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Aww Give Him A Hug: Drake Gets CLOWNED (AGAIN) After Losing His Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
One L After Another! Source: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Social media is ABLAZE over Drake losing his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group …

Alexis Ohanian Serves A Masterclass In Protecting Your Queen After Stephen A.’s Serena Williams Shade
Source: Karwai Tang / Getty Earlier this week, Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, made waves by appearing on ESPN’s First Take. While …

UMG Slams ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit For Challenging ‘Creative Expression’ After Big Win, Says Company Looks Forward To Investing In Drake
Universal Music Group has issued a statement following their big win against Drake in the courtroom, and Champagne Papi has released one …

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Cast And Character Guide, From LeAnn Rimes’ Dixie To Hailey Kilgore’s Taylor – Blavity
The 9-1-1 universe is expanding. The ABC procedural drama is welcoming its second spinoff, 9-1-1: Nashville, on Thursday. The new show, which …

Andra Day Alleges Former Manager Pocketed $1.6M In Countersuit – Blavity
Grammy-winning singer and Oscar-nominated actor Andra Day and her former manager have filed dueling lawsuits, with both parties accusing one another of …

Call An Amberlamps! Lawbrey Loses Universal Music Group Defamation Suit, Judge Succinctly Says ‘Not Like Us’ Was Kendrick’s ‘Opinion’
Welp! After months of legal back-and-forth, Universal Music Group has emerged victorious in Drake’s defamation lawsuit. Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage/ The Hollywood Reporter …

Mathew Knowles Spills Secret Story Behind Beyoncé & Alicia’s Long-Lost ‘Put It In A Love Song’ Shoot, Says ‘They Had To Be Helicoptered Out’
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Now this is a plot twist we never saw coming. For over a decade, R&B fans have been side-eyeing …

Offset Opens Up About Dirty Doggin’ During Cardi B Marriage, Somberly Says He Regrets Continuous Creepin’—‘I Was Being Selfish’
Offset is finally breaking his silence on what really went down between him and Cardi B before she filed for divorce — …

13 HBCU Hotties Who Prove The Real It Girls Come From The Yard [Gallery]
Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty When it comes to style, talent, and unapologetic Black excellence, women who have attended Historically Black …

ATLFW 2025 Celebrates The Culture, Creativity & Community That Amplifies Atlanta, Fashionable Festivities Ensue [Exclusive]
From October 2 through 5, 2025, Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) returned to Atlantic Station with four days of runway shows, retail activations, …

At 58, Bevy Smith Is Still Dreaming Big — And Inviting You To The Table With ‘Dining With Bevy: Life With Vision’ [Exclusive]
Source: Photos Courtesy of Bevy Smith / Dining With Bevy: Life With Vision How do you live a life with true vision …

Petunia’s PDA: Aaron Pierre’s Latest Thirst Trap Leaves Teyana Taylor With A Serious Hankering For A Hot Dog
Teyana Taylor is publicly thirsting over her man, her man, her mannnn…and, come on, can you blame her??? Source: Samir Hussein / …

Carmelo Anthony On Giving Back to Baltimore And New Exhibit Following Hall of Fame Induction – Blavity
NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony is putting the spotlight on Baltimore. Although he’s known for playing in Denver and New York, …

The Rise of Queens: Black Female Athletes Owning Their Worth In The NIL Era [Gallery]
Source: Kristen Young/LSU / Getty Gone are the days when Black female athletes shy away from their power. Now, the world is …

Good, Stay Mad! Donald Trump and Speaker Of The House Mike Johnson Don’t Want Bad Bunny At Super Bowl
Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl LX halftime show has folks losing their MAGA-lovin’ minds. Form the moment …

Black Magic At Sea: The Wilson Brothers Bring Soul, Style And Spectacle To ‘Disney Hercules’
✕ In November, passengers aboard Disney’s Destiny Cruise Line are in for a treat when Disney Hercules makes its debut. This Broadway-style adaptation of …

Cheeky Champion! Simone Biles Serves Gold Medal Buns In Vegas — And the Internet Can’t Handle It
Source: Geoff Stellfox / Getty Simone Biles took the phrase “suns out, buns out” to a whole new level on Sept. 27. …

‘Deb’s House’ Finale Clip: Cisco Shares A Heartfelt Moment With Amber & Her Mom
The time has come for Ms. Deb to crown her Deb’s House winner at the R&B Ball, and BOSSIP‘s got an exclusive …

Vibes On Lock: Win Tickets To ONE Musicfest 2025 — The South’s Ultimate Celebration Of Black Culture
Source: Julia Beverly for ONE Musicfest / Julia Beverly for ONE Musicfest Attention MadameNoire readers: we’re hooking you up with a chance …

Maverick City Music Loses Members Chandler Moore And Naomi Raine – Blavity
Grammy-winning worship collective Maverick City Music is losing two of its members. According to Billboard, Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine announced their exits …

Music & Melanin Magic: ONE Musicfest Founder J. Carter Talks Atlanta, FAMU, & Building The Nation’s Largest Black-Owned Festival [Exclusive]
A ONE Musicfest Founder is dishing on curating the nation’s largest Black-owned open-air celebration, bringing music, melanin, and culture to ATL. Jason …

Was Pooh Shiesty Was Released From Prison? – Blavity
Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty was released from prison this week, according to his attorney. The artist, whose real name is Lontrell Williams, …

MAGA Boy Records: Donald Trump Says Sean ‘Diddy” Combs Pleaded For Pardon To Avoid Prison, Orange Man Considering
Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty Sean “Diddy, Puff Daddy, Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison for the charges …