In his ‘Retirement’ Fight, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Defeats Andre Berto
*Damn, no wonder he’s an arrogant SOB. He’s earned the right to be one. Yes, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has done it again. Actually he not only won again, but he’ll go down in the books with an astonishing record of 49-0 because of a unanimous decision over Andre Berto Saturday in Las Vegas at […]
EUR Film Review: Johnny Depp Delivers Oscar Worthy Performance in ‘Black Mass’ (WATCH)
(Johnny Depp is “Whitey” Bulger in “Black Mass” from Warner Bros.) *In the mid-1970s, James “Whitey” Bulger began rising through the ranks of South Boston’s Winter Hill Gang by knocking off all the competition vying for control of his tight-knit, Irish neighborhood. The power-hungry mobster subsequently sought to muscle-in on assorted illegal rackets being run […]
Over 100 Killed in Deadly Crane Collapse in Mecca, Saudi Arabia (Watch Footage of the Incident)
*If you haven’t heard, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, a construction crane crashed through the roof of the Grand Mosque killing at least 107 people. The incident is being blamed on a powerful storm that also injured at least 238 others. The accident happened 10 days before the start of the Hajj, which is an annual […]
‘Empire’ Helps FOX Earn Top Score on GLAAD’s Responsibility Index
*GLADD released its Network Responsibility Index last week – which charts the quantity, quality, and diversity of LGBT representation on television – and FOX and ABC Family earned top scores for showcasing quality diversity of the gay community through its shows “Empire” and “Pretty Little Liars” respectively. “Empire” became an instant hit for FOX, with […]
Taraji P. Henson on Being Discounted When She Got Pregnant in College
*Thank goodness Taraji P. Henson didn’t cave in to those who counted her out before she hit it big with “Empire.” Chatting with Glamour, the entertainer opens up on those who wrote her off when she got pregnant in college as well as being recognized with an Emmy nomination and the connection people have with […]
Janet Jackson Announces 3rd North American Leg to ‘Unbreakable’ Due to Unprecedented Demand
*Los Angeles – Demand for Janet’s Jackson’s Unbreakable World Tour continues at an unprecedented pace. The recent BET Awards’ Ultimate Icon honoree, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist announced a 3rd North American leg to her Unbreakable World Tour adding 22 new dates across both the U.S. and Canada starting in Summer 2016. New dates have also been […]
‘The Perfect Guy’ on Track to Win at the Box Office
*According to Deadline, “The Perfect Guy” is looking to come out on top of this weekend’s box office race. It should bring in a mid-$20M three-day gross after a $9.9M Friday. The thriller from Sony and Screen Gems, starring Sanaa Lathan, Morris Chestnut and Michael Ealy is looking solid because it heavy presence on social […]
Get Your Peanuts Fix At The Charles M. Schulz Museum
*Did you know that Franklin, Charlie Brown’s African American buddy, almost didn’t make it into the popular Peanuts comic strip? Did you know that all of the Peanuts characters debuted as infants, and rapidly aged once they were introduced? Did you know that Lucy pushed a couple of early protagonists aside to ultimately become Charlie […]
‘Crazy Talk’ Premieres in National Syndication Monday, Sept. 14
*New York, NY – Get ready for TV’s next guilty pleasure, ‘Crazy Talk,’ premiering in national syndication on Monday, September 14, 2015. The new daily comedic half-hour show, hosted by Tanisha Thomas and Ben Aaron, raises an eyebrow on the most outlandish and sometimes bizarre moments across the rapidly growing reality television landscape. Hosts Tanisha Thomas […]
David Oyelowo, First Black Actor to Voice 007 Adventure
*British actor David Oyelowo will voice secret agent 007 in the new James Bond audio book of the latest Bond novel by Anthony Horowitz. As the New York Times reports, “Trigger Mortis: A James Bond Novel,” is a sequel, of sorts, to 1959’s “Goldfinger.” Horowitz was commissioned by Ian Fleming’s estate to write a book […]
Bobby Brown Gives ‘The Real’ First Interview Since Bobbi Kristina’s Death (WATCH)
*If you’ve been waiting for the return of “The Real,” your wait is just about over. Season 2 of the daily talkfest is set to return this Monday, September 14 with an exclusive interview with Bobby Brown and his wife, Alicia Etheredge Brown. Brown courageously speaks out for the first time since the untimely death […]
2 Texas HS Football Players Face Charges After Assaulting Ref (WATCH)
*Disturbing videos showing two football players from San Antonio’s John Jay High School serving the ref a pounding during a recent Friday night game – which resulted in their suspension from school – is being investigated by police. Assistant football coach Mack Breed has also been placed on paid leave as school officials investigate his […]
‘King Kong’ vs. ‘Godzilla’ Battle Planned as Titans Join Warner Bros.
*According to Deadline, Legendary’s upcoming “Kong: Skull Island” movie has moved from Universal to Warner Bros. “to unite the property with Legendary’s other giant franchise, “Godzilla.” The studio move is happening because it’s easier to have both titles under one roof when “Godzilla” versus “King Kong” goes into production, after Gareth Edwards’ “Godzilla” sequel is […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announces 2015 Apple HBCU Scholars Program
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Tech giant Apple, maker of the iPod, iPad, and iPhone, has partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to create the Apple HBCU Scholars Program. The program will offer a one-year scholarship to 30 students selected as Apple Scholars. This award will be applied to the scholars’ final year of study. More […]
