In a Damning Indictment of the NFL, Author Tells the Real Reason Kaepernick is Unemployed
*“Colin Kaepernick’s stance against racial injustice has sparked a much-needed national dialogue over the role of sports and racial relations in America as well as within the NFL and professional sports. It has also stirred mass calls for protests, demonstrations and petitions that has further energized tens of thousands nationally, “says author and political analyst […]
LUENELL to Receive Moms Mabley Legacy Honor at 1st Annual LOL Comedy Honors
*The popular Bad Girl of Comedy, LUENELL, will receive the Moms Mabley Legacy Honor at the 1st Annual LOL Comedy Honors on Thursday, August 24th in Brooklyn, NY. (Event’s website is www.lolcomedyhonors.com) And she’s in great, funny company – check out the compilation poster below of other comics being awarded as well. (This has been […]
Naturi Naughton Becomes Brand Ambassador for AJ Crimson Beauty
“Power” actress Naturi Naughton has teamed up with AJ Crimson Beauty as the first ever brand ambassador. The cosmetics company is expanding with an all new lip gloss line, catered to all you fabulous women in this world, called Celebrate You. The company teamed with the former 3LW member, singer and new mom to help […]
DMX Flirting with Fire: Leaves NYC Without Telling Hizzoner; Violates Bail Terms
*One day … maybe one day SOON, DMX is gonna want to use his “get out of jail” card and will have expired, so to speak. Sometimes we wonder if dude is playing with all his marbles. His latest reason to make us wonder is the Russian Roulette kinda game he seems to be playing […]
W. Virginia Tourists Horrified At Sight of Woman Dragging Body of Child into Woods (Video)
*Tourists who stopped to witness a car accident got more than they were expecting to see. A couple visiting from New York to attend a bluegrass festival stumbled upon an auto accident on Sunday in West Virginia. But as they watched they noticed a woman dragging the limp body of a child into the roadside […]
Giant Inflatable Chicken with Trump Hair Appears Near White House
*A giant inflatable chicken with a tuft of blond, swooped hair, was mysteriously set up within eyesight of the White House on Wednesday. It was tethered to the ground, swaying back and forth only slightly with the wind, according to multiple reports. As previously reported by the Seattle-PI, the chicken was designed by Seattle resident Casey […]
FX Renews John Singleton’s ‘Snowfall’ for Second Season
*With an average of 5 million total viewers each week, John Singleton’s drama “Snowfall” has been renewed for a second season, FX execs announced Wednesday (Aug 9). The show is set in 1983, on the precipice of L.A.’s crack epidemic. The story is told from various angles, from distribution to street sales. Among 98 cable […]
Tinashe Gets Restraining Order Against Gun-Loving Fan Who Believed They were Married
*Tinashe has been granted a restraining order against a fan that is obsessed with both the young singer and with firearms. Martin Murphy, who traveled from Boston to Los Angeles under the belief that they are married, will have to stay 100 yards away from the singer, according to TMZ. Also, he is no longer […]
Usher Hits Studio With Jermaine Dupri Amid STD Lawsuits
*Usher popped up on Jermaine Dupri’s Instagram today, humming a Kendrick Lamar ditty and appearing not the least bit concerned about the indelicate STD accusations buzzing around him. Dupri filmed a selfie while he and Usher entered a Los Angeles recording studio to work on a new album. Usher has not responded publicly to any […]
Amber Rose Plans to File Restraining Order Against Wiz Khalifa’s Mom
*Following reports of Wiz Khalifa’s mom filing a defamation lawsuit against her son’s ex-wife Amber Rose, the model is reportedly hitting her ex-mother-in-law back with a restraining order. TMZ is reporting that Amber is getting a lawyer to file the order against Katie Wimbush-Polk (a.k.a. Peachie) the grandmother of her son, Sebastian. Sources say Amber believes […]
Tiger Woods Agrees to Yearlong Diversion Program in DUI Plea Deal
*In court Wednesday for his DUI arrest, Tiger Woods agreed to plead not guilty and said he would enter a one-year, first-time offender program. Upon successful completion, his criminal record will be expunged, said State Attorney Pamela Ford. Under the DUI program, Woods must attend a DUI school, perform community service, undergo random drug testing […]
Ray J and Princess Love Expecting Their First Child (Report)
*Despite the “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” storyline surrounding the fertility struggles of Ray J and Princess Love, the couple is reportedly pregnant with their first child. The Shade Room is quoting a source close to the pair who reportedly confirmed the baby news. “If you’ve been keeping up with ‘Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood,’ […]
Marc Jacobs on Cultural Appropriation Accusations: ‘Maybe I’ve Been Insensitive’
*Marc Jacobs was accused of appropriating black culture last September after he sent white models down the runway of his spring 2017 show in pastel-colored dreadlocks. At the time, Jacobs was defensive in his response to the backlash. “All who cry ‘cultural appropriation’ or whatever nonsense about any race of skin color wearing their hair […]
‘Insecure’ Star Jay Ellis Brings Web Series ‘Hard Medicine’ to Urban Movie Channel (Watch)
UMC – Urban Movie Channel has announced a new collaboration with “Insecure” star Jay Ellis on the premiere of his latest project, “Hard Medicine.” Produced by Ellis alongside partner Paula Bryant-Ellis, the series is a workplace comedy created by Melissa Eno Effa in the vein of “Scrubs” and “The Office.” Comprised of eight 10-12-minute episodes, […]
Evelyn Lozada and Carl Crawford Reportedly End Relationship (VIDEO)
*Yourrrre Ouuutttt! That pretty much sumes up the situation between reality TV star (“Basketball Wives) Evelyn Lozada and former MLBer Carl Crawford. In fact, if you think about it, they haven’t been seen together in a long time. The two allegedly called it quits months ago, and Evelyn has been hush-hush about it. According to […]
