It’s time to celebrate the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop at the 2023 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET. This year, the show is spicing things up by turning into a fantastic Soulful Party right in Hollywood at a new location in Los Angeles, CA. Leading the way …

California has implemented a bill that will force candy companies to remove harmful ingredients or face hefty fines. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 418, also known as the “Skittles ban,” over the weekend. This will outlaw four widely used additives: Red Dye No. 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, …

VH1 is bringing back the classic game show Hollywood Squares as Celebrity Squares, hosted by DC Young Fly. This rebooted version will feature Black pop culture trivia and is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment and Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, offering a fresh and updated take on the beloved show. “Celebrity Squares” …

Cardi B and 21 Savage lead the pack as top nominees for the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, each earning an impressive 12 nominations. The two artists will go head-to-head in seven categories, including Best Collaboration, Lyricist of the Year, Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Hustler of the Year, Best …

Parents of the two Oklahoma teens found shot to death on the property of a sex offender’s home say they were having their usual sleepover with his stepdaughter. According to the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were looking for missing teenagers Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 16, on a …

2002 hit romantic comedy-drama Juwanna Mann is getting a part two. The film’s star Miguel A. Núñez recently spoke to TMZ about the potential of bringing back the beloved movie, despite the numerous social changes. He expressed that not only is a reboot feasible, but also…”We’re going to do it.” Although …

Subway has partnered with Cadbury Creme Eggs to release a limited-edition sandwich. On Friday, Subway and Cadbury collaborated together to give away free “SubMelts” sandwiches comprising melted Cadbury Creme Eggs to 500 individuals at four locations throughout the United Kingdom. “Our Italian White Bread and Cadbury Creme Eggs make the …

A new proposed legislation in the California State Assembly could potentially put a ban on the use of red dye in food products. According to a news release from Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, AB 418 is seeking to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products that contains red dye No. …

Welcome to The Baller Alert Show Podcast, available everywhere you get your podcasts. Parlae from Dem Franchize Boyz joined Ferrari, Su Solo, BT and Oct to discuss the NBA All-Star game, Roots Picnic and Da Brat. “I want to talk about the fact that the Afro show on the NBA …

Da Brat reveals she and her wife Jesseca “Judy” Dupart Harris are expecting. The couple told PEOPLE that their journey to parenthood began last year after they tied the knot on Feb. 2. “It’s been quite a journey,” says Da Brat, who admits that at 48, “there’s a lot of …

An Oklahoma man looking for a caffeine fix was surprised that his credit card was charged almost $4,500.00. Jesse O’Dell says he stopped by a Tulsa Starbucks last month and wasn’t aware that he mistakenly entered $4,444.44 in the tip field. The father of four didn’t check his receipt and …

“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes.  Because for those who love with heart and soul, there is no such thing as separation.” -Rumi 2022 was one hell of a year, literally. There were a host of celebrity losses that completely shocked the world. The legacies they …

While gracing the cover of the January/February edition of Essence, model and entrepreneur Lori Harvey is opening up about where she is in life right now. “This moment is about me,” Harvey, 25, told the magazine.  “I feel like it’s always been [about] me attached to something or someone.  This …

Donald Trump could be granted immunity in three lawsuits stemming from the deadly January 6th, 2021, Capitol riot. Three federal appellate judges in Washington, D.C., spent nearly two hours on Wednesday deciding whether or not Trump should be exonerated of culpability for the uprising that resulted in at least five …

As friends and family still mourn the death of one-third of Migos, Takeoff, his funeral plans have been announced. Takeoff’s homecoming will be on Friday, November 11, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The venue holds around 20,000 people and is home to the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks basketball team. TMZ reports …

A pregnant woman has filed a lawsuit against rapper Tory Lanez, claiming he hit her in his car and drove off. According to TMZ, a woman named Krisha and her partner Jesse Grunion, claim Lanez sideswiped them while driving his car in Miami back in 2021 on New Year’s and …

Sheryl Lee Ralph has been a household name to many of us. But Monday night, she received her flowers. The Abbott Elementary star brought down the house during her Emmys acceptance speech in what will be a memorable televised moment. Ralph, escorted to the stage by co-star Tyler Jesse Williams, …

A self-proclaimed “super hacker” temporarily hacked the Disneyland Resort Instagram account early Thursday morning, sharing racist and homophobic posts. “I am a super hacker that is here to bring revenge upon Disney land,” wrote David Do, alongside a photo of what appears to be himself, saying that he is sick …

BET  has announced the return of Taraji P. Henson as the host for this year’s BET Awards. “I am honored to return as the host of the BET Awards and share the stage with so many powerful and prolific artists; you can even say it is the ‘empire’ of Black Excellence,” …

Ok, some of us aren’t the only ones ready to move past the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident, including Mel Gibson’s handler. When Gibson was asked during an interview by Fox News’ host Jesse Watters on Friday about the Oscar confrontation, his handler quickly intervened. The veteran actor is …