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Melvin Van Peebles, Icon Of Black Hollywood, Dead At 89

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Melvin Van Peebles, father of Mario Van Peebles, passed away the evening of Sept. 21, surrounded by family.

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Melvin Van Peebles, Icon Of Black Hollywood, Dead At 89

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Melvin Van Peebles, father of Mario Van Peebles, passed away the evening of Sept. 21, surrounded by family.

Rodney King's Daughter Tristan Discovered In Jail After Being Reported Missing

The King family filed a missing person report on May 6.

Young Thug's Lyrics May Be Used Against Him In RICO Case

Prosecutors may use lyrics such as: “I never killed anybody, but I got something to do with that body,” and “I killed his man in front of his momma.”

Notorious Haitian Gang Leader Charged in D.C. Federal Court For Kidnapping 16 American Missionaries

The gang's second in command demanded $1 million in ransom per victim and threatened to kill the missionaries if it wasn't paid.

Brittney Griner's Wife Graduates From Law School

Cherelle Griner received her Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University, an HBCU.

Texas Mother Sentenced To Prison For Allowing 13-Year-Old Daughter To Marry A 47-Year-Old Man

In 2017, Cherry Payton allowed her teen to marry Steven Carty due to her religion, the Hebrew Israelites' faith.

Casanova Pleads Guilty In Racketeering, Conspiracy Case

The Brooklyn rapper admitted to participating in an Aug. 2018 robbery in New York and July 2020 shooting in Florida.

Vivica A. Fox Says Kevin Samuels' Death Is "Karma" For Comments About Black Women

"This man was a hypocrite, in my honest opinion. He was. I didn't find anything about him to be healing. He insulted African American women consistently," she said.

Rod Wave Allegedly Strangled Mother Of His Children, Court Documents Reveal

The alleged incident occurred on Apr. 24 when the 22-year-old showed up at the unnamed woman's home while she was sleeping, and choked her until she could not breathe.

Gunna’s Lawyers Say Police Are Wrong To Use Music Against Him

His lawyers also pointed out his community contributions, including the first-ever free in-school grocery store that feeds over 400 children weekly.

Blac Chyna Says She Is 'Born Again'

She posted a video of her being baptized on Instagram, including "New beginnings" in the caption.

Keyshia Cole Fuels Dating Rumors With Antonio Brown

Brown posted a clip of a woman, presumably Cole, showing off a tattoo of his initials on Instagram.

Lil Keed Dies At 24

The Atlanta-based artist recently advocated for his fellow YSL labelmates, including Young Thug and Gunna, who are both currently incarcerated.

SWV & Xscape Land New Unscripted Series

The limited series will document the iconic '90s R&B groups as they navigate the personal and professional stages in their lives.

Astroworld: Woman Sues Travis Scott, Claims She Lost Pregnancy After Being 'Crushed' At Festival

Shanazia Williamson's wrongful death lawsuit says she was "crushed" by a stampede of fans.

Buffalo Shooting: Everything To Know About Suspect Payton Gendron

NBC News says he chose Buffalo because it's the city with the highest amount of Black residences near his hometown of Conklin, according to his manifesto.

Kevin Samuels' Family Says GoFundMe Page Is Fake, Won't Accept Money

The page, hoping to raise $50,000, also claimed that Samuels "did not have a will or beneficiary" in place.

Three Louisiana Juvenile Escapees And Guard Accused Of Helping Them Captured At Texas Motel

Authorities didn't realize that the inmates were gone until shift change at about 6:50 a.m. Saturday, the sheriff's office said.

R. Kelly Allegedly Befriends Accused Brooklyn Subway Shooter Frank James

Sources within the detainment center told the Daily News that the pair "sit[s] together and eat[s] together" and get along well.

‘RHOA’s’ Shereé Whitfield Accused Of Not Paying Her Assistant

In 2018, she was also accused of not paying for a She by Shereé promo shoot, according to The Jasmine Brand.

Mom Sues TikTok After 10-Year Old Daughter Dies From 'Blackout Challenge'

The lawsuit blames the social media giant's algorithm for recommending the dangerous challenge to Nylah Anderson.

Eric Roberson featuring Kenny Greene & Intro - "All I Want"

Eric Roberson is joined by Kenny Greene and Intro as he yearns for his lost love in the music video for "All I Want."

2021 Was Good to LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield's acclaimed performances on the big and small screens have made him one of Hollywood's hottest stars, and his fearless fashion nearly rivals his compelling onscreen presence.

Mom Sues TikTok After 10-Year Old Daughter Dies From 'Blackout Challenge'

The lawsuit blames the social media giant's algorithm for recommending the dangerous challenge to Nylah Anderson.

BET Awards 2022 'The Prelude:' Kirk And Tammy Franklin Know How To Work A Red Carpet

The couple who prays together stays together!

Everything Is on the Line in Carl Weber's The Family Business

The Duncan family must fight tooth and nail against serious threats to its dominance in the underground in season three of Carl Weber's The Family Business, Tuesdays at 9/8c.

‘RHOA’s’ Shereé Whitfield Accused Of Not Paying Her Assistant

In 2018, she was also accused of not paying for a She by Shereé promo shoot, according to The Jasmine Brand.

R. Kelly Allegedly Befriends Accused Brooklyn Subway Shooter Frank James

Sources within the detainment center told the Daily News that the pair "sit[s] together and eat[s] together" and get along well.

Three Louisiana Juvenile Escapees And Guard Accused Of Helping Them Captured At Texas Motel

Authorities didn't realize that the inmates were gone until shift change at about 6:50 a.m. Saturday, the sheriff's office said.

Kevin Samuels' Family Says GoFundMe Page Is Fake, Won't Accept Money

The page, hoping to raise $50,000, also claimed that Samuels "did not have a will or beneficiary" in place.

2021 Was Good to Saweetie

After a year that saw rapper Saweetie reach new heights, the "Icy" queen looks to continue her reign in 2022 with the long-awaited release of her debut album "Pretty Bitch Music."

Inayah - "Always Something"

In her video for "Always Something," Inayah soulfully expresses how hard it is to find peace with seemingly endless responsibilities.

Buffalo Shooting: Everything To Know About Suspect Payton Gendron

NBC News says he chose Buffalo because it's the city with the highest amount of Black residences near his hometown of Conklin, according to his manifesto.

Astroworld: Woman Sues Travis Scott, Claims She Lost Pregnancy After Being 'Crushed' At Festival

Shanazia Williamson's wrongful death lawsuit says she was "crushed" by a stampede of fans.

SWV & Xscape Land New Unscripted Series

The limited series will document the iconic '90s R&B groups as they navigate the personal and professional stages in their lives.

Lil Keed Dies At 24

The Atlanta-based artist recently advocated for his fellow YSL labelmates, including Young Thug and Gunna, who are both currently incarcerated.

BET Awards 2022 'The Prelude:' Fabulous Style Moments With Megan Thee Stallion

The hot girl sets every red carpet a blaze!

Keyshia Cole Fuels Dating Rumors With Antonio Brown

Brown posted a clip of a woman, presumably Cole, showing off a tattoo of his initials on Instagram.

Blac Chyna Says She Is 'Born Again'

She posted a video of her being baptized on Instagram, including "New beginnings" in the caption.

Gunna’s Lawyers Say Police Are Wrong To Use Music Against Him

His lawyers also pointed out his community contributions, including the first-ever free in-school grocery store that feeds over 400 children weekly.

Rod Wave Allegedly Strangled Mother Of His Children, Court Documents Reveal

The alleged incident occurred on Apr. 24 when the 22-year-old showed up at the unnamed woman's home while she was sleeping, and choked her until she could not breathe.

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Eric Roberson featuring Kenny Greene & Intro - "All I Want"

Eric Roberson is joined by Kenny Greene and Intro as he yearns for his lost love in the music video for "All I Want."

2021 Was Good to LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield's acclaimed performances on the big and small screens have made him one of Hollywood's hottest stars, and his fearless fashion nearly rivals his compelling onscreen presence.

Mom Sues TikTok After 10-Year Old Daughter Dies From 'Blackout Challenge'

The challenge encouraged users to choke themselves.

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The awards premiere LIVE on Sunday, June 26!

Everything Is on the Line in Carl Weber's The Family Business

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‘RHOA’s’ Shereé Whitfield Accused Of Not Paying Her Assistant

She’s also been accused in the past of not paying a bill.

R. Kelly Allegedly Befriends Accused Brooklyn Subway Shooter Frank James

An unnamed source says they go “out to rec” together.

Three Louisiana Juvenile Escapees And Guard Accused Of Helping Them Captured At Texas Motel

They now face additional charges related to breaking out.

Kevin Samuels' Family Says GoFundMe Page Is Fake, Won't Accept Money

The phony page was to raise funds to cover funeral costs.

2021 Was Good to Saweetie

After a year that saw rapper Saweetie reach new heights, the "Icy" queen looks to continue her reign in 2022 with the long-awaited release of her debut album "Pretty Bitch Music."

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