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The Color Purple is breaking records and exceeding expectations after its recent premiere on Christmas Day. Initially expected to rake in totals between $8 million and $12 million, the film topped the Christmas Day box office with a whopping $18 million debut – the largest debut for a movie since 2009. According to Variety, …

The Queen of Christmas reigns supreme! Mariah Carey is still breaking records with her holiday smash hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” a feat she accomplishes annually. On Christmas Eve, Carey broke the all-time record for most Spotify streams in a single day. According to TMZ, the song was streamed …

Boston Celtics Ruin Christmas in Los Angeles  The Boston Celtics pace was evident from the start of the game, with an 11-0 lead. By halftime, the Lakers were down by one. But the Celtics are so good when playing at their best. It was evident last night when they registered seven blocks and eight …

Dr. Umar Johnson claims that Eminem cannot be considered the G.OA.T. (Greatest of all time) because he is white. During a segment on Joe Budden‘s namesake podcast, Dr. Umar Johnson discussed the participation of white individuals in Black culture, specifically in hip-hop. He claimed that this dynamic is a disservice to African Americans and pointed out Eminem, stating that …

The Houston home once owned by the Knowles family caught fire early Christmas morning, but the current residents managed to escape safely. The fire was reported around 2 a.m., as flames consumed the second floor of the two-story brick house. According to local news, firefighters arrived within three to five …

Tamar Braxton and Jeremy’ JR’ Robinson are officially engaged again following their three-month split. According to multiple reports, JR proposed on Christmas Day. On Monday, Tamar took to Instagram to reveal the wonderful news. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tamar Braxton (@tamarbraxton) “3 months ago, we thought we HATED each other, …

On Friday, two Colorado paramedics were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. In the final trial related to McClain’s death, paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide. The conviction follows two previous trials involving police officers, resulting in one conviction and two acquittals. According …

Nicki Minaj has been removed from her husband’s sexual assault lawsuit as a co-defendant. According to reporter Meghann Cuniff, Jennifer Hough has revised the lawsuit against Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, in which she accused the couple of trying to force her to recant her allegations of a rape that occurred in 1994. The amendment …

Kanye West has finally apologized to “the Jewish community” following a series of anti Semitic comments. Early Tuesday, Ye shared a message in Hebrew to his Instagram that read: “I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community,” West wrote, adding he did not intend “to hurt or demean.” “I deeply regret …

Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson are slated to be the hosts for the 2023 Back That Year Up event, where they will dive into significant highlights from the past 365 days. Collaborating seamlessly, Hart and Thompson will bring forth their unfiltered perspectives on pop culture, sports, social media, and politics, …

A North Dakota politician is in hot water after he was recorded on camera making xenophobic and homophobic comments while he was being arrested for driving drunk. Republican lawmaker Nico Rios was driving in the district he represents in Williston on December 15, when he was pulled over by police …

Lil Uzi Vert is putting the mic down and stepping into the fashion industry to make clothes for women. The rapper spoke with TMZ while at Terminal 27 earlier this week. Uzi confirmed to the outlet that “LUV Is Rage 3” will be his final album. Despite his love for …

Mitch Winehouse, the father of the late singer Amy Winehouse, is said to be pursuing legal measures against two friends of the deceased artist for allegedly attempting to capitalize on her personal belongings following her passing. The 73-year-old British-born taxi driver has initiated legal proceedings in London’s High Court against …

Cam’ron acknowledges that he played a role in the rift with Ma$e. Cam’ron appeared as a guest on an episode of Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson’s All the Smoke podcast, released on Thursday. During the discussion about his longstanding relationship with Ma$e, whom he has known since elementary school, Cam …

It’s that time of year again! We all know of at least one person who goes all out for the holidays, but there’s something special, even magical about Christmas. As we prepare for today’s upcoming family gatherings, what songs are a “must hear” on your holiday playlist? Here’s a list …