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NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Z is in a global state of mind: The rap star performed Saturday for thousands in New York’s Central Park and encouraged the crowd to help end world poverty. Jay Z headlined the Global Citizen Festival on the Great Lawn, where Beyonce surprised the audience by performing with her husband. […]
If it doesn’t work the first or second time, then try again. Vanessa Williams certainly follows that philosophy. She is engaged to businessman Jim Skrip, who would become her third (and first non-Black) husband. Vanessa says that she met Sharp on a trip to Egypt. “You go halfway around the world to find someone who’s […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Flexing his star power, Denzel Washington led the thriller “The Equalizer” to a $35 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Sony-Columbia Pictures release dominated the weekend box office, surpassing some expectations for the film. Washington plays a former commando living a quiet life in Boston when the disappearance of […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Perry confirms he’s going to be a dad. Rumors have circulated that the 45-year-old Perry and girlfriend, Gelila Bekele, were expecting a child. But Perry had not made a public statement. When asked about the prospects Friday at the opening night of the New York Film Festival, Perry responded cheerfully. […]
The debut of Shonda Rhimes’ new series “How to Get Away With Murder” drew 14 million viewers to become Thursday night’s most-watched scripted series – beating its lead-in “Scandal” by nearly 2 million. This gives ABC its second consecutive day of ratings bliss following Wednesday’s strong debut for “Black-ish.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC […]
With a little over two months left, Lifetime has released a short teaser promoting their upcoming biopic, ‘The Princess of R&B: Aaliyah’. The film has seen its share of challenges in the last year from casting actress Zendaya in the lead role and then having to find a replacement quickly after the Disney star dropped out, […]
Let’s play the blame game, shall we? Today’s player is Columbus Short, who has apparently put the blame on TMZ.com for ruining his career and destroying his family. “My character has been assassinated, unjustly,” the former “Scandal” star told “Dish Nation.” “I feel like, [gay TMZ founder] Harvey Levin got the proverbial hard-on for me […]
Apparently Sherri Shepherd neglected to put a “confidentiality” clause in her pre-nup because her ex-husband Lamar Sally is showing no signs of restraint in talking about the couple’s marriage. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Sally opened up on what lead to the his split with Shepherd as well as her desire for him […]
Comedian Adele Givens says Sheryl Underwood is a ‘damn lie.” That’s after reports that The Talk star and comedian revealed as her ‘secret’ on the daytime show that she was once considered to join the ‘Queens of Comedy’ tour. Underwood said that she got on a conference call without Givens comedian Laura Hayes and Sommore […]
This weekend, Denzel Washington and Antoine Fuqua reunite in their second movie together after Training Day. Washington is a retired badass who returns to his former life of violence to avenge a young woman. Think Man On Fire with more guns. In the concert realm, Outkast is back and this weekend, they’re in their own hometown […]
Ahead of its Season 5 premiere next month, The Walking Dead has announced the addition of Tyler James Williams (and 2 other Black actors) Variety confirmed on Wednesday. The Everybody Hates Chris alum will play a character named Noah, though no further details, including how long the character’s run will last, have been revealed. The […]
Not only did Black-ish pull solid ratings in its 9 p.m. series premiere Wednesday night, it managed to keep the majority of Modern Family’s audience from turning the channel…something ABC hasn’t been able to do in a number of years. (Just ask fellow 9:30 Wednesday casualties “Happy Endings,” “Suburgatory,” “Cougar Town,” “Mr. Sunshine” and “Super Fun Night.”) […]
