BBC Asks: ‘Do Black People Love Fried Chicken?’ ‘Why Can’t They Swim?’
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. The BBC recently published a video of white people discussing old stereotypes about their black peers. The reaction was… not great. According to the American Red Cross, only a little over half of Americans — 56% — can perform the five core swimming skills. However, across the […]
Ringside Update/Kovalev vs Ward High Noon Duel in the Desert
*There hasn’t been any fight this year that’s been as much awaited for than this one, folks. And quite frankly, there’s no better way to close out a period in boxing this year than to have this one go down. Both these guys, Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward, are dangerous and undefeated and are […]
Disney’s Sneak Preview of this Sunday’s ‘Becoming: Ben Simmons’ (WATCH)
*”Becoming: Ben Simmons” airs this Sunday, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (3:00p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. The “Becoming” series is executive-produced by LeBron James and his SpringHill Entertainment. “Becoming: Ben Simmons” chronicles the inspiring journey of NBA rookie Ben Simmons from his childhood in Australia to becoming the 2016 NBA No. 1 Draft Pick for the Philadelphia […]
Lyfe Jennings Pleads with Judge to Help Him See His Kids
*Lyfe Jennings continues to go HAM on his baby mama for refusing to let him visit their children. theJasmineBRAND.com exclusively reports that not only is he denying allegations he damaged their mental & emotional health, he also went to court last month to address his baby mama’s motion for contempt. The singer and “Love & […]
Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA Launches ’36 Chambers’ Clothing Line (Pics)
*Rapper and producer RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan has partnered with Mustafa Shaikh to create 36 Chambers, a contemporary menswear line that recalls the name of the group’s landmark 1993 debut album “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).” The line, which ranges from jackets to wallets and pins, with prices starting at just $5, went on […]
Twitter Reacts to Trump Choosing Incredibly Racist Jeff Sessions as Attorney General
*Donald Trump continues to fill his administration with white men who have long, documented track records of racism. After announcing that alt-right leader Stephen Bannon would serve as chief strategist and senior counselor, and Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn (who famously tweeted “Fear of Muslims is rational”) as national security adviser, President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team also announced Friday that […]
French Designer Sophie Theallet Vows Never to Dress Melania Trump
*French designer Sophie Theallet wants to make one thing clear before the Trumps move into the White House. After dressing Michelle Obama several times throughout her eight year run as first lady, the New York City-based designer vowed never to dress her successor, Melania Trump. In an open letter posted to her Twitter account Thursday night, […]
‘Washington Week’ Devotes Friday Episode to Gwen Ifill; Michele Norris Mourns ‘Closest Friend’ (Watch)
*Gwen Ifill will be honored for the full half-hour tonight on “Washington Week,” the Friday program she anchored for 17 years before her death from cancer on Monday at age 61. “Washington Week with Gwen Ifill: A Tribute to a Life Well Lived” (check local listings) will “honor and celebrate Ifill’s remarkable life and legacy […]
Comedy Central Renews ‘Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City’ for Second Season
*Comedy Central has ordered a second season of “Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City,” with plans to premiere the new eight-episode run in 2017. Currently airing, the show follows Kevin Hart as he travels across the country looking for new comedic talent. Each episode features stand-up sets from local comedians at whichever city Hart […]
Morgan Freeman Scores Career Achievement Award from AARP
*Morgan Freeman is about to add yet another award to his stash. AARP said Thursday the actor will receive its Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award at a gala ceremony next year. The 79-year-old has already received the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award, the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award and a National Medal […]
Shunned and Broke: Nick Gordon Reportedly Back on Drugs
*Bobbi Kristina Brown’s estate isn’t likely to see any of the $36 million owed to them by Nick Gordon. Radar Online is reporting that the man is “broke, desperate and shunned by the public” for his role in BK’s death, for which a court found him legally responsible this week. The website is also claiming […]
Ford Donates $6 Million Toward Motown Museum in Detroit
*Ford Motor Company and UAW-Ford have announced a $6 million investment towards a planned expansion of the Motown Museum in Detroit, reports Billboard. The figure makes the auto giant and union the lead donors in a recently announced $50 million upgrade that will create a new Ford-branded theater, space for interactive exhibits and a recording […]
Miss Robbie Shades Son Tim & Kevin Durant Goes HAM About ‘Drake Day’
“Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s” reality star, Robbie Montgomery, affectionately referred to as Ms. Robbie, hit her only son, Tim Norman, with a lawsuit for trademark infringement after he opened his own eatery called TJ’s Sweetie Pie’s NOHO. In the lawsuit filed back in August, Ms. Robbie claims “the fact Defendant Norman is identified as a […]
EUR Exclusive Sneak Peek: ‘Oprah: Where Are They Now’ Featuring Sisqo (WATCH)
*In this week’s episode of “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” airing Saturday, November 19 at 10 pm ET/PT on OWN, singer Sisqo takes time out from performing at D.C.’s legendary Howard Theatre to reveal the real-life inspiration for his first big hit “The Thong Song.” He also introduces the lady in his life and their […]
Black Clergymen Call for Bannon’s Removal; White Clergymen Stay SIient
*WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today (11-18-16) on News One Now Host and Managing Editor Roland S. Martin spoke with Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. President Rev. Dr. James E. Perkins about the open letter sent to President-Elect Trump from black clergymen calling to rescind Steve Bannon’s appointment to White House Chief Strategist. During his conversation with […]
