The Pulse of Entertainment: Slim of 112 is ‘Refueled’ with Fresh Sounding Solo Album Release
*“For me it’s the song,” said Slim, lead vocalist for the Grammy Award winning R&B group 112, about his second solo album released on May 13, 2016. “Because of my success producers sample…outrageous numbers….fueled by one record.” The one song Slim may have been talking about is his solo hit single ”So Fly” released in […]
Prostitutes & Non-Prescription Viagra Causing A Spike in STDs Among Elderly Black Men
*Clinton O’Neal is a genetic marvel. He’s nearly 6 feet 4 inches in height, his physique consists of layer upon layer of hulking muscle and is devoid of visible bodyfat. He also wears a size 14 shoe, so you know what that means. According to a handful of his past lovers, each of whom asked […]
‘Empire’ Star Refused to Take Photos with Philly Drag Queens
*Members of the Philadelphia Drag Mafia complain that they were blocked from taking pictures with “Empire” star Bryshere Y. Gray, aka Yazz the Greatest, at the Anti-Defamation League’s Walk Against Hate at the Navy Yard on Sunday. Gray was one of the scheduled performers at the Walk Against Hate event, and after his performance, he […]
Tamera Mowry-Housley Admits to Making Homemade Racy Film! (WATCH)
*On Friday, May 20, “The Real” co-host Tamera Mowry-Housley admits that she made a racy homemade film, and the other hosts are excited to learn what she’s naming the steamy flick! Plus, the ladies welcome young entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer, who shares secrets behind the success of her “Me & the Bees Lemonade,” a lemonade recipe […]
Opinion: Black America Locked Out of Wealth but Still on TV (VIDEO)
*A new report shows black families struggling to gain access despite the illusion of racial equity we see on television. The Urban League recently released its annual report on the State of Black American economics, within its pages a bleak picture is painted for African Americans. The report, titled “Locked Out,” shows that in most […]
Melanie Fiona Shares Emotional Video About Child Birthing Experience
*Melanie Fiona welcomed her first child two months ago – a baby boy named Cameron – and after recently celebrating her very first Mother’s Day, Fiona uploaded an emotional video to her YouTube channel sharing her birthing experience and feelings about motherhood. In a video called “It’s Time to Tell the Truth,” the singer revealed […]
Jussie Smollett Cursed Out by Gabourey Sidibe Over Misleading ‘Empire’ Tweet (Watch)
*“Empire” star Jussie Smollett tried to explain why he sent a tweet after last week’s episode that appeared as if he was leaving the show following last night’s season 2 finale. Viewers quickly found out that Jamal will live for another season, and Smollett posted a video after the episode explaining that each word of his tweet […]
This is Why We March … Even in Colombia (Photos)
*Cali, Colombia – Some say that marching isn’t the best approach when you aim to find justice and create visibility for marginalized people in the #HashtagEra. But when most Muricans don’t even know that AfroColombians comprise 30% of Colombia’s 50 million people and 95% of those live in the lower classes, we need more than hashtags, […]
When Someone’s Book on the Subway is All Kinds of Wrong (Watch)
*Seated near someone reading on the subway, sometimes you can’t help but sneak a glance at the title of their book. But what if that book title seems…highly inappropriate? Brooklyn-based comedians Scott Rogowsky and Akilah Hughes took to the subway with fake book titles and a hidden video camera to capture reactions of unsuspecting passengers to such titles as “Math for […]
Ratings for ‘Empire’ Finale Down 38% from 2015
*The season finale of “Empire” on Wednesday had some heavy competition from Steph Curry during its 9 p.m. EST timeslot, which may have contributed to the double digit drop in ratings compared to last year’s season finale. While easily the night’s highest rated and most watched program, (up 8% from last week and earning its best demo […]
Trailer for New NBC Series ‘This Is Us’ Shatters Facebook Record (Watch)
*There’s something about the trailer for NBC’s upcoming series “This Is Us” that has struck a chord with viewers on Facebook. The 2 minute 30 second clip has crossed the 25 million views mark in four days, a feat never accomplished by a rookie show during upfront week, according to Deadline.com. “This Is Us,” which […]
Duane Martin, Tank, Faizon Love, Bre-Z, More Join BET’s New Edition Biopic
*BET’s three-part miniseries “New Edition: The Movie” has just added a slew of actors to the cast…including two from the cast of the network’s comedy “Real Husbands of Hollywood.” Wood Harris, Michael Rapaport, Tank, “Empire” and star Bre-Z join Faizon Love and Duane Martin of “Real Husbands” in the film, which is scheduled to premiere […]
Mary J. Blige Interviews Her No. 1 Fan Keke Palmer (Watch)
*Keke Palmer appeared on Mary J. Blige’s Apple Music/Beats 1 radio show “Real Talk” on Sunday for a chat about her career, how she got started in the business and being called the baby Angela Bassett. The actress, who most recently starred in Fox’s “Grease Live!,” also got the chance to tell the Queen of […]
Russell Wilson Praises Ciara as a Mom; Will Return as ‘Kids Choice Sports’ Host
*Ciara’s baby Future turns two today, and Mama shared a loving message about the big day on Instagram – which gave her fiancé Russell Wilson the perfect opportunity to praise the singer’s virtues as a single mom: It Was Just Yesterday I Was Holding You In My Arms Like I Am In This Photo. Now My […]
5 Ways that Soft is #Boss
*For strong, independent women today, being “soft” is seen as a negative characteristic. But from my experience in my career and love life, nothing can be farther from the truth. Regardless of how many times my heart has been broken, somehow it remains resilient and I am still excited about life. I am pumped about fulfilling […]
