The New Trailer for Universal Pictures’ ‘Steve Jobs’ has Just Debuted Online [Watch]
“Steve Jobs” – In theaters October 9, 2015. Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter. “Steve Jobs” is directed by Academy Award® winner Danny […]
Jill Scott UNdefends Bill Cosby: She is Now ‘Completely Disgusted’
*When Jill Scott showed love to Bill Cosby last December by defending him against all the sexual assault accusations he was hit with, a lot of folks gave her the side eye and thought she was being a bit naive. Actually, she quickly responded — noting she doesn’t support rape culture, but she supports Cosby […]
K. Michelle Pleads with Black Media to Leave Her Alone
*Be careful what you ask for … Who but Black media is keeping K. Michelle’s name active in your household? Is she aware of this? As it seems she is always poppin’ off on Black media – like she did again over the weekend. The R&B singer took a break from celebrating the July 4 holiday […]
Kelly Rowland Joins ‘Empire,’ Talks Losing 50lbs of Baby Weight
*Kelly Rowland will be joining the world of “Empire” this fall! The 34-year-old R&B singer will appear on the hit FOX series, playing Lucious Lyon’s mother in a flashback. Kelly met with writers from the show last month, sparking speculation she could make an appearance. Terrence Howard’s character had a number of flashbacks over the first season, and […]
tWitch on Returning to ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ as a Mentor
*Since competing on “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2008, Stephen “tWitch” Boss has become a superstar in the field and continues to reach new heights. After placing second during the show’s fourth season, tWitch went on to star in “Step Up” and “Stomp the Yard” films, become the house DJ on “Ellen” and […]
Wal-Mart’s New 24-Hour Neighborhood Markets Pose a Scare for Trader Joe’s and Others
*Imagine this: A neighborhood market that sells not only food, but pharmaceuticals and even fuel. It’s open 24-hours a day, and the prices are Wal-mart low. Now snap back to reality because its true. Wal-mart has now designed smaller-format stores called Neighborhood Markets, and they are an alleged threat to some of our favorites, more […]
Bill Cosby Admitted in 2005 to Drugging Woman with Quaaludes (Report)
*Citing documents made public Monday, The Associated Press reports that Bill Cosby admitted in a 2005 deposition to obtaining Quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with. He admitted giving the sedative to at least one woman. Cosby’s lawyers fought legal attempts by the AP to release the […]
Happy 116th Birthday to World’s Oldest, Susannah Mushatt Jones (Video)
*Susannah Mushatt Jones of Brooklyn turns 116 today, becoming the oldest living person on the planet. Born on July 6, 1899, Jones became the record holder at the age of 115 years and 346 days. Asked for the secret of her longevity, she said: “sleep!” She’s lost her eyesight and is hard of hearing, but […]
Aretha Franklin Thanks Illinois for Helping Her after Bus Broke Down
*A rep for Aretha Franklin says she’s praising the state of Illinois for lending her a hand when her tour bus broke down en route to Chicago. Transmission problems stopped the bus around 1:20 a.m. Monday a few miles from downtown on eastbound Interstate 290, reports The AP. Franklin’s assistants scrambled to find a car […]
South Carolina Senate Votes to Remove Confederate Flag from Statehouse
*The South Carolina Senate has voted 37-3 to remove the Confederate flag from the pole on Statehouse grounds. …Now, it’s up to the House. The bill to remove the flag and the flagpole where it flies must pass a two-thirds vote in the General Assembly before it reaches Gov. Nikki Haley’s desk. The House vote […]
Russell Wilson, Ciara Practicing Abstinence: ‘I Need You to Pray for Us’ (Watch)
*Ciara’s boyfriend, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, got unexpectedly personal during an interview Sunday with San Diego pastor Miles McPherson. The devout Christian, who has been dating Ciara since April, revealed that he has yet to have sex with her because they’ve been practicing abstinence. “She was on tour, and I was looking at her […]
Michael K. Williams Joins ‘Ghostbusters’ All-Female Remake
*Michael Kenneth Williams of HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” and “The Wire” has joined the Sony Pictures reboot of “Ghostbusters.” The all-female remake from “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon. Williams will play a character named Hawkins. Andy Garcia also boards the project as New York City’s mayor. Matt […]
Tami Roman Says Shaunie O’Neal Will ‘Pop Off’ on ‘BBWLA’ This Season (Watch)
*Viewers are about to see a different side of the normally even-keeled Shaunie O’Neal when she and Tami Roman join VH1’s “Basketball Wives LA,” premiering its 4th season July 12 at 9 p.m. O’Neal, who created and starred in the original Miami-based series, sat down with Roman to discuss their move to the west coast […]
Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA Signs Christon Gray
*Dallas TX –Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA, a joint venture between gospel music icon Kirk Franklin and RCA Records, is proud to announce the signing of celebrated writer, singer, rapper, and producer Christon Gray. The Columbus, Ohio-based artist moves between both singing and rapping while also playing keys and writing most of his own music. As […]
Nick Gordon Hires Casey Anthony’s Lawyer
*Jose Baez has certainly proven himself to be the man who can hide your sins, or make them go away. He helped Casey Anthony beat a murder charge, perhaps Nick Gordon will fare the same should he find himself being charged with negligent homicide in what may be a long legal battle with his girlfriend’s family. […]
