When's the Last Time You Actually Watched the VMAs?
Lizzo and Jack Harlow will perform at this year’s festivities; Nicki will be honored with the Video Vanguard Award. You tuning in?
5 Best Cold Summer Desserts, Ranked
Beat the heat with sweet street treats—now ranked for your convenience
Racist and Sexist Essay Wins Cash Prize Despite Many Run-On Sentences
The third-place winner of a Canadian contest promoted right-wing replacement theory ideology and excessive comma usage
I Don’t Remember a Time Before Serena Williams Was Winning
The superstar’s shocking retirement announcement marks the end of an era—and the beginning of another
Here’s Everything the FBI Found When They Raided Trump’s Mar-A-Lago Estate (We Assume)
The Feds came after the former prez—and we've got some guesses about what they uncovered at his residence
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Should Not Be Posing in Photos With Russell Simmons
A picture speaks a thousand words—especially when it includes a man credibly accused of rape by several women
Monkeypox Sucks Even More Because It's Racist
The virus' problematic name hasn't been changed due to lack of options. We've got an one in mind, though...
The 7 Wildest Things Publicly Said By Kevin Gates, Ranked
The Baton Rouge rapper has some, uh, interesting ideas about incest, Beyoncé, and beastiality
Deshaun Watson’s Suspension Is a Joke
Dozens of sexual misconduct claims against the Cleveland Browns QB resulted in a mere six-game punishment. How is this okay?
The Words I Wish I Said to Bill Russell
Remembering an NBA legend whose influence extended far beyond the hardwood
Is My Casual Attire Too Loose For Corner Office Consideration?
Why I’ve decided to code switch my workplace drip
Looks Like 'Game of Thrones' Fans Are Just As Racist As 'Star Wars' Nerds
Fans of the HBO series self-destruct after upcoming prequel 'House of the Dragon' casts Black actor Steve Toussaint as a main character
Turns Out, European Cricket Teams Are Embarrassingly Racist
A reckoning comes for England and Scotland squads. Who would’ve thought?
Dvsn's Cheating Anthem “If I Get Caught” Is Musical Clickbait
Pronounced “division,” the R&B duo is living up to its name with its new toxic song about toxic love
Can Ryan Coogler's ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Save the MCU?
Trailing the most successful solo superhero film without its titular character is an experiment of epic proportions. And it just might be what turns the tide after a stretch of meh Marvel movies
A Mississippi Rapper Claims Biggie Copied His Song to Make “Juicy.” Here's Why It Could All Be a Big Coincidence.
The Notorious B1’s 1993 single “Big Daddy” also samples Mtume’s “Juicy Fruit.”
You Will Need to Watch Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Twice
The ambitious and ever-unpredictable blockbuster requires multiple viewings to truly appreciate its greatness
The New Trailer for ‘Atlanta’ Season 4 Is Loaded With Easter Eggs (And an Ostrich Egg)
The series’ final season premieres in September
Jamal Jordan Wants to Tell 100 Stories of Elderly Queer Love Before It’s Too Late
The author and journalist speaks on documenting his ‘Old & Queer’ video series
Herschel Walker Is a Joke. These Black Senate Candidates Are Not.
Why are they being overlooked?
Dave Chappelle Remains Wrong and Strong on ‘What’s in a Name?’
While at times endearing, the Netflix special finds the comic running into the same walls regarding cancel culture and free speech
Sesame Place Has Been Treating Black Kids Like Oscar the Grouch
Brought to you by the letter 'R'
My Viral Tweet About Police Brutality Made Bank—And I Didn’t See a Dime
"We march, y'all mad" was just an offhand Twitter post before outfitting BLM protests, raking in dough, and leaving its creator behind
Are You Ready for a Tyler Perry Spoof Film?
The actor and filmmaker is a target of 'Not Another Church Movie'
Las Vegas' Latest Attraction Is a Lynching Display
Sin City is living up to its name
Racists Are Tormenting Minnesota Residents With Bags of Rice
Uncle Ben did not die for this shit
Kevin Hart and Jay-Z Just Dropped a Blueprint for Discussing Daddy Issues
The two superstars go deep on how they've healed from paternal voids
My Mother’s Words Still Make Me Cry
Dementia has taken the mind of the woman who raised me, but it can’t make me forget the life she lived.
The Only Way to Stop a Bad Guy With a Gun Is a Good Guy With a Gun Standing Nearby Doing Nothing
Leaked surveillance video of Uvalde cops idling during a horrific school shooting has proved this much
It's a (Bad) Choice to Collaborate With Tory Lanez
Riding high off his recent Verzuz performance, Mario is working with Megan Thee Stallion's accused shooter—the same man he previously criticized. Make it make sense!