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H&M has taken advertisements to another level. While most commercials are 30 seconds to a minute long, Kevin Hart stars in a seven-minute promotional clip for H&M’s new “Modern Essentials” collection. And of course the ad is nothing short (no pun intended) of hilarious. Here’s the setup, Kevin is preparing to play soccer star David […]

Drake has been the focal points of thousands of debates since he dropped So Far Gone. However, what’s undebatable is that the man makes hits. He’s used…

NewsOne’s Top 5 takes a quick look at the trending stories you’re talking about: Ex-Con Shoots Self In Groin, Tells Cops A Black Man Did It…

Nicki Minaj can do no wrong — except when Twitter thinks she’s throwing a backhanded compliment at Zendaya‘s Barbie doll. Only then is she on the wrong…

Here are 16 Black and famous Republicans you probably didn't know about.

Former child star Danny Pintauro, who played the young son on the hit 80s sitcom Who’s The Boss’ revealed a bombshell secret on the latest episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now? The actor, now 39, told Oprah he has been HIV-positive for the last 12 years. He said he wanted to tell Oprah and the world “a long time […]

Talk about a series. Vin Diesel recently hinted on his Facebook page when the Fast and Furious franchise will finally be ending, and if you’re a super fan…

69% percent of American voters oppose shutting down the government over Planned Parenthood, according to new poll results.

A Virginia police officer is now under review after using a Taser on a suspect who appeared to be compliant.

According to Gary With Da Tea, 50 Cent has some interesting input about Empire during the explosive season 2 premiere! But should he watch his mouth when…

Friend of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” Yazz The Greatest called in to talk “Empire!” He dispels rumors of cattiness on set, and discusses what…