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MoviesOscars 2025: Rank of Colman Domingo Roles By Box Office PerformanceThe longtime actor just tied with Denzel Washington for an amazing feat thanks to his recent 2025 Oscar nomination.Shanelle Genai
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TelevisionSheryl Underwood Opens Up About Public Fight With Sharon Osbourne On The Royal Family Asking How Dark Prince Harry's Baby Was Going to BeUnderwood discussed her fallout with a fellow co-host on “The Talk” during an interview with Shannon Sharpe.Noah A. McGee
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MusicThese Are The Rappers To Watch In 2025MCs such as Samara Cyn, Ray Vaughn and Benji Blue Bills are due for a big 2025.Noah A. McGee
MusicHeard of Teddy Pendergrass? This R&B; Legend's Story Is One For The BooksThe R&B; singer known for smooth moves and sexy lyrics suffered a tragic accident that changed his life foreverAngela Johnson
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MusicThese Stars Will Join Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl Halftime Show...If Rumors Are TrueSuperbowl 2025: The Compton rapper has had an amazing year musically that will all culminate on football's biggest night.Shanelle Genai
Hot TeaYikes! Jeezy, Jeannie Mai Divorce Takes Yet Another Messy Turn and This Time Police Are InvolvedThe two have been entangled in their ugly split for over a year now.Shanelle Genai
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MediaWATCH: Stephen A. Smith Claps at President Biden Over Pardoning His SonJust days after the TV personality delivered controversial criticism of Presient Biden, reports about his new multi-million dollar contract surface.Stephanie Holland
MediaOh Lord...Black Social Media Reacts to Nick Cannon Finally Admitting He’s a NarcissistOn an episode of ‘Counsel Culture,’ the TV personality discussed his thoughts on being ‘clinically diagnosed’ with narcissistic personality disorder.Stephanie Holland
MediaWATCH: Katt Williams Dishes More Humorous Bombshells About Diddy, ‘Club Shay Shay’ and Steph CurryThe actor/comedian is ending the year with another controversial, funny interview revealing details about his previous controversial, funny interview.Stephanie Holland
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PoliticsNYT, The Hill On Why Trump Will Fail This Second Go AroundThe president has made clear his plans for America's future, but that doesn't mean it'll all come true.Phenix S Halley
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Blerds UnitedDragons, Magic and Superheroes: Black Fans’ Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy UniversesAs the Wizarding World reportedly makes a shocking casting move with the new ‘Harry Potter’ series, we explore the sci-fi/fantasy world Black fans love.Stephanie Holland
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Blerds UnitedAfter ‘Joker 2’ Bomb, Black Actors We'd Prefer to See As Joker, Harley Quinn and BatmanWith ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ bombing at the box office, we take a look at who could star in the next batch of Batman movies.Stephanie Holland
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It's LitMore Books Black People Need To Buy Now Before They're BannedWith Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans controlling Congress, an increase in book bans is a serious threat.Angela Johnson
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The Root InterviewWait...Her Secret Service Agent Boyfriend Took Her To the Obama's House To Do What??EXCLUSIVE: The Root talks with Koryeah Dwanyen about the relationship she says left her in need of healing.Angela Johnson
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Politics15 Disappointing Black People Who Helped Trump Usher In This Political Downward SpiralEvery wannabe presidential candidate and token Black conservative who most likely casted their ballot on Trump.Kalyn Womack
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