According to a Variety exclusive, Will Packer will serve as the jury president for the 2021 American Black Film Festival. As jury president, the film and television producer aims to help the festival by expanding its jury and curating “a diverse slate of film and television content.” The long-time supporter has previously served on …
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Eddie Murphy Wants To Do Stand Up Comedy Once Pandemic Ends
Legendary comedian Eddie Murphy revealed that he plans to return to stand-up comedy after the pandemic ends. According to CNN, the “Beverly Hills Cop” star appeared on Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM’s podcast “Comedy Gold Minds with Kevin Hart and said had it not been for Covid-19 restrictions, he would have already …
Read More »WNBA’s Atlanta Dream Is Close To Being Sold, Pushing Kelly Loeffler Out
Former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler is said to be very close to completing the sale of the “Atlanta Dream” WNBA team. According to Forbes, this move comes after players openly campaigned to have Loeffler pushed out because of her blatant opposition to the Black Lives Matter Movement. In a statement …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Year In Review: Best Online Feuds Of 2020
2020 has already proven to be the most tumultuous year of our lifetime. With emotions running high, thanks to the pandemic, the election, and the threat of racial breakdown, celebs still found the time to address their issues with each other online. And why not? Everyone had nothing but time- …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Favorite Audible Books
When the lockdown began earlier this year, many of us wondered what we would do with all the ”free time” we would have while sheltering in place. I thought I would have more time to cultivate new hobbies, to finally complete that business plan- I’d been sitting on for far …
Read More »Charlamagne Secures Additional 5 Year Deal With iHeartRadio
There has been a lot of speculation on whether Charlamagne would quit his radio show “The Breakfast Club” after securing a TV talk show deal in the midst of his rising stardom as a political pundit. But according to Page Six, he has signed a new and very lucrative five-year …
Read More »Nelly To Play As Chuck Berry In Upcoming Buddy Holly Biopic Clear Lake
Variety reports that Nelly will be playing the Rock n’ Roll legend Chuck Berry in the Buddy Holly biopic Clear Lake. A few other familiar faces have also joined the cast: Diane Guerrero (Doom Patrol, Orange Is the New Black) and Colin Hanks (Fargo). Hanks will portray Holly’s manager Norman …
Read More »Ellen DeGeneres Says She Will Address Her Show’s Workplace Scandal When It Returns
It wouldn’t sit right with the general public if talk show host Ellen DeGeneres returned to her show and didn’t address the elephant in the room – allegations of workplace misconduct and toxic work environment on set and behind the scenes of her show. But, According to Vanity Fair, DeGeneres …
Read More »‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss Breaks Silence Amid Misconduct Allegations
According to Page Six, the set DJ of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Stephen “tWitch” Boss briefly shared his standpoint on the allegations of a toxic work environment at the daytime talk show. He insisted that “love” existed behind the scenes. “We can’t speak too much legally about it, but I’ll …
Read More »Former ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ DJ Tony Okungbowa Speaks Out; Says He Felt ‘Toxicity’ On Set
Sheesh, it seems like everyone who worked on the Ellen Show has something to say. Even former resident DJ Tony Okungbowa, who worked on the show for several years, has recently come forward to add to the long list of allegations, claiming he also experienced “toxicity” while working on the …
Read More »Russell Wilson Talks Quarantine, Foot Rubs For Ciara And How His Height Made People Doubt His Possibility Of Being Drafted In The NFL: “I’ll Never Forget Hearing That
Russell Wilson sat down with Kevin Hart and opened up about marriage, his career in the NFL, and more. In a perfect world, Wilson says he could go another “13 to 15 years” in the NFL. The two-time Super Bowl champion is not only a winner on the field, but …
Read More »Will Packer Partners With Universal Pictures For Upcoming Sports Drama ”One And Done”
Film producer Will Packer is joining forces with Universal Pictures to create One and Done, an original sports drama that will follow one of the nation’s top high school standouts who chooses to attend an HBCU (Historically Black College, University). “This is a timely story about a young man’s journey …
Read More »Lebron James and Other Stars Start New Voting Rights Group: “This is the Time For Us To Finally Make A Difference”
Fueled by the current racial climate, NBA Player LeBron James and other prominent athletes and entertainers have seized the opportunity to form a new group designed to help get African American’s registered to vote and in the polls. As we get closer to the Fall presidential election and we are …
Read More »Kylie Jenner and Kanye West Top Forbes’ 2020 List Of Highest-Paid Celebrities
In spite of the economic uncertainty most Americans are facing amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic, some celebrities are still bringing in some serious cash flow. Forbes just released its 2020 list of the world’s highest-paid celebrities, and there’s no surprise to see some of the entertainers and athletes who made …
Read More »Lil Dicky’s Series ‘Dave’ Gets Picked Up For Season 2 on FXX
Lil Dicky just scored another win in his career as his hit FXX series Dave has just been renewed for season two. Dave is a comedy based on the life of Dave Burd (Lil Dicky), who is a comedian and a rapper. “Co-creators Dave Burd and Jeff Schaffer, along with …
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