Music Exec Salutes Maurice White & EWF
*I was honored to work directly with (Maurice White and EWF) when they signed with CBS Records in the 70s. They relentlessly worked both the East and West Coasts to establish themselves as the greatest band alive. When you had tickets to an EWF concert, you began mentally preparing yourself early in the day. You […]
‘The Real Hosts Chat with ‘Extra’ in First Interview Since Tamar’s Exit (WATCH)
*In their first-sit down interview together since the departure of Tamar Braxton, the co-hosts of “The Real,” Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, and Tamera Mowry-Housley, joined “Extra’s” Mario Lopez at Universal Studios Hollywood today. Sharing their feelings about Tamar not joining them for season three of “The Real,” Loni tells Mario: “First of all […]
Zonnique’s Cousin Says She Forgot Gun Was in Her ‘Big Purse’
*Zonnique Pulins, the 20-year-old stepdaughter of rapper T.I., was arrested last week and charged for carrying a gun at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. Pulins, whose mother is Tiny Harris, was taken into custody for carrying a .380 Ruger semi-automatic pistol in her purse through security. The gun was detected by an X-ray tech when […]
The Road to the BET Experience 2016 Headlined by Monica (PHOTOS)
*Los Angeles – It’s feeling HOT! HOT! HOT! Yes, ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, Summer is already heating up on several fronts. I’m sure that you are feeling the heat all around you. The Fahrenheit is rising on the cultural and music landscape in the City of Angels. BETX presented by Coca-Cola, BET Networks […]
Kevin Hart, Chris Brown & Blac Chyna Home Robberies Linked?
*Law enforcement officials told TMZ that they believe a wave of recent jewelry robberies targeting celebrities may be the beginning of a new “bling ring” like the one that made headlines for terrorizing L.A.’s rich and famous in 2008. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has been piecing together clues from the recent robberies, and they […]
Hamilton Performance With Original Cast to Be Filmed Before Stars Leave
*For theater fans who were never able to score tickets to Hamilton, and lament the fact that you’ll never get to see the Tony winning musical with its original Broadway cast, there may be hope. Creator and star Lin–Manuel Miranda announced that two shows will be taped prior to his and costars Phillipa Soo and Leslie Odom, Jr.’s exit from the musical […]
Evelyn Braxton Approves of Toni & Birdman; Sisters Call Tamar’s ‘The Real’ Exit ‘Personal’ (Watch)
*Trina and Towanda Braxton hit up The Rickey Smiley Morning Show recently with their mom Evelyn to dish on a number of topics, including Tamar’s firing from “The Real” and if it’s true that Toni is dating Birdman. “I hope so,” Mama Evelyn said, causing shock among the hosts. “I think he is a nice man.” […]
LeBron’s Message to Haters: ‘Put Some Respeck On My Name!’
*As he does during the NBA playoffs, which he’s consistently been in for the past six years, LeBron James puts his social media accounts on hold. But now that his job is done for the year with the winning of the NBA championship for Cleveland Cavaliers fans, he’s back to posting on Instagram. In fact, […]
Michelle Obama Joins Snapchat; Reveals She’s Filming ‘Carpool Karaoke’
*Our first lady is now on Snapchat. Michelle Obama joined the social media app on Tuesday in anticipation of her upcoming goodwill trip to Morocco, Liberia and Spain. But today, she used it to make another big announcement. She’s joining James Corden for the next segment of “Carpool Karaoke.” The Snapchat showed “The Late Late Show” […]
Finally! Official Trailer for Nate Parker’s ‘The Birth of a Nation’ (Watch)
*After months of teaser promos and “living posters,” a first official trailer has at last been released for Nate Parker’s “The Birth of a Nation.” The film about slave revolt leader Nat Turner’s rebellion is one of the most anticipated of the year following its headline-making takeover of Sundance. The first half of the 2 min. […]
John Boyega Joins Kathryn Bigelow’s Untitled Drama about Detroit Riots
*“Star Wars” lead John Boyega has been cast in Kathryn Bigelow’s untitled crime drama set against the backdrop of Detroit’s devastating riots that took place over five summer days in 1967. No further details about the story have been revealed, but the film seeks to explore the systemic racism in the city, according to The […]
Gladys Knight’s Chicken & Waffles in Atlanta Raided by State Authorities
*Well this is obviously not a good look for Gladys Knight’s Chicken & Waffles restaurants in the ATL. And by extension, it’s kind of a bad look for the legendary entertainer herself. There are no specific details as to why, but Channel 2 Action News is reporting that Knight’s son, who runs the operation, is […]
GOP Congressman Seeks to Block Harriet Tubman from $20 Bill
*A Republican congressman has launched an effort to block the Treasury from redesigning U.S. currency, a move that could prevent the government from replacing Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill with abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Rep. Steve King of Iowa has offered an amendment to a spending bill barring the use of funds […]
Trump Supporter Urges ‘Lone Wolf Patriots’ to Confront Black Lives Matter Activists at GOP Convention
*A former police officer and die-hard Donald Trump supporter has put out a “clarion call” for “lone wolf patriots” to join him at the GOP convention in Cleveland this summer to confront Black Lives Matter demonstrators, reports the Washington Post. “I am encouraging patriots and Trump supporters and those that support liberty and freedom to […]
Jamie Foxx, Katie Holmes Are REALLY Dating, Claims Claudia Jordan
*There is confirmation that Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes are indeed a couple, but the confirmation comes from former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Claudia Jordan, so…sip tea with caution. Claudia joined the Allegedly podcast on Tuesday and said of Foxx, “[He’s a] good friend of mine. Never [hooked up with him].” When asked about […]
