Nyong’o, Oyelowo in Talks for ‘Queen of Katwe’ – Lauryn Hill’s Mini Tour
*According to Deadline, acclaimed “Selma” star David Oyelowo and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o are in talks to star in Disney’s “Queen Of Katwe.” The film will focus on African prodigy, Phiona Mutesi, who went from poverty in Uganda to chess superstar. Nyong’o is to play Phiona’s mother Harriet Mutesi and Oyelowo is to play her mentor Robert Katende. It’s based […]
The Evolution of Shad Moss…From ‘Lil Bow Wow’ to ‘CSI: Cyber’
*It was clearly Shad Moss, and not Bow Wow, who showed up at the Television Critics Association press tour Monday. The one-time rapper and recent co-host of BET’s “106 & Park” now finds himself among such company as fresh Golden Globe winner Patricia Arquette, James VanDerBeek and Peter MacNicol in “CSI: Cyber,” a gig he […]
This Woman’s Date Wouldn’t Kiss Her on Camera So Guess What She Did (Watch)
*How does the song go? If you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with? Close enough. That’s probably what one woman thought when a “Kiss Kam” caught her live and her date refused to play along so she kissed the stranger sitting next to her. Well, hello. Oh forget the introductions! It’s […]
Gloria Govan Talks Matt Barnes Breakup; He Blasts Her Mothering Skills on Twitter
*Former “Basketball Wives” star Gloria Govan and sister Laura teamed up to talk about being single mothers during a photo shoot, according to YBF. But Gloria’s former’s ex, Matt Barnes, took to Twitter to express his distaste with her mothering skills. Barnes blasted Gloria for being too fame thirsty and walking red carpets over motherhood.
Serena Williams Shows Off Abs in New Ad for Berlei Bra (Watch)
*Berlei has tapped Serena Williams for a commercial to plug their innovative bras. The company bills itself as a brand ensuring that each product is “carefully designed and engineered to offer superior support and fit for real women.” Watch below:
Whoopi Goldberg Recovering From Back Surgery
“I’ll be back stronger than ever!” – @WhoopiGoldberg sent us a special message from the hospital. We love you, Whoop! pic.twitter.com/qc1BDLvD6K — The View (@TheView) January 12, 2015 *Whoopi Goldberg is on the mend after undergoing surgery for a herniated disk. The actress has been AWOL from “The View” since the beginning of the year, […]
Mariah Carey’s Estranged Sister Alison Begging for Financial Help
*Mariah Carey’s estranged sister Alison Carey is using Star Magazine to help her reach out to the famous singer so she can hit her up for money. Alison, who has a 13-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son, is hoping to get some financial assistance from Mariah, and her net worth of $550 million. Star met with […]
Kam Williams Recaps Golden Globes & Cosby Jokes (Watch)
*The 2015 awards season was officially underway with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s annual recognition of the best in film and television. An early indicator of Academy Award potential, the Golden Globes have established Boyhood as the early Oscar favorite. Directed by Richard Linkater, the time-lapse coming-of-age drama won in the Best Picture, Drama, Best […]
Prince’s Golden Globe Surprise Wins Social Media
*Prince’s surprise appearance at the 72nd Annual Golden Globes — where the artist presented the award for best original song to John Legend and Common, for “Glory” from the film “Selma” — drove the most social conversation on Facebook and Twitter on Sunday evening, reports Variety. (He misidentified the category in his prefatory remarks as […]
RHOA: NeNe Calls Claudia ‘Half-Breed’ in Heated Exchange (Watch)
*Things got racial on Sunday night’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” After Claudia Jordan finally showed viewers her jacked-up feet she’d been hiding, she got into it with NeNe Leakes, who at one point mocked Claudia’s biracial background by calling her a “half-breed,” reports Radar Online. As the episode began, Jordan visited a foot surgeon, […]
Ricky Gervais Apologizes to Quvenzhane Wallis for Murdering Her Name
*Ricky Gervais has apologized for mispronouncing Quvenzhane Wallis’ name at the Golden Globe awards. The comedian pronounced the “Annie” star’s name as “Quaven Johhny” as he read out the nominees for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical but insisted he hadn’t made as big a gaffe as John Travolta did at the […]
An ‘ER Doctor’ Shares 5 Scary Secrets About Hospital Emergency Rooms
*We’ve all heard ’em, the blaring sound of ambulance sirens rushing through the streets. At one time or another we have probably been the driver caught in the middle of an oncoming brigade of fire trucks, police cars and ambulances rushing towards us and we are momentarily consumed with fear as we frantically try to […]
Free ‘Selma’ Screenings Expand to Eight More Cities
*For a limited time, students in eight select cities can now see “Selma” for free following the success of gratis screenings in New York City, reports Entertainment Weekly. The program allows 7th, 8th and 9th grade students to see the Golden Globe-nominated film free of charge by showing their student ID or report card at […]
Allison Janney’s Reaction to Prince at Golden Globes Goes Viral (Watch)
*Allison Janney perhaps summed up the collective reaction to Prince’s surprise appearance at the Golden Globe Awards Sunday night, when he sauntered on stage with his pimp stick to present the best original song. Allison Janney: massive Prince fan. pic.twitter.com/gcOjY8UtH3 — Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) January 12, 2015 His Royal Badness was decked in a shiny […]
Phylicia Rashad Joins ‘Rocky’ Spin Off as Apollo’s Widow in ‘Creed’
*Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone will star as Adonis Creed and Rocky in “Creed” while “Dear White People” star Tessa Thompson will co-star. But the cast got a recent great addition! Phylicia Rashad will play Jordan’s grandmother and Apollo Creed’s (Carl Weathers) widow, Mary Anne.
