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Oprah sits down with Reverend Al Sharpton for an open and revealing conversation about race in America, how his role as a civil rights activist has shifted and the moment that changed his life. They also discuss his new book, “The Rejected Stone,” what drives him to stand up for causes he believes in and […]

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Paramount recently re-launched its television division with plans to raid its own movie library and team with experienced film and TV writers for series adaptations. The first fruit of this venture is a new pilot script based on the studio’s 1990 film “Ghost,” which won Oscars for best original screenplay (Bruce Joel Rubin) and supporting […]

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The long-gestating Tupac Shakur biopic has finally set a shooting date, with producers/financiers Morgan Creek and Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films announcing plans to begin principal photography on the film next spring, notes The Hollywood Reporter. The two companies held a reception for friends and supporters of the late hip hop artist at the Zanzibar in Santa Monica […]

In 1966 Dr Maulana Karenga created an Afro-American holiday designed to honor African heritage and tradition called Kwanzaa. The week long celebration is observed between…

For iPad/iPhone users: Phaedra Parks has not let being a real housewife stop her hustle flow. The lawyer turned reality TV star has added author to her resume. Her new book “Secrets of A Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Work Hard, Look Pretty, Have Fun, and Never Have an Off Moment,” is out now. […]

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Judge Mablean will return to television next year in a new syndicated court series. Mablean Ephriam, who presided as judge for seven seasons on “Divorce Court” from 1999-2006, will topline “Justice With Judge Mablean” for Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios. Allen’s company has four other court shows: “Justice For All With Christina Perez,” “We The People […]

“Real Housewives Of Atlanta” is a guilty pleasure we hold near and dear to our hearts. Every Sunday, we tune in to Bravo to see…

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Who is Lupita Nyong’o? Lupita Nyong’o is a Kenyan actress whose performance in “12 Years a Slave” has earned her tons of buzz, and who…

Jon Stewart joined the crowd of critics who took Jay Z to task for not addressing the recent “Shop & Frisk” incidents at Barneys, a…

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Who are Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam? Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam were a popular ‘80s group credited with bringing “freestyle music”—a Latin-influenced blend of…

Jill Scott has proven herself as an artist whose music will transcend generations and also has her sights on set on conquering the film industry.…

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Let’s be honest, reality television and all it’s drama is a guilty pleasure. These ratchet shows somehow reminds us that there are people out there…