Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment, Jacavi Films, and Electric Republic Set to Release ‘Brotherly Love’
*Atlanta, GA Flavor Unit Entertainment, a production company owned and operated by Queen Latifah and her partner Shakim Compere, have teamed up with Jacavi Films and Electric Republic to produce “Brotherly Love” set to release April 24, 2015. Flavor Unit partner, Queen Latifah comments: “Shakim and I have always paved our own lane in business. We are […]
50 Cent on ‘Empire’: ‘It’s like ‘Glee’ with a Little Hip-Hop Music in It’ (Watch)
*50 Cent slightly has changed his mind about “Empire” after calling out the series marketing similarities to his hit show, “Power,” according to MTV. “I’ve watched it. It’s like ‘Glee’ with a little hip hop music in it,” he said. “I feel like the storyline is moving extremely fast… I didn’t show my character, Kanan, until […]
Iggy Azalea and Nick Young Share Embarrassing Moments as a Couple (Watch)
*Iggy Azalea opened up about her love life with Nick Young on Power 106 FM. She and Young (who was called in) dished about their embarrassing moments as a couple, according to Page Six. Azalea blasted her boyfriend as a “sleep farter.” But he’s proud of his farting while calling her too much of a […]
‘Focus’ Expected to Smack ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Out of Top Spot
*Will Smith’s con-movie “Focus” opened in the U.S. Thursday pulling $900,000, but estimates have it on track to earn in the $22 million range by Monday, easily sending “Fifty Shades of Grey” from the top spot back to its playroom. With largely positive reviews, the romantic caper is the first output from Will Smith since the “After […]
OWN Orders More Episodes of All Four Tyler Perry Shows
*Oprah Winfrey’s OWN has ordered additional episodes of four of his series: 23 hourlong episodes of “The Haves And The Have Nots” and 22 for its companion drama “If Loving You Is Wrong,” 22 half-hours of comedy “Love Thy Neighbor” and 20 of sitcom “For Better Or Worse,” reports Deadline.com. Perry’s shows are consistently strong […]
Lionel Richie Rips Kanye West’s N-Word Use During Brit Awards
*Madonna’s backwards tumble down the stairs wasn’t the only buzzy thing from the Brit Awards this week. The look on Lionel Richie’s face says it all. *The former Commodores frontman later said he was appalled by Kanye West’s repeated use of the N-Word (39 times) during his energetic performance of “All Day.” Viewers at home heard only […]
Cosby Follows Through on Request to Dismiss Defamation Suit
*Attorneys for Bill Cosby asked a federal court judge on Friday to dismiss a defamation suit filed against the comedian in Massachusetts by three women who said he called them liars when they accused him of sexual assault. About three dozen women have accused Cosby, 77, of sexual misconduct in incidents dating back to the […]
‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Confirmed (Again) for Season 2
*“How To Get Away With Murder” wrapped its first season with a huge twist Thursday night…and yet another indication that it will be back for a second season, though ABC has not officially announced the renewal. Earlier this year, star Viola Davis teased a second season on social media, tweeting: “Onto SEASON 2 BABY!!!!!” However, ABC never followed […]
Shameful! School Bus Aide Steals Kids’ Lunch Money and Bagged Lunches
*Miss Rosa Rios, apparently, got her job description a little twisted. As a school bus aide it is her responsibility to make sure the kids board the bus safely and have all of their belongings. The job does not entail going through their little backpacks and stealing their lunch money; or the bagged lunches from […]
Lenny Kravitz Scraps Tour Over ‘Scheduling Conflicts Beyond My Control’
*Lenny Kravitz fans in Australia and Asia are getting an apology from the singer after he abruptly called off his upcoming tour. Kravitz was due to kick off the shows in Tokyo on March 14, stopping in the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia before ending the tour in Sydney, Australia on April 8. However, Kravitz has […]
John Legend Criticized for Taking Gig in Bahrain
*Human rights organization Amnesty International is coming to the defense of John Legend after groups blasted his decision to perform in Bahrain despite the nation’s record on torture. Hot off of his Oscar win for “Glory,” the singer is booked to play a festival in the Middle Eastern nation on Monday, March 2, amid allegations […]
Twitter Reacts to Death of ‘Star Trek’ Icon Leonard Nimoy
*Hollywood has taken to social media to mourn the death of Leonard Nimoy. The actor, who stared in the iconic role of Dr. Spock on TV’s “Star Trek,” died Friday morning at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He was 83. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death, saying the […]
Kanye West Breaks Down in Tears During Interview (Watch)
*Kanye West couldn’t keep it together during a visit to BBC Radio 1 on Thursday. The rapper got emotional during an interview with host Zane Lowe when speaking about the late British fashion design professor, Louise Wilson. “I didn’t know we were going to lose her…and she told me, she said, you know, ‘Thank you […]
Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker Talk Show Gets Summer Test Run
*Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker are bringing their marriage to daytime television. The couple are set for “The Boris and Nicole Show,” a daytime talk program that will have a test run this summer on key Fox-owned stations, according to Variety. It will premiere July 6 on stations that will include Fox outlets in […]
Lester Holt Laughs Off TMZ Questions about Brian Williams (Watch)
*TMZ has become the first outlet to address Lester Holt about the Brian Williams controversy. A cameraman for the site caught up with the interim anchor and asked him, “What happens if Brian comes back, are you guys going to duke it out?” Watch his reaction below: Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Lester […]
