Beyoncé Pays Tribute To Dolly Parton Following Her Death: ‘You Were The Barometer’
DreBeyoncé has spoken out for the first time following the death of Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25 at the age of 80. Source: Edward Berthelot / Tim…
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Tommy Davidson Talks ‘The Varnell Hill Show’s’ Nostalgia-Inciting Episodes, His Iconic Character & Martin Lawrence–‘Let’s Have Some Fun Again’
Nearly 30 years after Tommy Davidson introduced audiences to Varnell Hill on Martin, the comedian is revisiting the fan-favorite character, but a lot has changed since viewers last saw him.…
Muggy With A 100% Chance Of Slay! Maya Boyd Sets Off Swoon Typhoon As MCU’s Newly Announced Storm, Electrifies The Internet With Majestic Aesthetics
Source: Disney Studios After endless speculation, loud (and wrong) rumors, and viral fan casts, incredibly talented actress Maya Boyd was announced as the MCU’s Storm in a long-awaited reveal during…
Dolly Parton’s Coat Of Many Colors Had Room For Us: What Black America Lost [Op-Ed]
Dolly Parton died Tuesday at 80 years old, and country music lost one of its grandmothers. The Associated Press confirmed her death and reflected on the seven-decade career she left…
‘How YOU Doin’?!’ Peacock Releasing ‘Clap If You Care’ Wendy Williams Documentary, Source Says She Was Blindsided By The News
Source: Michael Tran / FilmMagic A new three-part documentary, titled Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show, detailing the cultural impact and meteoric rise of The Wendy Williams Show,…
Spin The Block, Sir! Fans Speedily Summon Jacob Latimore After Serayah Confirms Joey Bada$$ Breakup, Encourage Emmett To Get His Girl Back
Source: Prince Williams / Getty “Go get your girl back, Emmett!” is what fans are telling Jacob Latimore as they publicly plead for him to to spin the block with…
No Shock There: New Senatobia, Mississippi Police Chief Caught Calling Black Resident Hard-Er N-Word
Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty Senatobia, Mississippi, is once again giving Black folks plenty of reasons to side-eye its police department, and this time, the receipts are coming directly from…
Media Maven Moves: Carvd N Stone Celebrates Black Women In News During Inspiring Atlanta Affair [Exclusive]
Black women in media gathered in Atlanta for an inspiring evening of candid conversation, career gems, and community, and BOSSIP was there as their stories, successes, and sisterhood were Carvd…
Delivering Lines & Looks! Serayah’s Style Range Deserves A Moment Of Its Own
Source: Serayah McNeill Serayah has been commanding our attention since she stepped onto our screens as Tiana Brown on Empire, but nearly a decade later, the actress and singer has…
Serayah Celebrates ‘Girls Night’ Amid Joey Bada$$ Split, Reports Confirm Breakup Came After The Rapper’s Recorded Call With Another Woman
Serayah’s friends treated her to a much-needed “girls night” following her public announcement that she called of her engagement to Joey Bada$$. Source: Kristina Bumphrey / Getty On Monday, August…
From Family Formula To A Flourishing Follicle Fortune: Bask & Lather’s Shaina Rainford Talks Building Her Self-Funded Haircare Empire [Exclusive]
In Black Business Month news… A Black beauty boss is telling BOSSIP how a family formula became a multimillion-dollar mane attraction, taking her hair brand from homemade remedy to 1,900…
Here’s What Happened When Serayah Announced The End Of Her Engagement To Joey Bada$$ Over Alleged Dirty Doggery
Source: Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for ESSENCE Social media is ABLAZE over Serayah announcing the end of her engagement to fiancé Joey Bada$$ over alleged dirty doggery in a shocking…
Bullseye Blunder: Target Pulls Kids’ Clown Costume Amid Blackface Backlash, Admits ‘We Got This Wrong’
Target is issuing an apology after a kids’ Halloween clown costume sparked backlash over its resemblance to Blackface and racist minstrel imagery. Source: Hulton Archive / Getty The retailer recently…
Queen Bee Blessings! Lil Kim’s Concert Will Celebrate 30 Years of ‘Hard Core’ With A Live Orchestra
Lil Kim‘s concert announcement has fans counting down the days already. The Grammy-winning rapper revealed on Friday that she’ll be hitting the stage at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre to celebrate the…
Texas Roadhouse: Viral Internet Rumor Sparks Fear About Employees Tampering With Black Customers’ Food
Source: Brandon Bell / Getty Texas Roadhouse is finding out that when the internet starts serving up allegations of racism, the damage can spread a whole lot faster than those…
‘Can’t Get A Dolla Outta Me’: Perpetually Petty 50 Cent Trolls Tyrese While Calling Marriage A ‘Bad Contract’
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson keeps an unpopular opinion in his back pocket and a penchant for trolling in his front one. Now, his latest two cents center around marriage and…
Shake It Up! The Internet Flips Resurfaced Zendaya Clip From Her Cutesy Disney Channel Era Into HILARIOUS Memes & More
Source: Jason Merritt/Getty Images By now, you’ve probably seen a clip of 14-year-old Zendaya doing a cutesy laugh-and-pose (that you’d expect from a child star on a hit Disney Channel…
Update: Jason Arday Accuser Suspended From University Amid Discrimination Investigation Following Professor’s Death
Nathan Cofnas, the “race realist” researcher behind plagiarism allegations against late University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, has been suspended from his position at Ghent University as the Belgian institution…
Porn Star Kira Noir Reveals Why An X-Rated ‘Black Panther’ Parody Never Happened, Social Media Goes Deeper
Source: Porn movies are infamous for biting off famous movie titles and creating sex-filled parodies that aren’t exactly focused on dialogue, but now we know at least one Marvel flick…
Doting Dad The Game Gifts Daughter Cali A $300K Maybach For Sweet 16, Praises His Precious Progeny In Touching Tribute
The Game loves him some Cali Dream Taylor, so much that he’s admittedly spoiling the teen with an extravagant gift. The Compton rapper recently turned his daughter’s Sweet 16 into…
Prayers Up! ‘Reading Rainbow’ Star Mychal Threets Shares Health Update After 5-Day Psychiatric Hold: ‘I Am Safe,’ But ‘Not OK’
Mychal Threets is giving fans an honest look at what he’s been through over the past week. The beloved Reading Rainbow host and librarian took to Threads on Saturday to…
#RHOA Reunion Recap: Shamea & Porsha Agree Their Friendship Is Finished After THAT Scotland Shade Trade—‘We Had A Lot Of Great Times’
Source: Clifton Prescod, Jocelyn Prescod Part three of The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion aired Aug. 23, and it delivered the moment RHOA fans had been waiting for: Porsha Williams…
Looney Croons: Donell Jones Gets Meme’d To SweeetLiddleDeeeDoooDeeee Hell Over Shaky VERZUZ Vocals, Sparks Hoots, Hollers & Hilarity Across Social Media
Source: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Complex Social media is STILL buzzing over Donell Jones‘ shaky vocals during his now-infamous ‘R&B Nights’ VERZUZ battle against Joe which inspired all sorts of…
Not Weezy’s Baby! Reginae Carter Claps Back At Fans Threatening To Tell Lil Wayne About Pole Dancing Video
Reginae Carter wants everyone to know she’s a grown woman who doesn’t need permission from her father to have fun. The “Heir Time” podcast host shared a video documenting her…
Serayah Announces The End Of Her Engagement To Joey Bada$$ Over ‘Repeated Infidelity’: ‘Love Should Not Require You To Abandon Yourself’
Serayah and Joey Bada$$ have ended their engagement, which comes just over a year after they welcomed their first child together. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The actress and singer…
Mystery Shows With Enough Drama To Keep The Group Chat Busy
Source: Michael Buckner / Variety via Getty Images The best mystery shows hold your attention through relationship drama, class tension, and moral ambiguity on top of the central crime until…
Pure Preciousness: A$AP Rocky Spotted On Daddy Duty In NYC After Family Trip To Barbados
A$AP Rocky performed his duties as a doting dad during a recent outing in New York City. Source: XNY/Star Max / Getty The rapper and his other half are back…
Sonya Massey’s Killer Ex-Cop Sean Grayson Dies Of Colon Cancer In Prison
Source: Sangamon County PD / Sangamon County Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy convicted in the killing of Sonya Massey, has died in prison while battling Stage 4…
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Addresses ‘Wonder Man’ Cancellation & Marvel’s Black-Led Project Problem: ‘I Think The Optics Are Obvious’
You don’t have to wonder what Yahya Abdul-Mateen II thinks about Marvel’s mounting Black-led project problem. The Wonder Man star is openly questioning the studio’s commitment to Black stories after…
Mo-To-The-E-To-The! Brandy Visits Iconic Leimert Park Landmark To Recreate ‘Moesha’ Opening
Brandy gave millennials a little something to smile about when she paid a visit to the iconic Leimert Park water fountain where she filmed the Moesha theme song. While supporting…
Spinning The Baby Block! Jamie Foxx Revealed THIS Iconic Co-Star Reassured Him About Becoming A Dad Again At 58
Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father for the third time, and he’s being honest about how mixed his emotions were when he first found out. As previously reported,…
Black Love, Business & Baked Goods: Zewiditu Jewel Talks Cloudy Donut’s Sweet Success, 7Streams & Betting On Ownership [Exclusive]
The recipe for Cloudy Donut Co. calls for a cup of Black love, a heaping helping of ownership, a pinch of perseverance, and plenty of plant-based sweetness. For Zewiditu Jewel…
‘Love Me Through’: Coco Jones Drops Stunning Wedding Visuals And New Track Inspired By Hubby Donovan Mitchell
Source: Jean Catuffe / Getty Coco Jones dropped the stunning behind-the-scenes footage from her wedding to NBA star Donovan Mitchell alongside a new track titled “Love Me Through.” After breaking…
Black Comic Book Characters Who Deserve Their Own Movies Because Hollywood Has Been Sleeping On Them For Too Long
Source: Ollie Millington / Getty There are several Black comic book characters who deserve their own movies and Hollywood seems to be sleeping on them. Check out the Black comic…
Love & Luxe: 9 US Open Style Trends Black Women Can Serve All Tournament Long
Source: Getty // US Open The 2026 US Open kicks off August 23, which means it’s almost time to serve up some serious style. For 22 days, the USTA Billie…
Chanel Clad Cardi! Bardi Drips Designer From Head To Toe During Kehlani’s Brooklyn Show
Cardi B popped out in Brooklyn Friday night and gave the crowd a surprise straight out of a classic hip hop moment. Source: Jacopo M. Raule// Amy Sussman The Bronx…
A Walking Meme: Angel Reese Points Out Sex Toy-Throwing Troll During WNBA Game
Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Angel Reese continues to give the internet meme-able moments during this WNBA season and her latest crackdown on a dildo-dangling freaked out WNBA fanatic…
Injustice System: Karmelo Anthony Denied A Retrial After Allegations Of Austin Metcalf’s Racist & Violent History Withheld From Jury
Karmelo Anthony’s legal team faces another hurdle after a North Texas judge denied their appeal for a retrial after a conviction for the murder of Austin Metcalf. Source: Frisco Police…
Classroom Cuties Vol. 2! Porsha Williams, Nick Cannon & More Send Their Celebrity Seeds Back To School
We’re back for another roundup of back to school celebrity seeds! Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The fall 2026 academic adorableness continues with Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley celebrating their…
Second Chance At Love: RHOB Star Bozoma St. John Weds Keely Watson In Ghanaian Ceremony
Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty Former tech executive and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Bozoma St. John wed Keely Watson in Ghana on Aug. 21, marking a fairytale ending…
Who Is “Goth Baddie” Pinkchyu? The Girl Drake Flew Out For A Second Date
Drake apparently wasn’t joking when he said he wanted a “goth baddie.” Less than two weeks after Pinkchyu stole the show during his viral 20 Women vs. Drake dating stream,…
R.I.P. ‘Five Heartbeats’ Actor Michael Wright Passes Away at 70
Source: Anthony Barboza / Getty Michael Wright, the actor best known for his standout performance in the musical drama The Five Heartbeats, has passed away at the age of 70.…
Much More Than Migos! Meet The Roster Of Artists Signed To Quality Control
Source: Rich Polk / Getty Quality Control Music, better known as QC, has become one of the most influential labels in hip-hop, helping launch and elevate some of the biggest…
O’Shea Jackson Jr. & Dave Franco Dish On Their Indie Insanity In ‘IDIOTS’ [Exclusive]
When you think of a movie titled IDIOTS, you might think you know what to expect, but I promise you, you don’t. BOSSIP joined the press junket for the film,…
‘Put A Ring On It: Cheathab’ Exclusive Clip: Mia Messily Shades Jarron’s Date’s Hair, Reveals Risqué Reason Why
Source: OWN / OWN Mia has some thoughts about Jarron’s new date, especially her hair, and the shade leads to a risqué revelation about their bedroom behavior in BOSSIP’s exclusive…
Assassins & Amateur Sleuths: ‘The Black Watch’ Talks ‘Ride Or Die’ & ‘Diarra From Detroit’s’ Dangerously Delicious Drama
Assassin antics, Detroit detective work, and Black women handling business (per the usual) had BOSSIP and Cassius talking this week. Source: Today, the brands released a new episode of The…
Khloé Kardashian ‘Wouldn’t Care’ If Sister Kim Hooked Up with Tristan Thompson: ‘I Want You With The Best Person That I Could Think Of’
Khloé Kardashian is so over her relationship with Tristan Thompson, that she wouldn’t care if one of the closest people to her followed in her footsteps for some sloppy seconds.…
Quality Control’s Pierre ‘P’ Thomas Alive After Suffering Heart Attack, Label Thanks Fans For ‘Thoughts & Prayers’
Quality Control Music co-founder Pierre “P” Thomas has reportedly suffered a heart attack, but is alive and currently receiving medical care. Source: Cindy Ord / Getty TMZ reports that the…
Whew Lawd! The Hottest Thirst Traps Of The Week, Vol. 157
You know what it is! Source: Christopher Polk/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps dropping during a buzzy week dominated by Love…
Karmelo Anthony: Details About Austin Metcalf And Brother’s Racist, Violent Past Revealed At Retrial Hearing
Source: Frisco Police Department/GoFundMe / Frisco Police Department/GoFundMe The Karmelo Anthony case just got a whole lot messier, because the retrial hearing is dragging some seriously ugly receipts into the…