‘I Look Forward to the Future’: Jada Responds to the Academy
*She didn’t exactly say a lot, but Jada Pinkett Smith – who has the attention of the entertainment world because of her public thoughts on boycotting the upcoming Oscar awards – has responded to the Academy’s statement on the issue she helped raise. “I would like to express my gratitude to the Academy, specifically Cheryl Boone Isaacs, […]
‘Ur Playin Wit Fire’: Glasses Malone and DJ Battlecat Make Musical History (LISTEN)
*When Rap music reviewers and tastemakers across the country started to receive the new recording by West Coast Platinum recording artist “Glasses Malone” they were literally shocked to hear the lyrics on the new song entitled “Ur Playin Wit Fire,” but at the same time, they were loving every single word they were hearing from […]
Ed Lover Brings Throwback Hip Hop to Nationally Syndicated Radio
*Ed Lover has launched a new morning drive radio show, with co-host Monie Love, in top syndicated markets including Atlanta (WAMJ HD2 102.9), Columbus (WBMO-FM 106.3), Dallas (KSOC-FM 94.5), Houston (KROI-FM 92.1),Indianapolis (WNOW HD2 102.9) and Philadelphia (WPHI-FM 107.9). The 4 hour show, ‘The Ed Lover Show,’ features classic hip hop music, celebrity interviews from the […]
‘Black Girls In Rome’ Web Series Explores Black Love in Italy
*Positive images of black women exploring love are not often seen – or welcome – on American TV, so many of us have gotten our #blacklove fix via the various web series that document the Black woman’s romantic experiences. Now director Dr. Tamara Pizzoli is inviting women to explore black love in Rome, Italy with […]
Mother Drank While Pregnant, Check Out Her Daughter, Now 43 (Watch)
*If you are a woman who continues to disregard the warnings about the risks involved in indulging in alcohol and drugs while pregnant, perhaps seeing the results of that behavior on a 43-year-old woman will change your mind. Kathy Mitchell will be the first to tell you that she is not proud of the choices […]
Two Former Black Panthers Weigh In On #BlackLivesMatter
*The Black Panther Party of the late ‘60s and the current Black Lives Matter movement have a number of similarities. Both groups began as reactions to police shootings of unarmed African Americans. Certain factions of the media have labeled both “hate groups.” Other parallels include their collective youth, and their embrace of strategic disruption as […]
Tyrese Says Artists Are ‘Afraid’ to Combat Hollywood Racism
*Tyrese Gibson is the latest celebrity to rant about the lack of diversity in Hollywood. On MLK Day, the singer/actor hit up Instagram to blast community leaders for being lazy and said “today’s artists are afraid” to combat racism in Hollywood. Gibson also put Chris Rock on blast about hosting the “racist” 2016 Academy Awards […]
WATCH: Najee Ali Says Chris Rock Hosting #OscarsSoWhite is ‘Insulting’ [EUR Exclusive]
*Hollywood power players gathered Monday night to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the King Legacy Awards & Benefit Gala in Los Angeles. As expected, the lack of diversity among the 2016 Oscar nominees was a hot topic. Civil rights activist Najee Ali was among the notables in attendance, and he […]
Jasmyne A. Cannick: Black Hollywood Doesn’t Need to Boycott the Oscars, White Liberal Hollywood Does
*Reverend Al Sharpton is calling on Blacks to boycott the Academy Awards and not watch the broadcast after the mostly white and male voting members of the Academy nominated 20 white actors as the best performances of 2015. While I’m not trying to rain on Reverend Sharpton’s parade, as an African-American I have to ask the […]
The Meek Mill/50 Cent Beef: A Timeline
*50 Cent is like the Donald Trump of hip-hop. You come for him, and he claps quickly and relentlessly. It all started on Saturday, Jan. 16, with Meek Mill appearing to target 50 Cent in “Gave ‘Em Hope,” a new track off of his “4/4” EP. The second verse begins by calling out someone who’s […]
Gilbert Arenas: Matt Barnes ‘Was Whooping Derek Fisher’s A**’
*Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has put his two cents into the mess between Matt Barnes and Derek Fisher, giving his full account of what happened via Instagram. “I know the story because I was around the corner,” he wrote. If you recall, Barnes got into a scrap with Fisher in October at the home Barnes […]
Sidepiece Beaten, Dragged, Thrown Off Bridge by Her Man’s Wife (Watch)
*A video has surfaced reportedly showing the moment that a Brazillian woman confronted her husband’s alleged mistress. The clip begins with the scorned woman beating the side chick about the head, repeatedly. The wife then drags the woman down the street (by her hair) to location #2…where another woman jumps in and the alleged cheater is […]
Mo’Nique: Will & Jada’s Open Marriage Ignored Because They’re Pretty
*Mo’Nique spoke yet again about the criticism of her open marriage to Sidney Hicks – this time, during a stand-up appearance that was filmed by an audience member and plastered onto YouTube. The comedian says she asked Sidney for the marriage arrangement because she wanted to keep dating another man. “Initially, when I asked for […]
Magic Johnson First to Purchase Rams Seasons Tickets
*Magic Johnson was the first to plunk down a whopping $100 deposit for Los Angeles Rams tickets on Monday. We’ve got our first #Rams deposit! The Legend @MagicJohnson! Join him now: https://t.co/zkwhvpEBCM — Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 18, 2016 According to the team’s relocation agreement with the NFL, the team can’t begin selling tickets […]
‘The Wendy Williams Show’ Renewed through 2019-20
*Debmar-Mercury has renewed the nationally syndicated “The Wendy Williams Show” through the 2019-20 television season on the FOX Television Stations. The renewal of the hit show, which has become a strong morning news lead-out in many markets, will give the Queen of Dish her ninth, 10th and 11th seasons. During the November sweeps, Wendy finished […]
