‘Black Women in Medicine’ Headed to LA and NYC Theaters
*Headed to New York and Los Angeles theaters August 26th through September 8th is the film “Black Women in Medicine.” While women have taken up leadership roles in national movements and are heading up Fortune 500 companies, the film “Black Women in Medicine” shows the extraordinary lengths to which women will go to reach their […]
60-Yr-Old Sugar Ray Leonard Flaunts Rock Hard Abs at ‘Hands of Stone’ Premiere
*During Monday’s premiere of “Hands of Stone,” 60-year-old Sugar Ray Leonard dazzled one reporter when he pulled up his shirt and flaunted his rock hard abs. “Hands of Stone” chronicles Venezuelan boxer Roberto Duran, starring Edgar Ramirez as Duran, Robert DeNiro as his trainer Ray Arcel and Usher as Sugar Ray. The movie’s title comes […]
Ryan Lochte Now Charged by Police in Rio for Making False Report
*Hmm, it looks like Ryan Locte‘s bad karma is biting him in the butt … again. Now, authorities in Rio de Janeiro have charged him with filing a false report in connection with his so-called “embellished” story of a robbery in the South American city during the recent Summer Olympics. He’s got to be crapping […]
Russell Simmons: ‘Major Deal’ Highlights Importance of Viral Success [Watch]
*Internet star King Keraun is helping Russell Simmons and his All Def Digital expand its catalogue with the new comedy “Major Deal,” which follows a struggling rapper hoping to catch a break. The film co-stars Juhahn Jones, Simone Shepherd, GG Townson, Kiya Roberts, and Jaidyn Triplett. EUR/Electronic Urban Report caught up with the cast and […]
Freaknik 2016 Cancelled: Venue Owner Cites #BlackLivesMatter in Scrapping Event
*Welp, so much for the return of Freaknik. The owner of the venue where a Freaknik-themed party was booked has contacted the Atlanta Journal-Constitution to say that party is now canceled. “In light of the year that black lives matter, we don’t think Freaknik does,” Terry Brantley, owner of the Atrium events venue, told the […]
OKC Fans Petition to Change Town Name From ‘Durant’ to ‘Westbrook’
*With former Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant deciding to take his talents to Golden State, some jilted fans in Durant, OK want the NBA star to take their town name with him. Even though the name has nothing to do with the player, an angry Thunder fan has taken to Change.org with a petition calling […]
MTV to Give Kanye West 4 Free Minutes at VMAs; Olympic ‘Final 5’, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande Added
*A Kanye West appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards is usually followed the next morning by an internet explosion over his shenanigans at the ceremony. Last year, the rapper used his Video Vanguard Award acceptance speech to announce that he was running for president in 2020. And who can forget his hijack of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech in 2009. […]
Tye Tribett to Co-host 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards
*The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announces Two-Time Grammy, Two-Time GMA Dove Award, Four-Time Stellar Award and Soul Train Award winning artist,producer and songwriter, pastor and television host Tye Tribbett along with award winning duo for King & Country as the hosts for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The awards show will take place on Tuesday, […]
Big Freedia Sentenced to 3 Years Probation in Section 8 Fraud Case
*Bounce queen Big Freedia will not serve any jail time, but was sentenced to three years probation in New Orleans on Thursday after pleading guilty to Section 8 fraud in March. The entertainer, whose real name is Freddie Ross Jr., admitted she fraudulently accepted housing assistance vouchers during the time she was also collecting checks […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Hands of Stone, the Rise of Roberto Duran, is Life Inspiring
*When there are no barriers placed on a child’s mind, all things are possible. The Weinstein Company presentation of Hands of Stone, based on the rise of Roberto Duran as the WBC Welterweight champion of the world, is life inspiring and a prime example of how far the “human will” can take a person. Emmy […]
Jennifer Lopez to Executive Produce New Legal Drama for CBS
*Jennifer Lopez is producing yet another set of twins. The singer-actress-producer — and mother of 8-year-old Max and Emme — is executive producing a new legal drama for CBS that will focus on twin brothers who are both lawyers, according to TheWrap. CBS Television Studios will produce the show in association with Universal Television. Lopez is producing […]
Penn State Alumni Support Nate Parker in Lengthy Open Letter
*Four graduates of Penn State have released a statement supporting their former classmates – “The Birth of a Nation” director and star Nate Parker and his co-writer Jean McGianni Celestin – in the wake of controversy surrounding resurfaced rape allegations against the pair that took place while they were students. “We believed some 17 years ago that Jean Celestin […]
Homeland Security Joins FBI in Leslie Jones Hack Probe
*The hacking of Leslie Jones has reached the halls of Homeland Security, according to TMZ. The department’s cyber-crimes unit has reportedly joined the FBI’s investigation into how someone was able to hack into the “Saturday Night Live” comedian’s website, iCloud and cell phone. The culprits posted nude photos of the comedian on her website, along […]
Chaka Khan Planning ‘Personal Tribute’ to Prince
*There is a reason why we haven’t seen Chaka Khan in any Prince tributes since his death in April. The powerhouse, who shared a close friendship with the late musician and famously recorded a hit version of his song “I Feel For You,” says it’s simply too painful. “I’m still mourning. It’s very personal for me. I loved […]
Dwayne Johnson Dethrones Robert Downey Jr. as the World’s Highest Paid Actor
*Forbes has released its new list of the world’s highest paid actors and Dwayne Johnson finds himself on top, having banked $64.5 million between June 2015 and June 2016. The earnings – more than double what he made the previous year – knock Robert Downey Jr. from the top spot, where he’s been a fixture for the past […]
