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Veteran actor Taye Diggs has a beef to pick with the White folks who frequent the luxury gym in metro Los Angeles that he uses, and he fired offf on his Instagram account about it. The Brown Sugar and The Best Man actor went off on a prolonged tirade while driving along the California highways.…

Former “Empire” actor Taye Diggs remains adamant and unapologetic about his friendship and support for persona nongratis actor Jussie Smollett. In fact, the two of them are looking to find future projects to work on together. Diggs, 48, whom most urbanites remember from the blockbuster franchise The Best Man, The Wood and How Stella Got Her…

“Empire” actor Taye Diggs says producers of the hit Fox show cut ties with embattled thespian Jussie Smollett much too hastily, even though his legal troubles have not been resolved in a court of law or in the court of public opinion. Diggs, 48, who is best known for his film roles in The…

Taye Diggs hosted the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. The 48-year-old singer and actor kicked off his the ceremony at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica by praising the inclusivity of “underrepresented people” in many of the movies and TV shows that had been shortlisted for the awards. “It’s been another great year…

Netflix is heating up the summer by bringing us more Black stars, Black stories, and Black creators. Well-known celebrities Taye Diggs and Marlon Wayans, along with comedian W. Kamau Bell, will be solidified as members of the Netflix family in June. They are just a few of the notable figures that have signed deals to bring content…

Best Man Holiday (2013) is the Malcolm D. Lee’s sequel to The Best Man (1999), a “rebirth” and reboot in a sense. During an interview with actors Nia Long (Jordan), Taye Diggs (Harper) and Sanaa Lathan (Robyn), Jordan. The trio spoke with our reporter, Iesha Daniels, an on-set ruse – a playful one. If you’ll remember…

Michael and Madison Roland had planned to spend the rest of their lives together, until one day Michael’s controlling ways turned their perfect marriage. With the help of her best friend, Madison decides to get away. After adopting a new identity, she meets Alex Stone and learns to love again. All is well, until Michael…

Tune in to “Steve Harvey” on Wednesday, March 30, as Harvey welcomes film, TV and Broadway star Taye Diggs to discuss his role as dad to his 6-year-old son, Walker, and racial idenity. Credit: Steve Harvey Show/YouTube

Actor Taye Diggs and illustrator Shane Evans discuss their newest children’s book collaboration, Mixed Me. The duo also fills us in on their most memorable moments in Black history and what African-American excellence means to them.

In celebration of Black History Month, Macy’s honored key influencers in the Black community from a variety of fields, including television, journalism, art and music. On the tour’s Atlanta stop, Macy’s tapped actress Jurnee Smollet-Bell to lead an intimate panel discussion. She was joined by film and stage actor Taye Diggs; NAACP Image Award-winning artist and illustrator Shane…

A New York woman who has accused NY Giants player Jay Bromley of rape has a shady background. The as yet unidentified woman claims that she met Bromley on social media and went to his hotel room where she has stated that the NFL star attempted to rape her, a charge which Bromley has denied.…

In honor of Black History Month, Macy’s is inviting prominent African American public figures to engage in panel discussions and meet-and-greets at store locations across the country. The department store chain understands the influence Black culture has had on American history overall, and these February events are meant to acknowledge that invaluable contribution. Jurnee Smollett-Bell,…

The topic of interracial relationships is very emotionally-charged these days. Society has come a long way from 1967 when interracial marriages were first legalized throughout the United States, thanks to the Loving vs. Virginia decision. People of all races and ethnicities are now free to intermingle with one another, but such relationships still come with…

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Black romantic comedy and cinema fans gets a double help’n of yummy when actors Taye Diggs and Morris Chestnut meet on screen during Wednesday, November 25th’s episode of “Rosewood” on FOX. The episode titled, “Fashionistas and Fasciitiss,” The Best Man co-star, Diggs portrays “Dr. Mike Boyce,” a world-renowned infectious disease doctor based in…

Taye Diggs and son

Black social media was up in arms yesterday when Taye Diggs claimed in a new interview that he didn’t want his biracial son, Walker, to only acknowledge his blackness. Instead, he wants his son to identify as biracial and acknowledge both his blackness and whiteness. Not surprisingly, Diggs was blasted online by angry fans who…

Taye Diggs and ex-wife, actress and singer Idina Menzel have a beautiful 6-year-old son, Walker. Although his son is half-Black, Diggs wants Walker to embrace his White background inherited from his mother. The “Murder in the First” star also wants others to recognize all parts of biracial people’s heritage, not just the Black side. In…

When ShalomIsrael Diggs isn’t teaching a dance class or meeting up with her famous big brother, actor Taye Diggs, she’s busy elevating the self-esteem of young Black girls. The New York-based entertainer has joined forces with an organization rooted in Atlanta, The Black Doll Affair. Founder Dana “Mama Doll” Hill created The Black Doll Affair…

Morris Chestnut will soon be joined by some familiar company on his hit medical drama, “Rosewood.” Fellow Best Man castmate Taye Diggs recently signed on for a multi-episode appearance on the show as Dr. Mike Boyce, a famous infectious disease doctor based in Miami and longtime best friend to Chestnut’s character. When Dr. Boyce is summoned to help out…

Actor Mo McRae is making serious power moves in film and the small screen. He’s been featured in acclaimed projects like The Butler and “Sons of Anarchy.” In his newest roles, McRae is portraying his most thrilling characters yet, alongside other notable actors. McRae has joined the cast of the TNT cop drama “Murder in…

Taye Diggs is just a few weeks away from making his debut as the first black man to take on the role of genderqueer rocker Hedwig in the Broadway revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Recently, Diggs sat down with “Entertainment Tonight” about the role and claimed that “I have a flaming gay man…