Kobe Bryant Once Sued His Parents and Was Estranged From Them for Years — What Happened?
Kobe Bryant's relationship to his parents changed for the worse after he married Vanessa Bryant in 2001.
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The Truth Behind Why LeToya Luckett Was Fired From Destiny's Child
"There was nothing at the time that I could do about it,” LeToya said about her Destiny's Child exit.
Jennifer Hudson and Common's Relationship Timeline: From Rumors to Romance
"If I'm going to get married, it's to her," Common said of J.Hud.
Michael Ealy Has an Impressive Net Worth After Years as a Hollywood Heartthrob
Michael has made us swoon, cry, and fear him through his selective acting roles.
Who Are Diddy's Parents? The Mogul's Mom, Janice Combs, Was Hospitalized for Chest Pains
Diddy has said his mom protected him from his father's past as one of the biggest drug lords in Harlem.
Porsha Williams' Dating History: From R. Kelly To... Future?
Porsha Williams said she was in a "chaotic" relationship with R. Kelly at a young age. Let's dive more into her dating history!
Kandi Burruss and Jermaine Dupri's Romance Was One of R&B's Best Kept "Little Secrets"
Kandi and Jermaine worked together professionally before and after they dated.
Keke Wyatt Confirms Divorce, Says She's "Free" From Ex-Husband's "Bondage and Abuse"
Keke claimed on Instagram that her husband and the father of two of her children "choked" her during their marriage.
'P-Valley' Star Nicco Annan Shows His Range as the Host of 'Down in the Valley'
Nicco won an NAACP Image Award for his role as the 'P-Valley' fan-favorite, Uncle Clifford.
Caroline Brooks Reposts Fan Who Accuses Bravo of Painting Her as A "Hostile Black Woman"
Brooks reposted a fan who said her treatment on 'RHODubai' Season 2 is "extremely offensive."
Sheree Whitfield Calls 'RHOA' newbie Brittany Eady a “Scammer” After Shady Comment
The drama happened a few weeks after Britt's fallout with Kenya Moore while filming 'RHOA' Season 16.
Halleemah Nash Reacts to Lakers Coach JJ Redick Saying He "Never" Called Her the N-Word
A spokesperson for JJ Redick said him calling Halleemah Nash the N-word "never happened."
Sound Off: Kenya Moore’s Exit From ‘RHOA' Sparks Debate Among Bravo Fans — Was It Deserved?
Kenya's firing was a sad ending to a stellar ‘RHOA’ run.
Keiarna Stewart Sues Deborah Williams for $10 Million After 'RHOP' Season 8 Fight
Keairna sued Deborah for "assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress" following their Season 8 brawl.
Nelly and Ashanti's Love Story Went From a 20-Year Gap to Marriage and a Baby Carriage!
The couple decided to give their relationship another try in September 2023.
Catch up With Where the 'Braxton Family Values' Cast Is Now Ahead of the WeTV Reboot
'Braxton Family Values' aired in 2011 and followed the Braxton sisters for seven seasons.
Why Did ‘Braxton Family Values’ End? The Drama Behind Its Abrupt Cancellation
The Braxtons have been vocal about being mistreated and underpaid by WeTV during their time on ‘Braxton Family Values.’
Dr. Alicia Egolum Reveals She “Will Not” Be Returning to ‘Married to Medicine’
Dr. Alicia confirmed via an Instagram DM thread that Season 10 of ‘Married to Medicine’ was her last
Don’t Split the Pole! The Meaning Behind the Cultural Superstition
The belief that splitting the pole causes bad luck has been passed down among various generations.
"Grow Up" — Woman Calls out Women Who Go out Without Makeup, Sparking Debate
If you are one of those women who don't wear makeup when you go out — this social media user is coming for you.
Odell Beckham Jr.'s Brother, Kordell Beckham, Is Making His Mark on 'Love Island USA'
The 'Love Island' star and the NFL star have the same father, Odell Beckham Sr., but different mothers.
Nicki Minaj Has Faced Criticism for Her Marriage to Kenneth Petty
"I think I have what I was striving for, just happiness," Nicki said after getting her marriage license in 2019.
What Kenya Moore and Brittany Eady Have Said About Their Explosive 'RHOA' Fight
'RHOA' newbie Brittany allegedly told Kenya "“I have guns for b----s like you" during their heated exchange.
Are Matt Barnes and Anansa Sims' Married After 'The Barnes Bunch' Season Finale?
In 'The Barnes Bunch' Season 1 finale, Matt initially wanted to marry Anansa at their engagement party (and baby's gender reveal).
Here's Where Phaedra Parks and Kenya Moore's "Friendship" Stands Today
Kenya and Phaedra's decade-long feud may have ended after they partied with Megan Thee Stallion in June 2024.
5 Rihanna Fenty Hair Memes That Will Make Even the Most Loyal "Navy" Member Laugh
Some fans compared RiRi to a 'Brady Bunch' character while others said they just want another album.
Former 'RHONY' Star Eboni K Williams' Dating Status Revealed Amid Her Pregnancy News
Eboni's life has certainly changed since her one-season stint on 'The Real Housewives of New York City.'
Porsha Williams Granted to Stay in Her and Simon Guobadia's Home as Prenup Drama Continues
During the couple's tumultuous divorce proceedings, Simon said Porsha signed their prenup anticipating a divorce.
JT and Yung Miami’s Beef Explained — Is This the End of City Girls?
Yung Miami said she and JT are better off working on their solo projects than on another City Girls album.
Does Beyonce Watch ‘The Real Housewives?’ What She’s Said About the Franchise
Beyoncé said she was “gone with the wind fabulous” and was mentioned on ‘RHODubai.’
‘RHODubai’ Star Caroline Brooks Dedicated Season 2 to Her Late Niece Following Her Murder
The ‘Dubai’ star shared she would also “take a pause from socials” amid her niece’s untimely death.
‘RHODubai’ Star Caroline Brooks Talks Dating Fellow "Bravolebrities" (EXCLUSIVE)
The Glass House CEO was romantically linked to Jason Chambers and Jason Cameron during ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’s’ hiatus.
Pink Pantheress’s Songs May Be Short, but Her Money Is Not
The “Boy’s A Liar” singer’s shook up music lovers when she said, “We don’t need to have a bridge” in a song.
Here's What Andy Cohen Said About the ‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’ Season 3 Pause (EXCLUSIVE)
One cast member said the pause will last “until the powers that be figure out what’s in the best interest of the show.”
A Howard University Student Stirs Controversy After "Denouncing" Her Affiliation With a "Divine Nine" Sorority
Zora Sanders denounced her D9 Howard University sorority. People are split on her decision as some call sororities cults.
'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams Has Secured a Sizable Net Worth Over the Years
Porsha announced her return to 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' for Season 16.
Inside ‘RHOA’ Star Shamea Morton’s Lavish Life With Her Husband, Gerald Mwangi
Shamea snagged one of the "rich African" men that ran Atlanta in 'RHOA's' heyday.
Sound Off: PR Played a Role in How Celebrities Discuss Diddy — and the Mogul's Apology
Diddy has long been tied to celebrity culture, and yet the support from them is tied to PR and the public's image of celebs.
Bria Fleming and Amir Lancaster of 'Summer House: MV' Ended Season 2 on a Sour Note
Bria and Amir's drama is far from over after the 'Summer House: Martha's Vineyard' Season 2 finale.
Baby, the ‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’ Reunion Looks Are Just as Spicy as the Cast
The inaugural ‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’ reunion served looks and, hopefully, some resolution.
Anansa Sims and Matt Barnes Talk Becoming “Soulmates” 20 Years After They First Met (EXCLUSIVE)
“You just never know who your soulmate is and who your partner is,” Anansa said of Matt. “I would have never guessed.”
Sound Off: Shereé Whitfield (and Bravo) Fumbled Her ‘RHOA’ Legacy
The ‘Housewives’ OG’s departure was deserved, though Bravo still could’ve handled it better.
'SHMV' Star Amir Lancaster's Future on the Show up in the Air Amid Natalie Cortes Drama
"At the end of the day, I want her to be there with me this time," Amir said of having Natalie in the house for 'SHMV' Season 3.
Shereé Whitfield Is Now the Most Fired ‘Housewives’ Star Amid Third ‘RHOA’ Exit
Shereé has been fired three times since joining ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ in 2008.
'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' Cast Revealed: Who Has a Peach in Season 16?
Several 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' fan favorites are joining Season 16 amid shocking departures from cast members.
‘RHOP’ Newbie Jassi Rideaux Is Already on Gizelle Bryant’s Bad Side — Let’s Meet Her!
Jassi is reportedly contributing to Gizelle’s ‘Potomac’ takedown.
Wendy Williams Cannot Directly Access What Money She Has Left — What Is Her Net Worth?
After Wells Fargo imposed a freeze on Wendy’s accounts in 2022, she (and her money) were placed under a legal guardianship.
Teacher Speaks out After Being Fired for Having His Students Take Down His Braids
The teacher said he had “four or five of over 100 best friends” unbraid his hair for a pass to get out of class.
Are Bria and Simon Still Together? ‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’ Tested the Couple
Bria said she and Simon were “over” in a Season 2 episode.
Matt Barnes Admits He Was Starstruck by MIL Beverly Johnson aka "Ms. Trinidad" (EXCLUSIVE)
Matt’s mother-in-law and Anansa Sims’ mother, Beverly Johnson, played a messy but sultry teacher on ‘Martin.’