Eddie Murphy has been extremely relaxed, having only made two movies in the last eight years, but now with “Dolemite,” the comedian says he’s ready to make the world laugh again, according to Entertainment Weekly. “I was tired,” said Murphy, who consistently put out blockbuster hits in the ’80s and …
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Ballerific Women: Jasmine Guy And 19 Other Black Women of TV and Film Join Forces To Create Reel Divas Initiative
Twenty women, with celebrated careers in TV and film, have all put their likeness and resources together to form The Reel Divas movement. A few women spearheading the movement are Jasmine Guy (Different World, Grey’s Anatomy), Terri J. Vaughn (The Steve Harvey Show), Cas Sigers-Beedles (NAACP Image Award Nominee), Denise …
Read More »That’s Baller: Braemar Cruise Ship Sails Through The Corinth Canal In Greece
The MS Braemar is a Norwegian-owned, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line ship that has now become the longest vessel to ever sail through Greece’s Corinth Canal. The narrow canal is measured to be 79ft wide in comparison to the 74ft wide ship, making the sail an incredibly tight squeeze. In a …
Read More »Brianna Hill Is The Fourth Transgender Woman Killed In Kansas City This Year
Another transgender woman has been killed in Kansas City, Missouri. Brianna “BB” Hill, 30, is the fourth transgender woman to be murdered this year in Kansas City. A man is currently in custody over the fatal shooting, as he reportedly waited until the police showed up to the scene after …
Read More »Jamie Foxx, Pharrell and More Talk Legendary Harlem Venue In New HBO Doc “The Apollo”
Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hill, The Jackson 5, Luther Vandross, and Dave Chappelle are just a few of the names of the icons that the Apollo Theater served as a launchpad for their careers to stardom. Now, the legacy of the historic landmark will be chronicled in a …
Read More »Rep. Elijah Cummings, Congressman and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 68
U.S. Representative Elijah E. Cummings, a Democratic congressman from Maryland, died early Thursday morning at Gilchrist Hospice Care, a Johns Hopkins affiliate in Baltimore. He was 68. Cummings was one of the most influential Democrats in Congress who gained national attention for his convictions on politically charged issues. He was …
Read More »Elton John Opens Up About ‘The Lion King’ Remake: “They Messed The Music Up”
Disney’s remake of ‘The Lion King’ boasted big numbers at the box office over the summer, earning over $1.6 billion worldwide, but Elton John doesn’t seem to be impressed. The musician sat down with British GQ while promoting the release of his new memoir, and expressed his disappointment. Elton John, 72, …
Read More »Formula 1 and Hard Rock Stadium Agree To Host Miami Grand Prix
The Grand Prix motorsport competition may be heading to the Sunshine State after Formula 1 and Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium came to an agreement in principle to host the annual event. Although the deal is still pending approval from the Miami-Dade County Commission, the sports league shared its excitement about …
Read More »Beyoncé Is The Second Most Beautiful Woman In The World, According To Greek Mathematic Equation
A Greek mathematics equation has determined that #BellaHadid, eight famous white women, and #Beyonce are the most beautiful women in the world. The 23-year-old supermodel was just named “the most beautiful woman in the world,” according to a mathematical equation that calculates “the perfect face.” The equation is referred to …
Read More »3 Female Assisted-Living Employees Are Accused Of Running Dementia Resident Fight Club
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has ordered an assisted living facility to stop admitting new patients after reports that three of their female employees were running a fight club with elderly residents with dementia. Marilyn Latish McKey, 32; Tonacia Yvonne Tyson, 20; and Taneshia Deshawn Jordan, …
Read More »LeBron James Faces Backlash After Calling Daryl Morey’s Hong Kong’s Comments “Misinformed,” Responds To Critics: “It’s A Tough Situation”
LeBron James responds to backlash after he made questionable comments about the controversy between the NBA and China. On Monday night, James called Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey “misinformed” and “not educated” when he recently tweeted that he supported Hong Kong protesters’ fight against their authoritative government. For the …
Read More »Trina & Trick Daddy Will Reportedly Replace Rickey Smiley With New Morning Show In Miami
Trina & Trick Daddy have officially set aside their differences and are back to secure a bag together. The Jasmine Brand reports that the ‘Take It To The House’ rappers have a new radio morning show in the works that will be replacing the Rickey Smiley Morning Show in the …
Read More »A ”Grease” Spin-Off Is Coming To HBO Max
A new spin of the classic film ”Grease” is in the works by HBO Max. The upcoming streaming service has given a series order to ”Grease: Rydell High,” a musical series inspired by the 1978 film. HBO Max’s description states: “It’s still the 1950s, a world that rocks with big …
Read More »Siblings Found Living In A Basement After Nine Years Of “Waiting For The End Of Time,” Twitter Reacts
On Sunday, six siblings and a man many believed to be their father were discovered after Dutch police acted on a tip. The seven individuals had been locked away in a secret room at an isolated farm, officials in the Netherlands said on Tuesday. According to PEOPLE, the six siblings, …
Read More »The Botham Jean Foundation Donates To Atatiana Jefferson’s Family
The resilience of Black people never ceases to amaze. After suffering such tragic events at the hands of the police, the family of Botham Jean decided to make a donation to Atatiana Jefferson’s family in the wake of her murder, CNN reports. By establishing the Botham Jean Foundation, the family …
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