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Lark Voorhies, one of the original stars of the iconic 90s child sitcom “Saved By the Bell,” was hurt that none of the producers reached out to her about participating in a reboot of the show. Voorhies made the confession during her sitdown on the “Dr. Oz” show to discuss her lifelong battle with mental…

Kanye West has accused people of “discriminating” against him. The 41-year-old rapper was diagnosed with the mental health condition two years ago, and has likened his illness to a “sprained brain.” He’s gone on to slam critics for taking the issue and doing “everything to make it worse,” just because bipolar has a “strong…

Kanye West is set to discuss his battle with bipolar disorder in an episode of David Letterman’s talk show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.” The 41-year-old rapper will appear on season two the Netflix show — which launches on May 31 — where he will talk about his mental health, especially his struggle with bipolar,…

At first glance, one would think that Kanye West and veteran radio personal Gary with da Tea have nothing in common. But upon closer inspection, the “Rickey Smiley Morning Show” host revealed an unexpected connection between him and the Chicago-born hitmaker.

Mariah Carey’s battle with bipolar disorder reached a climax a few years ago when she reportedly was hospitalized after thinking the greatest singing legends of the modern era were coming to her house for dinner — despite the fact that they were all already dead. According to The Blast, this episode popped off in 2016…

In 2001, global superstar Mariah Carey reportedly had a physical and mental breakdown which led to hospitalization. In a recent interview with People magazine, Carey, 48, admits “Until recently I lived in denial and isolation and in constant fear someone would expose me,” after her 2001 diagnosis with bipolar II disorder and subsequent hospitalization. According…

A new video of 1990’s TV star Maia Campbell allegedly strung out on drugs has recently surfaced and gone viral in the past 24 hours. Many fans are concerned that Campbell has regressed after her recovery from her well-known addiction and mental issues. In the video, Campbell, a former star on the “In the House”…

Mental illness takes many forms; therefore, the issues those battling mental health face often go unseen. For some Black celebrities with mental health issues, life is often filled with tragedy and triumphs while engaging in a private and public battle. Following is a list of famous Black celebrities who have battled mental illness. Michael Jackson Megastar…

Just one day after posting a cryptic message alluding to a suicide attempt, pop star Sinead O’Connor took to Facebook again on Monday to express her continued dismay towards her family, whom she says have driven her to try and take her own life. On Sunday, the “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer posted on the social…

Fox’s urban hit “Empire” has received mixed reviews from fans during the second season. While the ratings were astronomical for the first season, the numbers have consistently waned in season two, leaving viewers frustrated with over-the-top storylines, including violence, homophobia and mental illness. Fans have collectively complained about storylines lacking development, suggesting the simple approach to complex…

Episode four of “Empire” has been met with lukewarm reviews but one storyline that is intriguing is Lucious’ childhood flashbacks that showcase his mother’s (played by Kelly Rowland) struggle with bipolar disorder. Starting a conversation about mental illness could be Daniels’ most provocative angle yet, especially with the topic popping up in headlines everywhere from the presidents…

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A Los Angeles judge has ordered embattled singer Chris Brown back into a rehab facility for two additional months. During a recent hearing to determine if Brown violated his parole for his part in an alleged assault of a man outside a Washington D.C. hotel, the judge ordered Brown back to rehab until a verdict…

TV fans were devastated in August when news spread that former Disney teen actor Lee Thompson Young shockingly committed suicide. For weeks afterwards, details about Young’s death were scarce and a specific reason for his suicide is still unknown. But now a new report offers some insight into Young’s depression as it’s been revealed that…

Dealing with a heartbreaking illness A mother’s story of a bipolar son This Fragile Life Award-winning professor Charlotte Pierce-Baker is the mother and author of this very compelling and powerful novel. Although this disorder does not discriminate by race or gender, African Americans are far less likely to receive treatments and diagnosis. This is partially…

For over a decade, Michelle Williams has been living the Hollywood dream as a singer in Destiny’s Child, a solo artist (with a new album on the way) and an aspiring Broadway actress. But her fame and glory has come with a high price and the singer is now revealing that she’s privately struggled with…

Melodrama Boutique, located at 5306 Almeda Road in Houston recently held its 10th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Dec. 15, with a “Re-Grand Opening” party and fundraiser for Live Beautiful Now, an organization that aids in the battle on mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder. The Re-Grand Opening is the vision of Melodrama Boutique owner Jackie Adams. The West…

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to watch a tragic and disturbing train wreck, look no further than troubled comedian Katt Williams. Over the past few months, the comedian has acted out countless violent attacks and has been arrested several times. And most recently, Williams beat an audience member with a microphone. But is Williams just…

Heads definitely turned this May when a bizarre video of former “Saved By The Bell” star Lark Voorhies surfaced, showing her drastically altered appearance and bizarre behavior. But now, Voorhies’ behavior may just have a logical explanation now that her mother, Tricia, has claimed that her daughter is suffering from bipolar disorder. Tricia shared the…

Fans of “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” know that Lil Scrappy can be pretty wishy-washy when it comes to his love life. But Scrappy now claims that his indecisive attitude about love is due to being bipolar. Scrappy makes his bipolar claim in a short YouTube clip as he discusses his new song with singer…