Queen Latifah Leads Cast of Newcomers in ‘Empire’ Spinoff

*Lee Daniels has chosen Queen Latifah to lead his long-rumored spinoff of “Empire.” The series, known tentatively as “The Untitled Lee Daniels Project,” will follow three women played by newcomers Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny and Brittany O’Grady – all with hopes of making it big. The drama will showcase the allure and heartache of the cut-throat […]

Chance the Rapper Blasts ‘Chi-Raq’ as ‘Offensive, Slap In The Face’

*While promoting his latest film “Chi-Raq,” Spike Lee has spoken about the Chicagoans who have blasted him for turning the city’s gun violence situation into a comedy. Among the criticism is not having any “savages” in the film, as EUR previously reported. Now, Chance the Rapper is adding his voice to the criticism, calling Lee’s […]

Ava DuVernay Barbie Dolls Already Sold Out!

It was just a few hours earlier today that we announced that Mattell put its Ava DuVernay Barbie doll on sale today, just in time for the holiday gift giving season. “All my proceeds from #AvaBarbie will be sent from @Mattel to @ColorOfChange + @WitnessOrg. A fun way to support. xo!” is what Ava tweeted […]

Kendrick Lamar Announced as 2015 Grand Marshal of Compton Christmas Parade

63rd annual Christmas Parade to take place Sat. Dec. 12 *COMPTON –  Rapper Kendrick Lamar, who is the leading nominee for the 2016 GRAMMY awards with 11, including album of the year for “To Pimp a Butterfly” and song of the year for “Alright” was announced today as the 2015 Compton Christmas Parade Grand Marshal. Lamar, […]

Trump Wants to Stop All Muslims from Entering the United States

*Here’s more indisputable proof that Donald Trump is an unhinged demagogue who’s out of his damn mind. And that’s putting it mildly. The front runner for Republican presidential nomination issued a call to shut out all Muslims from entering the United States. He’s calling for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United […]

Bill T. Jones to be Honored by Human Rights Campaign

*The nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, the Human Rights Campaign, said Monday that it will honor Tony Award-winning choreographer and mentor Bill T. Jones with its Visibility Award, which recognizes those who shine a light on the struggles of people living with HIV. Jones would be toasted at a gala dinner on Feb. 6 […]

Kimye Names New Baby Boy Saint West

*Kim Kardashian West and husband Kanye have named their newborn son Saint West. Kim announced the news this afternoon via Twitter and her app . Daughter North’s brother, Saint West, was born Saturday, weighing in at 8 pounds, 1 ounce. SAINT WEST A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Dec 7, 2015 at 12:12pm PST […]

LeBron James Signs Lifetime Deal with Nike

*LeBron James now belongs to Nike for the rest of his natural life. The athletic apparel conglomerate has signed the Cleveland Cavaliers forward to a lifetime deal in what one source familiar with the negotiations said is the largest single athlete guarantee in company history, reports ESPN. “We can confirm that we have agreed to […]

Complete Stranger Takes to Crowdfunding to Help Evicted WWII Vet

*We’ve often heard the saying that to feel better about our own problems, we should help someone else through theirs.  I have, and continue to, experience the truth of this practice. And now I am sure that the stranger who jumped into action after he read about the WWII vet being evicted from the home […]

Omarion Upset He Wasn’t Nominated for a Grammy

*Omarion went on a Twitter rant Monday after finding out that his single, “Post to Be,” was ignored by the Grammys this year. Shortly after the 2016 Grammy nominees were announced this morning (Dec. 7), the singer and “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star hit up Twitter to unleash his frustration. The 31-year-old released “Post […]

Plaxico Burress Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion in NJ

*Former NFL star Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty Monday to New Jersey tax evasion charges after reaching a plea deal that may keep him out of jail. The 38-year-old, of Totowa, faces up to five years of probation when he’s sentenced on Feb. 5. He also will have to pay roughly $56,000 in restitution and penalties, prosecutors said, […]

Tyrese, Rev Run Series ‘It’s Not You, It’s Men’ Debuts Jan. 23 on OWN

*OWN’S new primetime series “It’s Not You, It’s Men” featuring singer-actor Tyrese Gibson and hip-hop legend Rev Run premieres Saturday, Jan. 23, the network announced Monday. Friends for over seven years, the duo will share their insight on everything from men and love to relationships and marriage: Tyrese is a single father in search of his dream […]

Ava DuVernay Barbie Doll from Mattel Goes on Sale Today!

*Earlier this year we reported on Mattel’s launch of its Sheroes collection of Barbie dolls. The dolls celebrate women who have inspired young girls by going beyond boundaries. Ava DuVernay, the director of “Selma,” was a part of the collection. Today, DuVernay’s doll will go on sale and can be purchased on the Barbie Collection […]

Wiz Live!: Shanice Williams on Social Media Love, Broadway Revival, More

*Shanice Williams spoke to The Hollywood Reporter following her widely-praised performance of Dorothy in NBC’s “The Wiz Live” on Thursday. The 19-year-old newcomer reflected on the whirlwind event, the outpouring of love for her on social media, the advice co-star and Broadway’s original Dorothy, Stephanie Mills gave her and whether she’d reprise the role in […]