Colin Kaepernick Says Rumors of His Conversion to Islam Are Not True
*Before you ask, no, Colin Kaepernick has not converted to Islam. Also, his girlfriend did not persuade him to protest social injustices by not standing for the national anthem. And oh yeah, he also makes a point on Donald Trump, too. “I have great respect for the religion, know a lot of people that are Muslim […]
David Linton/The State of Black Music and Beyond: Looking Through the Rearview Mirror
*For someone who grew up loving music of all genres—especially black music—and turned that love into a career, it’s bittersweet to look at the current state of black music. Now when I look at black music, I don’t look at the creative process as much as I look at the business side. Creatively, every generation […]
Apple Announces iPhone 7, Resale Prices for Old Phone Already Declining
*What? An upgrade is due already? Didn’t we just purchase this iPhone? Probably. But that’s apparently how it works. It seems like only months after you spend hundreds on “the latest version” of an Apply iPhone, another version comes out. That’s why I have an Android. On Wednesday, Apple announced its iPhone 7. And according to Matthew […]
Ed Hartwell: Denied Entry Into Martial Home, Calls Cops On Keshia Knight Pulliam
*Ed Hartwell had to call the police for back-up after he returned to the home he once shared with his soon-to-be ex-wife Keshia Knight Pulliam to secure his belongings, and she played difficult. According to RollingOut.com, the former NFL player reportedly scheduled a visit to their home but the actress wouldn’t allow him inside the […]
Timon Kyle Durrett Praises ‘Queen Sugar’s’ Girl Power
*Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“Selma”) brings her cinematic prowess to Natalie’s Baszile’s novel “Queen Sugar.” Executive produced by her newly minted BFF Oprah Winfrey, the 13-episode series premiered September 6th on OWN. The contemporary drama is set to deftly explore the African-American experience through the lives of the estranged Bordelon siblings in Saint Josephine, Louisiana: […]
Alesha Reneé Hosts New Oxygen Competition Series ‘Last Squad Standing’; Premieres Nov. 1
*New York, NY – Move over Taylor Swift, Oxygen Media is taking #squadgoals to the next level in the brand new competition series “Last Squad Standing” premiering Tuesday, November 1 at 9 PM ET/PT. Hosted by Alesha Reneé (“Girl Code”), three groups of friends from around the country will live together, compete and ultimately vote […]
Justice? Ryan Lochte Gets 10 Month Suspension from Olympic Committee
*According to TMZ Sports, Swimming champ Ryan Lochte has been dealt his punishment for the Rio gas station incident he and other swimmers were involved in. The decision is debatable, you could say. That’s because what the U.S. Olympic Committee handed down was seen as tough, but not career-ending. USOC connected sources say Lochte has […]
Yolanda Adams Confirms Return of ‘Sunday Best’ in 2017; Explains Yearlong Hiatus
*While BET has been quiet about the fate of its gospel competition series “Sunday Best,” judge Yolanda Adams has given fans a chance to relax. “We have not been cancelled so thank the lord for that!” she told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “It’s one of those things that people look forward to.” Adams says the show […]
‘CBS This Morning’ To Air Live from Smithsonian’s New African American History Museum
*“CBS This Morning” will broadcast live from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. on Monday, Sept. 12, becoming the first media outlet to broadcast live from the museum prior to its public opening on Sept. 24. Viewers will get an exclusive first look at the nation’s first national […]
Cal State LA’s ‘Safe Space’ Housing for Black Students Draws Backlash
*Cal State LA has set aside 192 furnished apartments in a residential complex on campus with the goal of offering a common area for students who are interested in African-American issues. According to KTLA, 24 students have moved into these allocated dorms, dubbed the Halisi Scholars Black Living-Learning Community, and the university says there is […]
Diddy, Jay Z Top Forbes’ Annual ‘Cash Kings’ List of Top Hip-Hop Earners
*Forbes released its annual list of the top 20 earning stars in hip-hop on Wednesday, with the usual suspects returning to rule the roost. Sean “Diddy” Combs, for the second year in a row, claimed the highest spot with $62 million, due largely to his Ciroc vodka enterprise. The music mogul has now topped the list four […]
‘Creed’ Director Ryan Coogler Declines Film Academy Invitation?
*In June, the Academy sent out invitations to a record number of minority actors and filmmakers in an attempt to diversify its largely white, male ranks. Nate Parker, Michael B. Jordan, Idris Elba, America Ferrera, Regina King and Cary Fukunaga were among the invitees. Ryan Coogler, whose 2015 film “Creed” netted a supporting actor Sylvester […]
Oprah Winfrey Says Red Carpet ‘Not the Place’ to Discuss Nate Parker’s Rape Case
*Back in February, Oprah Winfrey was among the first people outside of a film festival to see Nate Parker’s “The Birth of a Nation” when she reportedly screened it privately with her BFF Gayle King. “Nate Parker, we just saw your film … that you produced, wrote, directed, starred in. … We bow to you, […]
‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Inks Overall Film Deal with 20th Century Fox
*Kenya Barris, the creator of ABC’s hit comedy “Black-ish,” has signed an overall deal with 20th Century Fox, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Under the pact, Barris will develop a feature film project for the studio under his newly established production banner, Khalabo Ink Society. “We are thrilled to be in business with Kenya,” said […]
Drake Goes Off After Tour Bus Burglarized in Phoenix; Jewelry Snatched Worth Millions (Watch)
*Drake’s tour rolled into Phoenix on Tuesday, and thieves reportedly rolled through one of his tour buses while he was on stage, reportedly taking off with jewelry worth millions of dollars. According to TMZ, Drake and Future were performing at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix Tuesday night when a briefcase containing $2-$3 million […]
