Mo’Nique adds her voice to the conversation about Taraji P. Henson’s revelations regarding the challenging conditions faced by her and her fellow Black female co-stars during the filming of “The Color Purple.” After the film’s release, Henson expressed concerns about inadequate catering for on-set talent, substandard trailers, and requiring talent …

Rickey Smiley is firing back at Katt Williams following his explosive “Club Shay Shay” interview. If you haven’t seen the nearly three-hour chat between Williams and Shannon Sharpe, he accused Smiley of lying about how the role of Money Mike came about in “Friday After Next.” According to Smiley, he …

During his recent chat with Shannon Sharpe, Katt Williams took some serious shots at his fellow comedian, Rickey Smiley. The funny man joined “Club Shay Shay,” where he addressed Sharpe’s previous February 2023 interview with Smiley. During their chat, Sharpe praised Smiley’s role as the hood Santa Claus in “Friday …

With less than a week left of the holiday season, it’s time to binge-watch some holiday movies.   As adults, we’re always on the go, so we don’t have as much time to really do all the fun Christmas activities that we enjoyed when we were kids. So Baller Alert …

Byron Allen is preparing to make a $3.5 billion bid for BET and VH1 in response to Paramount Global selling BET to a management-led investor group, according to Bloomberg. Earlier this year, Paramount entertained bids for BET from Allen, Tyler Perry, and others but retracted the offer because “a sale wouldn’t result in any meaningful deleveraging of its balance sheet.” But now, …

Breaking records and achieving new heights has become the norm for Beyoncé. After Beyoncé released her Renaissance album in July of 2022 and promoted it by going on tour during the summer of 2023, she surprised fans by sharing she’d be releasing a film of the exquisite starry journey she’s …

George Clooney, Tyler Perry, and several other top-tier actors have put forth a substantial proposal aimed at assisting in the resolution of the extended strike affecting actors for several months. Following a virtual meeting via Zoom with SAG-AFTRA union leadership on Tuesday, Clooney and over a dozen other well-known and …

50 Cent has reacted to Paramount ending its bid to sell BET Media Group. In May, the G-Unit mogul announced his interest in becoming a partial owner of BET, the renowned Black network presently under Paramount’s network umbrella, which also encompasses MTV, VH1, and Nickelodeon. During that period, he formed …

Paramount Global has decided not to sell a majority stake in BET Media Group, which comprises VH1, BET cable networks, and BET+ streaming services. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company told bidders on Wednesday that it’s ending the sale process. It was previously reported that media and entertainment …

Jay-Z’s mother, Gloria Carter, recently got married to her long-term partner in a star-studded wedding ceremony. On Sunday, Mama Hov exchanged vows with Roxanne Wilshire. Among the celebration were JAY-Z and daughter-in-law Beyoncé and grand-daughter Blu Ivy, along with other stars like Kelly Rowland, Tyler Perry, Good Morning America host …

Baller Alert, Baller Alert, Baller Alert! Welcome to another episode of the Baller Alert Show, available everywhere you get your podcast. On this episode, Toosii joins the cast to talk Tyler Perry, his viral hit  ‘Favorite Song’ and more. Rumor has it Tyler Perry has reportedly made a deal to …

Some heavyweights have moved to buy BET and its other related entities. Unnamed sources told TMZ that Shaquille O’Neal, 50 Cent, and Kenya Barris have teamed up to try to buy the network. The trio joins Tyler Perry, Byron Allen, Diddy, and several others, seeking to purchase a majority stake …

A familiar face from the “Bad Boys” movies will be replaced in the franchise’s fourth installment. Actress Tasha Smith is set to star as the wife of Martin Lawrence’s character Marcus in the upcoming “Bad Boys 4,” Variety reports. Theresa Randle previously played the role of Marcus’ wife (also named Theresa) …

As some of Black media’s wealthiest line up to place their offers on BET Media Group, Diddy is now joining the bidding.  The Bad Boy founder joins the likes of BET partner Tyler Perry and Weather Channel owner Byron Allen who have all expressed interest in acquiring the network. Perry arose …

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry invited royal family members to watch their daughter Princess Lilibet’s christening in California; however, reports say that they did not attend. Twenty to 30 people did show up for the intimate gathering, including Markle’s mother Doria Ragland and Lilibet’s godfather, Tyler Perry. The Duke and …

Former first lady Michelle Obama is sharing how overcome with emotions she was after Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration.  Mrs. Obama detailed the experience during her The Light Podcast, which debuted Tuesday on Audible. Leaving the White House after eight years of intense scrutiny and excellent strides had come crashing down on …

Blue Ivy-Carter was in her bag during the 2022 Wearable Art Gala in Los Angeles over the weekend. The young Carter followed in the footsteps of her famous parents, indulging in the finer things by bidding over $80,000 on a pair of Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings. Her glamorous grandmother, Tina …

It’s time for another episode of the Baller Alert Show. Episode 182 features a special guest, rapper Kali. The cast kicked off the show by announcing the premiere of  Tyler Perry’s film ” A Jazzman’s Blues,” where a Black man and a white woman fall in love with one another. …

There is nothing like finishing up that hectic work week and finally being able to enjoy a new flick that you’ve been waiting to see on your favorite streamer. While many prefer wine with their designated movie night, others need the perfect snack to set off the vibes from the …

The entertainment industry is filled with opportunities for people to gain their claim to fame. While some might have been born into the spotlight or landed into it on the traditional route, the new millennium offered a new opportunity for others to become famous–and that’s through reality television. Whether it …