The 2020 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest in Chicago featured Orlando Magic’s Aaron Gordon dunking over the 7’5 Boston Celtics’ player, Tacko Fall. The dunk should have been the icing on the cake, giving Gordon the perfect score of 50 in the tightly contested battle with Miami Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. …

by @kaylabrantley Gabrielle Union has written a children’s book inspired by her one-year-old daughter Kaavia James. The book titled Welcome to the Party is the first children’s book for the actress, who is already a New York Times bestselling author.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “I’m so excited to be releasing my first children’s book,” …

In 2019, there were so many memorable moments that showcased the good and the bad moments of the year. Despite some of the bad times, many couples made it through the year and shared their love and affection on the ‘Gram, with red carpets appearances, date nights, and baecations. Let’s …

Last week, social media erupted over the discussion of different parenting styles when it comes to girls and boys, and even gender roles. But now, in an exclusive statement to Baller Alert, Gabrielle Union is setting the record straight on the realities of parenting. The conversation kicked off earlier this …

The Baller Alert Show, featuring your lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns, with Ferrari Simmons and Su Solo, kicked off its 71st episode with a recap of the hottest topics and current events from the previous week. However, before the hosts jumped into the first segment, Burns congratulated Rari on his engagement. …

On the season premiere of ’America’s Got Talent,’ contestant Kodi Lee blew judges away with a performance that brought the entire room to their feet. The 22-year old singer and pianist, who is both blind and autistic earned the “Golden Buzzer” for his moving rendition of Donny Hathaway’s “A Song …

Happy Mother’s Day Baller Nation! On this special day, we want to acknowledge and show love to our Ballerific Mothers who are celebrating their very first Mother’s Day. We hope that your day is full of love and want you to know that you’re appreciated for the hard work that …

Celebrities are coming together to help the mother of 15-year-old Nigel Shelby, a gay Alabama teen who took his life earlier this month after being bullied.  As details surrounding Shelby’s death were revealed, his story caught the attention of the many celebs on social media. Now, according to TMZ, Dwyane …

Gabrielle Union shares why it was important for the Wade family to attend Miami’s Gay Pride parade in support of their son, Zion. Recently, Dwyane Wade opened up about the importance of inclusivity and visibility in the Wade family, and now Gabby is continuing that message by fully supporting her …

On Thursday, as the NBA celebrated the legendary careers of Dwyane Wade in Miami and Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas, Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson made headlines with an impromptu news conference, in which announced he was stepping down as the Los Angeles’ Lakers president.  “Today, I’m gonna step down as the president,” …

In 2018, there were so many memorable moments that showcased the good and the bad moments of the year. Despite some of the bad times, many couples made it through the year and shared their love and affection on the ‘Gram, with red carpets appearances, date nights, and baecations.   …

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shonda Rhimes, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are teaming up as co-producers for a Broadway show about systematic racism. The Broadway drama entitled “American Son” will star Kerry Washington and #StevenPasquale, and Washington will also act as a producer under her company Simpson Street. Other producers are …

Damon Wayans Jr. wants to switch up his custody arrangements with former “Basketball Wives” Star, Aja Metoyer, and get full custody of their daughters. The actor claims Metoyer doesn’t take their children’s education seriously. According to The Blast, Wayans says that their daughters are “suffering scholastically” due to their mother’s …

– blogged by @lanaladonna Champagne Papì calls for celebration. Earlier this week on Tuesday, Drake launched his new restaurant “Pick 6ix” in Toronto. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Though the restaurant hasn’t officially opened yet, Pick 6ix hosted its first birthday bash with a private dinner party thrown by basketball star, LeBron James in …

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 …

In two weeks, actress Gabrielle Union will release her first ever memoir, titled “We’re Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True.” Nearly six months ago, Union released the cover of her brand new book, where she unveils the struggles and subsequent triumphs that have molded …

2016 will be a memorable year to say the least. Despite losing some of our favorite celebrities, a few of our favorite celebrity couples split this year, leaving many hopeless in regards to love. From Brangelina to Mary J and Kendu, and most recently T.I. and Tiny, the relationship span …

  Now that I’ve got your attention, I’d like to dedicate this blog to my Black Women, specifically dark skin black women. If you choose to read beyond the title, I commend you. You’re smart. I like that. If you choose to stop at the title and get angry because …

It seems like this year’s off-season changes may have been beneficial for the Chicago Bulls. According to reports, with the Bulls’ victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, the Midwestern team locked in their first 3-0 start, since the 1996-97 season. This off-season left Miami Heat fans fuming mad, with …

Now that the 2014-2015 NBA season is officially over, it is time for many players to figure out what the future holds for next season. Over the past couple of weeks, some players’ contracts hit their expiration dates while other players decided to opt out of their existing contracts. All …