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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 […]
R. Kelly’s ex-wife Andrea “Drea” Kelly has revealed that she’s starring in a reality TV show that will center around her and her three children, Robert Kelly Jr., 13, aspiring singer Joann Kelly, 17, and 15-year-old transsexual daughter Jaya, aka Jay. The former VH1 “Hollywood Exes” star shared the news in an interview with […]
NEW YORK (AP) — David Bowie, the other-worldly musician who broke pop and rock boundaries with his creative musicianship, nonconformity, striking visuals and a genre-bending persona he christened Ziggy Stardust, died of cancer Sunday. He was 69 and had just released a new album. Bowie, whose hits included “Fame,” ”Heroes” and “Let’s Dance,” died “peacefully” […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Playboy Mansion is up for sale but longtime resident Hugh Heffner wants to stay put. Playboy Enterprise announced the West Los Angeles estate, the backdrop of many film shoots and wild parties, was listed on Monday for $200 million. The 5-acre property features 29 rooms, a game house, home theater, […]
