When Beyoncé dropped “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” the first two singles for what the world would later come to know as “Cowboy Carter,” her foray into country and Americana music, Beyoncé wasn’t exactly welcomed by everybody into the genre. To even say the entire Black community was on

On Monday, a Los Angeles judge dismissed Jay-Z’s extortion and defamation lawsuit against lawyer Tony Buzbee. Last year, the rapper sued Buzbee, accusing the high-profile lawyer of peddling lies in one of his civil lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs.  Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, pursued legal action against Buzbee after he

by Keka Araújo July 2, 2025 Judge Subramanian granted prosecutors several hours to prepare a written submission arguing against bail, with both sides scheduled to present their cases at 1 p.m. Sean “Diddy” Combs, the embattled music mogul, was acquitted July 2 of federal charges of sex trafficking and operating

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 2, 2025 The Oklahoma City Thunder player signed a record contract extension when he inked a 4-year, $285 million deal After a spectacular year in which he won an NBA Championship, the regular-season and NBA Finals MVP Awards, and the scoring title, Oklahoma City

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 2, 2025 The Brooklyn rapper filed a suit accusing the lawyer of extortion, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. A Los Angeles judge has dismissed Jay-Z’s extortion lawsuit against Texas attorney Tony Buzbee.  According to The New York Times, Jay-Z filed legal paperwork

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 2, 2025 The restaurant is a local Atlanta staple whose famous guests range from Mayor Andre Dickens to Bernice King. Fans of Bankhead Seafood will have to wait a bit before ordering up, with one of its partners, Killer Mike, confirming the news of its temporary

In a case seen as a challenge to American free-speech principles, Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over the editing of CBS’ “ 60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October. Paramount, which owns CBS, said the money will go to Trump’s future

Sean “Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life. The mixed result came on the third day of deliberations. It could still send Combs, 55, to prison

Idris Elba knows firsthand the toll aging can take on the body. During a recent appearance on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast, the 52-year-old actor opened up about getting older and reaching his 50s.  “I don’t love that, at this [day and] age, the age of wellness and consciousness, is

by Mitti Hicks July 2, 2025 The case would have determined whether one of the state’s two majority-Black congressional districts was a racial gerrymander. The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered further argument in what is considered a high-stakes redistricting case in Louisiana. The court delayed its decision in Louisiana v. Callais,