UMFF in Atlanta, BIBFF in Baltimore and GIBFF in Indiana Screen Two Anthony Michael Hobbs Films
*Multi-Award winning actor, model and filmmaker prodigy Anthony Michael Hobbs’ short films Naga Pixie and Agent Hollywood screening at the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) in Atlanta, the Baltimore International Black Film Festival (BIBFF) and the Gary International Black Film Festival (GIBFF) in Indiana. His second film Naga Pixie is screening at UMFF on Saturday […]
Rob Kardashian Sues Blac Chyna for Assault, Smashing His Gingerbread House
*In a surprising turn in the ongoing Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna drama, Rob has filed a lawsuit against his baby mama for trying to choke him out during their big Christmas blowout last year. According to The Blast, in the lawsuit, Kardashian claims that Blac Chyna consumed a significant amount of drugs and alcohol […]
Hugh Hefner: 12 Facts You May Not Know About the Quintessential Playboy (RIP)
*We’ve witnessed the rise of this fascinating man for more years than any of us can probably recall. Affectionately known as “Hef” the late Hugh Hefner, founder of the Playboy empire (publication, jazz festival et al.), succumbed to natural causes at the age of 91 on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. But most of us who […]
Connie Orlando is BET Networks New Head of Programming
*NEW YORK – BET Networks, the nation’s leading provider of quality content for African-American audiences, announced today that Connie Orlando has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President, Head of Programming for BET Networks. Orlando will lead Original Programming, Music Programming & Specials, and the BET News teams responsible for creating, developing, and producing […]
Racial Justice Group (Color of Change) Condemns Trump Comments on NFL Owners Being ‘Afraid’ of Players
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com * Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s comments today that NFL owners are “afraid of their players.” Color Of Change is currently collecting signatures to an open letter from San Francisco 49er Eric Reid in support of […]
Richard Sherman: ‘We Will Not Be Bullied by the President of the United States’ (Watch)
*True to form, Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman did not mince words when asked about the controversy regarding the NFL’s ongoing protests against social injustice. On Thursday, the cornerback said if folks don’t want players to take a knee during the national anthem, then stop the racism and bigotry that sparked the protests in the […]
Video: Deshaun Watson Donates 1st Paycheck to 3 Stadium Workers Affected by Hurricane Harvey
*Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson donated his first game check to three women who work in the NRG Stadium cafeteria and who were especially affected by the flooding from Hurricane Harvey, reports ESPN. “For what you all do for us every day and never complain, I really appreciate you all, so I wanted to […]
Toya Wright Confirms Pregnancy in Instagram Skit (Watch)
*Toya Wright got creative today in confirming that she is indeed pregnant with her second child. Last week, it was reported that Toya is expecting her second child with a mystery man. Today, the author and reality star took to Instagram with the video reveal – starring in a skit alongside her daughter with Lil […]
Eric Holder-Inspired Legal Drama ‘Main Justice’ Set at CBS with Jerry Bruckheimer
*Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is teaming with producer Jerry Bruckheimer for a legal drama series loosely inspired by his life story and work, according to Deadline. Titled “Main Justice,” the project is anchored at CBS with a script from Sascha Penn (“Survivor’s Remorse”). Penn, Holder and Bruckheimer will also executive produce. Centered around the […]
Fox Secures Dance Drama ‘Take It From the Top’ About Rise of Choreographer Fatima Robinson
*The life story of famed choreographer Fatima Robinson is coming to Fox in the form of an hourlong series. According to Deadline, FOX received a script commitment with penalty for “Take It From The Top,” which is set in 1990s era Los Angeles and centers on Robinson’s rise as a choreographer in hip-hop and the […]
Kim Kardashian Confirms Surrogate Pregnancy in ‘KUWTK’ Season 14 Supertease (Watch)
*After multiple reports of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West expecting a third child via surrogate, Kim has confirmed the big news herself. An extended supertease for season 14 of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” has just been released, complete with North and Saint’s mother revealing the pregnancy while on the phone with sister Khloe. “What […]
Rihanna Tweets Trump About Puerto Rico: ‘Don’t Let Your People Die Like This’
*As Puerto Rico continues to reel from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, Rihanna has taken to Twitter with a message for the man in the White House. The natural disaster has completely destroyed the U.S. territory. The island reportedly only has about 5% of its electrical grid operational, cell service is out across most […]
Father of NFL’s Akeem Spence Denied Job After Son Kneels During Anthem
*Detroit Lions defensive tackle Akeem Spence tweeted Thursday afternoon that his father was denied a contracting job because of Spence’s protest during the national anthem on Sunday. Got some awful news from my father a contractor deny giving him a job on doing a house because of my peaceful protest #smh — Akeem spence (@AkeemSpence) […]
TV Ratings: ‘Empire’ Hits Premiere Low, but Lifts ‘Star,’ ‘Seal Team’ Wins Night
*Although the return of “Empire” at its new 8 p.m. time slot Wednesday night may have been its lowest rated season premiere, its still impressive score helped lift the ratings of sister series “Star” compared to its 2016 premiere. Via Deadline.com: “Empire” (2.4 rating in the 18-49 demo, which likely will be adjusted up), was […]
‘Go Home N**ger’ Scrawled on Doors of 5 Black Cadets at Air Force Academy; Watch Lt. Gen. Scold Entire Class
*Racial slurs were found written on the dormitory doors of five black cadets at Colorado’s Air Force Academy Preparatory School, a 10-month program that gives some prospective cadets a little more preparation before being accepted to the Air Force Academy. The phrase “go home n**ger” was scrawled on message boards attached to the doors of […]
