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Black women are at an elevated risk of cancer, with specific types of the disease showing significant increases among women in their 30s.

A 2023 report by the JAMA Network highlighted a concerning trend: early-onset cases of breast, thyroid and colorectal cancer are increasing in adults under 50, especially among women in their 30s. Data from the medical journal uncovered alarming rates of these cancers emerging among young adults, prompting researchers to analyze a cohort of 562,145 individuals with early-onset cancer in the U.S.... Read more

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On June 13, 2005, nine years ago today, Michael Jackson was acquitted of child molestation charges. The stain of those allegations plagued him terribly during the last years of his life-and even now, nearly 15 years ago, they continue to haunt. It's long past time for this posthumous character assassination to end. Let's look back.

In 1993, Jackson was accused of molesting the 13-year-old son of Evan Chandler, a dentist and screenwriter based in L.A.... Read more

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 Shawn Grant

 June 13, 2024

Jeezy and Jeannie Mai's divorce is officially final. It comes one year after they separated and featured dramatic accusations on both sides.

According to TMZ, the divorce settlement terms are sealed, leaving no details on how assets and other assets are split. Previous reports state Mai asked not to enforce the prenuptial agreement as she did not have enough time to review it properly before their wedding in March 2021.... Read more

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 Sha Be Allah

 June 13, 2024

More allegations continue to mount against Bad Boy Records founder Diddy, as a former LAPD detective who was involved in the Tupac and Biggie murder investigations recently spoke to The New York Times and says that Duane "Keefe D' Davis accused Diddy of ordering a hit on 'Pac and Suge Knight back in 1995.

Greg Kading says that he remembered Davis accusing Diddy of ordering a hit on 2Pac, as well as Suge Knight, back in 1995.... Read more

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For the foreseeable future, Shannon Sharpe will continue to accidentally call Stephen A. Smith his old debate partner, Skip Bayless, on ESPN's First Take.

Spotted on Deadline, ESPN announced on Tuesday that it had inked a multiyear deal with Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe.

The new deal comes less than a year after Sharpe left Bayless and FS1 for greener pastures at ESPN.

As part of his new deal with the Disney-owned sports network, Sharpe will expand his role on the popular debate show First Take, keeping him alongside mainstays Stephen A.... Read more

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Nicki Minaj has left her fans in suspense and others speculating if she and her husband are divorcing after she made cryptic social media posts.

Fans of rap superstar Nicki Minaj are concerned as two social media posts that she recently made seem to hint at a split between her and her husband Kenneth Petty. The speculation started as she simply wrote "Yes Single..." in a post on X, formerly Twitter on Monday (June 10). It led fans to openly wonder if she was referring to that potential split or new music being released.... Read more

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In 1964, at his trial for high treason against South Africa's aparthied's regime, the leader would speak from the dock, telling the court, that, "I have done whatever I did, both as an individual and as a leader of my people, because of my experience in South Africa and my own proudly felt African background....I do not....deny that I planned sabotage. I did not plan it in a spirit of recklessness, nor because I have any love of violence.... Read more

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The hospital attempted to make amends by offering him a gift card, which he rejected.

A member of legendary Motown Records group The Four Tops has filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital. He claims the hospital subjected him to racial profiling and attempted to force him to undergo a psych evaluation.

On Monday (June 10), Alexander Morris, lead singer of the quartet, filed a complaint in Michigan federal court, which stems from a visit to the Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital's emergency room in April 2023.... Read more

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 Courtneyb

 June 12, 2024

Comedian and television host Nick Cannon, known for his role on "The Masked Singer," is preparing for a unique and heartwarming Father's Day celebration. Cannon, 43, who is the father of 12 children with six different women, has expressed his excitement to spend quality time with his kids during the special day.

In an interview with People Magazine, Cannon shared his thoughts on the upcoming holiday, emphasizing the importance of connecting with each of his children.... Read more

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Rihanna has not fogotten about the music. Speaking on ET, Queen Fenty revealed that she is starting over on R9.

"I have been working on the album for so long that I kinda just put all that stuff aside. And now, I'm prepared to go back into the studio. Now I'm prepared. So I'm gonna start."

You can hear it from RIhanna below.Rihanna is broadening her Fenty Beauty empire with the introduction of Fenty Hair. In an Instagram post, she unveiled the new hairline through a brief video emphasizing the significance of hair for people of all ages and ethnicities.... Read more

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