Author: Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY

Black comedians helped ease tension during the Civil Rights Movement. That legacy continues for comics amid ongoing racial disparity.

Da Brat and wife Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart are expecting their first child together. The 48-year-old rapper previously had a miscarriage.

Richard Belzer, comedian known for “Saturday Night Live” and actor in “Law & Order” franchise shows, has died at age 78.

“Saving Private Ryan” actor Tom Sizemore, 61, has been hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm. The actor is in critical condition.

Patricia Heaton listed off her many accomplishments since turning 50 after Don Lemon’s comments about women in their “prime” stirred controversy.

“Harlem” Season 2 is a mess: Meagan Good, Jerrie Johnson, Grace Byers and Shoniqua Shandai on why that’s an important representation for Black women.

ABC News initially reported that executive producer Dax Tejera died from a heart attack. The NYC medical examiner’s office say it was from choking.

Brendan Fraser appeared on “Howard Stern” and discussed a wide range of topics, from his son Griffin’s autism and the Golden Globe Awards.

Harry Styles sang “As It Was” at the Grammys Sunday with background dancers who now allege a stage malfunction caused the awkward performance.

Nikki Bella’s husband Artem Chigvintsev says her dress choice for their wedding “did not bother me at all.” The couple tied the knot in August.