About Bilal G. Morris

Bilal Morris is the senior editor at NewsOne. He is based in Atlanta and covers Black folklore, politics, and race. He also specializes in SEO and evergreen content. Bilal was hired by Interactive One in 2021, but has worked for the company for over 10 years. He started at Radio One in 2010 as an Online Editor in Richmond, VA. Before his time at NewsOne, Bilal was the Regional Online Editor In Atlanta, GA. He has also worked at iHeartRadio in New York City. He is a professional photographer, dog lover, gamer, and has quite the green thumb. You can find him on Instagram and Twitter.

Daytime talk-show host Wendy Williams announced today, she has landed the exclusive first in-person interview with Aretha Franklin since the singer’s recent surgery. Wendy told her audience: The legendary Aretha Franklin has invited me to do an exclusive, in-person intimate conversation with her in Detroit, that’s where she lives,” Williams said on the “The Wendy […]

Aretha Franklin surprised audiences when she appeared on the 2011 Grammy Awards thinner and healthier looking. The Queen Of Soul was rumored to have had pancreatic cancer that was effectively removed during surger. While Aretha denies being gravely ill she admits to changing her eating habits and kicking her old favorites(soul food) to the curb […]

Steve Harvey’s ex-wife Mary Harvey recently spoke with our sister site Majic 102.3’s Cortney Hicks exclusively about their divorce drama. Mary was given the chance to get everything off her chest once all for all to set the record straight on Steve’s claims and separates the facts from the fiction, as she sees it. Listen […]

Deitrick Haddon’s latest album “Church on the Moon” has been receiving rave reviews since it’s January 2011 release, so it was only appropriate to have visuals for the project that matched the quality of the music. Haddon has an epic new film entitled “Church on the Moon” premiering right here on Friday, February 28th at […]

Grammy award winner, John Legend, called in to the show this morning to discuss his three Grammy wins this past Sunday, and his upcoming tour plans. If you missed the interview, we’ve got you covered with an instant replay below. Share your thoughts with us below on the message board. Did you watch John Legend […]

Oprah Winfrey’s former lover, who met the daytime host when he appeared on her show in 1985 is calling the daytime host “cold as ice.” Reginald Chevalier, claims he appeared on an Oprah look-alike show in 1985 because he bore a strong resemblance to Billy Dee Williams, and the two started dating shortly after. The […]

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Congratulations to Israel Houghton for his Grammy win in the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album category! The honor is for Houghton’s “Love God. Love People.” album, and this is his 4th Grammy win! Take a look at his track record below… 2009 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album “The Power Of One” 2007 […]

Egyptian President and dictator Hosni Mubarak has stepped down after a 30 year reign. “In these grave circumstances that the country is passing through, President Hosni Mubarak has decided to leave his position as president of the republic. He has mandated the Armed Forces Supreme Council to run the state. God is our protector and […]

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke with Tom Joyner about the one year anniversary of her “Let’s Move” campaign which is meant to bring awareness to childhood obesity around the world. She also revealed her plans for Valentine’s Day with the President. Will they spend it in the white house?? Take a listen below. Related: Michelle […]

The trailer for Tyler Perry’s latest film, “Madea’s Big Happy Family,” has just been released. The movie, which stars Perry, himself, Loretta Devine, Lauren London and Bow Wow, hits theaters April 22. Here’s a synopsis of the film: Madea jumps into action when her niece, Shirley (Loretta Divine), receives distressing news about her health. All […]

The First Lady Michelle Obama sat down with Matt Lauer of “The Today Show”and explained that she is “not a big fan of young kids having Facebook.” She said Facebook is “not something they need.” The First Lady also confirmed that the President has been off the cigarettes for an entire year,says he doesn’t care […]

See why things got out of control at this church in North Carolina…