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What’s not to love about Kendrick Lamar? The West Coast legend-in-the-making made a special appearance in a promo for ABC hit show Black-ish. His Grammy-nominated track “Alright” serves as the soundtrack while the TV family attempts to make a viral video. Check out the clip above. Zayn Malik found himself in a little social media trouble. The […]

Following El Chapo's capture, actor Sean Penn has published an exclusive interview with the Mexican drug lord.

Music

Justin Bieber has new music coming our way, this according to his Instagram account. The famed singer hit his followers with a couple of videos teasing a new song about him missing his “angel baby.” Hear the clips here. [Gossip Cop]  Former No Limit Records rapper Mia X is reportedly battling cancer. The YBF reports: […]

While Scott insists there is nothing going on with Lina, Kourtney is living life.

After having a very successful year in music, Dr. Dre returns with new material. Following his Compton album, Dre recruits T.I. and R&B singer Victoria Monét for a new single titled “Back To Business.” The single, which premiered on his Apple Music Beats 1 “Pharmacy” radio show, finds Dre reminiscing on the genesis of his career, while T.I. raps […]

Activist Phyll Opoku-Gyimah feels a way about being labeled “a member of the British Empire.”

During a campaign rally presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was asked his opinion on Pres. Bill Clinton's extramarital affairs.

Don’t look for Kerry Washington to sweep down the red carpet at the Golden Globes tomorrow because she will not be there. Kerry‘s been a fixture at the Golden Globes ever since began running things as Olivia Pope on Scandal. After years of slaying on the red carpet, LoveBScott.com reports that she’s ready for a […]

Don’t come for Toni Braxton because she’s got shade for days. Just ask anyone on Instagram. The Grammy-winning diva made her rounds on the TV circuit this week to promote her upcoming TV movie “Unbreak My Heart.” And since she’s actually endorsing the latest Lifetime biopic, we have some hope that the network has gotten […]

Meanwhile Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who actually choked and killed Garner, still has his badge.

Lottery fever is in full effect with Saturday's prize being the largest in history. Got your tickets yet?

Yandy Smith had a great family photo shoot the other day, but she almost didn’t get the shot she wanted because her kids were literally all over the place. Yandy has got to have one of the cutest families out there now. The Love & Hip Hop star gathered up all of the babies in […]