Ken Nwadike, Jr. Behind March for Civility to Bring People Together Sept. 23 at Lincoln Memorial
*(Washington, D.C.) – On September 23rd, 2017 thousands will unite together against hate, violence, racism and injustice at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. for the March for Civility. Ken Nwadike, Jr. of the Free Hugs Project and his organization RestoreCivility.org, are leading up this March in Washington. Following in the words of Dr. Martin […]
#BlackLivesMatter Co-founder (Patrisse Cullors) on Why the Movement Still Matters Under Trump
*Black Lives Matter was birthed following the 2012 murder of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch psycho George Zimmerman in Sanford, Fla. The group, which is reportedly financed by the Koch brothers, became known internationally amid protests in Ferguson, Mo., after a white police officer shot and killed Michael Brown, an 18-year-old black man. Founded by Alicia […]
Pic of Obama Supposedly in Houston After Hurricane Harvey is From 2015
*We guess we can put this in the “fake news” category because it didn’t happen. We’re referring to a photo of former President Barack Obama serving meals to folks in Houston. The phony photo of Mr. Obama supposedly being in Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey has been shared who knows how many thousands […]
Free Entertainment Industry Workshops at Indie Conference in Long Beach (Aug. 31)
*(Long Beach, Ca) – In addition to the 180-plus screenings taking place at the 4th Annual Long Beach Indie International Film, Media & Music Festival. It’s happening Wed., Aug. 30 – Sun., Sept. 3, the five-day event also features a wealth of free information sessions for businesses and music industry professionals, a college career fair, and the Step to […]
Before You Donate, Learn How to Vet to Know Which Hurricane Org is Legitimate
*(Via Mic Network) / Gale-force winds and torrential rains pummeled Houston over the weekend as Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday night, resulting in five lives lost and at least 2,000 emergency rescues. The category 4 hurricane, which was later downgraded to a tropical storm, dropped 20 inches of rain in the region — and the […]
Kim Kardashian Raising North to Be Aware of her Biracial Identity: ‘I’m Very Conscious Of It’
*Kim Kardashian says she and hubby Kanye West are raising their daughter North to be aware of her biracial identity. “I’m very conscious of it,” Kardashian, 36, says in the September issue of Interview magazine, where she and North appear on the cover. “Kanye always has his family around and people who look like my […]
The Weeknd Apparently Too Tired to Make Scheduled VMA Appearance
*The Weeknd failed to show up at the VMAs on Sunday, and his camp has finally offered an explanation. As previously reported, MTV on Aug. 7 had announced the crooner among the scheduled acts set to perform, along with Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, Fifth Harmony, Lorde, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and Shawn Mendes. […]
Believe the Hype: Genuine’s Ex-Wife Solé Marries Public Enemy’s Professor Griff
*Rapper Solé and Public Enemy’s Richard Griffin, a.k.a. Professor Griff, are now husband and wife. The regal-themed wedding took place over the weekend following a platonic friendship of 27 years that just recently turned romantic after the two reconnected in August of 2016. Sole, the ex-wife of singer Ginuwine, took to Instagram with the happy […]
Former Prince Guitarist Accused of Raping Friend’s 14-Year-Old Son in Philly
*A guitarist who once played for Prince has been arrested in Philadelphia for allegedly raping a 14-year-old boy after a backyard BBQ. Mike Tyler, 58, has been charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, unlawful contact with a minor, and sexual assault, according to PhillyMag.com. Tyler, who goes by the name “Col. Mike Tyler” and has […]
Tim Story, HBO Films Team for Biopic of 1920s Black Female Mobster Stephanie St. Clair
*Tim Story and Zero Gravity Management are joining with HBO Films to develop a movie about Madame Queenie, an African American, and the first and only female mobster during Prohibition. Born Stephanie St. Clair (1886–1969), Queenie was a well-educated mob boss who ran numerous criminal enterprises in Harlem, NYC in the early part of the […]
Cynthia Bailey Confirms She’s Dating Motivational Speaker Will Jones
*She just made it Instagram official. “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey appears to have confirmed her rumored romance with motivational speaker Will Jones. After posting a pic of herself grinning at Lake Lanier, with the caption, “He’s got me feeling pretty special,” Cynthia followed two pics later with a cozy selfie alongside her […]
Twitter Wonders Why Joel Osteen Hasn’t Opened Up his Houston Megachurch to Flood Victims
*In 2005, Joel Osteen famously bought the former Compaq Center in Houston to house his ginormous Lakewood Church, which seats over 16,000. As Hurricane Harvey flooding continues to displace thousands, folks on Twitter can’t understand why the famous televangelist hasn’t opened the church doors to offer assistance or temporary housing. So far, Osteen has tweeted […]
Who Paid for Mayweather-McGregor & Got Technical Difficulties? Showtime is Offering Refunds
*Because technical glitches screwed up the pay-per-view broadcast of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor on Saturday, Showtime Networks says it will give refunds to affected customers…but only if the company can verify that the customer was unable to watch the fight. “We have received very limited number of complaints overall,” said Chris DeBlasio, senior […]
2nd Video Shows Jason Mitchell Cursing Out Passenger Before First Class Meltdown
*A second video of “Straight Outta Compton” star Jason Mitchell’s extended airplane meltdown over a first class seat shows that it was sparked by an eavesdropping passenger who was in the seat in question. TMZ posted the new footage, which shows Mitchell sitting in the economy seat to which he got bumped. He was on […]
WATCH Singer Carl Thomas Helping Hurricane Victims – Obama, Beyonce & Other Celebs Send Up Prayers
*With the situation in Houston being dire, people can’t afford to wait for first responders to rescue them. Neighbors are helping neighbors and strangers are helping strangers. One of those helping others is singer Carl Thomas. He in in Houston helping those who need assistance in evacuating unsafe areas and homes due to Hurricane Harvey. […]
