Chris Rock Is Back Saturday Night and He WILL Talk About That
The rare live Netflix special is called 'Selective Outrage'. Get your popcorn ready.
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'The Blackening' Trailer Pokes Fun at Horror Film Clichés
The spooky satire will hit theaters Juneteenth weekend. Watch the trailer here.
50 Years of Black Horror Characters Who Didn't See the End Credits
The vast history of Black horror cinema is paved with a who’s who of victims. Here are some of the most memorable casualties.
R. Kelly's Sentence For Child Sex Crimes Isn’t Harsh Enough
A U.S. District Judge added only one year to R. Kelly's current 30-year imprisonment for sex-related crimes involving minors
Why the Ugly Huggy Wuggy Toy is Frighteningly Popular With Your Kids
Sharp teeth. Bloodshot eyes. Long arms that look like they want to curl around and suffocate you. Perfect gift for little kids, right?
Ready to Hear T-Pain Cover Frank Sinatra?
On Top of the Covers is set to release on March 17
The 5 Worst Super Bowl Ads of 2023, Ranked
The big game had its fair share of boring and strange commercials
They Didn’t Want DJ Khaled to Win in 2023, But God Did!
The superproducer teed up his many life and career upgrades at a swanky Miami press event
All 9 J. Cole Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Quite the Cole-ection here
Don’t Dunk on the ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Remake Just Yet
The 30-second trailer for Jack Harlow’s acting debut shows this might not be a brick
The “50 Years of Hip-Hop” Grammy Medley Was Almost Perfect. Almost.
The Grammys spectacularly honored hip-hop’s legacy, but a few omissions raised eyebrows
When Will the Grammys Quit Playing in Kendrick and Beyoncé's Faces?
It’s time to give one of these legends the Album of the Year award—full stop
‘Swarm,’ Donald Glover’s ‘Atlanta’ Follow-Up, Is Inspired By the BeyHive
It stars Dominique Fishback, Chloe Bailey, and Damson Idris. And Malia Obama is one of the show’s staff writers. Unique!
This Actor’s ‘Meet the Browns’ Filming Experience Sounds a Lot Like the Tyler Perry Episode of ‘Atlanta’
A viral TikTok suggests Atlanta's parody was deeply rooted in reality
How Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Can Kill the Black QB Stigma Once and For All
Here's the non-football reason we’re pulling for the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs to meet in the Super Bowl
Oscar Voters Are Back on Their B.S.
In a regression to #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy said “nope” to ‘Till,’ ‘The Woman King,’ and, wait for it: ‘Nope’
Shannon Sharpe Is a Hall of Fame Sh!t Talker
He was also pretty great at football
The 10 Best, Non-Niche Popcorn Flavors, Ranked
We pop 'em like Orville Redenbacher!
5 Things We Hope to See in The D.O.C.'s Documentary
The story of the iconic rapper who damaged his vocal cords is coming to a big screen near you
5 Black Starting NFL Quarterbacks, Ranked by Swagger (Postseason Edition)
No one on the corner has swagger like us!
‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Final Season Trailer Shows Wu at the Top—and Fighting to Stay There
Relive the hip-hop golden age via the upcoming Hulu series
An NFL Fanatic’s Case For Banning Football
Damar Hamlin’s frightening injury was the last straw. It’s time to abolish America’s most popular sport.
A Thorough Examination of Every Time ‘Black Mirror’ Predicted the Future
Revisiting every episode of Netflix's sci-fi anthology series to determine what dark realities have come to pass
De La Soul’s Classic Back Catalog Was Almost Forgotten
The legendary trio's impending return to streaming services illuminates the crucial role digital platforms play in musical legacy
Gangsta Boo Was One of Hip-Hop’s True Pioneers
The Memphis MC passed away at age 43
Earn Your Leisure: The Making of a Financial Education Empire
EYL Co-Founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings have built a global brand that’s set on ballooning your net worth. Now, they're about to blow up.
Many People Owe Megan Thee Stallion an Apology
Some have expressed regret for their tasteless comments and actions regarding the Houston rapper—but she is due many more
The 12 Major Fall and Winter Holidays, Ranked
’Tis the season… for ranking the cold-weather holidays!
Bow Wow and Romeo’s Respective Beefs With Mentors Are Sad to Witness
At least they aren’t at war with each other this time
Beyoncé’s Longtime Stylist Ty Hunter Has the Formula for Finding Inner Confidence
The fashion titan and author opens up about self-acceptance, fatherhood, Destiny’s Child, and the beauty of aging