John Amos’ Family Drops Shocking Bombshell, Man Recalls Attending Diddy Party at 6 Years Old, R. Kelly’s Daughter Reveals Family Secret, Katt Williams Comes For Diddy And More

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John Amos’ Family Drops Bombshell Statement Making His Death a Whole Lot Messier

John Amos attends the 2013 Chiller Theatre Expo at Sheraton Parsippany Hotel on April 26, 2013 in Parsippany, New Jersey. Photo: Getty Images Bobby Bank/WireImage

While fellow actors, celebrities, and fans continue to mourn the death of beloved “Good Times” actor John Amos, it seems his passing has spawned an all-new concern. – Shanelle Genai Read More

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Man Details Attending a Diddy All-White Party at 6 Years Old, and Yikes…

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At one point, an invite to one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ annual all-white parties was a symbol of status and exclusivity. Now, a slew of disturbing allegations against the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul is shifting attention back on what exactly went down during these functions, which are now under federal investigation. – Phenix S Halley Read More

R. Kelly’s Daughter Is Revealing A Dark Secret About Her Father That She’s Been Keeping For Years

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There have been several documentaries about the heinous crimes R. Kelly has committed throughout his decades-long music career. But those have (rightly) been from the perspective of his victims, not his family. That changes now. – Noah A. McGee Read More

WATCH: Katt Williams Comes For Diddy During His Comedy Show, and You Already Know What to Expect…

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Count on Katt Williams to make light of a delicate situation. When it comes to Sean “Diddy” Combs, Williams has never shied away from calling the hip-hop mogul out on his suspicious dealings, even suggesting Diddy would start snitching if it really comes down to it. – Phenix S Halley Read More

Don’t Let Diddy’s Drama Distract You, Chris Brown Is About to Be in the Spotlight Next

Singer Chris Brown performing at Crypto.com Arena on August 06, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Kayla DeLaura

While the forthcoming Diddy documentary is currently in the news, it looks like yet another problematic music great is about to in the spotlight soon: Chris Brown. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Shocked John Amos’ Daughter, Fans Wonder Why We’re Just Finding Out He Died …In August

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The final year of actor John Amos’ life was marred by a messy, public battle between his son K.C. Amos and his daughter Shannon Amos. On Tuesday, K.C. confirmed that the “Good Times” star passed away on Aug. 21. The shocking news has fans wondering why we’re just finding out about his tragic death at the age of 84. – Stephanie Holland Read More

The Ex-Porn Star Suing Diddy Just Got Some Bad News

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The ex-porn star who filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs over the summer may be forced to find a new lawyer.

In a new court filing, attorney Ariel Mitchell-Kidd requested to withdraw from the case of Adria English. Mitchell-Kidd wrote that English provided conflicting instructions that made it “unreasonably difficult” for her to effectively represent her. – Kalyn Womack Read More

WATCH: ‘In Living Color’ Star Tommy Davidson Opens Up About His Emotional Journey to Understand, Accept His Transgender Son

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It’s a hard truth, but the LGBTQ+ community hasn’t always been accepted or respected by Black folks. Some of the discrimination comes from religious beliefs, while a big part of it is a lack of understanding. For comedian Tommy Davidson, the journey to understanding is something he’s still working on with his transgender son. Following in his “In Living Color” co-star Marlon Wayans’ footsteps, during a candid conversation on the “Touré Show,” the actor/comedian explained the emotional evolution of his relationship with his son. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Rickey Smiley Talks About His Exclusive Campaign Interview with VP Kamala Harris

“If you don’t know her, you do know Donald Trump,” the comedian and radio host told The Root.

Rickey Smiley Talks About How Faith Helped Him Cope With the Pain of Losing His Son

The comedian sits down with The Root to talk about his new book ‘Sideshow: Living with Loss and Moving Forward with Faith’

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