On Mother’s Day, ‘The Real MVP:The Wanda Pratt Story’ will premiere nationwide on the Lifetime network. The biopic will cover the life of Wanda Pratt, the mother of Oklahoma City Thunder star, Kevin Durant. It has been announced that actress, Cassandra Freeman will be taking on the role of Durant’s …
Read More »Police Officer Mistaken for Sexy Stripper When He Reports to Woman’s Birthday Party
Can you imagine being an on-duty police officer, working a normal shift, and then you are suddenly swarmed by a group of wild women at a birthday party who are convinced that you are a stripper? Well this is exactly what happened to Officer Mike Ober, who is engaged and …
Read More »Rihanna Has Reported Her Creepy Stalker To The Police
It’s no secret that Rihanna is a beautiful, talented, and a world wide super star–and with that, comes a huge fan base. Within her massive fan base, a determined and mentally disturbed stalker has emerged. Last year, the alleged stalker, listed under the names of Alex Mercer and Ralph Alexander, …
Read More »Azealia Banks Beats Criminal Charges In Alleged Bouncer Assault
Harlem Rapper, Azealia Banks escaped criminal charges following accusations that she assaulted a bouncer at a Los Angeles club last October. An L.A. attorney ruled “there was no sufficient evidence,” according to E News. The outspoken and quick-tempered rapper allegedly attacked the bouncer after she was asked to leave the hotspot Break Room …
Read More »Kris Jenner Presents Her New Jewelry Collection
Momager, entrepreneur, savvy business woman, and Queen of the Kardashian Empire, Kris Jenner has recently presented her latest project. Kris Jenner has officially released her jewelry line, Kris Jenner Signature Collection, proving she is a woman on a mission with no plans to stop expanding the household name and empire. The 60-year-old …
Read More »Kevin Hart Addresses Fan Who Asks When He’ll Stop Making “Stereotypical Movies”
Comedic superstar, Kevin Hart didn’t take kindly to a young woman’s Twitter comment regarding his choice of movie roles. The young lady tweeted, “When are Black Celebs like Kevin Hart and Marlon Wayans gonna stop doing stereotypical movies?” Kevin Hart fans know that he enjoys connecting with his fan base, …
Read More »Woman Bullied All Week on Social Media for Tattoo Eyebrows Gets Modeling Opportunity
Social Media has shown no mercy on Mandy Lamrini, 35, after she uploaded photos onto her Facebook account of her tattoo eyebrows. When everyone is obsessed over outer beauty, many social media trolls felt Lamrini’s brows were more “weak” than “fleek.” Mandy Lamrini, on the other hand loved her eyebrows and couldn’t …
Read More »Woman Shot And Killed After Turning Down A Guy At A Bar
According to CBS and WTAE news, Charles McKinney, 41, approached Janese Talton-Jackson, 29, while enjoying a night out at a bar named, Cliffs in Pittsburgh. McKinney attempted to come on to Talton-Jackson while at the bar, but she declined his advances and expressed that she was not interested in …
Read More »Why Pay Day Loans are Slowly Killing Us Financially
It was 2007 and I found myself in a predicament. $10/hr., an apartment, and a puppy were not going to cut it. I couldn’t make my rent. I remember going to work and a co-worker telling me to take out a pay day loan. SIGH. I always heard about …
Read More »Cam Newton Talks His Race Playing A Part In The Scrutiny He Receives & How He Feels About The Critics
Over the course of the season, Cam Newton has proven that he’s more than just hype. But while Cam Newton may be untouchable on the field, that hasn’t kept critics from ripping him for other things all season long. When it comes to how he’ll handle criticism heading into Super …
Read More »Actor Nate Parker’s Film “Birth Of A Nation” Is Sold For A Record-Breaking $17.5M -blogged by @Lexxthatsall
Breakout actor Nate Parker has just reached a new level of success with his film “The Birth of A Nation.” After creating waves at the Sundance Film Festival, the film has been acquired by Fox Searchlight for a whopping $17.5 million. The deal smashed the historical festival’s record for the …
Read More »Young Black Entrepreneurs To Watch In 2016
What does the word “entrepreneur” mean to you? Better yet, when you think of successful entrepreneurs, who comes to mind? Perhaps, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, or for some, even Kim Karadashian. Though these entrepreneurs are very successful, they are not the only ones. Here is a list of young Black …
Read More »11-Year-Old, Marley Dias Launches #1000BlackGirlBooks-Blogged by- @Paige_Kendra_
11-year-old Marley Dias of West Orange, NJ, says that she was tired of reading about white boys and dogs. So, Marley’s mom posed the question–what are you going to do about it? Marley at that moment decided to start her own campaign book drive. The idea to start #1000BlackGirlBooks came about …
Read More »Stacey Dash Demands An Apology From Critics
Stacey Dash is apparently waiting for an apology for the all the backlash that has been receiving from critics and entertainers. Unfortunately for Stacey, everyone is not on board. Dash has been dragged through the mud for her recent comments calling for elimination of Black History Month and the BET …
Read More »What You Won’t Do, Someone Else Will
One thing you can’t fake is chemistry, and while some would like to believe that whores and vixens have corrupted their men to be more sexual, that’s not true. Men don’t always cheat with the sexiest women on the planet; sometimes it’s a Plain Jane who got his nose …
Read More »Five Ways to Enjoy An “Adult Snow Day”
Snow days as a kid once meant getting up early, watching TV and grubbing out for the entire day, but what do you do as an adult? Most employers will close for the day, forcing some of us to entertain our significant others, be alone, gossip with a friend or …
Read More »Ice Cube talks, Kendrick Lamar, SOC, and son O’shea Jackson Jr.
In the midst of promoting his brand new film “Ride Along 2,” Ice Cube sat down with Power 105.1’s Angie Martinez to talk about an array of topics. Being a West Coast rap legend himself, it was inevitable for Cube to touch on the topic of Kendrick Lamar. The soon-to-be …
Read More »Celebs, Politicians & More Speak Out About The Lack Of POC Representation At The Oscars With #OscarsSoWhite
Following the announcement of the 2016 Oscar nominations, everyone has offered their commentary. One notable topic for many critics is the noticeable lack of representation for minority actors. In response celebrities, politicians, and everyone in-between took to Twitter to air their outrage with the Academy, using the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite. The …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar To Receive Key To The City Of Compton
After having one of the most successful years in rap history last year, Kendrick Lamar is now starting 2016 off with a bang. The Grammy Award winning rapper is set to receive the key to his hometown of Compton,CA. “You inspire millions and rep Compton with honor,” Compton Mayor Aja …
Read More »The Curse Of Bad Parenting
Be honest with yourself for ten seconds, did you feel loved when you were a kid? Did your mother hug you and tell you she loved you or did she threaten you and neglect you? Did your father tell you how proud of you he was or did he tell …
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