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More ABC News Videos | ABC World News More footage from the night of Ray and Janay Rice‘s elevator altercation has surfaced, and it seems…

One of the latest leaked e-mails in the Sony Pictures hack has confirmed whispers about a groundbreaking dream gig for Idris Elba. There’s been buzz…

Between a huge movie role and ending her marriage, YaYa DaCosta has a lot going on in her life. The “America’s Next Top Model” alumna…

It was almost too much for Laverne Cox to handle when she was graced by some generosity from Beyoncé this holiday season. Laverne is a proud member of the Beyhive,…

A month after a grand jury decided not to indict former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the killing of Michael Brown, St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney…

Adult Swim’s animated series, Black Dynamite is delving head on into shining a spotlight on police brutality. The network announced plans to release the hour-long…

  Now here’s something you don’t see in corporate America. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz wants to open talks with his employees in the wake of…

  Azealia Banks is no stranger to controversy. In fact, the talented MC has often seen her abilities overshadowed due to her actions/outspoken nature. The…

This may be your first introduction to singer/songwriter Elijah Blake but he has been quietly writing behind the scenes for your favorite artists for years. He…

While the Celtics continue to finalize their trade of Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks this morning, we’re back with another week of our weekly highlight reel. And,…

The Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum, which hopes to break ground next year, is set to highlight a rich history of the culture in two…

Snoop Dogg and his son Cordell are set to star in their own upcoming ESPN reality television series, Snoop & Son: A Dad’s Dream. The five-part…