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Kendrick Lamar Takes Down Drake at Concert, Nara Smith Contro Grows On Tiktok, Janet Jackson's Fans Poke Fun of Justin Timberlake's Arrest and More

Kendrick Lamar Takes Down Drake at Concert, Nara Smith Contro Grows On Tiktok, Janet Jackson's Fans Poke Fun of Justin Timberlake's Arrest and More

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Steve Harvey speaks onstage during Day 2 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Steve Harvey speaks onstage during Day 2 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Steve Harvey may be one of Hollywood’s most booked and busy comedians, but how he got there may be worth looking at through a critical eye thanks to a new interview. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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Missy Elliott is one of the greatest rappers of all time — let alone female rappers — so it’s cool to see that she’ll be getting her just due with her first-ever tour as a headlining act. - Noah A. McGee Read More

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Nara Smith and Onezwa Mbola in recent TikToks sharing recipes to make boba.
Nara Smith and Onezwa Mbola in recent TikToks sharing recipes to make boba.
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You probably recognize Nara Smith from her “made from scratch” TikTok recipes for bubble gum and bread. You could also know her and her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, for their children’s unique names: Whimsy Lou, Rumble Honey and Slim Easy. - Phenix S Halley Read More

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The Star Wars fandom continues to embarrass itself. The latest series in the franchise, “The Acolyte,” has fallen victim to yet another review-bombing campaign from the audience — an unfortunate practice that’s often rooted in racism and misogyny. - Jared Alexander Read More

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Kendrick Lamar performs during the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 11, 2023 in New York City.
Kendrick Lamar performs during the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 11, 2023 in New York City.
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At what point during Wednesday’s “The Pop Out” concert do you think Drake was rethinking all his life choices? Was it when 17,000 people rapped the lyrics to a six and half minute diss track? Was it the third, fourth or fifth time Kendrick Lamar dropped “Not Like Us” to close the show? Either way, what we all witnessed was one man bringing out all his friends to enthusiastically dance on another man’s grave. - Stephanie Holland Read More

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Porsha Williams, Shamea Morton, Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey attend Kenya Moore’s hair spa grand opening at Kenya Moore Hair Spa on June 6, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Porsha Williams, Shamea Morton, Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey attend Kenya Moore’s hair spa grand opening at Kenya Moore Hair Spa on June 6, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bravo cameras were rolling at Kenya Moore’s grand opening of the Kenya Moore Hair Spa when the Real Housewives of Atlanta star allegedly revealed posters of new cast member Brittany Eady performing oral sex, according to People. - Phenix S Halley Read More

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Turns out 2024 is the year of airing grievances. From Katt Williams, to Kendrick Lamar and now, Janet Jackson fans, it’s time for everyone to get their shit off. The latest famous name to find themselves in the crosshairs is Justin Timberlake. - Stephanie Holland Read More

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Caroline Chikezie on 'Power Book II: Ghost' and Her Role as Noma
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Caroline Chikezie talks ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ and what to expect from her character in the final season of the show.

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David Alan Grier on 'The American Society of Magical Negroes' and 'In Living Color'
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David Alan Grier talks ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ and reveals what he thinks about the idea of a revival of ‘In Living Color’.

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