Black, Female, and On L.A.’s Sidewalks
*It’s a sight that has grown more commonplace and even more agonizing. And with good reason. In 2024 the Urban …
