WATCH EUR’s Exclusive Clip of ‘Roots’ and WIN Your Copy of the Blu-ray™/DVD
*In an EURweb exclusive behind the scenes clip from the hit Lionsgate TV mini-series “Roots,” actress Emayatzy Corinealdi, who plays Belle on the production, talks about coming across actual slave testimonies and how mind blowing and emotional it was for her. WATCH: ALSO: To celebrate the August 23 release of “Roots” on Blu-ray™ and DVD, […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Ben-Hur’s Epic Story Honored Well in the Paramount/MGM Presentation
*The epic story of Judah Ben-Hur is honored well in the Paramount/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures presentation of Ben-Hur arriving in theaters August 19, 2016. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch) Ben- Hur stars Jack Huston (Spartacus) as Judah Ben-Hur a prince accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala played by Toby Kebbell (Wrath of the Titans) […]
HBCU Alumni Success Exceeds Black Grads from Non-Black Institutions: Study
*(Via Philadelphia Tribune) – Despite their ongoing struggles, HBCUs are doing a better job than other institutions of producing Black alumni who are thriving, particularly in their financial well-being and career purpose, according to recent results of an ongoing Gallup study. That is “positive news” for the nation’s embattled HBCUs, Brandon Busteed, executive director of […]
LeBron James Took 5,000 Akron Kids to an Amusement Park
*NBA Champ LeBron James surprised 5,000 kids and their families on his annual trip to Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio as part of James’ “I Promise” education initiative. As Huff Post notes, the program offers after-school activities, mentorship opportunities, and provides scholarships to high school graduates. According to Ohio.com: The trip to Cedar […]
Toya Wright Opens Up About the ‘Dark Night’ Her Brothers Were Killed
*Toya Wright has opened up to PEOPLE about recently losing her two brothers to gang violence. Wright, who has filed for divorce from her husband Memphitz, recalled how family members were initially hesitant to reveal the full details about the devastating news. “I got a call from my sister-in-law and she was like, ‘Your brothers […]
Accio! New Harry Potter-ish Butterbeer M & Ms Coming Soon
*In a world where racist megalomaniacs can have a legitimate shot at the Oval Office, and where Olympic medalists vandalize gas stations and fabricate muggings to cover it up, I take pleasure in pausing every weekend to nurture and celebrate the kid in me — that part of me that’s optimistic, joyful, and appreciative of […]
President Obama Will Travel to Baton Rouge to Assess Flood Damage
*After being slammed for deciding to stay on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard in lieu of visiting Louisiana amid its worst flooding since Hurricane Katrina, the White House has confirmed that President Obama will travel to the state on Aug. 23 to assess the damage and meet with responders and victims. On 8/23, @POTUS will travel to […]
Keshia Knight Pulliam Reveals Baby Name; Says it Was Inspired by Ugly Divorce
*Pregnant Keshia Knight Pulliam says her nasty divorce from Ed Hartwell gave her an idea of what middle name to give their unborn daughter. In revealing today that her baby girl will be named Ella Grace, Pulliam explained through tears that, “In the midst of all of this was when she earned her middle name, […]
Baylor to Discipline WR Ishmael Zamora for Beating his Dog (Graphic Video)
*Baylor wide receiver Ishmael Zamora will face disciplinary action after a video surfaced of him whipping and kicking his dog. The video, obtained by KXXV News Channel 25 in Waco, Texas, shows Zamora hitting a dog eight times with a belt and kicking it while yelling. “I lost my temper trying to discipline him,” he told KXXV […]
Simone Biles Booked for Next ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (Report)
*She may be the greatest gymnast to ever walk the planet and work a floor routine like nobody’s business, but can Simone Biles do a pasodoble? We may soon find out. E! News is reporting that the Olympic champion has signed on for the upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars.” Biles’ USA teammate and fellow […]
Frank Ocean’s New Visual Album ‘Endless’ Includes Jazmine Sullivan, ‘At Your Best’ Cover
*It’s been four long years since the release of Frank Ocean’s critically acclaimed album “Channel Orange,” and now the artist is finally back with new music — a 45-minute visual album titled “Endless,” which became available Thursday night on Apple Music. Jazmine Sullivan, British R&B vocalist Sampha, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, James Blake and producer Arca are among the featured […]
Ole Miss Band to Do Away with ‘Dixie’ Before Football Games
*The University of Mississippi is getting rid of a controversial tradition that has been a part of their football games for nearly seven decades. The athletic department has announced that “From Dixie With Love,” the unofficial anthem of the Confederacy during the Civil War, will no longer be played by the school band, Pride of […]
President Obama Rips Into Malia Over Weed Smoking Video?
*Radar Online is claiming that President Obama was heated (if you can imagine that) over Malia appearing to smoke weed in a video that surfaced earlier this month, and furiously confronted his 18-year-old daughter during their vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. An unnamed source also said that POTUS went into crisis mode after Malia had to be […]
Zendaya’s ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Role Finally Revealed as Mary Jane Watson
*Back in March, Zendaya was announced as the female lead in the upcoming film “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” but Sony and Marvel kept details of her role under wraps. Welp, the wait is finally over. According to TheWrap, the Disney Channel star will play Peter Parker’s most famous love interest, Mary Jane Watson. Although in “Homecoming,” the […]
Ray Lewis’ Son Indicted: Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
*It’s a bad news day for the son of ex-NFLer Ray Lewis. That’s because a grand jury in South Carolina has indicted Ray Anthony Lewis III, a former Coastal Carolina University defensive on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to reports, the indictment returned this week alleges the younger Lewis engaged in sexual […]
