Rita Ora To Perform Best Song Nominee ‘Grateful’ at Oscars
*Rita Ora is headed to the Oscars. The British singer-songwriter has been tapped to perform the Oscar-nominated song “Grateful” from “Beyond The Lights” during the ceremony. This is songwriter Diane Warren’s seventh nomination in the category. “Grateful” will compete against “Glory” from Selma, as well as “Everything Is Awesome” from “The Lego Movie,” “I’m Not […]
Maya Rudolph, Jaden Smith Set for HBO Pilot ‘Brothers in Atlanta’
*“Saturday Night Live” vet Maya Rudolph and Will Smith’s son Jaden Smith are set to recur in the HBO pilot “Brothers in Atlanta,” reports Deadline.com. The cable network has given a formal green light to the comedy pilot written by and starring former “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” writers/performers Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin and executive […]
David Oyelowo Backs Benedict Cumberbatch After ‘Colored’ Comment
*“Selma” star David Oyelowo has voiced his support for fellow British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who came under criticism for using the term “colored” in an interview. Oyelowo, who plays Martin Luther King Jr. in “Selma,” said at the film’s European premiere in London on Tuesday that people should focus on what Cumberbatch was saying — […]
Tyrese Campaigns for Green Lantern Role on Instagram
*Warner Bros announced that its Green Lantern character won’t be in theaters until 2017…but Tyrese Gibson has already started lobbying for the title role. The 36-year-old actor and singer is putting it out there via Instagram, letting the studio know just how serious he is about being cast as the superhero, who will be featured in at least two […]
Tamika Fuller Testifies Ludacris Offered Her $10K to Get Abortion (Watch)
*Rapper/actor Ludacris and his baby mama Tamika Fuller are in court for a custody hearing and Fuller’s testimony is revealing some interesting stuff. She’s saying it’s basically ludicrous of him to be demanding full custody of their daughter Cai Bella Bridges because he desperately wanted her to have an abortion to the point he even […]
Sly Stone Awarded $5 Million in Breach of Contract Lawsuit
*Sly Stone was awarded $5 million on Tuesday in a breach-of-contract suit that claimed his business partners and his own company cheated him out of royalties, reports Billboard. A Los Angeles Superior Court jury ruled for the 71-year-old funk legend in his action against his ex-manager Gerald Goldstein, attorney Glenn Stone and Even St. Productions […]
Big Sean Admits Ex Naya Rivera Inspired New Single ‘IDFWY’
*In the new cover story for Complex, Big Sean confirms that his recent hit, “I Don’t F— With You,” is about his ex-girlfriend Naya Rivera. The track, which features a verse from E-40 and production from both DJ Mustard and Kanye West, peaked at No. 11 on the Hot 100 and at No. 1 on […]
Marissa Alexander Has Been Released from Prison (Watch)
*Marissa Alexander is now a free woman. Alexander, who claimed self-defense after prosecutors say she fired a gun at her estranged husband and his two sons, has been released from prison as part of a plea agreement. On Tuesday she was sentenced to the 1,095 days she has already served in jail after pleading guilty […]
Recap: The 23rd Annual Trumpet Awards Red Carpet Extravaganza (Pics/Video)
*Saturday January 24, 2015 marked the 23rd Annual Trumpet Awards which began with a star-studded red carpet event held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Marietta, GA. The Trumpet Awards is one of the most prestigious and esteemed award shows in existence, highlighting the significant accomplishments and achievements of African Americans who have excelled in […]
Gabrielle Union Reveals Reason Behind Asking Dwyane Wade for Prenup
*Gabrielle Union is her own woman who worked hard for her success. In her eyes, it makes perfect sense to protect what she has, which is the reason behind why she and her husband Dwyane Wade signed a prenuptial agreement when they tied the knot in August 2014. “For women in Hollywood, when they’re coupling, […]
Man Has to Pay $30K in Child Support for Kid That’s Not Even His
*Carnell Alexander is being pursued by the welfare dept. to reimburse them to the tune of more than $30,000 in the state of Michigan because he was wrongly put down as the father of a child on paperwork in the late 80s. His ex-girlfriend had applied for assistance, and falsely named him as the baby […]
Greg Anthony Arrest Details: $80 Offered to Undercover Cop for Sex
*A week or so after news surfaced of Greg Anthony’s arrest for soliciting a prostitute, details on the sting operation that netted the basketball analyst/broadcaster and former NBA player are now being revealed. According to The Washington Post, Anthony’s arrest on Jan 17 resulted after he responded to an ad he saw on backpage.com for an escort. The […]
Montell Jordan Looks Back on ‘This Is How You Do It’ (Watch/listen)
*It’s been close to 20 years since Montell Jordan came on the scene with his classic hit single “This Is How We Do It.” As the tune celebrates its 20th anniversary on February 6, the singer-turned music pastor admits that he never gets tired of performing “This Is How We Do It.” According to Jordan, […]
John Legend and Common Set to Bring ‘Glory’ to the Oscars
*The Oscars will get a dose of hip-hop this year, courtesy of Common and John Legend. The duo will perform their Oscar-nominated song “Glory” at the 87th Academy Awards, Page Six reports. The tune, which is from the best picture-nominated historical civil rights drama “Selma,” is among the five nominees for best song. In addition […]
‘Have it Your Way’ Huh? Burger King Drive Thru Hands Woman a Bag ‘O Money
*Uh let’s see, you stammer as you peruse the menu while sitting in your car, in line at the Burger King Drive thru. I’ll have a burger, some fries, and instead of ketchup can you give me BBQ sauce, please? Sure, says the voice behind the speaker. And when you get up to the window, there’s […]
