On Monday, after more than 26 hours of deliberation, Harvey Weinstein was convicted on two of five charges, including rape in the third degree. The verdict stemmed from testimonies by Jessica Mann and Mimi Haley, which left Weinstein facing five to 25 years in prison for first-degree rape against Mann …
Read More »Recent Posts
New Time Magazine Cover Showcases Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In A Virtual Reality Photo As Apart Of Experimental Exhibit ‘The March’
Set to hit stands next month, ‘The March’ edition of Time Magazine features the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a virtual reality photograph. The process of making the cover started with an actor photographed as Dr. King. The image was then edited by a group of visual effects …
Read More »Judge Judy Voices Support for Michael Bloomberg In Presidential Election, Says She’ll Fight Bernie Sanders and His Supporters ‘To The Death’
Popular TV judge Judge Judy recently announced her support for Michael Bloomberg in the forthcoming presidential election. Judy made her position known loud and clear as she spoke against competitors for the presidential bid. “America doesn’t need a revolution,” she exclusively told Fox 25 during a campaign stop in Oklahoma …
Read More »Kobe And Gianna Bryant’s Memorial Service Included Celeb Tributes, Heartfelt Anecdotes And Kobe’s Last Words
Several celebs took the stage this Monday to celebrate the lives of Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant. Beyonce opened up the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna at the Staples Center, and several of Kobe’s friends took the stage to share their fondest memories of the iconic ballplayer and …
Read More »Deontay Wilder Claims His Heavy Uniform Delayed His Leg Strength: “He Didn’t Hurt Me At All…My Uniform Was Way Too Heavy For Me”
Deontay Wilder is seeking a rematch against Tyson Fury after Saturday’s defeat. Wilder is looking to exercise his rematch clause against Fury despite his technical knockout; as he blames the 45-pound costume he wore during his intro as the reason for the first loss of his career. He claims that …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: YFN Lucci Talks Passing of Pop Smoke and New Project ‘HIStory’
YFN Lucci is a mainstay in today’s rap game. The “Everyday We Lit” rapper puts on for his hometown of Atlanta, rising as one of the frontrunners of this new wave of melodic hip-hop. Most recently, he released his new mixtape titled HIStory, consisting of 16 tracks full of anthems …
Read More »Aljermiah ‘Nuke’ Mack Sentenced to 17 Years In Nine Trey Racketeering Case
Just four months after Anthony ‘Harv’ Ellison and Aljermiah ‘Nuke’ Mack were convicted in a federal racketeering trial, the judge has handed down a sentence. On February 24, Judge Paul Engelmayer, the judge presiding over Tekashi69’s case, sentenced Aljermiah Mack to 17 years in prison, despite the state’s request for …
Read More »‘Where the Black Girls At?’ Tia Mowry Brings Representation to Health and Beauty with New Self-Care Line
by @kaylabrantley Tia Mowry, half of the Sister, Sister power duo, is stepping into the world of self-care and making sure black women are being represented. Speaking to BAZAAR.com, Tia said she wanted to start her new multi-vitamin line Anser after looking at other brands and asking herself, ‘where the Black …
Read More »The Family of Jamee Johnson Is Requesting An Independent Investigation Into His Shooting Death By Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer Josue Garriga
22-year-old Jamee Johnson was attending Florida A&M University as a business major when he was gunned down by Officer Josue Garriga of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop on December 14, 2019. Authorities have always maintained that the shooting was justified, claiming that Johnson began to resist arrest, …
Read More »Oscar-Winning Film ’Parasite’ Set To Be Streamed Exclusively on Hulu
by @kaylabrantley Hulu will stream Oscar-winning movie Parasite exclusively in the U.S. The South Korean film will be available on the streaming service beginning April 8, according to Deadline. Hulu secured the streaming rights to “Parasite” after striking a multi-year licensing agreement with distributor Neon back in 2017, which means …
Read More »Netflix Renews “Atypical” for Fourth and Final Season
by @kaylabrantley Atypical will be returning for its fourth and final season in 2021, Deadline reports. Netflix has ordered 10 episodes for the coming-of-age comedy by creator and executive producer Robia Rashid and director and executive producer Seth Gordon. This comes just four months after the third season premiered, and is …
Read More »’12 Years A Slave’ Director Says He Was Told “A Movie With Black Leads Wouldn’t Make Any Money”
Back in 2013, the biographical period-piece, 12 Years a Slave, was released as an adaptation of the 1853 slave memoir of the same name. The film followed the triumphant story of a New York State-born free man who was kidnapped and sold to slavery in the South. Directed by Steve McQueen, …
Read More »Deontay Wilder’s Fiancée Hints At Tyson Fury Rematch: “WilderFury3 Here We Come”
Just days after his first-ever defeat, Deontay Wilder is demanding yet another rematch against the self-proclaimed “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury. On Monday, Wilder’s fiancée, Telli Swift, released a statement in the wake of Wilder’s loss to Fury in a 7th round TKO, saying, “#WilderFury3 here we come.” Though Wilder has …
Read More »Lena Waithe Will Voice Pixar’s First Openly Gay Character In The Upcoming Animated Film, ‘Onward’
Actress and writer Lena Waithe will voice the role of Pixar’s first openly gay character, a lesbian police officer, in the upcoming animated film, “Onward.” Moviegoers have long speculated about Disney couples that were in same-sex relationships, including the female pair in 2016’s “Finding Dory.” The 2017 live-action remake of …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Helicopter Company; Claims Pilot Was Reckless
Vanessa Bryant has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following the deaths of her husband, retired NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant, and daughter Gigi Bryant, claiming that both the pilot and company who owned the helicopter acted recklessly. According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the widow is claiming that Island Express …
Read More »