Meta announced the standalone Messenger.com website will permanently shut down in April 2026, forcing millions of users back onto the main Facebook platform for desktop messaging and deeply disrupting the digital hubs central to Black culture's online communication.

Halle Bailey, the star of the upcoming live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid', has spoken out about the unfair standards Black films still face in Hollywood. In a recent interview, she expressed frustration at the industry's biases and the extra challenges Black projects must overcome.

Following a brutal public fallout, Tayy Brown goes live on Instagram to beg Lil Kim for forgiveness, admitting to substance abuse and sparking intense debates on age-gap relationships.

In a candid new interview, singer-songwriter Manon Bannerman pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of her chart-topping band Katseye, sharing the struggles they've faced on the road to success.

Lil Tjay, a rising star in the rap world, has been arrested in connection with the Offset shooting. The 20-year-old rapper was taken into custody on April 6th, leaving fans and fellow artists stunned. As investigations unfold, the reasons behind Lil Tjay's involvement are still unclear. Stay tuned for updates as this story continues to develop.

William Monroe Trotter (born April 7, 1872, Chillicothe,...

Discover the incredible journey of how Caitlyn Kumi built Miss EmpowHer from a dorm room idea into a massive digital community for career-driven Black women.

Cardi B revealed her American Express card was stolen and used for $60,000 in unauthorized charges, with thieves allegedly spending $40,000 at Saks Fifth Avenue and $20,000 at Apple before she canceled the card.

The hip-hop community was shaken by reports of Offset being shot near a Florida casino. His team has officially provided a crucial update on the rapper's medical condition.

Offset, the former Migos star, was shot Monday evening outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida. He was struck near the valet area and transported to a nearby hospital where he is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Two individuals have been detained in connection with the incident.