If you were expecting to see Beyonce hit the stage at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, you’re in for some bad news. Queen Bey will not be performing at this year’s ceremony, as it was once believed. In fact, social media thought Bey might hit the stage to honor the late Tina …
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Taraji P. Henson Wants People To Focus On What “The Color Purple” Is About— Sisterhood—And Not What Happened Behind The Scenes
Taraji P. Henson gave her thoughts on the new perspective on the film “The Color Purple,” saying its new narrative isn’t fair. Henson has recently discussed some challenges, like being an underpaid Black actress. She also spoke out about being a part of the film, in which she played Shug …
Read More »Comedian Mo’Nique Speaks Out About The Treatment That Black Actors Endured While Working On The Set Of “The Color Purple”: “If They Were Hand-Picked For That Movie, Those Women Should Have Been Taken Care Of”
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 …
Read More »Florida Legislation Prompts Removal of 1,600 Books, Including Dictionaries/Encyclopedias, in School District
Last year, multiple dictionaries, including Webster’s and Merriam-Webster’s, were removed from Florida school libraries in Escambia County during an investigation of over 1,600 titles for potential violations of a 2023 state law prohibiting “sexual” content. The removal is part of an ongoing review of books to ensure compliance with the …
Read More »Taraji P. Henson Says “The Color Purple” Production Gave Cast Members Rental Cars To Get To Set
Taraji P. Henson is once again sharing details about her struggle for pay equality among Black actors, which was apparent even in her most recent role in “The Color Purple.” The award-winning actress spoke candidly to The New York Times, revealing that she advocated for the cast to receive higher …
Read More »All Three “Love & Marriage” Series Are Getting Additional Seasons
“Love & Marriage” fans have more seasons of the franchise to look forward to. OWN has greenlit another season of “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” and “Love & Marriage: Detroit.” Additionally, “Love & Marriage: D.C.” has gotten a premiere date of January 27th. The “Love & Marriage” empire began with “Love …
Read More »Beyoncé Is The Only Musician Named In Financial Times Top 25 Most Influential Women
Beyoncé has been named one of Financial Times 25 Most Influential Women of 2023. Beyoncé is one of the most honored and respected alpha females there is. Many women look to her as an inspiration as she continues to break the norm and create her own definition and vision of …
Read More »Merriam-Webster Adds “Beast Mode,” “Chef’s Kiss” & “Thirst Trap” To The Dictionary
The team over at Merriam-Webster has clearly been deep in the Twitter streets. The dictionary has officially incorporated several viral phrases into its newly added 690 words. This includes “thirst trap,” “beast mode,” and “chef’s kiss.” The long-running lexicon, founded in 1831, announced the latest additions to its vocabulary on …
Read More »Starring Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Fantasia and More, ‘The Color Purple’ Trailer Unveils Fresh Interpretation of Alice Walker’s Classic Novel [Video]
The official trailer for the captivating tale, ‘The Color Purple,’ is finally here. The adaptation of the classic film sees the collaborative efforts of Oprah, Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones, and Scott Sanders, who aim to breathe life into the acclaimed Broadway musical rendition of The Color Purple, which initially premiered …
Read More »Elon Musk Restores Blue Checks on Twitter For Many Celebs, Public Figures, and the Deceased
Elon Musk has reinstated the blue checks on Twitter, including badges for those who have died. Just last week, Musk was removing blue checks from celebrities, athletes, and other public figures who were not willing to pay $8 a month. While Musk has portrayed it as democratizing the user-verification process, …
Read More »Justice Clarence Thomas OK With Death Row Inmate Being Executed Before DNA Lawsuit Concludes
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in a 6-3 split decision that death row inmate Rodney Reed should get the chance to DNA test crime scene evidence. Of the three dissenters, only embattled conservative judge Clarence Thomas argued that Reed could still be executed, despite the DNA claim. The meat of Reed’s due process claimed concerns …
Read More »Defamation Lawsuit Filed Against Meghan Markle by Half-Sister Has Been Dismissed
Meghan Markle has won the defamation lawsuit filed against her by her half-sister Samantha Markle. A Florida judge has ruled that Samantha could not sue her half-sister over claims made in her unauthorized biography Finding Freedom and comments made during Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. In March last year, Samanth …
Read More »Former First Lady Michelle Obama Broke Down Following Trump’s Inauguration: “ I Cried For 30 Minutes Straight”
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 …
Read More »Chris Rock Takes Jabs At Royal Family In Netflix Special, Questions Meghan Markle’s Racism Claims
Chris Rock is gaining a lot of attention following the release of his Netflix special over the weekend. His comedy special, “Selective Outrage,” was full of Jokes, including those about Will Smith and the Royal Family. The comedian even made a couple of jokes about Meghan Markle, 41, and her …
Read More »Phil McGraw Ends “Dr. Phil” After Two Decades As He Looks At Primetime TV
Dr. Phil, America’s most controversial therapist, is pulling the plug on the longstanding show. The 2022-2023 season is set to air as planned, but Phil McGraw will stop producing new episodes after 21 seasons. Instead, according to PEOPLE, CBS Media Ventures is expected to offer the option to run previously-taped …
Read More »Barbara Walters’ Most Iconic Interviews
Legendary journalist Barbara Walters died at the age of 93 on Friday, and since her death was announced, clips of some of her most iconic interviews have been circulating. Walters was known for being a trailblazing reporter, breaking the glass ceiling by becoming the first female anchor on a news program in …
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Accept “Anti-Racism” Award at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Foundation Gala
After dropping a very explosive trailer for the upcoming documentary about the inside of the Royal Family and Buckingham Palace, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle accepted an anti-racism award at the Robert F. Kennedy human rights foundation. The Netflix documentary has stirred some controversy but ultimately tells the truth about …
Read More »Jerry Springer Reflects On His Scandalous Talk Show: “I’ve Ruined the Culture”
Jerry Springer may have had one of the most successful runs in talk show history, but even he realizes his show was the embodiment of trash TV. Probably the most notable figure in daytime television, Springer sat down with David Yontef’s “Behind the Velvet Rope” podcast recently, where he admitted …
Read More »Adele Opens Up About Wanting More Kids With Rich Paul: “I Definitely Would Like a Couple More Kids”
Adele, 34, spoke candidly about her desire to have more children with host Lauren Laverne during the most recent episode of BBC’s Desert Island Discs. The singer already has a son, Angelo, 9, who she shares with her ex-husband Simon Konecki. “I definitely would like a couple more kids,” she …
Read More »D.L. Hughley Responds to Mo’ Nique’s Comedy Show Contract Dispute Claim: ‘At Some Point It Can’t Be Everyone Else, It’s You’
D.L. Hughley isn’t having it and claps back at Mo’Nique after she passed several insults on stage about his life, family, and the secret implications of his initials, implying he’s secretly gay. Mo’Nique told the crowd during her set at the Comedy Explosion in Detroit that she should be headlining …
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