Akon is tossing his hat into the election ring, but not as a candidate. Instead, live streaming financial news network Cheddar reports he will join the campaign for independent candidate Brock Pierce as their Chief Strategist. Pierce is best known for his acting roles in ”The Mighty Ducks” and ”First …
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American Civil Liberties Union Offers Britney Spears Support Amid Her Conservatorship Battle In Court
After a Los Angeles judge’s ruling to extend Britney Spears’ conservatorship until Feb. 1, 2021, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has publicly reached out to the pop star to offer their assistance. “People with disabilities have a right to lead self-directed lives and retain their civil rights,” the nonprofit …
Read More »Cities Around The U.S. Are Cracking Down On Protesting
The news coverage may have slowed down, but nationwide protests against police brutality in support of #BlackLivesMatter and other pressing social issues haven’t stopped. Historically, protests have served as a means for citizens to get their voices heard and incite change. Where many had hoped to use their voices to …
Read More »Former Seahawks Rookie Apologizes After Trying to Sneak A Woman Into Team Hotel Dressed As Player
As the NFL continues to prepare for the forthcoming season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, former Seattle Seahawks rookie Kemah Siverand is hopeful he’ll land a new job, despite his reckless and inappropriate behavior. On Monday, Siverand took to social media to apologize for his actions, after trying to sneak …
Read More »Joe Biden Says It Was “Easy” Choosing Kamala Harris As His Running Mate In Their First Joint Interview
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris sat down for their first joint interview since becoming the presidential and vice-presidential nominees. In the interview that aired Sunday on ABC’s 20/20, the pair discussed how they plan to beat Donald Trump in November, the COVID-19 crisis, and Black Lives Matter. “Mr. President, watch …
Read More »Jacob Blake’s Father Says Son Is Paralyzed From The Waist Down After Kenosha Shooting
Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old Wisconsin man who was shot by Kenosha police, is paralyzed from the waist down, his father told the Chicago Sun-Times. His father, also named Jacob, said doctors do not yet know if the paralysis is permanent and that Blake “has eight holes” in his body from …
Read More »The Trump Organization Is Being Investigated For Lying To Potential Lenders About Its Financial Assets
Donald Trump cannot seem to keep himself out of trouble. This time, the celebrity-in-chief’s private businesses are being investigated for allegedly misleading lenders by inflating the value of its assets. The New York attorney general announced the filing on Monday, after initially beginning its investigation into Trump’s former lawyer, Michael …
Read More »Roger Goodell Says He Wishes The NFL Listened To Colin Kaepernick When He First Took A Knee in 2016
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he wishes the NFL had listened to Colin Kaepernick about the issues regarding police brutality against Black people when he first took a knee in 2016. Goodell was speaking to former NFL player Emmanuel Acho for his show ‘Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man’ when …
Read More »Jeffree Star Goes Instagram Official With International Basketball Player
Jeffree Star has a new beau, eight months after his split from longtime boyfriend, Nathan Schwandt. The YouTuber shared a photo of himself sitting on the mystery man’s lap on August 23, making it Instagram official. Two days later, the man was identified on Instagram. “Thankful for all the blessings …
Read More »KFC Removes ‘Finger-Lickin’ Good’ Slogan Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, Kentucky Fried Chicken is scrapping its “finger-lickin’ good slogan— at least for the time being. TMZ reports that the chain announced on Monday that it suspended the use of the slogan after 64-years, saying it “doesn’t feel quite right” given the current climate. Interestingly enough, …
Read More »American Film Institute And Universal Pictures Extend Partnership To Bring Week-Long ‘Black Stories Matter’ Series
The American Film Institute and Universal Pictures have extended their partnership to bring a “Black Stories Matter” week-long AFI Movie Club event, “spotlighting diverse and unique narratives from celebrated Black films,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The event comes on the heels of a recent collaboration between AFI and Universal …
Read More »John Ridley Says He’s Writing Batman As A “Person Of Color” In his Upcoming DC Comics Series
American screenwriter, television director, novelist, and showrunner John Ridley says he’s writing the next Batman as a “person of color.” Ridley, 54, gave us the heartbreaking but captivating film “12 Years A Slave.” Now, he has his eyes set on giving DC Comics its first Black Batman. During Ridley’s panel …
Read More »20-year-old Woman Found Alive At Detroit Funeral Home After She’s Declared Dead
A 20-year-old woman came back to life after officials declared her dead over the weekend. It all started on Saturday in Southfield, Michigan, where a woman was found unresponsive in her home. At the time, the woman was not breathing, according to Southfield Fire Department. Upon arrival, paramedics performed CPR …
Read More »Hot 97 Exec Paddy Duke Fired After Doc Reveals His Involvement In Yusef Hawkins’ Murder
Hot 97 announced on Sunday that it has parted ways with longtime executive Paddy Duke, real name Pasquale Raucci, over allegations made in the HBO documentary, Yusef Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn. In the doc, Raucci is accused of being part of the group of white men responsible for the murder …
Read More »Gabrielle Union Says Her Firing From ‘America’s Got Talent’ Was “Heartbreaking,” “Frustrating” And “The Hardest Part” Of Her Career
Gabrielle Union is speaking out again about her controversial firing from America’s Got Talent. The actress sat down for the “Minding Her Business” panel at the American Black Film Festival, where she called her experience as the talent show judge, “frustrating” and “heartbreaking.” “Probably the AGT of it all was …
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Regina King Shares How Producing ‘Shirley’ Empowered Her Resilience
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Unveiling the Groove: What to Expect From Je’Caryous Johnson’s “Super Freak: The Rick James Story” Starring Mint Condition’s Stokely
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Exclusive: Antonio Brown Discusses Recent Return to College and Finishing His Degree, Blocking Out Social Media Noise, and the Inaugural ‘AB Festival’
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Exclusive: Oprah, Taraji P. Henson and More Grace The Color Purple Premiere Carpet In LA [Videos]
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Dashing Through The Snow: Ludacris and Lil Rel Howery Talk Significance of Crafting the Perfect Feel-Good Holiday Film [Video]
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EXCLUSIVE: Singer Durand Bernarr Talks Growing Up With Supportive Parents, Working With Erykah Badu, His Musical Inspirations and More [Video]
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Exclusive: Issa Rae Admits She Initially Felt “a Bit Intimidated” When Learning She’d Be Portraying a Pregnant Spider-Woman in New Spider-Man Film [Video]
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EXCLUSIVE: Belly Talks New Album, His Respect for Hip Hop Culture, and How Beyoncé is the “Last of a Dying Breed”
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Starring Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Fantasia and More, ‘The Color Purple’ Trailer Unveils Fresh Interpretation of Alice Walker’s Classic Novel [Video]
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Exclusive: Mary J. Blige’s Second Annual Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit Brought Out All The Stars
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Dreka Gates: Charting Her Own Path from Aspiring Doctor to Wellness Entrepreneur on The Baller Alert Show
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Hurricane Chris Opens Up About Overcoming Legal Battles and Eyes Future in Music and Acting – The Baller Alert Show
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Big Boogie Opens Up on Baller Alert Show: From Humble Beginnings to CMG Stardom, a Tale of Resilience and Loyalty
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Kaliii Opens Up About Personal Life and Career Aspirations on The Baller Alert Show
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The Baller Alert Show: PSC Hits the Studio Once More with T.I., Young Dro, Mac Boney, Kuntry King, and Killer Mike