Online body shamers and trolls have led Mariah Carey to undergo weight-loss surgery. According to Page Six, the singer summoned the top surgeon in Beverly Hills to perform her gastric sleeve surgery last month after putting on a few pounds. “Mariah has always been proud of her curves, but this …

The pioneer of everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure, is taking his talents back to the small screen. Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav has announced the development of a Las Vegas-based variety show, titled, “Flavor Flav’s Vegas.” “I always dreamed of being a variety show host, and I think it’s about time,” the …

Just two days after the 19th anniversary of the hip-hop classic film, Belly, Variety revealed that DMX would now be taking his talents to the small screen. According to the publication, the rapper and actor inked a new deal with Kingdom Reign Entertainment to develop a new docu-series, titled, “In …

After a little over a year, Jill Scott has called it quits and filed for divorce from her husband, Mike Dobson. According to TMZ, the singer said she is leaving Dobson for her own safety, adding that it would be “unsafe” for her to continue living with her husband. In …

blogged by @baetoven_ After a woman was told by Wells Fargo that she couldn’t use Terry Crews’ face on her debit card without his permission, she relied on Twitter to get the actor’s attention. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Darrel Kennedy originally tweeted, “Ordering a new card,” with an image of Crews from his …

Baller Alert Radio: “The Culture Deserves It” featuring your lifestyle specialist, Kenny Burns with Su Solo and Ferrari Simmons kicked off episode 12 with a recap of this past week’s hottest topics and current events. To start, the hosts sent their condolences to the lives lost in the Texas Church …

Men can be victims too, but they often fail to realize abusive behavior and generally won’t report violence due to shame or embarrassment. To best protect your safety, here are a few signs your girlfriend may be abusive. She’s emotionally unstable Whether she told you she loved you on a …

On Monday, Meek Mill stood before a familiar judge to face allegations that he had violated his probation.   Two years after being sentenced to house arrest for violating probation, Judge Genece Brinkley ruled the rapper violated the conditions of his probation from his 2008 drug and weapons charges. According …

Early Sunday morning, Lamar Odom collapsed at an L.A. nightclub on the Sunset Strip. TMZ released a video of the incident, which shows Odom hitting the deck around 2 am. The former baller was quickly scooped up by security, who then sat him on the couch to recover. Hours after …

Almost three years after his last NFL regular-season game, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon will return to the facility to rejoin the team on Tuesday. Back in 2013, Gordon was suspended for two games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. The following season, Gordon was hit with a …

Amid the success of BET’s miniseries the “New Edition Story,” BET is ready for Woody McClain to go solo. According to Deadline, BET has inked a deal with the miniseries star, who played Bobby Brown in the hit series, to reprise his role in a two-part story, titled “The Bobby …

Amid the on-going controversy surrounding the NFL protests, fans have banded together to boycott the NFL for its mishandling of Colin Kaepernick’s unemployment. Since then, others have called for a boycott for the player’s protests against police brutality and racial injustices. Among those who are opposed to the protests against …

With a mission to support non-profit organizations that are passionate about making their community a better place, Baller Alert Foundation is looking to extend its reach to more worthy global causes. The foundation has supported the arts, education and other worthy causes, including relief efforts in Houston. The Baller Alert …

blogged by @baetoven_ There’s no fool proof way to avoid domestic violence, but there are ways to identify potentially dangerous behavior. Here are a few ways your boyfriend may be likely to commit domestic abuse. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ He’s extremely jealous ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Jealously can be cute in moderation, but if your partner …

Just days after sources close to Vincent Herbert said he would fight for his marriage, TMZ reports that Tamar Braxton is not having it.   The songstress filed for divorce from Vince last week, prompting the music producer to work overtime to convince Braxton to change her mind. However, sources …

On Friday, the “Queen of Tejano music” joined the likes of Anita Baker, Michael Jackson, Louis Armstrong and many more on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Twenty-two years after Selena Quintanilla’s untimely death, the city of Los Angeles honored the singer with her own day and the Hollywood star. Selena’s …

Former Dallas Cowboys player, Anthony McClanahan, has been named the prime suspect in his wife’s murder. Keri “KC” McClanahan, 28, was found dead Thursday morning at the Park Regency condominiums in Utah. The woman’s body was found in the bed of a third-story room, with stab wounds to her throat. …

The ‘90s are back in full effect. After 16 years, the cast of “Moesha” sat down with the ladies of “The Real” to discuss a potential reboot. During the discussion, Brandy, who played Moesha in the 90s hit, became overwhelmed with emotion. “This is just such a great moment,” Brandy …

blogged by @baetoven_ Thanks to her critically-acclaimed “Lemonade” album and Formation World Tour, which grossed over a quarter of a billion dollars, Beyoncé claimed the No. 4 spot on Forbes’ “Most Powerful Women in Media and Entertainment” list. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The poll was ranked by income, social influence and media presence, …

Prior to Friday night’s matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards, John Wall said the Cavs gave up their chance to become the Eastern Conference’s number one seed to avoid meeting them (The Wizards) in the playoffs. At the time of Wall’s comments, the Cleveland Cavaliers had lost …