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Tyra Banks reportedly sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' docuseries portrayal, claims defamation and manipulation
9+ min ago (480+ words) 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model' became a topic of heavy discussion earlier this year regarding Banks' relationship with the Jays, how she handled an alleged sexual assault on set and more. Tyra Banks is going on the offensive....
Do I think it's helpful? I don't': David Oyelowo responds to Druski's Black British actors skit
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (385+ words) After Druski joked about Black British actors "taking all the roles," David Oyelowo says the skit was funny, but the conversation needs more collaboration than division. Druski may have had the internet cracking up, but David Oyelowo wants folks to…...
Long Island man alleges police brutality after traffic stop caught on camera
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (495+ words) Craig Manning says Suffolk County police used excessive force during an April traffic stop in Medford, New York. His attorney says the arrest was "wrong from the beginning." What began as a routine traffic stop on Long Island has turned…...
'We have to stand for something': Yung Miami joins list of celebrities questioning Karmelo Anthony case and verdict
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (362+ words) An appeal has been filed for the 19-year-old convicted of murder, questioning whether his trial was handled properly in terms of jury selection and more. Yung Miami is sounding off on the Karmelo Anthony case. Days after the North Texas…...
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center hours after missing deadline
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (273+ words) The long fight about the President's name being added to the Center ended in the wee hours of the morning on Saturday as Rep. Joyce Beatty cheered that the removal of his name is what a "fight for justice" looks…...
V-103 morning show host Francesca Amiker breaks silence on affair allegations made by Big Tigger's wife
17+ hour, 6+ min ago (344+ words) The former 11 Alive and E! News correspondent joined V-103 in April and joined the "Big Tigger Morning Show" in May. Atlanta V-103 hosts Francesca Amiker and Big Tigger returned to the airwaves on Friday, days after shocking allegations made by Tigger's wife,…...
Tracy Morgan's comments about teachers highlight barriers some Black children face in traditional schooling
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (347+ words) Tracy Morgan said he can't stand teachers, launching a nuanced debate about the Black experience and education." As the school year winds down across the country, Tracy Morgan has ignited a debate among teachers. During a recent sitdown with "Saturday…...
Could Halle Bailey play Janet Jackson in a biopic? This Oscar winner is convinced she could
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (352+ words) The hype around the 'Michael' movie has generated various fan castings, but Bailey as Janet has generated the most chatter. Halle Bailey has heavily leaned into her acting bag in recent years, first with "grown'ish," then the live-action version of…...
Space X shares surge in historic Wall Street debut as Elon Musk's wealth tops $1 trillion on paper
1+ day, 49+ min ago (300+ words) The public offering is being described as the largest initial public offering in history. Space X made history on June 12 with a blockbuster debut on Wall Street, sending shares soaring and pushing founder Elon Musk's estimated net worth above the…...
Former Essence CEO Caroline Wanga sues over fallout from Essence Fest controversy
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (663+ words) Wanga claims company leadership failed to publicly clarify that she was not involved in planning or operations tied to the festival. Caroline Wanga's split from Essence Ventures is now headed to court. On Thursday, June 11, the former CEO filed a…...