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Rihanna Returns to Barbados with Her Children on Rihanna Drive
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Rihanna takes her three young children back to her childhood bungalow on Rihanna Drive in Barbados, reflecting on her journey from a simple Westbury upbringing to global stardom.
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50 Cent’s Legal Team Crushes Ex’s Claims
Oral arguments in G-Unit Books' $1 million lawsuit against Shaniqua Tompkins have been rescheduled for Sept. 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Manhattan, moving up from the previously set date of Jan. 12, 2027. The dispute centers on a 2007 contract regarding exclusive rights to Tompkins' life story.
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Tupac Murder Trial: Week 1 Bombshells Revealed
Nearly 30 years after rap icon Tupac Shakur was killed, the long-awaited trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis is finally underway. Prosecutors allege Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, planned the drive-by shooting in retaliation after Tupac beat Davis' nephew at the MGM Grand hours earlier. Davis is charged with organizing the hit, not pulling the trigger. He pleaded not guilty. The central battle involves whether Keffe D is finally telling the truth or has spent years telling increasingly dramatic stories for money and attention.
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Tory Lanez Marriage Survives After Divorce Dismissed
Tory Lanez's marriage will remain legally intact after a Los Angeles judge dismissed his wife Raina Chassagne's divorce case. Court records show Judge Nicole M. Heeseman dismissed Chassagne's petition in July after the former couple failed to move the proceedings forward.
MUSIC
Jaymin on Rising R&B: 2026 Interview
Jaymin and Rollin are creating waves in the rising R&B scene with STATIC, their latest project. Fresh music is set to arrive in 2026, promising innovative sounds from these emerging artists pushing the genre forward with contemporary vibes.
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Hollywood’s Golden Night: Critics Choice Honors BIPOC Excellence 2025
Hollywood’s brightest stars aligned at the 8th Annual Critics Choice Celebration. Ryan Coogler and Spike Lee lead a historic night of BIPOC joy and triumph.
MUSIC
Kelly Rowland 2025 Don’t Call It A Comeback & Future Moves For 2026
Kelly Rowland is reclaiming the spotlight in 2025 — from coaching on “The Voice UK” to joining a major tour — and her next chapter may be her boldest yet.
BOOKS
Cynthia Erivo Dazzles on Harper’s Bazaar November Cover!
Cynthia Erivo for Harper's Bazaar US.
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ADVICE
Venus Williams: Health Struggles to Joy
Venus Williams enjoyed returning to tennis after health struggles, feeling grateful for fan support. She opened up about her uterine fibroids and the pain she endured. Williams stresses educating yourself and finding a doctor who listens.
MUSIC
Mya Principle Magazine 2025 Interview
Mya’s Principle Magazine 2025 feature explores her independent music journey, resilience, and upcoming album.
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ASAP Rocky Kills Designer’s Logo Deal – Apology
ASAP Rocky pulled the plug on a possible design deal after Allan Peters posted their private Instagram exchange, leaving the designer scrambling to explain himself.
Honey Bxby on A Thousand Times: JID Collab
Honey Bxby and JID have delivered an unexpected collaboration with 'A Thousand Times' that surprisingly works well. The track features a back-and-forth dynamic between the two artists, with each bringing their own energy to the song. Both performers deliver impressive verses on this R&B track.
Missing New York Grandmother Found in Las Vegas
Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old woman from New York City who disappeared while visiting Las Vegas, has been found dead, bringing a heartbreaking end to the search for her. Her family stated their hearts are broken after being notified of her death. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Goods had traveled to Las Vegas to visit a longtime friend but left to catch a bus to a nearby CVS on August 8 and never returned.
Tyrique Withers on V Man August 2026
Tyriq Withers for Vman Magazine. Grooming: Tasha Reiko Brown
Lil Durk Viral Mugshot: AI-Generated Fake Image
A supposed mug shot of Lil Durk is making the rounds online, but TMZ has learned the image is bogus and is the latest example of AI slop. The image circulating on social media appears to show the Grammy-winning rapper with a bald head and wearing jail clothing. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ that's not a real photo of Durk. He currently has a short haircut but is not bald like the man depicted in the viral image.
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Boosie Badazz: Powerful Black Man in $600K Pardon Fight
Boosie Badazz is fighting to recover $600,000 after claiming lobbyists failed to deliver the presidential pardon they promised him. The Louisiana rapper opened up about the dispute during the latest episode of the Rickey Smiley On The Spot podcast.
Gary Mayor Demands Better as City Faces Power Crisis
More than a week after a powerful storm tore through Northwest Indiana, thousands of Gary residents remain without electricity. Northern Indiana Public Service Company announced that power will be fully restored by Tuesday. But for residents who could spend nearly two weeks without power, trying to survive the aftermath feels like a crisis that refuses to end. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton says his constituents deserve better information and is demanding that NIPSCO provide specific and accurate details regarding the outage.
Sango on Soulection: Producer Cover 2026
He was blending Brazilian baile funk into R&B years before it became the wave. Soulection was built on his crates. Trapsoul has his fingerprints on it. And now RHYTHM & MELODY got Big Sean, Smino, GoldLink and Xavier Omär all pulling up for the same producer.
Vic Mensa on Everything Political: August 2026
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Chris Brown Owes Ex-Housekeeper $13M From Tour Income
Some of the money Chris Brown is pulling in from his uber-successful nationwide tour with Usher could land in his former housekeeper's pockets soon. A Los Angeles judge ruled she has a right to collect her judgment from what he's bringing in on tour. Court docs reveal the judge granted her request to assign money Chris gets from royalties and tour income to satisfy the thirteen million dollar judgment she won in her dog attack case against him.
October London on Love Me For Me Cover
Have you pressed play on Love Me For Me yet? Three number ones at R&B radio. A Grammy stage tribute to Roberta Flack. And now a whole album produced front to back by Snoop. He been carrying the torch for that classic soul sound since The Rebirth of Marvin and this might be his most complete album yet.
Pierre ‘P’ Thomas Hospitalized After Heart Attack
Pierre "P" Thomas, the Quality Control Music cofounder who helped build the careers of stars including Migos, Lil Baby and City Girls, is currently hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. Sources with direct knowledge tell us P is under doctors' care at a Las Vegas hospital, where he's in the ICU. Family members are with him and consulting with doctors on next steps.
FASHION
FASHION
Savannah James: Hermès Milan Refused To Serve Me
Savannah James' Hermès story in Milan exposes the cold truth about luxury fashion: wealth doesn't buy respect.
WOMEN
Drake Surprises Women with Cash and Cars
Drake surprises women at the 'Stronger Women, Stronger Drinks' event with over $1 million in cash, Maybachs, and luxury G-Wagons.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
ESPYS 2026 Red Carpet Fashion Guide
Catch the latest ESPYS 2026 red carpet fashion! See how top athletes and entertainers dressed to impress at this star-studded event in NYC.
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Angela Bassett, 67, Looks Amazing in Stylish Dress
Angela Bassett, 67, looked absolutely breathtaking at the opening night of The Whoopi Monologues at Lincoln Center's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, wearing a stunning high-contrast black and white two-piece ensemble with 3D floral embellishments and a graphic print maxi skirt.
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Tyrique Withers on V Man August 2026
Tyriq Withers for Vman Magazine. Grooming: Tasha Reiko Brown
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Vic Mensa on Everything Political: August 2026
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Amaya Elizabeth on Galore Magazine 2026
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Hair: Person_ursulastephen Amaya Elizabeth for Galore Magazine. Creative direction by Person531realm with hair styling by Person_ursulastephen for this dynamic editorial collaboration featuring innovative beauty and fashion concepts.
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BEAUTY
Vivica A. Fox Shuts Down Age Critics: I Do My Best
Vivica A. Fox opened up about beauty standards in Hollywood, saying she's comfortable in her skin despite pressures to maintain a youthful appearance. The 61-year-old actress emphasized that aging is a beautiful thing and that people should allow women to age normally.
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Solange Knowles and Megan Thee Stallion Share Makeup-Free Vacation Photos
Solange Knowles and Megan Thee Stallion trade the noise of the industry for open water. The Houston natives share a serene look at their restorative vacation.
BEAUTY
Chrissy Teigen’s Shocking New Look Revealed
Chrissy Teigen debuted a shocking new face at a 60th birthday bash this week, appearing with a dramatically different jawline, cat-like eye lift, and deep tan that left fans barely recognizing her as the woman who married John Legend.
BEAUTY
Redefining Postpartum Beauty: How Black Moms Navigate Self-Care
Black mothers are rewriting the rules of postpartum beauty, trading high-maintenance routines for grace, deep rest, and intentional self-care.
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Ciara & Russell Wilson’s $45M California Mansion
Ciara and Russell Wilson's lavish $45M California mansion features 30,000 sq ft, 9 bedrooms, 13 baths, a football field, recording studio, and more!
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Are Toasters Obsolete in Modern Kitchens?
In many modern kitchens, counter space has become a premium, and one Tasting Table writer argues that the traditional slot toaster no longer justifies the room it takes up. The core of the argument is that a single-use appliance has become less practical
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Mark Grattan Architectural Digest Feature: Black Interior Design
Dive deeply into Mark Grattan's awe-inspiring feature for Architectural Digest. With styling by Tiffani St., the celebrated furniture designer and founder of VIDIVIXI redefines modern luxury through a culturally resonant and unapologetically Black lens, merging sensual minimalism with historic design references.
HOME LIVING
Finding Your Furry Fam: The Perfect Pets for Black Families Today
For black families seeking the purr-fect companion, consider adopting a cat with a calm temperament, such as an Abyssinian or a British Shorthair.
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Jaymin on Rising R&B: 2026 Interview
Jaymin and Rollin are creating waves in the rising R&B scene with STATIC, their latest project. Fresh music is set to arrive in 2026, promising innovative sounds from these emerging artists pushing the genre forward with contemporary vibes.
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LOVE SEX & RELATIONSHIPS
Why Couples Need The Money Talk
Before the matching pajamas and joint trips, couples must have real conversations about debt, credit, and financial compatibility.
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Floyd Mayweather’s $18.5M Miami Mansion Sold
A gorgeous Miami Beach mansion once owned by decorated boxer Floyd Mayweather has recently been sold for $18.5 million, which is nearly $3 million shy of what Mayweather originally sold it for in November 2024. The 10,818-square-foot home features eight bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms, a movie room, a game room, a 5,000-square-foot rooftop, and much more. The home boasts a grand spiral staircase, formal sitting room, impressive kitchen with beautiful island and modern stainless steel appliances, and multiple guest bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
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Black Cancer Support Resources and Services
Discover crucial support resources and services for Black cancer patients, addressing disparities and ensuring comprehensive care.
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TECHNOLOGY
Sasha Brookner and Veteran Publicists on Social Media PR
A roundtable of five veteran publicists, including Sasha Brookner and Fairley McCaskill, unpacks how direct digital access is shaping reputation management.
MOVIES & TV
Transformers x Avengers Endgame Stop Motion Portal Scene Breakdown
A masterfully crafted stop-motion sequence swaps Earth's mightiest heroes for the towering defenders of Cybertron in an epic recreation of the Avengers portal scene.
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Janet Jackson Engaged to Louis Farrakhan’s Grandson Son
BlkCosmo has learned that Janet Jackson may be heading down the aisle for the fourth time, with the lucky man being Mustapha Farrakhan, the son of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, ahead of her 60th birthday celebration.
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Empire’s Bryshere Gray Groceries Ate By Transgender Reality Star Sidney Starr in Leaked Tape
Empire star and transgender reality star Sidney Starr linked up for Onlyfans collaboration. The two posted a few videos of Sidney tossing Bryshere’s salad, givin