The multi-talented singer and rapper Lizzo is on the Billboard Hot 100 for the seventh week in a row with her smash hit “Truth Hurts.” With this latest achievement in her back pocket, she’s now tied with another female artist, Iggy Azalea, for the longest-running rap song by a female …
Read More »Congratulations Are In Order As Nicki Minaj Secretly Marries Kenneth “Zoo” Petty
Nicki Minaj announced on Instagram Monday night that she made it official with her boyfriend of one year, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, 41. The 36-year-old rapper broke the news in a short Instagram video that featured a “Mrs.” mug, a white “Bride” baseball hat, a “Mr.” mug, and a black “Groom” …
Read More »’Johnson Family Vacation’ Sequel In The Works; Cedric The Entertainer Set To Star
The hilarious family movie, ’Johnson Family Vacation,’ is set to return to theaters with a sequel. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cedric the Entertainer will return to star in the film, while having production credits along with DeVon Franklin. Nearly two decades after the events of the original film, Cedric …
Read More »Lonzo Ball Denies Accusations Of Hiding His Ankle Injury Despite Claims Made By Big Baller Brand Co-Founder Alan Foster
The ousted co-founder of the Big Baller Brand, Alan Foster, alleges Lonzo Ball was secretly diagnosed with torn ligaments in his ankle before being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, however, the Pelicans and the Ball family say the claims are false. According to TMZ, both the Balls and the …
Read More »Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” Biopic Welcomes Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans And Mary J. Blige To The Cast List
The cast list for the Aretha Franklin biopic titled, “Respect,” is filling up with a star-studded cast including Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans and two-time Oscar nominee Mary J. Blige. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Broadway stars Audra McDonald, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, and Marc Maron are among others …
Read More »Georgia School Districts Reverses Transgender Bathroom Policy After Student Harassment And Death Threats
A Georgia school district is removing their new bathroom policy for transgender students following “serious safety concerns,” which include death threats and student harassment. According to PEOPLE, the Pickens County School District released a statement on Wednesday, October 16, announcing it has reversed a newly implemented policy that allowed students …
Read More »Ballerific Women: Jasmine Guy And 19 Other Black Women of TV and Film Join Forces To Create Reel Divas Initiative
Twenty women, with celebrated careers in TV and film, have all put their likeness and resources together to form The Reel Divas movement. A few women spearheading the movement are Jasmine Guy (Different World, Grey’s Anatomy), Terri J. Vaughn (The Steve Harvey Show), Cas Sigers-Beedles (NAACP Image Award Nominee), Denise …
Read More »A ”Grease” Spin-Off Is Coming To HBO Max
A new spin of the classic film ”Grease” is in the works by HBO Max. The upcoming streaming service has given a series order to ”Grease: Rydell High,” a musical series inspired by the 1978 film. HBO Max’s description states: “It’s still the 1950s, a world that rocks with big …
Read More »Siblings Found Living In A Basement After Nine Years Of “Waiting For The End Of Time,” Twitter Reacts
On Sunday, six siblings and a man many believed to be their father were discovered after Dutch police acted on a tip. The seven individuals had been locked away in a secret room at an isolated farm, officials in the Netherlands said on Tuesday. According to PEOPLE, the six siblings, …
Read More »Taco Bell Issues Out A Recall On All Beef After Customer Finds Metal In Food
Over the weekend, Taco Bell recalled about 2.3 million pounds of beef after a customer discovered a metal shaving in an order. According to CNBC, after hearing of the news, the Yum Brands chain voluntarily issued a recall of the beef on Friday. Halfway through Monday, 100% of the affected …
Read More »New Study Finds Suicide Attempts Amongst Black Children And Teens Are Rising
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers across the United States. Over the past two decades, suicide attempts decreased for teens in all ethnic groups except for African Americans. According to a new study, suicide attempts among Black children and teens are increasing at startling rates. According …
Read More »California Fights Lunchroom Humiliation By Guaranteeing State-Funded Meals
Over the weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new measure into law that requires all students to get lunch, regardless of whether their families are behind in paying meal fees. The new legislation also requires that students with lunch debt are “not shamed or treated differently.” According to CBS …
Read More »Police Officer Who Shot And Killed Atatiana Jefferson Charged With Murder
Fort Worth Police officer Aaron Dean shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson in her home early Saturday morning after responding to a welfare check. Now days later, he has been booked into the Tarrant County Jail and charged with murder. According to a CBSDFW, the department announced the news in a …
Read More »Rams Star Todd Gurley Says He’s Ready To Take Over Hollywood Once He Retires From The NFL
Todd Gurley, NFL Rams superstar revealed he hopes to start a Hollywood career once he hangs up his cleats. “That is definitely something I am looking forward to post my NFL career, definitely. There’s some stuff I definitely want to learn about and make some cameos, here and there,” he …
Read More »“High School Musical” Series To Premiere On ABC, Disney Channel And Freeform
”High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” an adaptation of the classic Disney film is being made into a series, airing across three Disney-owned networks just a week before it debuts at the launch of Disney Plus. According to Variety, The series premiere will air on ABC, Disney Channel, and …
Read More »Over 14,000 Pairs Of Fake Nikes Confiscated At A Los Angeles Customs Stop
A large package of popular Nike shoes, which turned out to be counterfeits, has been seized by US Customs and Border Protection officers. Complex reports 14,806 pairs of fake Nike shoes showed up at the security check – had the shoes been genuine, they would have been worth more than $2 …
Read More »Kevin Hart Breaks His Silence Following Car Crash In September
Kevin Hart is finally ready to talk after a September car crash in Los Angeles left him with major back injuries. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to reports, Hart was the passenger in his own 1970 Plymouth Barracuda and was hospitalized for 10 days after the crash. E! News got their hands on …
Read More »T.I. And Iggy Azalea Are At Odds After He Claimed She Tarnished His Legacy
T.I. and Iggy Azalea haven’t had the smoothest relationship over the years. The Grand Hustle rapper once was instrumental in helping launch the Australian female emcees’ career, but now, T.I says that may have been a mistake. In a recent interview with The Root, he went to explain just how …
Read More »“Matrix 4” Casts “Aquaman” Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II For The Lead Role
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II just landed the lead role in the upcoming continuation of The Matrix franchise. Abdul-Mateen recently played in “Aquaman” and the “Striking Vipers” “Black Mirror” episode. According to Variety, director Lana Wachowski met with multiple actors for the “secret role” over the past week. Abdul-Mateen shined and emerged …
Read More »Shia LaBeouf Opens Up About How His Co-Star With Down Syndrome Saved His Life In New Interview
During the filming of “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” Shia LaBeouf said his co-star, Zack Gottsagen, who was born with Down Syndrome ‘saved him’ after multiple embarrassing incidents involving alcohol. According to Unilad, in the film, Zak, played by Gottsagen, runs away from his home to achieve his dream of being …
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