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Black excellence is at an all-time high, with Netflix productions “When They See Us” and “Homecoming” racking up nominations for the 2019 Emmys.  The nominees were announced on Tuesday, and both are up for a long list of awards in several categories. With an emotional account of the Central Park …

Serena Williams is going into business with Mark Cuban to fight maternal mortality. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes. Williams became one of those women when she faced extreme difficulties during the birth of her daughter back in 2018. Now, Williams wants …

Pittsburgh Steelers player James Conner revealed the scary story behind his 2015 cancer diagnosis on rapper Michael Seander aka Mike Stud’s podcast. He also shared that doctors told him he had “about a week left” to live at the time. “I get some tests done,” he said. “I got a …

On Tuesday, R. Kelly stood before a judge, dressed in an orange jumpsuit, and pleaded not guilty to a slew of child sex crimes, including seven counts related to child pornography. The charges stemmed from a 13-count indictment, which also included five counts of enticement of a minor to engage …

Granddaughter of The Walt Disney Company’s co-founder, Roy Disney (Walt’s older brother), recently went undercover to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., after an employee sent her a disheartening Facebook message against the company. Abigail Disney appeared on Monday’s episode of the Yahoo News podcast “Through Her Eyes” and said every employee …

A Georgia man is the latest American to be confirmed dead in the Dominican Republic. This past Sunday, the State Department announced the death of another American tourist, 31-year-old Tracy Jerome Jester Jr, who visited the Dominican Republic and allegedly died of “respiratory illness” in March. He is the 11th …

The “Puerto Rican Princess” Joseline Hernandez has fired back at her baby daddy and former ‘LHHATL’ co-star Stevie J after his attempt to gain custody of their daughter, Bonnie Bella. As previously reported, Stevie sued Joseline for primary custody, arguing that she was purposely keeping him out of their daughter’s …

Beyonce in London sat down with ‘Good Morning America’ and shared the inspiration behind “The Lion King” soundtrack album that she curated and produced. The superstar worked tirelessly to create “The Lion King: The Gift,” which The Queen described as “a love letter to Africa.” She explained how the album …

Only one day before the fifth anniversary of Eric Garner’s passing, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn plan to announce that no civil rights or criminal charges will be brought against Daniel Pantaleo, the NYPD officer responsible for Garner’s death. The Justice Department has decided not to bring federal charges against Pantaleo, …

A New York man allegedly slit the throat of a teenage social media influencer who he was allegedly dating, and then posted a photo of her dead body with the caption, “sorry.” According to police reports, 21-year-old Brandon Andrew Clark of Cicero posted a horrifying picture of 17-year-old Bianca Devins …

Last month, Grammy-winning rapper Missy Elliott became the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Still reveling in her accomplishment, the hip hop icon shared how confidence and perseverance brought her to the superstar status she epitomizes today. The induction was a significant milestone in Elliott’s 30-year …

Over one million people have signed up for a fake Facebook event, calling on users to meet at Area 51 in Nevada on September 20 with the plan to raid the secure Air Force training base and “see them, aliens.” The page says, “If we Naruto run, we can move …

Over the weekend, New York Giants’ Kamrin Moore was arrested over a domestic violence incident in New Jersey, and by Monday, the baller was suspended by the team.  According to NJ.com, the incident occurred on Thursday outside of Moore’s residence in Linden. Two days later, the woman, who has remained …

Las Vegas security guard Kyle Johnson decided to press charges against Dallas Cowboys running back, Ezekiel Elliott, and the football player’s legal team is firing back.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Elliott is accused of shoving Johnson into a guardrail in May, hence the charges being filed. But according to Elliott’s attorneys, Scott Rosenblum, and Jason …

Scarlett Johansson is clarifying her statements after previously saying she should be able to play characters of any race, gender, and sexual orientation. Scarlett’s comments stem from an interview with #AsIfMagazine, in which the 34-year-old implied that she should have the freedom to play any role regardless of race, sexual …