Late last month, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott shared his opinion on the ongoing National Anthem controversy, and cosigned Jerry Jones’ team decision to stand for the anthem, “toe on the line.” “So for me, I’m all about making a change,” he said at the time, “making a difference, and …
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Eric Benét Says R&B Isn’t Dying They Just Don’t Want To Hear It From Black Singers
Longtime R&B singer and songwriter, #EricBenet, recently appeared on Van Lathan’s “The Red Pill” podcast where he broke down the current state of his genre. The “Georgy Porgy” singer considers himself somewhere in the middle between elders that appreciate today’s R&B and elders that don’t. “When I listen to the …
Read More »South Carolina Schools Close Early For Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Upcoming “On the Run II” Concert
On August 21, ahead of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s “On the Run II” tour stop in South Carolina, students at six schools will be dismissed early, thanks to The Carters. According to local newspaper The State, Richland 1 School District officials expect heavy traffic from the Columbia concert, held at the …
Read More »Travis Scott Countersues Security Company and Venue For Failing To Control The Crowd At A Show That Left a Fan Paralyzed
Travis Scott is clapping back at the security company who was supposed to maintain order and safety during one of his concerts that left a fan severely injured. According to documents obtained by The Blast, Scott countersued The Bowery and Strike Force Protective Services, claiming their, recklessness and carelessness contributed …
Read More »“Last Chance U” Star Isaiah Wright’s Murder Charge Dropped, Released From Prison After Plea
After spending eleven months in jail for murder, former East Mississippi Community College running back and “Last Chance U” star, Isaiah Wright, has been released. In September, Wright was arrested and charged in connection to the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Caleb Radford. The arrest came just two years after the …
Read More »“Diff’rent Strokes” Star Todd Bridges Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against His Ex-Girlfriend After She Allegedly Threatened To “Get” Him
“Diff’rent Strokes” star Todd Bridges has been granted a temporary restraining order against his ex-girlfriend after the couple’s bad break-up took a turn for the worse. According to The Blast, Bridges says he called it quits with Melissa Hill last month, but since then, he says she’s been on social …
Read More »Usher’s Herpes Accuser Slams The Singer After He Blames Her For Her Own Irresponsibility, Including Not Bringing A Condom
After months of legal back and forth over Usher’s sexual health, one of the women accusing him of exposing her to herpes is firing back, amid the singer’s attempt to have her case dismissed. The accuser, Laura Helm, filed a suit against the Atlanta-bred singer, for the second time, earlier …
Read More »Former “Today” Host Tamron Hall Is Set To Develop Her Own Daytime Talk Show On The Disney-ABC Network
ABC’s daytime programming will be getting a new talk show host in veteran journalist Tamron Hall. Hall, who hails from Luling, Texas, made a mark in her journalism career as a general assignment and consumer reporter when she spent 10 years in Chicago at WFLD. She eventually was promoted to …
Read More »James Corden Says Kanye West’s Cancelled “Carpool Karaoke” Appearances Resulted In A Loss Of $45k
Some of the biggest celebrities have participated in James Corden’s hit show Carpool Karaoke, except for Kanye West – because he’s cancelled three times. On Tuesday, Kris Jenner appeared on the late-night show where the two discussed his catchy program. Jenner then asked why he’s never thought to have West …
Read More »Eazy-E’s Son Loses Nasty Legal Battle To Stepmother Over Use Of The Terms “N.W.A.” And “Ruthless”
The son and widow of late rapper Eazy-E have reportedly settled a dispute over the use of the terms “N.W.A.” and “Ruthless.” According to the Blast, Tomica Woods-Wright and Eric Wright reached a decision that will prohibit Eazy’s son, Eric, from using the names “Straight Outta Compton,” “N.W.A.” and “Ruthless.” …
Read More »The NBA Reportedly “Blindsided” By New NCAA Rule Changes, Including Allowing Highschool Players To Have Agents
The NCAA introduced a set of significant new rule changes Wednesday that has left the NBA and USA Basketball “blindsided”, according to a league insider. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski took to Twitter to detail the response felt from the NCAA’s announcement. “Few are pleased w/ NCAA’s handling of release,” Wojnarowski tweeted. …
Read More »Thirteen University of North Carolina Football Players Suspended For Selling School-Issued Nike Jordan Shoes
Thirteen North Carolina football players have been suspended for selling team-issued Nike shoes. On Monday, the school made the announcement that the suspensions will range from one to four games. According to The Washington Post, the suspensions will be staggered for certain players “to protect the health and safety of …
Read More »“Hurricane” Kanye West To Appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Nearly Five Years After Twitter Beef
Nearly five years after Kanye West’s Twitter attack on Jimmy Kimmel over the host’s 2013 video spoof of West’s BBC interview from the same year, the Chicago-bred rapstar is set to make an appearance Kimmel’s talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” On Tuesday, Kimmel took to Twitter to announce the Thursday …
Read More »NFL Hall of Famer and Civil Rights Advocate Jim Brown Talks National Anthem Protests: “I Am Not Going To Denigrate My Flag, I’m Going To Stand For the National Anthem”
As the 2018-19 NFL season approaches, and amid continued controversy surrounding protests during the National Anthem, many are sharing their own opinions about the silent protests. While most players have exercised their right to protest despite the league’s opposition, others, both current and former, have declined to participate, with some …
Read More »Yara Shadidi Wants “Grown-Ish” Creator Kenya Barris To Cast “Wider Array Of Skin Tones”
YaraShadidi wants “Grown-Ish” and “Black-Ish” creator #KenyaBarris to cast Black people with darker complexions. Black-ish’s spinoff “Grown-ish” made its debut earlier this year and has since gained a mass, loyal audience. Viewers love the show, much like they do “Black-ish,” for its raw and candid take on life and the …
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