Denzel Washington Eyes Lead in Legal Drama ‘Inner City’
*Denzel Washington is circling the lead role in “Inner City,” a legal drama billed as a character study in the vein of Paul Newman’s 1982 classic “The Verdict,” according to Variety. Dan Gilroy will direct from his own script about a lawyer (Washington) in an ambulance-chasing firm who takes over when his boss falls ill, […]
‘Wendy Williams Show’ in Turmoil Because of Her Controlling Husband: Report
*According to Love B. Scott, there’s some serious issues going on behind the scenes at the “Wendy Williams Show.” The site is reporting that show execs want Wendy’s own husband & manager Kevin Hunter AXED from the show and apparently Wendy doesn’t have a problem with it. If you’re not aware, Hunter has been working […]
EUR Exclusive! Chris Paul Shocks LA Kids After First Day of School [Video/Photos]
*L.A. area kids were busying around on bleachers crowded next to each other waiting. Suddenly the noise in the gymnasium swelled from curious whispers to a roar of wild screams — as Chris Paul strolled in. Notably, before the surprise, there were curious events. It was the first day of after school programs August 15 at the […]
Did Creflo Dollar Endorse Donald Trump? Did God Tell Him to do it? (VIDEO)
*Good Lord, this would have been a hard one to take … if it were true. Initially, reports spread like wildfire around the internet that megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar had said he was down with Donald Trump because … wait for it … God had told him to endorse the “Orange Cheeto” man. The Atlanta […]
Nate Parker Disappointed Over ‘Rape’ Backlash from Black People
*The rape backlash surrounding director Nate Parker has caused his speaking engagements at AFI & the Toronto Film Festival to be canceled. His critically acclaimed film “The Birth of a Nation” continues to be shrouded in controversy following the recent revelation that the victim in his 1999 rape case committed suicide in 2012. Parker was […]
‘Black-ish’ Cutie Marsai Martin to Star in Amazon’s American Girl Special ‘Melody, 1963’
*“Black-ish” star Marsai Martin has scored the title role in Amazon’s original American Girl live-action special “Melody, 1963: Love Has to Win,” penned by “Roots” screenwriter Alison McDonald, who also executive produces alongside Common, reports Deadline.com. Set in 1963 Detroit during the civil rights movement, the special centers around 10-year-old Melody, whose eyes are opened to the racial inequality […]
Steffi Graf Rooting for Serena Williams to Break Her Grand Slam Record at U.S. Open
*Serena Williams enters the U.S. Open next week with a chance to break Steffi Graf’s Open era record of 22 major singles titles. And no one is cheering harder for her to do so than Graf, herself. “I’m cheering her on, yes,” the former top-ranked German told CNN’s Open Court in an interview at the […]
Juvie Kids Sue ‘Empire’ Over Scenes Shot at Their Detention Center
*Teens at a juvenile detention center in Chicago are trying to creep on a come up by suing Fox’s “Empire,” claiming their ability to get an education was impeded when their facility was used to shoot scenes for last season’s premiere episodes. According to TMZ, the litigants are kids at Cook Co. Juvenile Temporary Detention Center […]
5 Celebrities Who Made a Vow to Help Change the World!
*There are many celebrated people who are making great moves to change or at least put a serious dent in the many challenges we face in our world. Some are quietly writing checks, while others are lending their name to enhance visibility of a cause. Here are 5 such people who are doing their part […]
‘Racists Anonymous’: NC Church Offers 12-Step Program for Racists Who Want to Change (Watch)
*A church in Concord, North Carolina is hosting “Racists Anonymous” meetings every week as a way to deal with racism in its community. The gatherings take place on Wednesdays at Trinity United Church of Christ in Concord from 6 to 7 p.m. and draw roughly a dozen or so people per week, according to Dr. […]
FBI Probing Hack of Leslie Jones’ iCloud and Cell Phone
*The hack of Leslie Jones’ website, iCloud and cell phone is now a federal case. According to TMZ, the FBI is currently developing a strategy to snuff out those responsible for posting the 48-year-old comedian’s driver’s license, passport information and several nude photos. Via TMZ: It’s unclear whether agents from the West Coast or East […]
Clive Davis to Honor Pharrell With his Annual Legend in Songwriting Award
*Pharrell Williams is about to add another trophy to his massive collection. Veteran music exec Clive Davis is honoring the “Happy” singer-songwriter with his Legend in Songwriting Award, according to the AP. The artist will receive the honor at the 12th annual Songs of Hope event on Sept. 15. The annual affair benefits the City of […]
Prince’s Paisley Park to Offer Public Tours Beginning This Fall
*Prince’s famed Paisley Park home and studio will open for daily public tours starting Oct. 6, the trust company overseeing his estate announced Wednesday, and the company that runs Elvis Presley’s Graceland will manage the entire operation, reports the AP. Bremer Trust said in a statement that millions of Prince fans will get the chance […]
OneUnited Bank and Jubilee Christian Church Present #Bankblack Boston
*Boston, MA – In July, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America and the first Black internet bank, launched the national #BankBlack Challenge, designed to harness the collective economic power of the Black community. On Saturday September 10th, 2016 from 2pm-5pm, OneUnited Bank and Jubilee Christian Church will present #BankBlackBoston, a first-time account opening […]
Garcelle Beauvais Talks Criticism for Not Breastfeeding
*Garcelle Beauvais opened up to PEOPLE’s new Mom Talk video series about why she opted not to breastfeed her twin boys, a decision that resulted in the former model/actress receiving a lot of criticism for. “I didn’t nurse and I got a lot of flak for it,” Beauvais, 48, says series about her decision to […]
