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Jay-Z’s business entities have sued a New York City licensing firm, claiming it cheated the companies as part of a “colossal accounting scandal.” In the lawsuit, Jay-Z’s companies accuse Iconix Brand Group Inc. of lying about its finances when it made deals with the rapper’s Roc Nation apparel company. When …

Jeff Bezos, the genius behind Amazon, has officially split from his wife MacKenzie, now that a Washington state judge has signed off on the divorce. According to Page Six, the arrangement leaves McKenzie with 19.7 million shares of Amazon.com valued at more than $38 billion. The couple were married in …

Three Michael Jackson fan clubs in France have filed a lawsuit against Wade Robson and James Safechuck, the two men who accused the late pop star of sexual abuse in the HBO documentary ‘Leaving Neverland.’ The three organizations – Michael Jackson Community, MJ Street and On the Line – accused …

‌Donald Trump is blaming technical difficulties for a history slip up during his “Salute to America” speech on Independence Day. “Our Army manned the air, it rammed the ramparts, it took over the airports,” Trump said of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War.” But, there’s only one problem. Airplanes …

A 17-year-old was fatally stabbed at a gas station in Peoria, Arizona on Thursday for listening to rap music, police said. Witnesses state that 27-year-old Michael Adams walked up to the teen around 1:45 a.m. inside the Circle K, slit his throat then left the store. The victim, who has …

The San Antonio girl whose gone viral this past week for licking a tub of Blue Bell ice cream and putting it back in a store freezer has been identified as a minor. Police will not issue adult charges. The Lufkin Police Department said the juvenile suspect’s identity has not …

Reality star Amber Portwood was arrested Friday in Indiana, and charged with domestic battery for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend while he was holding their child. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was called to a residence just after 3 AM and subsequently took the reality TV mom into custody. According to …

The Human Rights Foundation is calling for #NickiMinaj’s performance at this month’s Jeddah World Fest in Saudi Arabia to be canceled because of the regime’s violation of the rights of “tens of millions of Saudis.” The Hollywood Reporter recently reported the festival will not permit alcohol and is intended for …

Three Florida deputies were charged after video shows a 15-year-old being punched and slammed to the ground during a brutal arrest outside of a McDonald’s in Broward County. Officers Gregory LaCerra, 51, and Christopher Krickovich, 29, with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office were charged for allegedly beating and pepper spraying …

Chloe x Halle member #HalleBailey has been tapped to play Ariel in Disney’s next live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid,” and #BlackTwitter has been singing Disney’s praises ever since. Director Rob Marshall spent the last few months meeting with talent, but close sources say Bailey was a clear front runner …

Police believe they have identified the woman who was filmed licking a half-gallon of Blue Bell Ice Cream inside of a Walmart location in Lufkin, Texas and once she is captured, she could face up to 20 years in prison. Detectives have obtained surveillance video of a woman matching the …

Every year on the 4th of July, it’s become an annual tradition for families to fire up the grill and cue the Frankie Beverly and Maze. For some, it’s a day of relaxation and for others, a day to commemorate America’s independence from the British. Whether you celebrate the holiday …

Viola Davis is one of the most revered actresses of our time, but even with all of her talent and accolades, she admits that she has had her own experience with colorism in the industry. In a recent interview with The Wrap, Davis shared her thoughts on the lack of …

Kendrick Norton, the 22-year-old Defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins, is in critical condition after he was involved in a rollover car accident. According to the NY Daily News, The NFL player had to have his left arm amputated by paramedics at the scene in order to free him from …

A 31-year-old woman was picked up by the Chicago Fire Department and taken to Rush Hospital early Thursday morning after she was allegedly sexually assaulted at embattled R&B singer R. Kelly’s former music studio. The woman was reportedly picked up just before 4 a.m. at the intersection of Loomis Street …

A South Jersey judge said a teenage boy who filmed himself raping a girl deserves leniency because he comes from “a good family.” Judge James Troiano told the family of a 16-year-old girl that her alleged rapist, identified as “GMC,” should not face trial as an adult for his actions …

After spending weeks in court, Jenelle Evans has regained custody of two of her kids. Evans and her husband David Eason lost custody of all three of her kids earlier this year after Eason shot and killed the family dog, Nugget. According to TMZ, sources say the legal drama ended …

Last week, the Chicago Police Department released dozens of text messages between Jussie Smollett and Abel Osundairo, one of the Nigerian brothers he allegedly paid in his attack. Although officials believe the texts were part of the actor’s attempt to stage the crime, Smollett’s team claims the cryptic texts and …

When trying to go viral goes wrong. Blue Bell Creameries has immediately stepped into action after video surfaced of a young woman tampering with their ice cream at a San Antonio grocery store. The company is now coordinating with law enforcement, retail partners, and social media to track down the …

Nike has pulled a new limited edition Independence Day-themed shoe from stores after critics, including former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick, expressed concerns about its “Betsy Ross Flag” design. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Air Max 1 sneaker features an early version of the American flag and …