Mahershala Ali from “Green Book” and John David Washington from “BlacKkKlansmen” were featured on Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series and shared much of their personal experiences in the world of professional acting. In particular, both famed actors agreed that the stereotypes are there when it comes to being African American in …
Read More »Will.i.Am Says Hip Hop Has “Become The Lowest Hanging Fruit” In New Rolling Stone Interview
Black Eyed Peas frontman and super-producer, Will I Am, had some pretty straightforward thoughts about the state of hip-hop music today and even what he sees for the future of the genre in a recent interview with #RollingStone. The group, who released their first album in 8 years earlier this …
Read More »“Free My Homie!” Why Do We Demand The Freedom Of Our Loved Ones While They’re Locked Up?
It’s become common nature in our community to shout out, wear t-shirts, pretty much support any family and friends who commit crimes and go to jail. Knowing that their actions, in many cases, were wrong and probably against your personal morals. Where do Family and friends draw the line…if there …
Read More »Director Salim Akil Sued For Domestic Abuse And Breach Of Contract…And Not By His Wife, Mara Brock Akil
Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil have been the forces behind some of the best black television this generation has seen, to include Girlfriends, Being Mary Jane and The Game. Now, according to a new lawsuit, Salim will have to put the directing hat down and tend to some serious …
Read More »“Love And Hip Hop” Stars Safaree Samuels And Erica Mena Are Dating, Spotted Holding Hands And Wearing Matching Coats At A Nets Game
Safaree Samuels Of ”Love & Hip Hop” has been hinting at finding love again for quite some time on social media. Well, it looks like he found it…in another LHH regular, Erica Mena. Safaree and Erica were seen walking hand in hand AND wearing matching fur coats at the Jazz …
Read More »Matt Barnes Requests To Have His Child Support Payments Reduced After Saying He Feels Most Women Spend The Money On Themselves
Shortly after #MattBarnes won big in his custody case against ex-wife #GloriaGovan, he has filed to have his monthly child support payments reduced. Barnes now primarily has his 10-year-old twin boys, and Govan gets them every other weekend and Wednesday evenings for dinner…so why continue to pay $20k on child …
Read More »Jay-Z Says Arbitrator Panel In Trademarking Case Is Too White To Be Fair
Hip Hop mogul, Shawn Carter a.k.a #JayZ, believes that minority business owners should be able to select panelists in arbitration from a group that “reflects the diverse population.” And because the American Arbitration Association provided zero black panelists, Jay is asking the court to delay the arbitration with clothing company …
Read More »Missy Elliott Feels “Truly Blessed” For Her 2019 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Nomination And Shares Some Of The Biggest Hits That She’s Written
Missy Elliott has the songwriting ability to create a hit about damn near anything; one of the reasons she has been nominated for the prestigious 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame class. She‘s known for her eccentric style and extremely creative lyrics which has always made her one of music’s best …
Read More »Jordan Peele And Nia DaCosta Are Bringing “Candyman” Back In 2020 As A Contemporary And “Spiritual Sequel”
A Jordan Peele-produced and Nia DaCosta directed sequel to the 1992 horror “Candyman” is coming in 2020, allowing the newer generation to get into this old black urban legend. Nia, who directed indie modern Western “Little Woods,” is teaming up with Jordan and his Monkeypaw Productions partner Win Rosenfeld to …
Read More »White Instagram Influencer Accused Of “Blackfishing” Denies Claims, Says “Yes I’m White And I’ve Never Claimed To Be Anything Else”
19-year-old Swedish model and Instagram Influencer, Emma Hallberg, has received major backlash recently after social media users accused her of pretending to be black to gain followers. Emma adamantly denies the claims and even addressed the accusations via her IG story. Hallberg was believed to be either black or mixed …
Read More »Kobe Bryant’s Fight With Pharma Company Over “Black Mamba” Trademark Gets Heated, Attorney Compared Deposing Kobe To Lil Wayne’s 2012 “I Don’t Recall” Deposition
NBA Legend Kobe Bryant and Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals have been in a trademark dispute over the use of the name “Black Mamba” since last year. But recently, Kobe believes the pharma company has been filing scandalous court documents that reveal private discussions in an attempt to get him to settle. Hi-Tech …
Read More »Dame Dash Wants A Restraining Order Against Hairstylist For Harassing Him And His Family, But A Judge Already Granted Hairstylist A Restraining Order Against Dash
Earlier this month, former hip-hop mogul, Dame Dash, filed to obtain a restraining order against hairstylist and ex-acquaintance, Patrice Miner. In the docs, Dash demanded a judge grant him the order because Miner had been allegedly harassing his family. However, Miner was already granted a TRO Against Dash, in which …
Read More »Shamari DeVoe Talks About Her Brief “Open Marriage” To Ronnie Devoe On The Real Housewives Of Atlanta, “I Slept With Two Women, He Slept With About 10”
The newest peach on ”The Real Housewives Of Atlanta, ” Shamari DeVoe, came into the circle spilling tea as she confided in the ladies (and her mother in law!) about the year and a half-open relationship she shared with her husband, New Edition member, Ronnie DeVoe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During a shopping trip, …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Admits To Being On Ecstasy At Her Wedding To Damon Thomas And During Her Sextape With Ray J, Fans React
It’s not rare to hear about people in their late teens and early twenties experimenting with drugs but admitting it is a whole other thing. Kim Kardashian has put any shame from her past life behind her and very casually revealed that she was high on ecstasy during her first …
Read More »Reuben Foster Cut From San Francisco 49ers After Domestic Violence Arrest In Florida
San Francisco 49ers head coach, Kyle Shanahan, issued a statement earlier this year that said the 49ers have a zero-tolerance domestic-violence policy…and he meant it. Since then, the team’s running back, Reuben Foster, has been cut from the team after being arrested in Tampa, Florida for domestic violence. Foster was …
Read More »Masin Elije Calls Out Dwight Howard and His Team: “I Was Sexually Harassed, Threatened and Manipulated By Someone I Respected”
Dwight Howard is trending on #Twitter and NOT for basketball. A Twitter user by the name “Masin Elije” spilled tea on the NBA star…and brought receipts for every cup. Masin tweeted, “I was afraid to speak but today my life was threatened after I was sexually harassed, threatened and manipulated, …
Read More »Young Man Police Killed In Alabama Mall Shooting Was Not The Gunman, Police Admit To Inaccuracy
Another young black man killed by police “by mistake.” The Black Friday shooting at Riverchase Galleria in Alabama claimed the life of the alleged gunman, Emantic Bradford Jr. But after new evidence, police discovered they made a mistake in identifying who they shot and killed. Bradford was not who fired …
Read More »Will Smith Is The Top Actor On Social Media, Gabrielle Union And Kevin Hart In The Top 5
The Hollywood Reporter has a Top Actors chart, which ranks the most popular actors on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus, with global data provided by social media analytics company MVPindex. According to reports, the chart’s methodology blends social engagement on the platforms along with weekly additions of followers/subscribers. …
Read More »Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, And The Adidas Yeezy Brand Donated $500k To California Wildfire Relief
Kim Kardashian stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show and announced a few major donations to the California wildfire relief efforts. She expressed her gratitude for the firefighter who saved their home and many others, saying, “We’re so grateful to them. Honestly, we couldn’t do it without them.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To show their …
Read More »Couple Who Raised Over $400k For Homeless Philadelphia Veteran Turned Themselves In For Theft…And The Homeless Vet Was Arrested Too
The story of Kate McClure and her boyfriend Mark D’Amico going above and beyond to pay back a homeless veteran for doing a good deed has been ongoing since November 2017. Well, it’s finally coming to an end…and it’s officially been confirmed that it was a complete scam. With all …
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