A shocking and embarrassing moment on the pitch competition show “Shark Tank” in 2015 turned into a multi-million-dollar success story. When Kevin O’Leary called two Black women entrepreneurs “colorful cockroaches” during their pitch, no one could have predicted how thoroughly they would prove him wrong. Melissa Butler and Rosco Spears had come to the show…

Researchers at Boston University have made a remarkable advancement in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that analyzes speech patterns to predict the risk of the disease with unprecedented accuracy. This breakthrough could transform the way Alzheimer’s is diagnosed and managed, opening up new avenues for early intervention and…

The three-year feud between Ari Fletcher and Taina Williams has officially come to an end, as the social media influencers sat down to break bread — literally — on Fletcher’s YouTube cooking show, Dinner with the Don. Source: Paras Griffin/Prince Williams / Getty The reconciliation marks a turning point in a saga that first erupted…

The family of Robert Brooks, a 49-year-old man beaten to death by correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit seeking justice for his death and systemic changes in the prison system.  Source: Albany Times Union/Hearst Newspapers / Getty At a press conference in Rochester, NY, Brooks’ family, joined by…

Naughty By Nature’s Treach has seemingly placed full blame on his ex-wife Sandra “Pepa” Denton for the demise of their marriage. The two rappers dated on and off for nearly a decade before tying the knot in 1999 at a tattoo shop in Kansas City. Over the years, they have each made a variety of…

Chileeee! The internet is ripping Nelly to pieces after he shared why he decided to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration. RELATED: Whew! Social Media Erupts With Reactions To Nelly Reportedly Performing At Donald Trump’s Inaugural Ball Nelly Explains His Decision To Perform At Donald Trump’s Inauguration Previously, The Shade Room reported that Nelly was set…

Source: NurPhoto / Getty Non-stop scrollers rejoice! After President-Elect Donald Trump previously led the charge to block TikTok in the U.S., the platform credited him with saving it after an overnight ban. Source: Kayla Bartkowski / Getty We don’t even have to wait for the Inauguration for the stunts and shows to start. The real…

Source: Will Heath / NBC 2024 was the year of GloRilla and she’s already starting 2025 off with a bang. The Memphis-born rapper kicked off Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary season with performances of her hits “Yeah, Glo!”, “Let Her Cook” and “Whatcha Kno About Me.” The episode was hosted by comedic legend Dave Chappelle. Source:…

Nelly is proving himself to be a real St. Lunatic. Source: Prince Williams / Getty After receiving backlash for his decision to perform at Donald Trump‘s upcoming inauguration, the “Country Grammar” rapper doubled down on his controversial position. Though he’d been silent over the last few days, Nelly decided to let people know why he…

Several rappers recently came under fire for performing at a Trump inauguration celebration event, including Soulja Boy. However, the Atlanta rapper is unphased by the backlash and says he would do it again if the price is right. Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty As previously reported, Soulja Boy, along with Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, and…