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Black Stars Honored on the Walk of Fame
Receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is not just the culmination of a Black artist's lifelong aspirations; it also encompasses the dreams of their friends and family. Veteran actress Nia Long was recently recognized by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in a celebratory affair in Los Angeles that brought out icons like Snoop Dogg, her Love Jones co-stars, Courtney B. Vance, and Terence Howard, as well as fellow collaborators and producers.
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Tay Keith Cause of Death Revealed
Tay Keith died from the toxic effects of drugs including ketamine and an active ingredient in kratom. According to the Nashville Medical Examiner's Office, Keith had ketamine and mitragynine in his system when he died. Mitragynine is a chemical compound found in kratom, a tree from Southeast Asia that affects the brain's opioid receptors.
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Mary Cosby Returns to RHOSLC After Son’s Death
Mary Cosby says she never considered staying home, and she is finally answering the question that has followed her since the spring: why she let Bravo's cameras back into her home three weeks after her son died. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star lost her only child, Robert Cosby Jr., in February. He was 23. Salt Lake City police responded to a reported overdose on Feb. 23 and found him dead at the scene; the medical examiner has not released a cause of death.
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CT and Phaedra’s Romance: Years in Making
It has been two years since TV audiences watched Phaedra Parks and CT Tamburello occupy opposite sides on The Traitors, but it seems their unlikely chemistry is very much in play. The former opponents are now officially a couple.
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Black Caucus SO VOTE Campaign for 2026 Midterms
Black voters are a key constituency heading into the 2026 midterms, but reaching voters is a major challenge. The Congressional Black Caucus Institute announced SO VOTE, a civic participation initiative aimed at mobilizing low-propensity and rural Black voters through community outreach, partnerships and digital engagement. The multimillion-dollar initiative will build on proven voter-mobilization strategies while testing new approaches, investing in local organizations and connecting with folks through HBCU campuses, neighborhood cookouts and social media.
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Diddy’s Attorneys File Motion to Withdraw Over Fees
Three attorneys from Sher Tremonte LLP are seeking to withdraw as counsel for Diddy in a civil suit against Nexstar Media, citing unpaid legal fees and a breakdown in communication. The lawyers claim Diddy has failed to pay a substantial balance of attorney's fees and expenses, with his last payment coming over six months ago. However, Diddy's spokesperson counters that he switched lawyers because they were overcharging him with unapproved bills. Diddy was recently sentenced to over four years in prison after conviction on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution.
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Harry & Meghan Pull Kids From UK School – Security
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved back to England with their two children at the end of August and faced immediate challenges. After being told they would not be recognized as working royals, they withdrew their children from school after just two days due to security concerns. The journey from their home to the school placed too heavy a burden on their security team to properly escort the family.
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Drake’s Goth Baddie Hot Topic Makeover
Drake's switching up his style for the "Princess" music video alongside Pinkchyu. In the clip, she gives him a complete makeover with an all-black goth aesthetic featuring a spiked choker, baggy pants, and boots. The two stroll through a mall hitting up Hot Topic, walk through a park, and attend an intimate Medieval Times show together. Pinkchyu has been pulling Drake into her world for weeks after winning his viral dating challenge last month.
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Dame Dash Life Rights Auction in Bankruptcy Court
Media Take Out confirmed that a Florida bankruptcy judge just gave the green light to a devastating court order: the court is officially putting Dame Dash's life story rights and intellectual property on the auction block to pay off his mounting debts.
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NY Fashion Week Street Style Looks | The Root
New York Fashion Week took over the city from Sept. 10-15, but the style wasn't limited to the runway. Fashion enthusiasts stepped out in bold looks, color-coordinated ensembles and creative styling that showed just how much personality New Yorkers are packing into their outfits this season. While designers held it down indoors, The Root hit the pavement to scope out the stylish looks New Yorkers were serving up.
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Birmingham Church Bombing: Four Girls Killed 1963
Martin Luther King Jr. described Birmingham as probably the most thoroughly segregated city in the United States. The city earned the nickname Bombingham after at least 21 bombings targeted Black homes and churches in the eight years leading up to 1963. Yet none resulted in fatalities until September 15, 1963, when a bomb exploded at the 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four young girls during Youth Day.
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Chris Brown Slams Texas Rep. Over Apology
Chris Brown is slamming Texas State Representative Venton Jones after he apologized for honoring the singer amid backlash. The singer is pissed at Jones for apologizing for appearing on stage with Chris to announce that Chris had been placed in the Congressional Record for his musical and entertainment achievements, along with Usher. Jones made the apology Tuesday on Don Lemon's show after the politician caught heat for honoring a woman abuser, as you know, Brown was convicted of physically abusing Rihanna in 2009.
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Shamea’s Graphic Love Scene in New TUBI Movie
Producer Todd Tucker directed a graphic, explicit scene for a Tubi movie featuring newly minted peach-holder Shamea Morton getting extremely intimate with famed Atlanta exotic dancer and actor Bolo the Entertainer, causing tension in her marriage to wealthy businessman Gerald Mwangi.
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Black Designers Shine at New York Fashion Week
As New York Fashion Week ends, Black designers made sure our influence was felt from the runway to the front row. Familiar heavyweights like LaQuan Smith and Sergio Hudson showcased their latest looks for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, alongside rising stars, including Rachel Scott's Diotima, Keith Herron's Advisry and Jakarie Whitaker's Hikari no Yami.
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Trump Pardon Broker Texts Shared by Boosie Badazz
Boosie Badazz is posting receipts of his alleged conversations with pardon brokers who couldn't secure him clemency from President Trump. The texts show a chaotic string of messages full of typos from one of the men he claims he paid $600,000. The rapper posted screenshots on his X account Monday, which appear to be communications between him and Jack Burkman, one of the alleged pardon brokers. The messages were exchanged between November 2025 and February 2026, with Jack assuring Boosie that his team was working on getting him a Trump pardon. Ultimately, Boosie wants his money back and is now suing Jack and fellow political operative Jacob Wohl to recoup his cash.
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Kanye’s Ex-Employee Seeks $23M for Alleged Discrimination
Kanye West's former employee Benjamin Provo is laying out his case against the musician as he seeks an eight-figure sum, claiming he was discriminated against because of his hairstyle. Benjamin says he believes he's owed up to around twenty-three million in damages from Kanye and his Donda Academy, claiming he was fired for refusing to cut off his dreads.