How the prosecution failed to prove its most serious charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
“This is Sean Combs,” Assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson told jurors in May, during opening statements of the hip-hop mogul’s racketeering and sex-trafficking trial. “To the public, he was Puff Daddy or Diddy, a cultural icon, a businessman, larger than …
A plea deal is set to keep Bryan Kohberger locked up for life. Families of the Idaho victims have a range of emotions
The grieving family of 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves spent weeks waiting for an arrest in her killing. Since then, they and relatives of the three other University of Idaho students fatally stabbed on a late 2022 night in their off-campus home …
Trailblazers of Transplant Equity: HEiTC’s Al B. Sure! And Rachel Noerdlinger to Be Honored During ESSENCE Fest
Orleans for ESSENCE Festival of Culture, two bold voices in health equity are being celebrated for rewriting the narrative around organ transplantation. Al B. Sure! and Rachel Noerdlinger, leaders of the Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition (HEiTC), are set to …
The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case shows ‘trialtainment’ has evolved in the post-OJ Simpson era
Salacious details, discussion of domestic violence and a Black male celebrity who for decades had a strong base of supporters.
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ starts filming just as Anna Wintour is leaving Vogue
A sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada” is one step closer to the big screen, and it’s coming at a decisive time in the fashion industry that inspired it.
A$AP Rocky might have spilled a sweet detail about his and Rihanna’s third child – or trolled us
A$AP Rocky may have given a spoiler about his and Rihanna’s new addition.
Prosecutors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case no longer pursuing attempted arson and attempted kidnapping theories
Prosecutors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case informed the judge they will no longer pursue theories that the hip-hop mogul was involved in attempted arson and attempted kidnapping, according to a letter submitted to the court.
Brandy and Monica announce The Boy Is Mine Tour
We need the nostalgia Brandy and Monica are serving up. The powerhouse singers announced Tuesday that they will embark on a co-headlining tour for the first time ever. Hitting 24 arenas, The Boy Is Mine Tour will kick off October …
Nelly and Ashanti are sharing a lot on their new reality series. Except for one thing
Nelly and Ashanti are perfectly comfortable with being held up as examples of “spinning the block,” or getting back together with your ex.
Durant Effect: Houston Rockets Soar Into Championship Contention with Blockbuster Trade
In a game-changing move that sent shockwaves through the NBA and electrified Houston fans, the Phoenix Suns have traded 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. This trade is more than just a roster shake-up—it’s …
Lost 2000 Film “Dreams in the Attic” to Premiere in Houston for Shelley Duvall Celebration
After 25 years in obscurity, Dreams in the Attic will finally be unveiled at River Oaks Theatre in honor of Shelley Duvall’s birthday and legacy.
Ananda Lewis: A Voice of a Generation, A Wake-Up Call for Black Women’s Health
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the world lost an extraordinary voice when television icon Ananda Lewis died of breast cancer at age 52. Her passing marks not only the end of an era for MTV and BET viewers who grew …
Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ who shared breast cancer journey, has died at 52
Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ who connected a generation of music fans to their favorite celebrities on the music network, has died. She was 52.
You Cannot Erase Our Footsteps: Tyler Perry and Doechii Condemn Erasure, Military Force, and Trump-Era Injustice at BET Awards
In a year already marked by cultural upheaval and political whiplash, the 2025 BET Awards proved to be more than a celebration of music, art, and Black excellence—it became a thunderous call to action. Hollywood powerhouse and generational trailblazer Tyler …
We Sound Crazy Ignites Black Music Month with New FOX SOUL TV Launch: A Bold Celebration of Black Excellence in Sound and Storytelling
As June sets the stage for Black Music Month, one of the culture’s most celebrated audio gems is turning up the volume—and the visibility. The Emmy-nominated podcast We Sound Crazy has officially made its way to the small screen with …
