Twenties lead Jonica T. Gibbs shares lesson from series creator LenaWaithe: “You stay ready, you ain’t gotta get ready.” Earlier this week, BET held its red carpet for the upcoming and highly-anticipated new series ’Twenties.’ The new comedy was created by Waithe and tells the story of “Hattie” (Gibbs), a …
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An Atlanta Man Pretended To Be Gay In Order To Lure Woman To His Home to Rape Her
An Atlanta man was convicted last week of a 2015 rape after authorities say he befriended a woman, convincing her that he was a gay man, only to violently attack her once gaining her trust. According to prosecutors, Taurence Callagain initially met the victim at a Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit …
Read More »Pornhub Will Release Its First-Ever Non-Adult Film About Black Lesbian Strip Club Culture
Pornhub is making its first-ever non-adult film about Black lesbian strip club culture. Pornhub will be highlighting the Black lesbian culture in a new documentary film called “Shakedown.” The new film will be released on Wednesday, and Variety reports the project comes as streaming sites are looking to switch up …
Read More »The Jazz Foundation to Honor Legendary Guitarists Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy
– by @kaylabrantley Legendary guitarists Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy will be honored by The Jazz Foundation at their annual event, A Great Night in Harlem, according to Rolling Stone. Santana, 72, will receive the first Claude Nobs Award. The award is named after the late founder of the Montreux …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: Lynn Whitfield Names the Character That Taught Her the Most About Herself
The legendary Lynn Whitfield recently spoke with Baller Alert about the importance of ceremonies like the NAACP Image Awards, where Hollywood’s best gathers to celebrate the extraordinary works of art by people of color. During the ceremony, Whitfield won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award for her …
Read More »Usher Will Be A Judge on New Quibi Dance Show ‘The Sauce’
by @kaylabrantley Usher is lending his dance expertise to a new series on Quibi. The Grammy-winning singer will be a judge on the upcoming dance competition series The Sauce, which will be available on streaming service Quibi when it launches in April, according to Deadline. “Dance continues to drive much …
Read More »Kanye West Reveals He Stopped Making Merch: ‘I Wasn’t Pushing Myself Enough’
Kanye West made his return to Paris Fashion Week on Monday, where he gave some insight into his creative process when creating fashion. He also revealed that he is no longer making merch. Ahead of the presentation for the Yeezy Season 8, West spoke with journalists regarding the collection. He …
Read More »Eva Marcille Calls Ex-Boyfriend Kevin McCall ‘Mentally Ill’ As He Requests That The Two Attend Therapy Together
Kevin McCall is looking to work through his differences with ex-girlfriend Eva Marcille following years of court battles over restraining orders and custody of their 6-year-old daughter, Marley Rae. McCall took to Instagram on Monday to express his feelings about Marcille and his desire to attend therapy with both her …
Read More »2020 Tokyo Olympics Looking At Possible Delay To Later This Year Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the nation, people are taking precautionary measures to ensure they aren’t exposed to the virus. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics currently scheduled for July 24 to August 9 are looking at a possible postponement, according to Japan’s Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto, Deadline reveals. Speaking …
Read More »Billy Porter Says He Will Play A “Genderless” Fairy Godmother In The Upcoming “Cinderella” Remake
And the category is LOVE, as Billy Porter signs on as the newest Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother. But, Porter says he will portray the Godmother as “genderless.” The highly-anticipated Cinderella is set to premiere in 2021, and Porter has been granted the opportunity to portray Cinderella’s supportive Godmother, who helps her …
Read More »Sheriff In Kobe Bryant Case Says He Ordered Photos Of Crash Site To Be Deleted: “That Was My No. 1 Priority, Was To Make Sure Those Photos No Longer Exist”
There has been a lot of controversy in the wake of the crash that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others. In fact, L.A. officials are facing extraordinary consequences after mishandling photographs from the site of the fatal helicopter crash. Vanessa Bryant, widow of Kobe, …
Read More »Bea Dixon’s Honey Pot, Feminine Care Company, Surges In Sales After White People Attack Her Over Black History Month Target Commercial
Black-owned business owner, Bea Dixon’s Honey Pot company was attacked and called “racist” by white people after Target featured her in their commercial for #BlackHistoryMonth. Thanks to Black people, her sales have surged. When they go low, we go high. On Monday, the company Honey Pot, an herbal feminine care …
Read More »BA Exclusive: Cynthia Bailey Talks Latest ‘RHOA’ Episode, Kenya Moore’s Relationship and more
In Sunday’s episode, the Real Housewives of Atlanta took to Marc Daly’s Black Man’s Lab Charity event to highlight and celebrate the essence of black people, particularly black men. Despite the positive aspects of the event, there appeared to be heavy tensions between Daly and his wife, Kenya Moore, who …
Read More »Marshawn Lynch Chosen As Class Speaker At Princeton; School Faces Backlash From Students
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was announced as the class speaker at Princeton last week. The school chose the Super Bowl-winning champion, who is expected to speak several days prior to the official graduation ceremony, due to his “sustained professional excellence.” However, seniors of the University are disappointed not …
Read More »Spike Lee Says He’s Being Harassed by Knicks Owner James Dolan and Won’t Be Back This Season
by @kaylabrantley Spike Lee won’t be coming to any more Knicks home games this season after an incident at Monday night’s game. The famed director was seen on video, yelling at security inside Madison Square Garden after a disagreement about which entrance he could use. He said security told him …
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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