Early Prison Release May Be in Buju Banton’s Future
*An overcrowded prison system could translate in to an early release for Buiu Banton. Media sources report the dancehall reggae singer could be among more than 6,000 nonviolent inmates that the Justice Department says will be released starting this weekend. If he makes the cut, the release will mark the end of a 10-year drug […]
RZA Donation to St. Louis Youth Helps Create Empowerment Via Chess
*90’s group, WU-Tang Clan member, RZA is being the change he wants to see in the world by investing his time and money in creating a positive program of change known as the Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HCCF). Chess lover, Rza, believes that it was chess and an appreciation for literature and reading that turned him around from […]
Tune in Alert: All New Episode of ‘Family Time’ Tuesday, Nov. 10 [WATCH the Clip]
*Los Angeles — (Episode 306, Troop Dad) In an all-new episode of Bounce TV’s hit comedy series “Family Time,“ When Lisa’s pregnant and bougie, highfalutin cousin (Malika Haqq) comes to visit, Lisa (Angell Conwell) agrees to host a baby shower, but is quickly overcome with lavish plans–and shocking news! Meanwhile, Tony (Omar Gooding) is asked to take over as […]
Shonda Rhimes Recalls Time She Couldn’t Fit Airplane Seat
*Shonda Rhimes has lost more than 100 lbs., and while the creator of such hit shows “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” is celebrating the amazing feat, the turning point came when she got on a plane, sat in her First Class seat and couldn’t fit. Rhimes shares that enlightening moment in her upcoming book, “Year of […]
Melanie Fiona Artistically Announces Pregnancy Via IG (WATCH)
*We’re hearing good news from Melanie Fiona. And specifically the good news is that the R&B songstress because she is pregnant with her first child. Fiona, 32, and her boyfriend, singer-songwriter Jared Cotter, shared the news in an Instagram video. The clip for Fiona’s new song “I Want It All” shows the mom-to-be holding her pregnant […]
Pull Over to Text: A Movement No Driver Can Live Without!
The statistics alone should startle you into submission. Whether you are a driver, spouse, parent, grandparent, or friend – texting while driving, no matter how good you think you are at it, or how lucky you have been — is equivalent to vehicular suicide just biding its time. In 2012, 3,328 people were killed in […]
Naomie Harris: Ultimate Bond Beauty and Essence Cover Girl
*British beauty Naomie Harris is back as Eve Moneypenny in the 007 thriller “Spectre,” in theaters now, and the 39-year-old stunner is heating up the pages of ESSENCE magazine’s December 2015 issue – in which she dishes on her Hollywood grind and rise to stardom. Many may not know that Harris grew up poor and […]
Black Players on Missouri Football Team Stage Boycott Until School President is Removed
*This is interesting and something you don’t see very much of nowadays. It’s a boycott by student football players at the University of Missouri. Here’s the back story: There’s racial tension going on at the school because of a swastika scrawled in human feces appeared on a dorm room wall last month. As a result, a […]
Bullet Fragment in 50 Cent’s Tongue is ‘Great for Oral Sex’
*Are you ready for some serious TMI from 50 Cent? Taking a break from his on-going Instagram back-and-forth with Rick Ross, Fiddy made an appearance on “The Graham Norton Show” over in London and offered up a mouthful about his 2000 shooting. The G-Unit head man revealed an interesting side benefit from that incident. According […]
Carl Weber Takes ‘First Stab’ at Mystery with ‘The Man in 3B’ [EUR Exclusive]
*Carl Weber is one of a handful of African American authors who consistently appear on the New York Times bestseller list, and his company, Urban Books – which is the largest publisher of African American works – has close to 3800 titles in its library. Carl’s first stab at writing a murder mystery novel-turned feature […]
Yes, Virginia, There IS A Feces-Shipping Santa Claus!
*Holiday legend claims that if you make the “naughty” list at Christmastime, you get a lump of coal in your stocking. Well, Shitexpress has taken that time-worn threat to a whole new level! That’s right, boys and girls. Now YOU can ship a healthy pile of feces, from a variety of animals, to anyone on […]
Alfonso Ribeiro Takes Over AFV, Talks ‘Fresh Prince’ Reboot [EUR Exclusive]
*Alfonso Ribeiro has spent more than 30 years entertaining us with his memorable work in the worlds of television, theater and beyond. Now, the actor, game-show host, TV director, award-winning dancer, and Broadway star is taking over as host of the 26th season of “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” Ribeiro will be the fourth person to […]
What?! Toya Wright Let Memphitz Cheat 8 Times A Year (WATCH)
*What the hell was she thinking? Or put another way, giving your husband permission to cheat is not the brightest idea. We’re referring to Lil Wayn’e ex, Toya Wright and her estranged husband, Mickey “Memphitz” Wright who are (surprise, surprise) having marriage issues. If you haven’t heard, Toya gives Memphitz eight days per year to […]
Lamman Rucker: ‘The Man in 3B’ is Curiously Cool and Sister Approved [EUR Exclusive]
*Carl Weber’s “The Man in 3B” arrived in theaters November 6, and EUR chatted with the star of the urban murder mystery, Lamman Rucker, about his portrayal as Darryl Graham – the charming new tenant at a Jamaica, Queens apartment building who rocks his neighbors with his mysterious presence. The script was adapted by Weber, […]
Deya Direct: Body-Licious
*Big booties have made a comeback in a huge way! Many in the entertainment industry from strippers to models to bonafide celebrities, like the talented singer K. Michelle, their bottoms seem to be the star. She has just announced that she is ready to get rid of the butt enhancements and embrace her real body. […]
