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You may want to wash those pillowcases more often, as they can hold up to 17 thousand times the bacteria as a toilet seat. A new study by Amerisleep has revealed the gross findings. The mattress company came to the conclusion by examining the growth of bacteria on slept-in, unclean …

Billboard recently started a discourse by ranking the Top 50 Greatest Rap Groups, with Outkast listed as number one.  TMZ caught up with Rakim in New York City on Friday, where the legendary emcee gave his opinion on the list.  When asked about Eric B. and Rakim making the list at number seven, the OG expressed …

It looks like the feud between Tamika and LaTocha Scott continues to plague the sisters. During a recent episode of “Speak On It” with friend and Xscape group member Kandi Burruss, Tamika revealed that she was forced to get a temporary protective order against her sister and husband, Rocky Bivens. …

On Friday, a judge granted over $1 million in damages to a downtown Washington, D.C., Black church that had filed a lawsuit against the far-right group Proud Boys. The lawsuit was filed in response to the group’s act of tearing down and burning a Black Lives Matter banner during a …

A Rhode Island man could face time behind bars after attacking a 14-year-old girl and robbing her of her sneakers. The brazen move took place on June 23rd, around 6:30 p.m. in Attleboro. Authorities say that is when 25-year-old Nedson Daluz approached the teenage victim and tried to spark a …

Despite Larsa Pippen previously claiming that Michael Jordan approved of her relationship with his son, the NBA legend says that is not the case. The Air Jordan founder was spotted out in Paris over the weekend when the paparazzi bombarded him with questions about his son, Marcus, and Pippen. As …

A civil rights group is challenging Harvard University’s legacy admissions policy, claiming it discriminates against students of color by giving preferential treatment to white children of alumni. This comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admissions, fueling a growing movement against legacy …

A Virginia mother who recently learned she was expecting her second child was killed last week. Authorities believe the suspect is her ex-boyfriend, who she shared an apartment with. The Arlington Police Department told news outlets last week that Shontae Crawford, 37, was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend Alimamy …

Fortunately, Flo Rida’s son has successfully recuperated after a harrowing incident where he fell from his apartment window. However, the building manager believes that he isn’t responsible for the incident. According to court records, Goldberg Management, the property management firm overseeing the residence where six-year-old Zohar Dillard lives,  has submitted …

Charles Barkley stepped up to do his part against the detrimental effects of the United States Supreme Court’s decision that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions. The former NBA star handed over a hefty check to provide scholarships for Black students, TMZ reported. Barkley said he’ll leave $5 million to …

As Twitter experienced widespread outages, the social media platform announced there would be temporary restrictions. Saturday morning, thousands of accounts could not be accessed, Fox News reported. The company’s CEO, Elon Musk, tweeted that Twitter was instating “temporary limits” on the app amid what he described as malicious use of …

Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, apologized for utilizing private flights during the same week when the airline had to cancel numerous flights. On Wednesday, the day when United Airlines had to cancel 750 flights, Kirby opted to travel via a private jet from Teterboro, New Jersey to Denver. …

Tammy Slaton, the “1000-Lb Sisters’ star, has spoken following the death of her husband Caleb Willingham. Slaton, 36, paid tribute to him with a sentimental Instagram Post that included a series of photos of them. Willingham died at the age of 40. “Rip sweet angel you will forever be missed …

Recently, 50 Cent has achieved numerous legal triumphs, but the influential figure has now encountered an uncommon legal setback. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Vanessa Bryant ruled that the legal malpractice lawsuit filed by 50 Cent against his former attorneys cannot be reopened. The rapper claims that the attorneys at …

Atlanta rapper FN DaDealer, signed to Young Thug’s YSL Records, was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that happened early last month.  Jakobe Moody, 20, was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with felony murder and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of, or attempt to commit, certain …

An Atlanta mother was arrested for shooting and wounding her teenage son over an argument about a video game console.  Jaquana Butler, 34, was charged with aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and cruelty to children. She was booked into the Fulton County Jail. The incident happened on Thursday night when officers …

At least two people are dead and 28 injured in a mass shooting during a Baltimore block party, officials said.  According to police, an 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, a 20-year-old, was pronounced dead at a hospital. Neither has been identified.  Three of the injured are listed …

Bose has issued a recall for hundreds of thousands of bass speakers in the United States due to reports of numerous incidents. On Thursday, the announcement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission highlighted the risk of a potential fire hazard prompts the recall of 884,000 bass modules. The malfunction results …

The Supreme Court just finished issuing its decisions of the term, rejecting President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts, issuing a major decision that impacts gay rights and lastly ending affirmative action. As a result many will lose their jobs in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Departments. Four Black …

A 6-year-old boy is recovering after falling 40 feet when his zipline harness broke at a Mexican amusement park, and the harrowing moment was caught on video.  The footage shows the boy, named Cesar, moving along the zipline with an adult at the Parque Foundation’s Amazonian Expedition in Nuevo León on Sunday. The …