Illinois just became the 11th state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the regulatory bill legislators passed in May. Legal recreational marijuana sales will begin in Illinois on January 1, 2020, for residents 21 and over. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the governor and …
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Harvey Weinstein Defends Himself In Leaked Audio Recording: “I’m Not The Sinner You Think I Am”
New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey called former media mogul Harvey Weinstein in October 2017, 48 hours before their exposé on his sexual assault allegations. The whole 59-minute conversation was secretly being recorded, and now, the leaked audio reveals Weinstein defended himself before the release of the …
Read More »Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey Team Up For New ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Theme Song
Pop stars Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, have teamed up for the new theme song for Elizabeth Banks‘ ‘Charlie’s Angels’ remake. A clip of the upbeat, empowering song is featured in the new trailer for the film, released Thursday. “We were inspired by ‘Independent Women’ and Destiny’s Child …
Read More »Mary J. Blige Signs First-Look TV Deal With Lionsgate
Singer-actress Mary J. Blige has signed a first-look television deal with Lionsgate. As a part of Blige’s new deal, her production company, Blue Butterfly, will develop and produce TV series for the studio, Variety reports. In addition, the 48-year-old will also be able to create content across Lionsgate platforms. “Mary …
Read More »Getaway Driver In Nipsey Hussle’s Murder Says Incident Erupted Over Claims Of Snitching
Nearly three months after the untimely death of the late, great Nipsey Hussle, new details surrounding his death have been revealed. In grand jury documents obtained by the LA Times, the woman behind the wheel of the getaway car said the fatal incident erupted over snitching. Identified only as Witness …
Read More »Dad Dies After Being Kicked Off Flight For Being “Too Sick”
A Denver dad who was booted from his return flight from the Dominican Republic has died, making him the latest tourist to die in the country. According to Fox31, Khalid Adkins traveled to DR with his daughter last week and suddenly became sick while there. When Adkins attempted to return …
Read More »Alabama Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Unborn Child Is Killed In Shooting; Shooter’s Charges Dismissed
Marshae Jones of Birmingham, Alabama has been indicted for manslaughter after her unborn child was shot and killed during an altercation outside of a local Dollar Store. Jones was five months pregnant when Ebony Jemison shot her in the stomach in December 2018 over a dispute involving the father of Jones’ …
Read More »Jordyn Woods Responds To Kim Kardashian’s Claim That Kylie Jenner Built Woods’ Success: “I’ve Always Been Working”
Jordyn Woods says the rumor that she never apologized to Khloe Kardashian for the Tristan Thompson scandal is a lie and her family’s success isn’t because of Kylie Jenner’s money. This past Wednesday, Entertainment Tonight caught up with the 21-year-old at the launch of her new collection with BooHoo.com in …
Read More »Jada Pinkett Smith Talks The Jordyn Woods Interview That Almost Didn’t Happen, Feeling ‘Depleted’ In Marriage To Will Smith And More In New Interview
Jada Pinkett-Smith isn’t holding back in her new interview with PEOPLE. In this week’s cover story, the ’Red Table Talk’ host reveals new details about the show’s most-watched episode to date and bouncing back after one the lowest points in her marriage to Will Smith. Pinkett Smith told PEOPLE that …
Read More »#KimOhNo: Kim Kardashian Sparks Cultural Outrage With ‘Kimono’ Shapewear Line
On Tuesday, Kim Kardashian announced the launch of her newest business venture and it’s already at the center of controversy. The social media mogul unveiled a women’s shapewear line coined “Kimono,” enthusiastically telling fans how she’s developed the brand over the past year. However, the name quickly sparked criticism over claims …
Read More »Meek Mill Becomes Co-Owner Of Sports Apparel Retailer Lids
Meek Mill is adding yet another title to his business portfolio. The rapper has just become a co-owner of sports apparel retailer Lids, and he announced the new deal in an exclusive interview with Business Insider. Lids is the largest retail seller of hats and licensed sports products in North …
Read More »“NO! GOD! PLEASE NO!” NBCUniversal Is Paying $500 Million To Pull “The Office” Off Netflix For Its Upcoming Streaming Service
Your favorite paper company crew will no longer have a home on Netflix, as NBC will be pulling “The Office” from the streaming service. NBCUniversal is paying Netflix a whopping $500 million to have the hit single-camera show removed so the network can add it to their new, upcoming streaming …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Funniest IG Comedians
Social media tends to get a bad rap, especially with the way people use it as an outlet to spew negativity or waste hours of their lives. On the other hand, when used right, Instagram is the best promotional tool you could ever use to put yourself on the map …
Read More »Parkland School Shooting Investigation Leads To The Dismissal Of Two More Deputies
Two more Florida sheriff’s deputies have been fired for their inaction during a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 dead last year. Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony announced that deputies Edward Eason and Josh Stambaugh were fired on Tuesday, following an internal investigation “It was …
Read More »Samuel L. Jackson Will Play George Clinton In An Upcoming Biopic Titled: “Spinning Gold”
Samuel L. Jackson is set to portray George Clinton in a forthcoming biopic on record executive Neil Bogart. According to Deadline, the film, “Spinning Gold,” will feature music from an array of artists on Bogart’s legendary Casablanca Records imprint, including Donna Summer, The Isley Brothers, KISS, Parliament, Bill Withers, Gladys …
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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