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blogged by: @ashleytearra The life and legacy of rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry will be depicted in a forthcoming documentary and biopic film. According to Deadline, Cardinal Releasing Ltd—who’s previously produced alike films for B.B. King, Nat King Cole, Jimi Hendrix, and Mick Ronson, recently signed an authorization deal …

Amid the widespread success of Donald Glover’s ‘Atlanta,’ the actor, writer and director may be transitioning to biographical work. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, Quincy Jones revealed that he hopes Glover, better known as Childish Gambino, would play him in a 10-part TV biopic. “We’re doing ten movies, …

Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, has picked talk show host Ellen DeGeneres for her first post-White House TV interview. Obama is set to appear on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” Thursday to help celebrate DeGeneres’ 60th birthday. According to DeGeneres, Obama will appear on one of two birthday-themed shows, along with …

Blogged by @RaquelHarrisTV The smash film, “Get Out”, highlighted racism, cultural appropriation, and on a lighter note, the value of having great friends. However, Lil Rel Howery who played the heroic friend who saved the day has yet to receive his Oscars invite. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On Thursday, Howery paid Jimmy Kimmel a …

Since the 2017 “Unforgettable” video which was filed in Uganda, French Montana has used his platform to help the people in the East African country. With his $100,000 donation to help build a hospital for pregnant women, which led to a chain-reaction of generosity from The Weeknd and Diddy, nearly …

blogged by: @ashleytearra When you think of a power couple, it’s absolutely impossible to not think of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz. The two are both illustrious creatives, with over twenty years in the music business, noteworthy careers, and many great achievements to show for it. On Thursday, prior to …

Late last week, actress-comedienne Mo’Nique took to her Instagram to blast Netflix for allegedly being “gender-bias” and “color-bias”. The 50-year-old stated that she was offered $500,000 to do a comedy special with the streaming network, which was significantly less than what #AmySchumer, #ChrisRock, and #DaveChapelle were offered. While Schumer was …

With over twenty-five years in this game of Hip-Hop, no one could ever deny #Nas’ legendary contribution to the culture… which is exactly why New York City has always been proud to call him one of their own. According to Complex, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) will …

Actress Marsai Martin will be hitting the big screen. According to Hollywood Reporter, the 13-year-old is set to executive produce and star in the Universal-produced comedy film, ‘Little’. Directed by ‘Peeples’ writer Tina Gordon Chism, ‘Little’ centers an adult woman who gets the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to relive her carefree childhood …

blogged by: @ashleytearra Even decades later, Malcolm X’s daughters are still continuing to keep their father’s legacy alive. According to @bossipofficial, the six sisters–Attallah, Qubilah, Ilyasah, Gamilah, Malikah, and Malaak, have all teamed up with designer Yvonne Jewnell to unveil a clothing line in remembrance of their late father.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The …

After completing one week at an inpatient rehab center in New Jersey, former NBA Baller Dennis Rodman is now out on his own but vows to continue his sobriety. Rodman checked in to the Turning Point treatment center after a DUI arrest earlier this month. According to his rep Darren …

“Girls Trip” break out star Tiffany Haddish has inked a two-year, first-look deal with HBO to develop new projects. Recently Haddish won New York Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actress award for her role in “Girls Trip”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ In addition to starting some new projects with the premium cable …

Erykah Badu says there is good in everyone, even those who are considered evil. In a recent interview with Vulture, the legendary artist touched on a slew of topics from Jedi mind tricks to millennials to the sunken place. However, amid the release of the interview, fans were taken aback …

blogged by: @ashleytearra Complex’s ‘Everyday Struggle’ has officially returned for its second season, but this time, with an all-new co-host added to the lineup. On Monday, the series announced that radio personality and commentator Troi “Star” Torain would now serve as Joe Budden’s replacement–joining fellow host DJ Akademiks and moderator …

blogged by @ashleytearra With the release of their highly-anticipated third album, ‘Culture II’, on the way, Georgia-based rap trio Migos is definitely at the top of the game right now. The “Bad and Boujee” phenomenon recently sat down with Rolling Stone to talk all things ‘Culture’, the come up, and …