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Is Cardi B soft launching a new boo, Stefon Diggs, during the NBA Conference Finals? All signs point to yes. See the two cozied up at MSG.

Lewis Hamilton, one of this year's co-chairs, did more than just host one of the most influential nights in fashion. He used his platform, presence, and pockets to uplift Black women in a way that had us smiling from our timelines to our group chats.

Kim Kardashian testified in Paris today about the armed robbery that changed her life in 2016. Full breakdown inside.

The government's star witness is Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who says the now-infamous freak offs escalated in depravity and could last days at a time.

On May 12, news broke that rapper Tory Lanez had allegedly been stabbed 14 times while incarcerated at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The reported injuries were extensive: seven wounds to the back, four to the torso, two to the back of the head, and one to the left side of his face. Even […]

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs just turned weeks of speculation into a full-blown spectacle. The 32-year-old Grammy-winning rapper and the 31-year-old NFL star were seen holding hands as they made their first official public appearance at Madison Square Garden on Monday, May 12, for the Knicks vs. Celtics playoff showdown — we call this a hard launch. Cardi, […]

NBC went on a canceling spree, getting rid of several shows, one of which had not even reached season two.

Chris Gotti is a firm believer that blood is thicker than water. He says Ashanti should be giving his brother Irv Gotti more credit her success. As spotted on Hop New Hip Hop the music executive paid a visit to the Keep It 100 podcast recently and spoke on different topics relating to the Murder […]

Trump doesn’t care about anyone but Trump. He would tell a drug addict where his grandmother keeps her pain meds if they paid him enough. 

Michael Jordan Joins NBC’s NBA Coverage as ‘Special Contributor’ Michael Jordan has added another headline-worthy role to his legendary career. This fall, the NBA icon will join NBC as a “special contributor” for the network’s return to broadcasting NBA games after more than two decades. NBC, which famously aired NBA games from 1990 to 2002, […]

When it’s time for Megan Thee Stallion to step on a red carpet, we already know the Hot Girl is going to slay. Her fashion moments give style, attitude, and BAWDY – and her recent Gold House Gala appearance was no exception. Held on May 10 in Los Angeles, the fourth annual Gold Gala brought […]