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Actor Michael Jai White went on a long and rambling Facebook rant about a number of issues, but mostly sounding off against infidelity in the black community, and how the adulterers are defended by some who blame their persecution on racism. White wrote: “There’s the omnipresent and all powerful “THEY!” T.H.E.Y., I call them, The […]
Jamie Foxx is set to play Little John in “Robin Hood: Origins,” Lionsgate’s update of the story about the archer-thief who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Taron Egerton will play Robin Hood and Eve Hewson will suit up as Maid Marian. Little John was Robin’s right-hand […]
Sunday night (Jan. 10) proved to be filled with good nuggets of information on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” as Sheree Whitfield and former “The View” co-host Sherri Shepherd graced the show with their presence. Among the topics up for discussion included Whitfield’s return to “Real Housewives of Atlanta” as well as Kenya Moore, whom […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Creed” helmer Ryan Coogler is set to direct Marvel and Disney’s “Black Panther” movie, the studio announced on Monday. Chadwick Boseman has already been cast as the lead character, who will make his first appearance in May’s “Captain America: Civil War.” The “Black Panther” film, set for a release in February […]
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bill Cosby‘s lawyers attacked the criminal charges lodged against him as “illegal,” saying they violate a prosecutor’s pledge that he would never be charged over a 2004 sexual encounter with a Temple University employee. That promise led Cosby to testify in a related civil lawsuit without invoking his Fifth Amendment rights, the […]
Ciara performed the National Anthem at Monday night’s big college football championship game against the University of Alabama and Clemson and folks are still talking about everything from her performance to her wardrobe. Donned in an sequined evening gown, the singer took the stage in Atlanta, and while we think she looked gorgeous, there […]
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City taxi driver who black NBC “Today” show weatherman Al Roker said passed him by in favor of picking up another fare for racial reasons has pleaded guilty to a service refusal violation and has been fined. The Taxi and Limousine Commission says driver Mahabur Rahman made his […]
Hmm, if the “tea” leaves are being read correctly, one would have to conclude that Shante Broadus (a/k/a Boss Lady) is on the verge of filing for divorce from her famous pot-loving, rapper husband of 26 years, Snoop Dogg. The tea we’re talking about comes in the form of Instagram postings that are strong hints […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Lamar Odom won’t be charged with any drug counts after the former NBA star was found unconscious last year at a Nevada brothel with cocaine in his system, prosecutors said Monday. Evidence in the case did not prove that Odom used the drug during his three days in Nye County, so […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Natalie Cole was remembered as a loyal friend, “the best and bossiest big sister,” and a worthy successor to her famous father’s legacy in a joyous and music-filled funeral highlighting her Baptist faith on Monday. The two-hour, 50-minute service at West Angeles Church of God in Christ was filled with affection […]
LONDON (AP) — The latest on the death of singer David Bowie. All times local. 6:45 p.m. To honor David Bowie, the TV networks MTV and VH1 will air dedicated programming to “celebrate the life of the musical genius.” MTV plans on Monday to air some of Bowie’s biggest MTV moments including his 1984 VMA […]
In promotion of his upcoming film “Ride Along 2,” Kevin Hart recorded an episode of Spike’s “Lip Sync Battle” – taking on actress Olivia Munn with a version of Usher’s “OMG.” OMG could also apply to his dancing. “The thing with Usher — it’s a lot of unnecessary pointing,” he says in the Jan. 14 […]
