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After the release of ‘When They See Us,’ Ava DuVernay’s limited series depicting the wrongful conviction of the boys commonly known as the Central Park 5, viewers sparked a movement to ‘cancel’ former prosecutor Linda Fairstein and any projects attached to her name.  Now, a nonprofit organization Fairstein has worked …

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard has filed a lawsuit against Nike after the company allegedly used a logo the ball player created. On Monday, Leonard filed a nine-page document to sue the sports apparel giant, claiming the rights of a logo Leonard designed in filing an application for copyright protection. …

An American couple was found dead in their hotel room while on vacation in the Dominican Republic; officials say the cause of death was a respiratory failure and pulmonary edema. On Thursday, authorities found the bodies of Edward Nathael Holmes, 63, and Cynthia Ann Day, 49, in their hotel room …

Alvin Ailey, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th Century, will have a film based on his life directed by ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’s’ Barry Jenkins and produced by R&B songstress Alicia Keys. Jenkins and Fox Searchlight made a deal last year with the Alvin Ailey American …

It isn’t uncommon for YouTube stars to create “edgy” content for clicks and views, but after one his pranks went too far, Kanghua Ren found himself facing jail time.  According to USA Today, the 21-year-old Youtuber was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay over $20,000 in …

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has expressed his issues with the “owner” label within the NBA on multiple occasions in the past, with the latest during an episode of Lebron James’ “The Shop” last year on HBO. Green stated that teams comprised of people of color shouldn’t have “owners.” And even …

Ever since it was revealed that Lil Yachty wrote most of City Girls’ now-platinum-selling summer smash, “Act Up,” there’s been heavy debate about female rappers and ghostwriting. As if we didn’t learn enough about ghostwriting a few years ago with the Drake, the debate is still on…and Cardi B isn’t …

The latest guest to sit down at the Red Table Talk table is singer-songwriter Ciara, who opened up about her past relationship with rapper Future, her career and building a family with her football star husband, Russell Wilson. Before meeting her husband, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson; Ciara was in …

Discovery International has acquired rights to ‘Killing Michael Jackson,’ a documentary from U.K based Zig Zag Productions.  According to a Hollywood Reporter exclusive, Discovery will run the documentary on its channels in Italy, Germany, the Nordics and on Quest Red in the U.K.  ‘Killing Michael Jackson’ explores the pop icon’s …

‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’ has proven to be no different from other reality shows these days, especially on #VH1. We’ve come to expect an argument or even a fight or two every other episode. However, this time, the reality tv drama has resulted in a lawsuit against Ryan Henry, Van …

The New York Police Department has launched an operations group that will monitor crime specifically at Hip Hop concerts. The NYPD has launched its new operations group, called the “Rap Unit,” which will work on-the-ground through the department’s Enterprise Operations Unit. According to sources, the team will create a list …

Ray J is joining the marijuana business, and he’s firing it up with a personal touch. According to TMZ, Ray J has already dropped $5 million to start up his own cannabis company, William Ray LA.  Apparently, one of the first products to hit the market will be “Ray’s Jays,” …

For some folks, the success of Lil Nas X was imminent from his Vine and meme days. And for others, the 19-year-old “black kid with the country song” came out of nowhere. As his massive debut single “Old Town Road” sits at No. 1 for the 8th consecutive week, Lil …

Late last week, several witnesses testified in front of a grand jury and detailed their own accounts of R. Kelly’s alleged sexual history with underage women. During the hearing, one of the witnesses, a former employee of the self-proclaimed Pied Piper of R&B, said there were even more tapes of …

After more than two decades in the music business, Jay-Z, the G.O.A.T, is officially a billionaire,  and the first hip-hop artist to reach the feat, according to Forbes. While much of Jay’s fame comes from his overwhelming success in music, his wealth extends far beyond his legendary lyrics.  “I’m not a …