Steve Harvey’s namesake talk show that was suddenly canceled earlier this year and replaced by Kelly Clarkson’s daytime show has found a new home on Facebook Watch. The newly titled “Steve on Watch,” set to premiere on January 6th, has gone into production with episodes already being filmed in Atlanta …

On Sunday, Miss South Africa crown holder, Zozibini Tunzi, won the title of Miss Universe, marking a milestone within the ever-diversifying pageant world. Tunzi’s win makes it the first time ever Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America are all black women. Tunzi is the second South …

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 …

All the entertainment powerhouses were in Atlanta over the weekend to celebrate with Tyler Perry for his history-making production studio. As many of the guests have returned to their homes, Oprah stayed in Atlanta to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Oprah Scholars Program at Morehouse College. During the celebration, …

On Sunday, BET kicked off its 19th annual BET Awards, complete with live performances, jokes, and tributes to D.C., Mary J. Blige, Tyler Perry, and the late, great, Nipsey Hussle.  To kick off the Hussle tribute, the network swapped out its traditional Red Carpet for bright blue fabric in honor …

Mo’Nique and her husband, Sidney Hicks, sat down for a live stream discussion on their show ‘Open Relationship’ to talk Steve Harvey’s recent removal from NBC and how herself or others should not celebrate the news. Monique kicked off the discussion and shared that she has received numerous tags on …

Actress Tasha Smith, who is known for her roles in various Tyler Perry films as well as “Empire,” was featured on TVOne’s latest episode of ‘Uncensored.’ During the segment, she opened up about her transition from Camden, NJ to L.A. and all of the struggles she faced to become who …

The upcoming Misty Copeland biopic, “Life In Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina,” has found its director in Nzingha Stewart.  According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film is a movie adaptation based on Copeland’s bestselling memoir of the same name.  Misty shares her triumphant story of overcoming poor, humble beginnings to becoming …

As we wait for the black leading roles of 2019, this past year in movies was great for black comedies and racially-charged films. Featuring some of the top black actors alongside plenty of newcomers, the list of best movies with a black lead in 2018 includes something for everyone. Here …

Next month, the late, great Aretha Franklin will be honored with a concert celebration televised by CBS.  According to Detroit Free Press, in a tribute spearheaded by Clive Davis, who previously announced a celebration in August initially slated for November in New York, the legendary Queen of Soul will be …

The Queen of Soul has been laid to rest and hundreds gathered to pay their final respects. Aretha Franklin died after a longtime battle with pancreatic cancer on Aug. 16. But her years as a legendary artist were honored on Friday at Detroit’s Greater Grace Church where pink Cadillacs lined …

—-blogged by @alyse.mone⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tiffany Haddish has been taking Hollywood by storm by simply just being herself. And by making us laugh in everything that she’s been in and every time she hits a stage. This past Friday, the “Girl’s Trip” star was honored by #TheHollywoodConfidential in conjunction with #EssenceMagazine, with …

Back in 2014, Dame Dash filed a lawsuit against Lee Daniels over a $2 million investment the movie producer promised to return. Upon his failure to do so, in true Dame Dash fashion, the hip-hop music mogul put the pressure on Daniels in a recorded exchange at a recent Diana …

Last night, the cast of “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” reconvened at the Tyler Perry Studios to film this season’s reunion. However, things took a turn for the worse when #StevieJ reportedly got into it with #EricaMena.  The two have been at odds all season over Stevie’s alleged manipulation of …

Sam Hayes,  a former Atlanta Hawks security manager, is suing the team for its mistreatment of black celebrities at the Philips Arena. According to TMZ, Hayes, who also ran security at Philips Arena, said he was fired for pointing out the discrimination black celebrities faced in the Hawks’ arena. In …

It’s Christmas Eve Eve and while the warm weather is hindering the holiday spirit for some, it’s not too late to turn up the cheer by watching some holiday favorites. Here are 15 of my favorite holiday movies ranging from classics to comedies. Check out my list below and let me …

We are just days away from Christmas and while the warm weather is hindering the holiday spirit for some, it’s not too late to turn up the cheer by watching some holiday favorites.  Here are 12 of my favorite holiday movies ranging from classics to comedies. Check out my list …

Leolah Brown has been pretty vocal about her thoughts on Pat Houston and her alleged involvement in Bobbi Kristina’s death. Now that Bobbi Kristina has been laid to rest , the feud continues with Leolah taking to her Facebook page to address fans and the media. First she addresses the …

The lovely Zoe Kravitz covers the August 2015 issue of NYLON magazine and in her spread, the singer/actress talks about once identifying solely with her white side and how she learned to embrace her African American side.  via NYLON: “As one of few black kids in her predominately white school, …

Have you ever found yourself watching a Tyler Perry movie and think to yourself “man I’m glad this shit couldn’t happen to me”. You have the light-skin pretty boy with perfect teeth about to get busted by his wife (probably played by Kimberly Elise or some other actress from your …