Roxanne Shante Back As Host of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards TV Show
*New York, NY – Hip Hop Icon and Female MC Roxanne Shante returns to Co-Host the Official 2017 Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards TV Show ‘Induction Ceremony & Concert’ taping for television broadcast in New York City at The United Palace Theater in Uptown Manhattan on Friday, July 15, 2017 at 7pm and tickets […]
Blac Chyna Threatens Ferrari with Lawsuit if He Leaks Nudies – She & Rob K Agree on Time with Baby
*We’ve got news of Rob K and Blac Chyna agreeing to share their baby daughter (Dream). But first, you probably won’t be surprised to hear this new news about her and her new dude. Chyna reportedly had her attorney put rapper Ferrari (a/k/a Rarri True) on notice about putting anymore nudes of her out there like Rob K. […]
Halle Berry’s Essence Fest Empowerment: ‘I’d Really Love To Play Angela Davis’
*Halle Berry spoke of her admiration for acclaimed activist Angela Davis during the empowerment panel discussion at the Essence Festival. While promoting her latest film, “Kidnap,” the actress also shared her experiences in Hollywood as well as career goals she’s still hoping to accomplish. High on Berry’s Bucket List is the opportunity to play Davis […]
Workshops for Educators, Indie Films, and More at Upcoming ‘Long Beach Indie’ Festival
Long Beach, CA — Named one of FilmFreeway’s Top 100 best reviewed film festivals, Long Beach Indie International Film, Media & Music Festival returns to Long Beach Wed., Aug. 30 – Sun., Sept. 3, delivering five days of screenings, plus workshops for educators, students, entertainment industry professionals, and more. Founded by Dr. Daniel Walker in 2014, the festival celebrates diverse content […]
Dr. Dre Apologizes for 1991 Assault on Dee Barnes during HBO’s ‘The Defiant Ones’
*During Monday’s episode of HBO’s “The Defiant Ones,” the words “I’m sorry” actually fell from the mouth of Dr. Dre regarding his 1991 attack on Dee Barnes. In Part Two of director Allen Hughes‘ four-part documentary on the careers of Dre and industry veteran Jimmy Iovine, Barnes detailed the events leading up to her assault and its lasting effect. Dre, in a separate interview, expressed regret […]
Mural Honoring Mobb Deep’s Prodigy Taken Down After Repeated Vandalism
*A huge mural honoring late Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy had to be taken down on Monday after it had been vandalized multiple times. On Saturday (July 8), artists Henriquez and Lazare had unveiled their homage on a wall of the Urban Upbound building on 13th Street and 40th Avenue in Queensbridge, New York, only for […]
Brandy Reportedly Dumps Sir the Baptist After Catching Him With 3 Different Women
*Sir the Baptist was reportedly given the boot by Brandy because she caught him slipping with multiple women, including his baby mama. According to the blogs, Brandy ended their relationship after finding out her man was cheating with three different women – Alyssa, Amal, and his ex-girlfriend, who allegedly has two children with the artist. Brandy reportedly […]
Singer-Songwriter Jeremih Signs With UTA for Worldwide Representation
*The world is about to see and hear even more of Jeremih. The R&B-pop singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer has signed with UTA for worldwide representation in all areas, according to Deadline.com. The artist – who earned Songwriter of the Year at ASCAP’s 2016 Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, joining former winners Jay Z, and […]
Shia LaBeouf Curses Out Black Cop: ‘Dumb F**k…You Wanna Arrest White People?’ (Video)
*Video of Shia LaBeouf’s latest drunken arrest includes footage of the actor cursing out his black arresting officer in Savannah, GA and indirectly referring to the cop’s race by bringing up Donald Trump. “You got a president who don’t give a s**t about you, and you stuck in a police force who don’t give a […]
Showtime Reviving ‘The L Word’ With Star Jennifer Beals Among Executive Producers
*Eight years after Showtime’s groundbreaking lesbian drama “The L Word” wrapped its six-season run, the premium cable network is developing a sequel that will feature some of its original stars working behind the camera. Jennifer Beals (Bette), Kate Moennig (Shane) and Leisha Hailey (Alice) as executive producers alongside series creator Ilene Chaiken, who recently renewed […]
South African Woman Shoved Down Stairs in Amsterdam AIRbnb Assault Speaks Out (WATCH)
*You may have seen the above video of a woman being shoved down a flight of stairs and didn’t know the full story. Now the woman was the victim of what is basically an assault is speaking out. The incident happened to Sibahle “Stevie” Nkumbi in Amsterdam. The man who pushed her out of her […]
Novlene Williams-Mills Is The First Breast Cancer Survivor Featured In ESPN’s ‘Body Issue’
ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue highlights the strength of professional athletes through a series of nude photos. Previews of the 2017 issue include tennis player Caroline Wozniacki leaping powerfully with her racket and football player Ezekiel Elliott in mid-running motion. These photos are meant to show the tenacity of the athletic form. But for Olympic […]
Steve Harvey Hits Back at Ex-Wife’s $60M ‘Harassment’ Lawsuit
*Steve Harvey’s ex-wife Mary Vaughn has filed a $60 million lawsuit against him, alleging that “he tortured her, held her against her will and even ‘murdered her soul’,” per BOSSIP. Harvey has hit back at her lawsuit — filing court docs last week asking that the judge throw out Mary’s case because her lawsuit is […]
Rick Ross, The-Dream Set for VH1’s New Music Competition series ‘Signed’
*VH1 has set a July 26 premiere for “Signed,” it’s new music competition show featuring Rick Ross, The-Dream and Roc Nation senior VP of A&R/artist management Lenny S as they seek to develop unsigned hip-hop and R&B artists. Through eight hour-long episodes, aspiring artists will be put through challenges that includes auditions and skill-honing workshops […]
Kevin Hart’s Digital Network to Offer Original Content, ‘Def Comedy Jam’ Reruns & More (Watch)
*Kevin Hart’s new streaming video platform Laugh Out Loud, a partnership with Lionsgate, will launch on August 3rd with both original scripted and unscripted comedy series, stand-up specials, live broadcasts and licensed programming, including all seven seasons of HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam.” Among the comics handpicked by Hart to create, produce and star in content […]
