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Scream Queens: 15 Black Leading Women In Horror Films That Had Us Shook

Just in time for spooky season, we put together a roundup of 15 Black actresses that had us biting our…
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The 12th Annual Soul Train Music Awards

Missy Elliott Reveals Fun Fact Behind A Famous Aaliyah Verse On “4 Page Letter”

In reaction to a viral TikTok video about late beloved R&B singer Aaliyah, longtime friend and affiliate Missy Elliott responded…
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Based On A True Story: 15 Of The Best (And 5 Of The Worst) Black Biopics

We reminisce on 15 amazing biopics that told the stories of prominent figures in Black culture, and also 5 that…
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Hot Off The Wire with Alfredas

Hot Off The Wire: T.I. & Tiny Will Not Face Criminal Charges + Aaliyah’s Uncle Blames His Sister On Dr. Oz

In today's "Hot Off The Wire" on the 'Russ Parr Morning Show,' Alfredas has the latest surrounding T.I. and Tiny,…
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Marvin Winans & Aaliyah Were In Talks To Do A Gospel Album Before Her Death

Detroit native and gospel veteran Marvin Winans exclusively revealed to WDIV Local 4 news that he was planning to do…
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Damon Dash Says Hype Williams Took the Private Jet Offered to Aaliyah the Day She Died (Watch)

Damon Dash, former boyfriend of late R&B queen Aaliyah, recently revealed that she was supposed to be on another private…
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20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today

The everlasting legacy of Aaliyah shines on even 20 years after her tragic death thanks to a handful of factors,…
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Aaliyah’s Mom Slams Author Of New Unauthorized Biography For Visiting Late Singer’s Gravesite To Promote Book

Diane Haughton, the normally-elusive mom of late R&B icon Aaliyah, has spoken out to criticize the author of an unauthorized…
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Hot Off The Wire with Alfredas

Hot Off The Wire: Former Manager Testifies The Reason Why R. Kelly Married Aaliyah

Alfedas' latest "Hot Off The Wire" report includes news of a revealing testimony in R. Kelly's current sex abuse trial,…
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Here Is The Story Of The Night Aaliyah Died

On August 25th, 2001, Aaliyah and eight others lost their life in a tragic plane crash. She was only 22…
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Aaliyah & Blackground Records’ Catalog To Finally Hit Streaming Services Beginning August 20

Beginning August 20, Blackground and EMPIRE will re-release Aaliyah's catalog as well as albums from Timbaland & Magoo, Tank, Toni…
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We Need A Resolution: Aaliyah’s Legacy Plagued By Unauthorized Music, Book & Old Allegations

As the world continues to mourn the loss of R&B icon Aaliyah, the war between her family-ran estate, the relaunched…
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