‘Severance’s’ Tramell Tillman’s Parents Had Serious Concerns About Him Becoming an Actor
The actor said one of his parents told him, "I’d never make it and I’d be a waiter for the rest of my life."
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Why Did Ego Nwodim Leave 'SNL'? She Left Soon After Being Marked Safe From Casting Shake-up
“The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight."
What Happened to YSL Woody? Inside the Events Behind the Viral Hashtag, #Prayforwoody
The rapper, real name Kenneth Copeland, famously testified in Young Thug's RICO case.
Natasha Rothwell Says She Didn’t Receive Her ADHD Diagnosis Until She Was in Her 40s
"I have a unique way of seeing the world, and having the language of that as an adult has been immensely helpful."
Is Kelly Price Married? Inside the “He Proposed” Singer’s Love Life
The R&B singer is a mother of two children.
Glorilla and Young Thug Had One of the Shortest and Unsolicited Hip-Hop Beefs
The rappers' feud lasted all of two days before one of them eventually apologized.
Ll Cool J and His Wife, Simone Smith, Are Both Bosses in Their Marriage
The multitalented star has been married to his "Around the Way Girl" since 1995.
Who Are NFL Star Tyreek Hill's Kids? He Was Served With Two Paternity Suits
Tyreek Hill is now rumored to have 12 kids with five different women. In 2023, two of his exes came forward with paternity lawsuits against him.
Viral Influencer Rolling Ray Died at 28, Just Days Before His Birthday
Ray was an advocate for the Black LGBTQ+ and disabled community.
Comedian Druski Sent the Internet Ablaze With His Whiteface NASCAR Skit
The comedian's look had fans nicknaming him, "Post Fatone."
Big Boi Said His Grandson Is His Waffle Brand’s Biggest Fan (EXCLUSIVE)
The rap icon became a grandfather when his son, Bamboo Patton, welcomed a child in 2021.
Tamar Braxton’s Dentist Shared Graphic Images of Her Condition in Medical Emergency Update
The R&B singer's physician says she suffered multiple injuries, including a, "tooth completely knocked out of the socket.”
Gizelle Bryant From ‘RHOP’ Has Apparently Dipped in the Bravo Dating Pool Multiple Times
The Bravo OG appeared in an 'RHOP' Season 10 scene with Kyle Richards's ex, Mauricio Umansky.
'RHOP' Star Monique Samuels Admitted She Was “Miserable” in Marriage to Ex Chris Samuels
The Bravolebrity's ex-husband was mentioned in a scandal in a preview of Season 10 of 'The Real Housewives of Potomac.'
Tennis Champion Taylor Townsend Said Her Son Adyn, Inspires Her To Slam Her Goals
"I feel like I'm much stronger now after having him than I was before."
Venus Williams’ Reason for Returning to Tennis Is Far Too Relatable
The Grand Slam champion returned to the DC and US Open tournaments in 2025 after a 16-month hiatus.
Video Footage of What Appears to Be a Bloody FBG Murda Is Circulating Online — What Happened?
"I don't see not one comment under multiple posts of somebody caring for bruh. It's crazy."
Joy Taylor and Jason Whitlock’s Beef Is Riddled With Sexist Comments — Here’s a Breakdown
The former Fox Sports colleagues' beef includes a lot of talk about peanut butter.
Uoma Beauty Founder Sharon Chuter’s Death Is Under Investigation by LA Police
Chuter died at the age of 38 in August 2025.
‘Deb’s House’ Star Deb Antney Says Any Nicki Minaj “Gossip” Is “Off the Table” for Her (EXCLUSIVE)
"I don't judge anybody's stuff, or what they do for whoever you are. That's your story."
Deb Antney Discovered Some of Hip-Hop’s Biggest Names — What’s Her Net Worth?
The 'Deb's House' star has managed Nicki Minaj and her son, Waka Flocka Flame.
Were Gladys Knight and Aaliyah Related? Inside the R&B Icons’ Overlooked Connection
The "Rock the Boat" diva performed with the Motown legend when she was only 11 years old.
Sachia Vickery Is Staying on OnlyFans Amid Backlash: “I Don’t Care What People Think”
The tennis player also said the steamy side hustle is "the easiest money I’ve ever made."
TikTok Journalist Malik Taylor Passed Away at 28 — Details on His Cause of Death
"To know him was to know he was a light to everyone"
Vivian Ayers Allen, Poet and Mother of Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, Died at 102
The 'A Different World' and 'The Cosby Show' legends' beloved mother was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her poetry.
‘Love Island USA’ Star JaNa Craig Denies Dating Key Glock, but Fans Aren’t Buying It
"JaNa's motion is too serious...Key Glock ain't never had this much press."
Megan Thee Stallion Said Her and Klay Thompson’s First Meetup Was “Like a F---ing Movie”
The Hot Girl Coach and the NBA star are definitely thee cutest couple of 2025.
Big Boi Dishes on New Music, Longevity, and His Favorite Pastime: Laundry (EXCLUSIVE)
Big Boi told 'Distractify' that, despite his success, he still enjoys the “very satisfying” feeling of doing his laundry at home.
Inside Former Artsy Power Couple Racquel Chevremont and Mickalene Thomas’s Relationship
Racquel sued Mickalene for $10 million in damages five years after they called off their engagement.
Black Scottish TikTok Trends as Americans Discover the Community Exists
"The last 48 hours have been crazy, but welcome to Black Scottish TikTok."
Kandi Burruss’s Politics Questioned by Fans Due to Her Ties to the Chrisleys
'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum's friendships have some wondering who she voted for in November 2024.
Gladys Knight’s Fans Want a Health Update — Here's What We Know
The soulful singer's son made shocking claims about her health and marriage in August 2025.
Halle Berry’s Ex-Husband, David Justice, Divorced Her Because She Wasn’t “Motherly”
"I'm thinking, 'OK, if we have kids, is this the woman I want to have kids with and build a family with?"
Fans Are Worried About Sammie’s Health After the Singer Shared “Death Is on me...SOON”
The "I Like It" singer welcomed his first child in 2023.
Cuba Gooding Jr. Has Never Shared the Screen With His Little Brother, Omar Gooding
The brothers were destined for fame following their father, Cuba Gooding Sr.'s musical success.
‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Danielle Spencer Dies at Age 60 — Her Cause of Death Revealed
The former child star's death was confirmed by her 'What's Happening!!' co-star.
After Kodak Black's Ex Is Arrested, Fans Want to Know More About His Baby Mamas
"That deadbeat bd is my biggest hater."
Trump Called Charlamagne Tha God a “Racist Sleazebag” — See the Host’s Response
The 47th president also called 'The Breakfast Club' host "a low IQ individual."
Charlamagne tha God Is a Democrat, but Not Always a Reliably Loyal Partisan
Charlamagne tha God refuses to take sides, at least some of the time.
Tiffany Haddish and ‘Hollywood Unlocked’s’ Jason Lee Reportedly Went Half on a Baby
The friends shared the news with an Instagram post in August 2025.
Raven-Symoné Gets a Lot of Hate, and It’s Not Always Deserved
The Disney queen has made some decisions that have sparked controversy over the years.
‘Love Island’ Star JaNa Craig’s BFF Says Kenny Searched “I Don’t Like Black Women”
"If you have access, go thru your mans phone TODAY. Search keywords like 'I don't like black women.'"
Does Angel Reese Really Make $1400 in a Week? The Truth Behind the Wnba Star’s Viral Meme
The comical meme stating Angel makes "$1400 in 7 days" raised more questions regarding her finances.
‘Pose’ Star Indya Moore Defends Laverne Cox Following MAGA Cop Ex-Boyfriend Controversy
"It offends me to see my community eagerly seek out an example of Laverne for a mistake most of us have made some version of."
Guerdy Abraira Talks Her ‘RHOM’ Co-Stars’ "Betrayal" and Defends Sharing Julia’s Texts (EXCLUSIVE)
"Once you realize the system is rigged, then you say to yourself, 'OK, so what game are we playing?"
Why Is Brittany Renner on ‘Basketball Wives’? Her Time on the Show Hasn’t Been Pleasant
The 'Judge This Cover' author had multiple NBA connections before joining 'Basketball Wives.'
Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Michelle Thomas Were More Than Lovers — Inside Their Relationship
'The Cosby Show' actors built a bond that lasted beyond their 1994 breakup.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Was a Grammy-Winning Poet and Said It Showed “A Different Side of Me”
The late actor's talents stretched beyond 'The Cosby Show.'
Regina King Once Said the “Universe” Brought Her and Malcolm-Jamal Warner Together
'The Cosby Show' actor dated the Oscar winner before he died of asphyxia on July 20, 2025.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Star of ‘The Cosby Show’ and ‘The Resident,’ Dead at 54
The beloved former child star was still working in the entertainment industry when news of his tragic passing broke.