After previously announcing a new multi-year partnership deal between Netflix and Nickelodeon, creating brand new animations that represent old and new characters, sources are now revealing that fans of ‘Spongebob’ can look forward to a spin-off focused on Squidward. Fans know Squidward as Spongebob’s moody neighbor and co-worker down at …
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Facebook Will Allow Nonprofit Organizations to Have A Donate Button on Instagram
Facebook has announced it’s launching three new product features to increase fundraising across its platforms: a new Instagram donation button, a fundraising sticker in Facebook, and the feature rollout of fundraising on Facebook’s gaming live streams. According to the Verge, the Instagram button might be the change that generates the …
Read More »Ryan Destiny Lands Her First Starring Role in Boxing Drama “Flint Strong”
Ryan Destiny has just been cast to lead the Universal Boxing Drama ‘Flint Strong.’ According to Deadline, Destiny is set to star as Claressa “T-REX” Shields, the Flint Michigan-native, world champion boxer who is the subject of the Rachel Morrison’s directorial debut. The film is based on the 2015 boxing …
Read More »Lil Nas X Becomes The First Openly Gay Black Artist to Win CMA Award
Lil Nas X continues to make history. This time the rapper has become the first openly gay black performer to take home a Country Music Association Award. According to Los Angeles Times, Lil Nas X, and his collaborator Billy Ray Cyrus won the award for “Musical Event of The Year” …
Read More »New Jersey Woman Texted “You’re Not A Serial Killer, Right?” To Man She Met Online And Was Found Dead 10 Days Later, Alleged Killer Now On Trial
A young Black man by the name of Khalil Wheeler Weaver, 23, has been accused of killing three Black women and attempting to murder a fourth in the fall of 2016. During the alleged murderer’s trial, prosecutors read the messages of one of his victims, and the disturbing contents are …
Read More »Spike Lee To Direct New Film Based On “Romeo & Juliet” Story “Prince of Cats”
Legendary Entertainment has announced that Spike Lee is set to direct the adaptation of Ron Wimberly’s graphic novel “Prince of Cats,” a hip-hop take on Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet.” Lee will also rewrite the script and work with Wimberly and the screenwriter Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, who is a former editor …
Read More »Minnesota High School That Ripped Away 40 Students’ Hot Lunches For Outstanding Lunch Debt Is Now Apologizing For The Humiliation
A Minnesota school district was left apologizing after a video surfaced, revealing high school cafeteria workers throwing away hot meals of students with outstanding lunch debt. Monday, Richfield High School cafeteria staff reportedly took away hot lunches from 40 students’ lunch trays, replacing them with cold lunches once they noticed …
Read More »Mo’Nique Reportedly Suing Netflix For Discrimination
Comedienne/actress Mo’Nique is suing Netflix for discrimination. According to TMZ, the Oscar-winning actress claims that Netflix racially discriminated against her when negotiating a comedy special. In the suit, she says Amy Schumer received $11 Million for a comedy stand up, while the platform only offered Mo’Nique $500,000. However, as you …
Read More »Disney+ Reached Over 10 Million In Subscriptions Within First 48 Hours Of Launch
Disney revealed Tuesday the new streaming service hit 10 million signups since launching Monday, November 12, which completely explains the first-day glitches. “The consumer demand for Disney+ has exceeded our high expectations,” the company tweeted Monday. “We are working to quickly resolve the current user issue. We appreciate your patience.” …
Read More »Vivica A. Fox Explains Why She’s Not With A “Set It Off” Remake: ”It’s A Classic, Leave It Alone”
While out promoting her new film, “Christmas Matchmakers,” Vivica A. Fox chatted with Entertainment Weekly and shared her thoughts on Issa Rae’s remake of the classic “Set It Off.” According to various publications, Rae is in the early stages of developing the remake in which four close friends desperate for …
Read More »Iman Shumpert Signs With The Brooklyn Nets
NBA Player, Iman Shumpert, has signed with the Brooklyn Nets. Shumpert becomes the Nets’ 16th player replacing Wilson Chandler after he was suspended for 25 games for testing positive for Ipamorelin. Shumpert has yet to play in the current 2019-2020 NBA season and will have 15 games to prove himself …
Read More »Witness Says Donald Trump Had Phone Call With E.U. Ambassador About Status Of Ukrainian “Investigations” In Day 1 Of Impeachment Hearing
On day one of Donald Trump’s impeachment hearings, two witnesses, State Department officials Bill Taylor and George Kent, testified that Trump pressured Ukraine to launch political investigations into the Biden family in exchange for military aid. It was revealed a few months back that Trump was looking into the businesses …
Read More »Ciara Set To Host 2019 American Music Awards
Ciara is set to host the 2019 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 24. CiCi performed her single “Level Up” with Missy Elliot at the AMAs last year, so she is coming back full throttle as a host for 2019. The singer/dancer has hosted …
Read More »Jay-Z Reportedly Influenced Colin Kaepernick’s Private Workout Opportunity With The NFL
It turns out Jay-Z played a part in getting Colin Kaepernick this opportunity to prove he still belongs in the NFL. According to a breakdown of the specifics surrounding the private workout, Ian Rapoport from NFL.com revealed that Hov potentially used his position within the NFL to sway teams into taking a …
Read More »Tyler Perry Bringing Two New Shows ‘Bruh’ and ‘Ruthless’ to BET Plus
Last month, Tyler Perry premiered two new shows on BET, ‘Sistas’ and ‘The Oval.’ Now, with ‘The Oval’ becoming the No. 1 new drama on cable, BET has now announced that Tyler Perry will be bringing two more shows to its streaming platform BET+.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The first show coming to BET+ …
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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