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North Carolina native and social media personality Brenay Kennard has been ordered to pay $1.75 million after a jury found her liable for destroying the marriage of her husband’s ex-wife. On Monday, Nov. 10, a jury sided with Durham woman Akira Montague who filed a $3.5 million lawsuit in damages for an affair with her […]
Can you believe it has been 20 years since the premiere of the series The Boondocks? The Boondocks is an adult animated series created by Aaron McGruder that premiered on Adult Swim on Nov. 6, 2005. The highly controversial comedy show, which was based on McGruder’s comic strip of the same name, took risks in […]
SZA Opens Up About Her New Album and a Record-Breaking Year After dominating 2025 with sold-out stadiums, a record-breaking single, and a film debut, SZA is already back in the studio—though even she admits she didn’t plan it that way. In her new GQ cover story, the five-time Grammy winner reflects on a whirlwind year […]
Kim Kardashian’s New Hulu Series All’s Fair Drops Its First Three Episodes The wait is over — the highly anticipated legal drama All’s Fair has officially premiered on Hulu, and the first three episodes are streaming now. Created by Ryan Murphy, the mind behind shows like American Horror Story and Feud, All’s Fair follows an […]
Mariah the Scientist Brings Holiday Heat with Sultry “Santa Baby” Cover R&B favorite Mariah the Scientist is getting into the Christmas spirit — in her own smooth, signature way. The Atlanta-born songstress just released a sultry rendition of the holiday classic “Santa Baby,” available exclusively on Amazon Music. Known for her dreamy vocals and intimate […]
Mariah the Scientist, Kehlani & Ari Lennox: The R&B Dream Collab? Could the R&B collab of the century be on the horizon? Word around the culture is that something special might be brewing between Mariah the Scientist, Kehlani, and Ari Lennox—three voices who’ve each mastered the art of vulnerability and soul in their own lane. […]
The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Louisiana rapper Young Bleed, who passed away this past Saturday, Nov. 1, after suffering a brain aneurysm in Las Vegas. His death came just days after he appeared at the viral Verzuz battle between No Limit Records and Cash Money Records, a reunion that celebrated two influential […]
Renowned scholar and founder of Harvard University’s Hip Hop Archive and Research Institute, Professor Marcyliena Morgan, passed away after complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 75. Professor Morgan, born in 1950 and raised in Chicago, became one of the most respected voices in the study of language and pop culture, shaping social discourse. She was […]
Brandy and Ray J Share Stage During “The Boy Is Mine” Tour Brandy and Ray J shared a heartfelt moment on stage, marking what appears to be a new chapter for the famous siblings. At the Atlanta stop of Brandy’s The Boy Is Mine Tour with Monica on October 31, both singers surprised the crowd […]
Walmart Kicks Off Holiday Deals Early With Three Rounds of Savings Walmart is officially kicking off the holiday shopping season early this year, giving Hoosiers more time — and more chances — to score major savings. The retail giant announced it will host three separate rounds of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals across November […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ release date from federal prison for prostitution-related convictions has been revealed. According to News Nation, records from the Bureau of Prisons list, Combs is expected to be released from a federal prison in May 2028. His release date could come sooner with “good conduct” time earned while serving his sentence. Combs, a […]
Kehlani Unveils “Folded” Homage Pack Featuring R&B Royalty R&B star Kehlani just turned the nostalgia dial all the way up with her latest announcement — the “Folded” Homage Pack, featuring remixes from some of the most iconic voices in the genre. The pack includes contributions from Toni Braxton, Brandy, JoJo, Mario, Ne-Yo, and Tank, blending […]