Bill Cosby’s unfortunate demise following last month’s conviction on three counts of aggravated indecent assault is getting deeper and deeper. Just days after the “Cosby Show” star was expelled from the motion-picture academy, and Yale revoked his 2003 honorary degree, The Kennedy Center has rescinded the two major awards that it …
Read More »2 Chainz Proposed To His Long-Term Girlfriend On Met Gala Red Carpet
The Met Gala Red Carpet was filled with romance at every corner. Elon Musk confirmed his relationship with Grimes and 2 Chainz popped the question to his long-term partner, Nakesha Ward! In the midst of their photo session on the carpet, 2 Chainz dropped to his knee and pulled the …
Read More »Jay-Z’s Mother Delivers Heartfelt Speech At 2018 Glaad Media Awards: “‘Smile’ Became a Reality Because I Shared with My Son Who I Am”
Jay-Z’s mother, #GloriaCarter, was among the many influential people to be honored at this year’s #GLAAD Media Awards; and the speech she delivered was a message many needed to hear. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On Sunday, Carter accepted a special recognition award from Robin Roberts for her contribution to Jay’s song “Smile” …
Read More »First Lady of Plagiarism: Melania Trump Accused Of Reusing and Recycling Michelle Obama’s “Be Better” Quote for her New “Be Best” Initiative
Amid her husband’s low approval as president, #MelaniaTrump is looking to introduce new policies and campaigns that work, even if it means copying her predecessor. For the second time in her short tenure as first lady, Trump has lifted words from Michelle Obama to spruce up her own speeches and …
Read More »Off-Duty Cop Pulls Gun On Convenience Store Customer Over $1.19 Pack of Mentos
An off-duty cop pulled a gun on a convenience store customer in California over a $1.19 pack of Mentos. According to reports, the incident occurred back in March after 49-year-old Jose Arreola entered the Chevron gas station mini-mart in Buena Park. Arreola was on a mission to buy his wife …
Read More »2 Black Men Exonerated After 26 Years Served For Rape That Admittedly “Never Happened”
blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After serving a combined 37 years in prison for a crime they did not commit, two men have been exonerated. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Gregory Counts and VanDyke Perry were convicted on four counts of first-degree rape, three counts of first-degree sodomy, and kidnapping in 1992. The men were …
Read More »Rihanna And Drake Are No Longer Friends
-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle There was a point in time where Rihanna and Drake were assumed love birds, now Rihanna has confirmed that today the two aren’t much of anything. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In a new interview with Vogue, the songstress touched on topics like body shaming, turning 30-years-old, and #Drake. “We don’t have …
Read More »Jay-Z and Eminem Go After The Weinstein Company For Over $800,000 In Unpaid Fees For Their Respective Collaborations
Back in March, in the wake of the several dozen sexual harassment and assault claims brought forth against Harvey Weinstein, the Weinstein Company filed for bankruptcy and ended all of its nondisclosure agreements used to silence its former boss’ victims. At the time, the company also released a 394-page list …
Read More »Jada Pinkett-Smith Reveals She and Gabrielle Union Have Hashed Out a Secret 17-Year-Old Beef: “We Don’t Even Know How It Started”
Sometimes you just have to let old issues go, especially when it’s been 17 years. That’s exactly what #JadaPinkettSmith says she’s done with #GabrielleUnion. It’s been 17 years since the last time Union and Pinkett-Smith have spoken, Pinkett-Smith told EXTRA on Thursday while promoting her new Facebook Watch talk show “Red …
Read More »Donald Trump Thanks Kanye West For Increasing His Poll Numbers Among Black People
On Friday, the Celebrity-in-chief took time to thank Kanye West for his recent waves of controversy and chaos. As part of his speech at the annual NRA convention, Donald #Trump addressed the “red flags” in the Parkland school shooting, his thoughts on trained armed teachers and immigration laws. He also …
Read More »Miami Cop Suspended With Pay After Video Surfaces Of Him Kicking Handcuffed Suspect In The Head
A Miami police officer has been suspended from his position after video surfaced of him kicking a handcuffed suspect in the head. According to the Miami Herald, the video, which was caught on camera by a witness in the area, showed a man lying on his stomach with his hands …
Read More »Three White Men And a Woman Charged For The Murder of Two Black Men; Officials Say It Is NOT a Hate Crime
—blogged by @lovelikejhoney Charges have been filed against four people in connection with the deaths of two African-American men, whose dismembered bodies were pulled from a local lake in Moore, Oklahoma. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to Moore police, 21 year olds, Alize Ramon Smith and Jarron Keonte Moreland were reported missing …
Read More »Former Employee Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Little Caesars For Racial Harassment
Little Caesars is being sued for $1 million by an ex-employee who experienced several incidences of racism, discrimination, and harassment. Dionte Lawrence, formerly employed at a Little Caesars in Chicago, filed multiple complaints to the Human Resources department from September 2015 up until his termination in January 2017. Shortly after …
Read More »Bill Cosby’s Wife Releases Explosive Statement; Accuses Andrea Constand Of Lying and Calls For An Investigation Of The District Attorney In The Wake Of Cosby’s Guilty Verdict
Days after Bill Cosby was convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand back in 2004, the comedian’s wife opened up about the trial and testimony provided by her husband’s accuser. In a statement shared on social media, Camille Cosby denounced the guilty …
Read More »White Manager Calls Police On Couple For #DiningWhileBlack After They Refuse To Give Up Their Seats For A White Customer
A Texas restaurant is under fire for its outdated customer service after footage surfaced of a white manager trying to kick out a black couple to accommodate a white restaurant regularly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shaun King posted the video on Tuesday, which showed the Sambuca 360 manager raising his voice at Johnny …
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