Dave Chapelle, Kim Burrell, Michael Jordan, Naomi Campbell, And This Week's Winners and Losers

After going very public with his relationship with Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson, Common appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” to answer the age-hold question of whether someone can really be friends with an ex. - Angela Johnson Read More

There are homes fit for a king or queen, and then there are homes fit for the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan. The legendary Chicago Bulls player has been trying to sell his mansion in Highland Park, Illinois for a while—12 years to be exact. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Was pastor Kim Burrell being a diva during church service? Or was it all in good fun? A hilarious video of the “Working For Your Good” singer and songwriter asking someone in her church congregation not to sing while she is singing is making the rounds of the internet, and Black Twitter has some thoughts. - Emell Adolphus Read More

As two of the greatest living stand-up comedians, Dave Chappelle and Katt Williams have an undeniable mutual respect.

Chappelle told a hilarious story about Williams and internet imposters on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” several years ago. - Dustin J. Seibert Read More

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was hit with a 25-game PED suspension, according to reports.

The 13-year pro tested positive for the growth hormone ibutamoren, and SARM LGD-4033, which is used by bodybuilders to increase muscle, according to the league. - Mackenzie Meaney Read More

On Saturday, January 20, Black designer Olivier Rousteing put on the much anticipated Balmain Fall/Winter 2024 menswear show. The show did not disappoint, as Rousteing sent pieces down the runway that we knew celebrities would be dying to wear on upcoming press tours and red carpets. However, others in the fashion world noticed that the jewelry used on a few models was identical another Black designer’s in the industry. - Amira Castilla Read More

Coco Gauff was brought to tears at the 2023 Australian Open following a fourth-round loss to Jeļena Ostapenko. A year later she was in danger of another early exit in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Unforced errors were piling up, and Gauff was forced to rally to pull out a win by tiebreaker in the first set against Marta Kostyuk. - Stephen Knox Read More

While most teenagers spend their free time on video games and social media, 16-year-old Shania Muhammad is using her three college degrees to help mold young minds as a third grade teacher. - Angela Johnson Read More

Johnson’s new one-woman off-Broadway show, ‘Beverly Johnson: IN VOGUE’, recounts her journey alongside a changing America. The show closes February 4th.

Black folks have been shattering glass ceilings and raising the bar for the rest of us over the last few years. Here’s a nod to some recent Black “firsts” worth remembering. - Amira Castilla Read More