Former ‘Saturday Night Live’ writer John Mulaney says child stars were ‘better than any adult at ‘SNL”
Stand-up comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” writer John Mulaney has nothing but praise for the children in his newest…
‘90210’ actress AnnaLynne McCord says she discovered repressed memories of sexual abuse in her youth
Former “90210” actress AnnaLynne McCord said she discovered repressed memories of being sexually abused in her youth. The 31-year-old actress…
Pop star Camila Cabello says she is ‘deeply ashamed’ of using racist words in past Tumblr posts
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 13: Camila Cabello performs onstage during iHeartRadio’s Z100 Jingle Ball 2019 Presented By Capital…
Kim Kardashian channels Elizabeth Taylor in sexy photo shoot
Kim Kardashian slipped on a wig and luxurious diamonds to channel late movie icon Elizabeth Taylor in a sexy new…
Blanca Blanco stuns in festive new bikini snaps
Blanca Blanco is feeling festive in her newest bikini photoshoot. Taking to the scenic shores of Matador State Beach in…
Christina Aguilera laughs off wardrobe malfunction at 39th birthday bash
Christina Aguilera turned 39 on Wednesday and proved that not even a wardrobe malfunction could ruin her big day. The…
Paula Patton to produce and star in new Josephine Baker biopic
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 18: Paula Patton visits Build to discuss the movie “Sacrifice” at Build Studio on…
Paris Hilton admits she stole ‘That’s hot’ phrase from this star
Paris Hilton‘s catchphrase “That’s hot” became one of the most iconic phrases in pop culture but the TV personality didn’t…
Kodak Black says he’s being drugged in prison and denied medical attention
Kodak Black In November, Kodak Black was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison for falsifying information on…
Researchers Find Possible Evidence Of Mass Graves From 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Researchers in Oklahoma have found what is possible evidence of mass graves from the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of…
South Sudanese model Aweng Chuol gets married to fiancée
South Sudanese model Aweng Chuol made headlines this month after it was announced that she got married to her fiancée…
Kevin Hart gets deep about cheating scandal, other drama in trailer for new Netflix docu-series
Kevin Hart attends Morehouse College REAL TALK with “Night School” actor Kevin Hart & producer Will Packer at Morehouse College…
NYC comptroller pressures Comcast to settle racial discrimination case with Byron Allen
Back down or damage your reputation. That’s the message New York City Comptroller, Scott Stringer, issued to Comcast on Tuesday,…
Former FAMU student killed by police after traffic stop scuffle
Police shot and killed a former Florida A&M University (FAMU) student Saturday night. According to WCTV, Jamee Christopher Deonte Johnson,…
André 3000 says no new music is coming
Fans of André 3000 may have to wait a bit longer to hear any new rap music. In an interview…
Jewish denomination passes reparations resolution for Black Americans
German engraving shows slaves as they harvest and process cotton on a plantation, Southern United States, mid 19th Century. (Photo…
Black medical students depict ‘the dream and the hope of the slaves’
A group of Black students from Tulane University’s School of Medicine posed for photos at the Whitney Plantation, a former…
Democratic debate to proceed after labor agreement reached
MANCHESTER, NH – DECEMBER 12: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivers an economic policy speech on December 12,…
A CBD holiday gift guide for all the last minute shoppers
Ten CBD products from Black-owned businesses for everyone on your list this holiday who need a well-deserved chill after a…
Houston woman faces 30 years for shooting captured on Facebook Live
Cassandra Damper of Houston could receive anything from probation to up to 30 years in jail when she is sentenced…
Inclusion in action: For new film ‘Just Mercy’ Michael B. Jordan mandated hiring of diverse staff
In his new film Just Mercy, Michael B. Jordan, plays the lead role of a real-life hero, iconic lawyer Bryan…
Misty Copeland calls out Russian theater for dressing ballet dancers in blackface
Misty Copeland is calling out the Bolshoi Theatre in Russia for dressing girls up in blackface during ballet performances —…
JR Smith’s wife hits social media, uses prayer to call out alleged affair with actress Candice Patton
Amid rumors of her husband’s infidelity, Jewel Harris, the wife of former Cleveland Cavaliers guard, JR Smith, aired out the…
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ hits No. 1 for first time since 1994 release
Despite being a holiday staple for the last quarter century, Mariah Carey’s hit song, All I Want For Christmas just…
NBA fan banned for life from hometown arena after heated verbal spat, is suing Utah Jazz and Russell Westbrook
A man has launched a lawsuit against the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets’ star, Russell Westbrook, saying he was wrongfully…
Tekashi 6ix9ine, sullen and sorry in court, handed two year sentence on multiple charges
After months of speculation and a trial that put him at odds with a notorious Brooklyn set of the Bloods…
NYC mom whose infant son was snatched from her during violent arrest awarded $625K
Jazmine Headley, center, joins attorney Brian Neary and her mother, Jacqueline Jenkins, outside a courthouse in Trenton, N.J., after she…
Killer of Bowie State student convicted but judge drops hate crime charges
Richard Collins III (L), and Sean Urbanski. (U.S. Army, University of Maryland Police Department via AP, File) A Maryland judge…
President Donald Trump is impeached by the House of Representatives
President Donald Trump was impeached yesterday by the House of Representatives for abusing his power and obstructing Congress. Becoming only…
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to federal racketeering charges in New York
Through his attorney, R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to federal racketeering charges in New York. Kelly’s attorney entered the plea…
Teenager might have staged kidnapping because she didn’t want to move
The 16-year-old Bronx girl who was reportedly kidnapped late Monday night could have staged the kidnapping after her mother discussed…
The U.S.D.A. takes Wakanda off of the free trade agreement partners list
Wakanda is not forever, at least it’s free trade agreement with the United States is not. The fictional country made…
[Parenting] Make the Holidays Special Without Blowing Your Budget • EBONY
Have your kids given you a Christmas list that will send your budget through the roof? Here are some tips…
Tauren Wells Drops Lead Single from His Forthcoming Sophomore Album • EBONY
The Grammy- and Billboard Award-nominated and DOVE Award-winning artist Tauren Wells unveils the visual for “Like You Love Me,” the…
Gender Roles, Dating and Detaching Money From Manhood
In the summer of 1993, my sister and I watched Boyz n the Hood with our parents. Although I was…
AFRO Exclusive: Mfume Mobilizes Several Prominent Women
By AFRO Staff Kweisi Mfume is garnering support from some of the region’s most prominent women in his bid to…
A Modern Xmas Classic • EBONY
Even in the daytime, the Blue Comet was dark. With its shadowy charm, the small bar inside Newark Penn Station…
The Heights | Afro
By Catrice Greer By Catrice Greer (Courtesy Photo)I think of you often It’s been yearsI think of you oftenAnd I…
[RECIPE] Crunchy Pumpkin Strudel • EBONY
This easy-to-prepare recipe combines canned pumpkin and layers of crispy phyllo dough in a delicious dessert treat that also contains…
Gang Leader Charged With Murder, 15 Members Face Charges
By Michelle RichardsonSpecial to the AFRO The man accused of running a West Baltimore drug ring has been charged with…
Superstars Kirk Franklin and Le’Andria Johnson Join All-Star Lineup to Close Out 13th Annual McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour
McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, via its 13th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, has again left…
A Golden Age of Black Cinema
By Sean YoesAFRO Baltimore Editor Recently, Spike Lee, the father of the modern Black Cinema movement in America sat down…
American Black Film Festival Honors’ 2020 ‘Movie of the Year’ Award Nominees Announced • EBONY
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors, the pre-eminent awards event celebrating Black culture and artists who have made distinguished…
Giving the Gift of STEAM
By Camille DavisSpecial to the AFRO Gifting toys can be more than just enjoyable items to entertain children. Toys can…
What’s a Good Workout Routine? • EBONY
When people create training plans for weight loss, it’s always the same thing – some curls here, some squats here,…
Mosby: Hogan Initiative ‘Problematic’ | Afro
By Stephen JanisSpecial to the AFRO A proposal from Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to beef up law enforcement in the…
6 Wealth Principles for the Working Millennial • EBONY
I grew up thinking that a college degree would be my ticket to wealth or at least entry into the…
The House “gave in to a temptation that every other House in our history has managed to resist”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will speak on the Senate floor at 9:30 a.m. ET today. According to a copy…
The Best Podcasts Of 2019
Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Getty/The New York Times/Select Works/KPCC/Southern California Public Radio/Rachael Cerrotti/WNYC Studios/Pineapple Street Media/Curbed Reaching the end of the…
Court rules against Obamacare individual mandate Video
Now Playing: Your weight could depend more on what you eat than exercise Now Playing: Court rules against Obamacare individual…
Watch: President Trump reacts to impeachment
President Trump reacted angrily to impeachment at a Michigan rally and lashed out at Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) by invoking…
Police search for suspects after 4 shot at San Antonio mall
Five suspects are still at large, police say. December 19, 2019, 12:50 PM 3 min read Authorities are searching for…
Vladimir Putin says Trump was impeached for ‘made-up reasons’
The House of Representatives voted almost exactly along party lines Wednesday to impeach Trump for abuse of power and obstruction…
‘Start Here’: House votes to impeach President Trump
It’s Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. Let’s start here. 1. Impeachment vote Splitting along party lines, the House voted on Wednesday…
The House let “partisan rage at this particular President create a toxic new precedent”
CNN’s Marshall Cohen reflected on the President’s language at the Battle Creek rally Wednesday night as an indicator of what…
Coldest air of the season hits Northeast, western storm to bring holiday travel mess
Five Northeast states from New York to Maine are under wind chill advisory. December 19, 2019, 2:00 PM 4 min…
White House defends Trump as ‘counter-puncher’ after he suggests late Michigan congressman in hell
WASHINGTON — After President Donald Trump lashed out against a Michigan congresswoman for supporting his impeachment — sarcastically suggesting that…