In the wake of the racist controversy over Disney’s casting in the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” actress Jodi Benson, who voiced the underwater princess in the 1989 animated classic, is speaking out about the outrage.  During the Supercon convention in Florida, Benson defended Disney’s casting choice and highlighted …

On Tuesday, less than a week after Saudi organizers announced Nicki Minaj would be the headline act at the Jeddah World Fest, the Queens-bred Barbie has pulled out of the show.  In an effort to show support for women, the LGBTQ community and the freedom of expression, Minaj has decided …

Wendy Williams’ son is officially off the hook in his assault case after prosecutors withdrew their decision to pursue charges.  On Tuesday, Kevin Hunter Jr. appeared before a judge to address assault charges for allegedly punching his father in the face, back in May. During the hearing, prosecutors revealed that …

The Eventbrite page for “AfroFuture Fest,” hosted by Afrofuture Youth, advertised an “Early Bird POC Ticket” for $10 — POC meaning “people of color” — and an “Early Bird NONPOC Ticket” for $20, defining “NONPOC” as white people. Now after backlash, the Afrofuturist group has decided to reverse its decision …

In the wake of the cancellation of Fox’s hit series “Star,” the show’s lead is taking her talents to Freeform to join the cast of “Grown-ish.”  According to Deadline, Ryan Destiny has officially been tapped to link with Yara Shahidi, Trevor Jackson and the Baileys for a recurring role on …

Wendy Williams is no longer on the market, and apparently, it’s not because of her 27-year-old boo, Marc Tomblin. In fact, according to Williams herself, the host has reportedly gotten her groove back with a doctor in his 50s.  On Monday’s show, Williams opened up about her new relationship. Although …

Last week, Disney announced Halle Bailey of Chole x Halle as its lead for the highly anticipated live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” which prompted a negative reaction from the internet’s closeted racists. Although many insisted their criticisms were not fueled by racism, highlighting the fact that Halle doesn’t resemble …

As if the first time wasn’t disgusting enough, another person is being charged with food tampering after licking ice cream in a grocery store in Louisiana. The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Department arrested 36-year-old Lenise Martin III after a video circulated online, showing him licking a tub of Blue Bell ice …

A$AP Rocky will remain behind bars for the next two weeks, as prosecutors investigate his role in a street brawl that occurred earlier this week in Sweden.  According to PEOPLE, the rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was arrested on Tuesday after footage surfaced of a violent altercation between …

After news surfaced of an alleged legal battle between Chris Brown and his baby mama, Nia Guzman, over child support for their Royalty, Page Six reports that is not the case.  According to Guzman herself, the two are reportedly on good terms and Brown is up to date on all …

After two years of legal back and forth, Boosie Badazz has been ordered to pay more than $233,000 to a Mississippi security guard over a 2017 incident, in which he was pepper sprayed.  According to reports, the incident occurred in April of 2017, inside the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, MS. …

Amid criticisms over a line in Chris Brown’s brand new song, “Need a Stack,” the R&B singer is now facing legal issues over child support for his daughter, Royalty.  In new court docs obtained by The Blast, Brown’s baby mother, Nia Guzman, accused Brown of failing to pay child support …

YouTube has become one of the leading platforms for entertainment, education, news, and more, all while, providing a free platform for content creators to profit off their own work.  In fact, several content creators have catapulted their YouTube channels into full-blown careers with brand deals, sponsorships, and even an international …

The Baller Alert Show, featuring your lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns, with Ferrari Simmons and Su Solo, kicked off its 74th episode with a recap of the hottest topics and current events from the previous week. In case you missed it, the hosts highlighted Pride Month and celebrated the LGBTQ community, …

Ahead of the highly anticipated return of BET’s “Tales,” Irv Gotti, the creator, and mastermind behind the anthology series, opened up with Baller Alert about what’s to come. In fact, upon the premiere of the brand new season, Gotti said fans can expect a brand new song from Yeezus, himself. …

Nearly four months after Cardi B filed to trademark her famous catchphrase, “Okurrr,” the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has denied her request.  Back in March, the rapper’s legal team filed applications to trademark the popular phrase for paper goods, clothing apparel, undergarments and more. However, the trademark was rejected …

Talk show host and comedian Steve Harvey will be sending some well-deserving students to college on his dime. The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation has partnered with Steve’s Alma Mater, Kent State University, to provide scholarships for eight students at about $23,000 per student.  According to a release from the …

On Sunday, the NBA kicked off its 2019 free agency, with teams closing at least 48 contracts within the first eight hours, including deals that send both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets. However, prior to the explosive deals, Pelicans big man, Anthony Davis, took his talents …

Two of Bow Wow’s exes have taken to social media accusing him of physical and emotional abuse. In a slew of tweets, Bow Wow’s recent ex Kiyomi Leslie claimed the Ohio native abused her so badly that she suffered a miscarriage. Previously, the TV personality spoke with Bossip and initially …

Atlantic Records has officially joined forces with entertainment lawyer James McMillan and his Art@War label to help develop a diverse roster of talent for its new imprint.  Art@War, which was founded by McMillan, himself, is home to the YBN Collective, which includes YBN Nahmir, YBN Cordae, and YBN Almighty Jay. …