Entertainment
TruTV has lined up a pilot order for “Shaq Inq.” (working title), a workplace comedy loosely based on the business empire of Shaquille O’Neal, reports Deadline.com. The former NBA star-turned-business mogul and occasional actor will topline and executive produce the project, from Mandalay Sports Media, the company launched in 2012 by Peter Guber and Mike […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn has a new majestic performing arts theater that will kick off with a Diana Ross concert. The 1929 Loew’s Kings Theatre has been renamed Kings Theatre and is reopening after a $95 million restoration. Ross is scheduled to perform at the 3,000-seat venue Feb. 3. Future performances include Sarah McLachlan, […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul is getting back into the judging business on Fox. The former “American Idol” judge will join the “So You Think You Can Dance” panel when the talent show returns this summer. Jason Derulo also is coming aboard as a judge, the network said Thursday. The singer- songwriter’s hits include […]
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Through archival footage and interviews with her family, closest confidants and collaborators, Nina Simone comes to life again — still enigmatic but more easily understood — in the new documentary “What Happened, Miss Simone?” which premiered Thursday night at the Sundance Film Festival. A classically trained pianist, accidental singer, passionate […]
Kanye West only had kind words for his once protégé John Legend as he toasted him during his 36th birthday party recently, while their wives Kim Kardashian and Chrissy Teigen stood next to them. “A gentleman, a very well-mannered human being right here,” West spoke about Legend. “I’m trying to get some pointers from him. […]
Jacque Reid talks to Adrene Ashford, a cast member of the controversial VH1 show ‘Sorority Sisters’. Adrene along with four other members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. were expelled for their participation in the show. “I learned through social media that I was expelled. Quite honestly I cried immediately. I’m really hurt and surprised. […]
Kevin Costner may not have known the support he enjoyed in the Black community but after the hearfelt tribute he gave Whitney Houston at her homegoing service, Black folks have been one of his key demographic audiences. That may or may not be the reason he decided to make Black orWhite, his new film […]
With This Ring stars Jill Scott, Regina Hall and Eve represent in real life the myriad ways that Black women can find themselves on the road to love. Scott is divorced and has a son, Regina Hall has no kids and has never been married and Eve is married to millionaire Maxmillion Cooper and has […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for Michael Jackson’s mother argued Thursday for a new trial in her case against concert promoter AEG Live LLC, but faced a skeptical panel of appellate justices who focused on the superstar’s relationship with the doctor convicted of killing him. Attorneys for Katherine Jackson appealed a jury’s verdict finding that […]
In a world that’s always on the go, it’s easy to miss out on a headline or two- check out some you may have missed this week below! 1. Will there ever be justice for Kendrick Johnson? His parents filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit this week. 2. The Beyonce reign continues! See what […]
Trouble is once again coming to Gotham in the brand new upcoming season of Power. Last season, viewers saw James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick) trying to…
TLC sent up the Bat signal and fans, including pop star Katy Perry, answered. Tionne ‘T-Boz‘ Watkins and Rozonda ‘Chilli‘ Thomas surpassed their $150,000 goal on Kickstarter to raise money for the production of their fifth and final album. At this time, the pair raised $172,319 via donations from more than 1,542 people in 72 hours. At […]
