Jurors have reached a partial verdict on four of five charges against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, but remain deadlocked on the top charge.

As the courtroom proceedings unfold, some nontraditional media personalities—particularly on platforms like TikTok and YouTube—have been providing real-time updates.

A hacker group going by the name “Robert” claims to have stolen 100 gigabytes of Trump’s personal emails. 

Visiting these coffee shops during Essence Fest is a meaningful way to directly support Black entrepreneurs while experiencing authentic New Orleans culture beyond the main stages.

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The Senate narrowly passed President Trump’s budget bill with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The bill includes tax cuts and Medicaid reductions.

 Black Movies to Watch for the Fourth of July This Fourth of July, skip the textbook history and tap into something real—Black joy, resistance, freedom, and the flyest energy our culture brings. Independence Day hits differently when you know the full story, so why not spend the holiday vibing with movies that reflect our power, […]

If approved, the audit will examine the complete timeline response of both the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

About a decade after Flint’s water crisis caused national outrage, the replacement of lead water pipes still isn’t finished.

Jordyn Woods is deep in her Hermès hot girl era, and Paris Fashion Week was her playground. With Karl-Anthony Towns by her side, she served front-row couple goals and luxury looks we’ll be talking about all season.

Doechii Playfully Owns Her Met Gala “Umbrella Moment” at Glastonbury At Glastonbury’s West Holts stage on June 28, Doechii transformed the Met Gala’s viral “umbrella moment” into a display of empowerment and humor. Fresh off the buzz surrounding her dramatic Met Gala prep—where she famously yelled, “I need four f‑king umbrellas!” to shield her outfit […]

Rihanna stole the spotlight once again at the world premiere of the Smurfs movie with A$AP Rocky. Read more inside.

The president of the University of Virginia resigned last Friday after pressure from the Trump administration over its DEI policies.