Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: A Brief History Of A Beef
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Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Diss ‘euphoria' Explained, Mean Girl Megyn Kelly Trolls VP Kamala Harris’ Viral Interview, Whoopi Goldberg’s Shocking Story About Her Mom's Disappearance and More Celeb News

Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Diss ‘euphoria' Explained, Mean Girl Megyn Kelly Trolls VP Kamala Harris’ Viral Interview, Whoopi Goldberg’s Shocking Story About Her Mom's Disappearance and More Celeb News

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History’s best rappers force listeners to peel back the layers of their bars to find meaning lingering beneath the surface. In that, Kendrick Lamar can teach a master class: He’s known for making albums with nonlinear storylines and deep cut references. - William Ketchum III Read More

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Unless you’ve been under a rock for 24 hours, you’re aware that Kendrick Lamar called Drake everything but a child of God on his song “Euphoria.” Kendrick used the six-plus-minute track, released Tuesday morning, to reference the Canadian’s alleged plastic surgery and call him a scam artist, a manipulator, a cultural appropriator and a deadbeat dad. - Candace McDuffie Read More

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Prom season is in full swing, which means your timelines are about to be completely flooded with pictures of teenagers looking red-carpet-ready as they prepare to head out for that special night. - Angela Johnson Read More

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Megyn Kelly, who regularly spews white supremacist rhetoric on her eponymous show, shared her two cents about VP Kamala Harris’ viral Monday interview segment on “The Drew Barrymore Show.” - Candace McDuffie Read More

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Tiffany Haddish reveals plenty of personal details in her new book, “I Curse You With Joy,” set for release May 7. In it she discusses her recent legal issues, including her two DUI arrests, her maternal health struggles and her very public love life. - Stephanie Holland Read More

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Wendy Williams, left and Kevin Hunter attend Wendy Williams and The Hunter Foundation gala at Hammerstein Ballroom on July 18, 2018.
Wendy Williams, left and Kevin Hunter attend Wendy Williams and The Hunter Foundation gala at Hammerstein Ballroom on July 18, 2018.
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It looks like the funds Wendy Williams’ ex-husband Kevin Hunter was enjoying as a result of back payments for spousal support he received as part of their 2020 divorce might not be staying in his pockets for too much longer. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Whoopi Goldberg speaks onstage during the “Till” world premiere Q & A during the 60th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 01, 2022 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Whoopi Goldberg speaks onstage during the “Till” world premiere Q & A during the 60th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 01, 2022 in New York City.
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Whoopi Goldberg is giving fans a glimpse into her life before stardom in her new memoir, “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me,” which is set to drop on May 7. - Angela Johnson Read More

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It’s no secret that Drake is a massive cornball. The Canadian rapper, whose debut album “Thank Me Later” was released in 2010, has changed the way hip hop has affected the masses. Sadly, it’s not in a good way. Kendrick Lamar’s new Drake diss song, “euphoria,” called out the way the “For All The Dogs” artist has made a mockery of Black American culture—and we have the proof. - Candace McDuffie Read More

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The Netflix 'Good Times' Is A Not So Good Time, Here's Why
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Renada Shephard’s animated reboot of the 1970s sitcom pales in comparison to its predecessor, and smarter animations like, ‘The Boondocks.’

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Gabrielle Dennis Talks ‘The Big Door Prize’ & What She’d Like Her ‘Life Potential’ To Be
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Dennis also reminisces on the impact of ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ and her little encounter with Usher.

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