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Earlier this month, Wine and Spirits Industry veteran, Donae Burston, launched a brand new, black-owned premium rose wine label geared toward the multicultural millennial. In collaboration with Domaine Bertaud Belieu Winery, Burston’s La Fête du Rosé was inspired by his “zest for life and boundless appetite for travel.” And now, …

Hollywood’s Youngest Producer, “Black-ish” star Marsai Martin has already lined up her next producing project. Universal Pictures has optioned the rights to “Amari and the Night Brothers,” the debut novel by first-time author B.B. Alston. Martin’s Genius Productions, alongside Don Cheadle and Mandeville Films, will produce the movie for Universal …

Hundreds of pages of case files surrounding Jussie Smollett’s case were released this week by Chicago police. Approximately 450 pages of documents were sent in three pdf files by Chicago Police Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, to include the original police report and supplemental reports from the case. According to NBC, the …

MTV is breaking boundaries with its first dating show that will feature all sexually fluid singles. MTV’s “Are You The One?” will take 16 people to Hawaii for ten months to find their “perfect match,” who they will work with to win $1 million. However, the network wanted to do …

Lil Durk surrendered to the police Thursday evening in connection to an Atlanta shooting. Back in February, the rapper allegedly shot a man outside of The Varsity, a midtown Atlanta restaurant, according to Atlanta Police. Investigators state that the unidentified man was found on the ground with a wound to …

85-year-old Bill Russell announced this week that he will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2019 Espy Awards. Bill Russell is not only an NBA icon, but he’s also been on the front line fighting for civil rights and equality for over 30 years. The ESPY’s …

On Wednesday, several witnesses stood before a federal grand jury to detail their alleged sexual relationships with R. Kelly. During the hearing, the singer’s accusers claimed Kelly and his team organized travel arrangements for underage girls to travel across state lines for sex and reportedly paid off witnesses in his …

In 2017, Russell Simmons stepped down from his businesses amid allegations of sexual assault and misconduct throughout his years as a prominent figure in Hollywood. The explosive allegations forced several businesses and brands to sever business ties with the music mogul and ultimately resulted in lawsuits for damages.  However, over …

“Pops” a.k.a “Granddad” a.k.a John Witherspoon has given Boondocks fans the news they’ve all been waiting for after announcing on Joe Rogan’s podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ that #TheBoondocks will be making a comeback! Witherspoon stated on Joe’s latest episode that ‘The Boondocks’ is currently in pre-production for a new season. However there …

J. Cole and Kanye West have been seemingly going tit for tat with each other ever since Cole’s 2016 “Lost Prophets,” a track in which many people claim the opening verse was about West. But, despite that and the most recent speculated jab at Kanye on Cole’s “Middle Child,” Mr. …

It looks like Willow Smith might be the next adult film director after she expressed her support for the porn industry in a recent episode of #RedTableTalk. The Blast obtained a letter sent to Smith’s team this week from #BreeMills, an award-winning adult filmmaker. Mills is the Chief Creative Officer …

NBC is incorporating two new programs to foster their diversity and inclusion efforts at the network, seeking to improve inclusion among production coordinators and production assistants. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Production Coordinator Program and Production Assistant Initiative will both provide on-the-job training for ethnically diverse individuals.  Production Coordinator …

Kanye West says the world makes it harder for people with mental illnesses. ”People do everything to make it worse.” The Chicago-bred rapper and businessman is featured in the new season of Netflix’s interview “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction,” hosted by David Letterman. Several excerpts from the interview have …

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) signed a sweeping criminal justice reform bill on Wednesday that will restore the voting rights of convicted felons, a measure he says will re-enfranchise 77,000 people. Through a measure known as AB431, the once complicated process to enfranchise formerly incarcerated Americans will be streamlined, and …

Lamar Odom’s highly-anticipated memoir,” Darkness to Light,” hit the shelves, detailing the former baller’s struggles with an addiction to drug, sex, and alcohol. While the book aims to give “readers an intimate look into his life like never before,” sharing the highs and lows of fame and the journey to …