‘Stop-Attack’ App: Christina Milian is Brand Ambassador & Equity Owner
*Christian Milian has partnered with Tony Bright to support the ‘Stop-Attack’ Mobile App team. Stop Attack aids in supporting youth, women and men who are assaulted and bullied. Continuing to build her entrepreneurial repertoire, Milian is tagged as the brand ambassador and equity owner of Braxington Technologies. Which is the maker of the Stop Attack app, the emergency […]
La La Anthony: How Reality TV Hurt Her; Getting Naked for ‘Power’ (Watch)
*La La Anthony stopped by “The Breakfast Club.” She opened up about her nude scene on “Power,” how reality TV hurt her acting career and handling rejection. “I went up for ‘Barbershop 3.’ And I really wanted that one because I felt like it could have been a great movie,” she said. “And I love Malcolm […]
Transgenders, Science and Action Make it Rain to End Drought (Watch)
*The Prancing Elites heard about the drought in California, and knew just how to help. Catch The Prancing Elites Project every Wednesday at 10pm ET/PT on Oxygen The Prancing Elites are a self proclaimed gay an gender non- conforming dance team from Mobile Alabama. Locals might have seen them at the parade or the basketball game or even at […]
Tyga Blasts TMZ on Twitter for ‘Fabricated’ Story about Owing a Landlord
*TMZ published a story about Tyga owing a landlord rent money and facing time in the slammer for not paying up. The rapper claimed the report was completely fabricated. The report said he owed $90,000 in back rent after living in a Calabasas, CA home in 2010. The landlord filed documents to discuss the rapper’s assets in […]
Baltimore’s Curfew, State of Emergency Lifted Just In Time for Prince
*This weekend, Baltimore residents can party like it’s 1999 AND into the wee hours of the morning without the threat of being arrested for breaking curfew. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake on Sunday rescinded the city’s weeklong 10 p.m. curfew enacted amid rioting over the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray in police custody. On Wednesday, Maryland Governor […]
‘Empire’ Breaking Racial Barriers Overseas
*It’s no secret that films and television shows with predominantly-black casts have a rough time being acquired overseas, because the decision makers don’t believe viewers will tune in. “’The Cosby Show’ was the first — and last — television series starring an African-American cast to become a worldwide hit, notes The Hollywood Reporter. “But the U.S. success of […]
Michael Jordan Calms Down Fan After his Bodyguard Pushes Him (Watch)
*Someone recorded Michael Jordan as he was leaving the Mayweather-Pacquiao on Saturday and calming down a man who became hostile after being pushed by his bodyguard. It all started when Jordan attempted to leave the MGM Grand. One of Jordan’s bodyguards began clearing people out of the way so that MJ could get to the […]
LA Civil Rights Leaders Speak Out About LAPD’s Recent Shooting of Unarmed Black Man
*With the shooting death of another unarmed African American homeless man in Venice, Ca last night by Los Angeles police department officers, a coalition of Los Angeles civil rights organizations are calling upon Los, Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to request a full scale civil rights investigation into the pattern and practices of the Los Angeles police […]
Chris Brown, The Jacksons Join ‘American Idol’ Finale; Possible Michael Jackson Theme
*It looks like the King of Pop will be celebrated in song during next week’s “American Idol” season 14 finale. The Fox singing competition announced Wednesday (May 6) that the Jacksons are booked for the May 13 episode. Also added to the lineup: Chris Brown, Echosmith, Fall Out Boy, Vance Joy, Ricky Martin, Michael McDonald, […]
ThisNthat Quickbit: Oops! ‘Price is Right’ Awards Treadmill to Woman in Wheelchair
*As the host of a TV game show, one has to be prepared for just about anything. You never know what a contestant is going to do, say, or even win. So to say the particular prize awarded to this particular contestant was awkward would be an understatement. After finally securing a spot on stage […]
LeSean McCoy: Former Eagles Coach Dumped ‘All the Good Black Players’
*Longtime Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is now a Buffalo Bill – a transition that took place when Philly inexplicably traded him in March. He wasn’t happy with the trade then, and he has just fired a shot at his former coach, basically accusing him of racism. McCoy spent six seasons in Philly and was […]
Gayle King to ‘L&HHNY’s’ Erica Mena: ‘I’m So Glad You’re Off That Show’
*Erica Mena’s fiancé Shad Moss isn’t the only celebrity happy for her to be done with VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop: New York.” “CBS This Morning” anchor Gayle King has an opinion on the matter, expressed relief that she is no longer on the series. Mena revealed King’s tweet via Instagram Tuesday, sharing a picture […]
Kerry Washington, Hubby ‘Really Weird About Who They Let in Their Circle’
*An unnamed source has told People.com that “Scandal” star Kerry Washington and her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, give new meaning to the term keeping a low profile. “They’re homebodies and really weird about who they let in their circle,” the source said of the pair. “Every now and then they’ll go out to a movie at […]
Errol Brown of the Band Hot Chocolate Dies at 71
*Errol Brown, the lead singer of the band Hot Chocolate, has died in the Bahamas, his manager said Wednesday, according to the AP. He was 71. Manager Phil Dale said the singer, best known for hits “You Sexy Thing” and “It Started With A Kiss,” died earlier Wednesday of liver cancer. Dale said Brown’s death […]
Broadway Stars to Honor B. Smith and Raise Funds for Alzheimer’s Org.
*Broadway stars and singers will gather next week to celebrate former model and restaurateur B. Smith and raise money to help people with Alzheimer’s disease, reports the AP. Tony Award-nominee Keith David, current “Les Miserables” star Megan Osterhaus, “Motown the Musical” star N’Kenge, opera star John Davies and chef Marcus Samuelson will be on hand […]
