Mary J. Blige knows how to bring people out. In partnership with Pepsi and Live Nation Urban, the global superstar hosted the second annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit at AmericasMart in Atlanta. The four-day event included a jazz night with Grammy-winning pianist and arranger Robert Glasper, two …
Read More »Exclusive: Floyd Mayweather Says He’s “Proud” of New Generation of Boxers as He Prepares to Fight Grandson of Notorious Gangster in Upcoming Exhibition [Video]
It looks like Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement… again. On Thursday, the Hall of Famer held a press conference to announce his latest exhibition fight against professional boxer and mixed martial artist John Gotti III — the grandson of notorious gangster John Gotti. Although Mayweather retired from boxing …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Top 10 TV Sitcom Families
Over the years, families from popular sitcoms were the prime example of a healthy family dynamic. At one point, they were the most cherished forms of comedy, and their family felt like ours. Watching them weekly or binge-watching over the weekend was like getting a 30-minute family update. There have …
Read More »Gervonta “Tank” Davis And “King” Ryan Garcia Have Heated Exchange During Press Conference [Video]
In one of the most anticipated fights of the year, Gervonta “Tank” Davis and “King” Ryan Garcia will match up in a 12-round super fight for bragging rights of being the “King of the Sport.” Leading up to the main event, the two undefeated champs had several heated exchanges during …
Read More »Baller Alert Joins Netflix’s Celebration of ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ in NOLA With Big Freedia [Video]
Shonda Rhimes is bringing Netflix another hit. Off the rise of the ground-breaking series, Bridgerton, Shondaland is introducing the next installment of the period drama series: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. In just a few weeks, the prequel will be introduced to the world in a six-part series, and what better place …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: “Praise This” Star Chloe Bailey Talks Trusting God’s Plan For Her Life and Druski Details Stepping Into His Acting Bag, Plus More [Video]
Will Packer and Tina Gordan‘s new film, “Praise This,” is the perfect movie to enjoy this Easter weekend. Starring Chloe Bailey, Quavo, Druski, Mack Wilds, and more, the film centers around the competitive gospel scene in Atlanta, giving us a fun look into one gospel choir’s journey to the national …
Read More »Chrisean Rock Threatens Blueface With Abortion, He Responds Saying “Do it Please”
Yikes. Chrisean Rock and Blueface are going at it again; this time, it’s regarding their unborn child. On Tuesday, Rock expressed how she’s thinking about getting an abortion, alleging that the father of her child has been cheating on her. “I can’t be pregnant while this nigga is cheating,” she …
Read More »Exclusive: Gail Bean, Jerrie Johnson, Larenz Tate And More Share How Black Women Can Feel More Protected In Hollywood [Video]
Essence held its 16th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, celebrating the contributions of Black women in film and television, both past and present. Hosted by Boris Kodjoe, the ceremony recognized the extraordinary achievements of the industry’s most inspiring …
Read More »Exclusive: Devon Franklin Shares How Acting Helped Him Heal Through Divorce, Stepping In Front Of The Camera For The First Time and More [Video]
Devon Franklin is stepping out of his comfort zone to appear in front of the camera for Kingdom Story Studios’ upcoming movie “Jesus Revolution,” set to be released on February 22. As a writer and producer, Franklin has been the driving force behind some of Hollywood’s most successful inspirational movies …
Read More »SNIPES and DJ Khaled Announce The ‘We The Best’ Store In Miami
Snipes and DJ Khaled teamed up to open a new store concept in Miami. On Thursday, SNIPES CEO Sven Voth announced that DJ Khaled and the company are bringing sneakerheads and streetwear enthusiasts the ultimate retail experience. Khaled, who also serves as the SNIPES Chief Creative Officer, plans to open …
Read More »DJ Khaled Announces New Partnership With Def Jam Records
DJ Khaled is leaving Sony Records and is taking his talents to Def Jam records. On Thursday, the artist held a press conference in Miami announcing his partnership with Def Jam Recordings for his We The Best label venture. During Khaled’s early music career, he served as an A&R executive at …
Read More »Exclusive: Harlem Season 2 Cast Talks Vulnerability, Sex Game, Honesty and More [Videos]
Season 2 of Harlem is back in full effect, and things are spicier than ever. In an exclusive interview with Baller Alert, the cast discuss lessons they’ve learned from their characters, season two advice, and more. Written and executive produced by Tracy Oliver, the sophomore season picks up where they …
Read More »Exclusive: Artists Celebrate Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot and Dr. Dre at Black Music Collective Pre-Grammy Event
Ahead of the Grammys, the Recording Academy held its annual Black Music Collective event at the Hollywood Palladium, celebrating Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot, Dr. Dre, and Sylvia Rhone as the recipients of this year’s Recording Academy Global Impact Award. On Thursday, DJ Khaled, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes, Chloe Bailey, Ciara, …
Read More »Exclusive: D.L. Hughley Compares Elon Musk to Kanye West and Donald Trump: “He’s a Horrible Man” [Video]
Twitter has changed significantly since Elon Musk swept in and took over as CEO. Over the past few months, Musk recruited engineers to implement new features on the popular app, including Twitter Blue, public metrics, and two different feeds. Although some people support the billionaire’s plans for a new Twitter, …
Read More »Randy Gonzalez of Father-Son TikTok Duo ‘Enkyboys’ Dies At 35
The father of the Texas TikTok duo, Enkyboys, died of cancer on Wednesday, according to TMZ. A source close to the family told the news outlet that Randy Gonzalez died in hospice at 35 years old. On April 12, 2022, Gonzalez announced to his Instagram followers that he had been …
Read More »Senator Josh Hawley Wants TikTok To Be Banned Across the U.S.
Senator Josh Hawley announced his plans to introduce a bill that would ban TikTok in the United States on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Hawley tweeted that the popular social media app is “China’s backdoor to Americans’ lives. It threatens our children’s privacy as well as their mental health. Last month Congress …
Read More »Pete Davidson Removes Kim Kardashian-Related Tattoos
Pete Davidson appears to have removed all traces of Kim Kardashian from his body. While on vacation in Hawaii with Chase Sui Wonders, his rumored new girlfriend, the former Saturday Night Live actor was pictured without his most famous tattoos. “My Girl Is A Lawyer” was previously inked on his …
Read More »Girls Trip 2 is Happening! Full Cast Will Reunite for an Adventure in Ghana
The highly anticipated sequel to “Girls Trip” is on the way, and they’ll be taking their escapades to Ghana this time. Tracy Oliver, who co-wrote the movie with Kenya Barris, confirmed the exciting news in an interview with Variety at the Sundance Film Festival. Oliver also said that producer Will …
Read More »Four Oath Keepers Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy in Jan 6 Attack
On Monday, a Washington DC jury convicted four far-right Oath Keepers group members of seditious conspiracy over a plot to stop the transfer of presidential power in 2021. The 12-member jury members found Davis Moerschel, Joseph Hackett, Roberto Minuta, and Edward Vallejo all guilty of conspiring to stop the certification …
Read More »Social Media Responds To Viral Remix Of Lil Uzi Tik Tok Trend
People worldwide are participating in Lil Uzi’s viral Tik Tok dance to his new song “Just Wanna Rock.” Since the dance has circulated through the popular app, fans have found a way to remix the latest trend. Specifically, a young lady took to her Tik Tok page to show how …
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