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Hip Hop Veteran Ja Rule and Pencils of Promise Break Ground for School In Ghana

By Courtneyb / April 12, 2024

Yesterday marked a significant milestone in the journey towards global education as Hip Hop icon Ja Rule, in partnership with...

[WATCH] Bobb’e J. Reveals Run-In with Tracy Morgan

By Courtneyb / April 11, 2024

Recently, comedian Bobb'e J. Thompson took to social media to share a humbling lesson he was taught from his early...

[WATCH] Kodak Black On Breaking His Pill Addiction: ‘I Never Been This Happy In My Life’

By Sha Be Allah / April 8, 2024

South Florida rap standout Kodak Black took to Instagram to talk about his road to recovery, telling his fans and...

R. Kelly’s Legal Saga Continues: Faith Rodgers’ Mother Ordered for Deposition

By Courtneyb / April 7, 2024

In the ongoing legal battle surrounding R. Kelly, new developments have emerged as Faith Rodgers' mother has been ordered to...

Nick Cannon Opens Up About Son’s Autism Diagnosis on World Autism Awareness Day

By Courtneyb / April 3, 2024

Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa's family received heartfelt attention this week as they shared a personal update about...

B.G. Faces Possible Return to Prison for Parole Violation After Vegas Performance

By Courtneyb / March 31, 2024

Former Hot Boys rapper B.G. finds himself in legal trouble once again, as reports emerge suggesting that he could be...

Former Nickelodeon Star Chris Massey Disputes Mother’s Support of Dan Schneider Amid Allegations

By Courtneyb / March 30, 2024

The world of children's television has been rocked by allegations of misconduct and abuse directed at former Nickelodeon showrunner and...

[WATCH] 100 Kids In Virginia Given Wrong Dose Of Covid Vaccine

Courtneyb

November 13, 2021

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A Loudoun County pharmacy is in hot water and ordered to stop admin after it incorrectly gave 5-to-11-year-olds the wrong dose of covid vaccine.Ted Pharmacy in Aldie administered the shots to 112 children on N... Read Article

[WATCH] Will Smith Premieres New YouTube Series ‘Best Shape Of My Life’

Courtneyb

November 9, 2021

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Will Smith's new YouTube series 'Best Shape of My Life' follows his recent journey to lose 20lbs in 20 weeks.In the 20-minute episode, Smith shares his creative process of writing his memoir while he attempts ... Read Article

[WATCH] Chris Rock Calls Anti-Vaxxers ‘Dumb Kyrie Mother******s’

Courtneyb

November 6, 2021

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Chris Rock made a bold statement against anti-vaxxers at his recent comedy stint. On Wednesday, he opened for the Strokes at the venue Brooklyn Steel. He also called out unvaccinated basketball player Kyrie... Read Article

Influencer Chef Joya And Her Innovative Vegan Soul Food Recipes Take The World By Storm

Courtneyb

November 4, 2021

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In case you haven't noticed, veganism has moved to the forefront in the past few years. More people are becoming vegan whether for health reasons, for the animals or the environment. Influencers like Tabitha B... Read Article

Notorious Drug Dealer Alberto ‘Alpo’ Martinez Murdered in Harlem

Courtneyb

October 31, 2021

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The notorious former drug dealer 55-year-old Alberto ‘Alpo’ Martinez was shot and killed in Harlem. The shooting took place early Sunday morning, in a drive-by fashion. Police noted that Alpo w... Read Article

Ice Cube Loses $9 Million After Declining Covid Vaccine

Courtneyb

October 30, 2021

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Rapper/Producer Ice Cube left the Sony comedy Oh Hell No! losing out on a $9 million paycheck after refusing producers’ requests to get vaccinated.The film, which is set to star Jack Black, is scheduled to sta... Read Article

[WATCH] New Details Emerge In Vanessa Bryant’s Lawsuit

Courtneyb

October 24, 2021

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New details have emerged about Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit filed against Los Angeles County. The widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, shared the details of how she found out about her husband's death for the first... Read Article

[WATCH] California Parents Stage Walkout Over Vaccine Mandates For Young School Kids

Courtneyb

October 23, 2021

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Parents across California have pulled their kids out of classes in a series of “sit outs” and “walk outs” to protest the state’s vaccine mandate for public schools. The nation's first of its kind, California h... Read Article

Kitty Gata Joins Jimmy Jazz Team for American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk In Central Park

Sha Be Allah

October 19, 2021

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his past Sunday, Rapper Kitty Gata joined Jimmy Jazz’ team for American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer annual walk in central park. In all, hundreds show up in unity to support the fight... Read Article

[WATCH] Philadelphia Woman Raped On Train While Passengers Watched And Refused To Intervene

Courtneyb

October 19, 2021

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An unknown woman was raped on a Pennsylvania train as passengers watched, and no one intervened or called for help. The rape lasted about six minutes, and other passengers not only looked on but appea... Read Article

[WATCH] Actress Raven Symone Explains Why She Doesn’t Remember Filming Scenes Of The ‘The Cosby Show’

Courtneyb

October 19, 2021

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During an interview for TVOne actress Raven Symoné explains why she has no memories of her work on 'The Cosby Show' because of the pressures of child stardom. Raven told Uncensored that she was made to unde... Read Article

Billy Porter Reveals Sexual Abuse As A Child Was Confusing And Nurturing

Courtneyb

October 12, 2021

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In a new interview with People Magazine, actor Billy Porter has opened up about the sexual abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of his stepfather.The actor and singer, who holds an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony ... Read Article

[WATCH] Massive 126,000 Gallon Oil Spill In California Threatens Wildlife And Vegetation

Courtneyb

October 4, 2021

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A broken pipeline has spilled an estimated 126,000 gallons of oil into the ccean waters near Orange County in Southern California. Experts have called this an 'ecological disaster' stating wildlife and vegetat... Read Article

[WATCH] American Idol’ Alum Syesha Mercado Finally Reunited With Son After CPS ‘Kidnapping’

Courtneyb

October 4, 2021

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American Idol alum Syesha Mercado has finally been reunited with her son Amen'ra after he was taken from them following a routine checkup at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Syesha shared the momentous o... Read Article

Wendy Williams Tests Positive For A Breakthrough Case Of COVID-19

Courtneyb

September 15, 2021

Wendy Williams has tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19, according to a post on her official Instagram page. Less than a week ago, her team released a statement saying Wendy would not be out ... Read Article

Kidpreneurs: Leaders Of The New School

Courtneyb

August 29, 2021

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Entrepreneurship is at an all time following the pandemic with more kidpreneurs stepping up to the plate. From lemonade to sea moss, the youngest in charge are bringing their multifaceted ideas to fruition. Un... Read Article

[WATCH] Teyana Taylor Reveals She Discovered Lumps In Her Breast

Courtneyb

August 27, 2021

Recently Teyana Taylor revealed on her show We Got Love: Teyana & Iman that she had breast surgery to remove lumps. The singer-turned-director also shared that she suffered from a condition called cholesta... Read Article

Syesha Mercado Reunited With Newborn Following Medical Kidnapping

Courtneyb

August 21, 2021

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Yesterday American Idol singer Syesha Mercado was finally reunited with her 20-day old newborn after she was taken away from her 10-days prior during a medical kidnapping. Social media has been in an uproar... Read Article

Cardi B Reveals Her Drugstore Toiletries All $20 And Under

Courtneyb

August 20, 2021

Last week, Cardi B shared her response to Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, and Jake Gyllenhaal admitting they don't shower daily. The Bronx-rapper tweeted: “Wassup with people saying they don’t shower? It’s giving ... Read Article

[WATCH] Horrific Video Shows Child Protective Services Seizing Newborn From American Idol Finalist

Courtneyb

August 15, 2021

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No matter what page you turn to in the news these days, there's always another confusing heartbreaking story. As a black woman living in America, it's sometimes hard to remain smiling and optimistic in a count... Read Article