Why was Tamar Braxton Turned Away from Dallas Area Gay Bar?
[videowaywire video_id=”6HVC3L2GB7HNF662″] *It looks like “The Real” is not the only entity that doesn’t want Tamar Braxton on its premises. Add a Dallas area bar and restaurant to the list. Tamar herself revealed what went down earlier this week via her Instagram story. She told her followers she was barred from entering JR’s Bar & […]
Mohammed’s Sports Profile/Violet Palmer: An NBA Pioneer
[videowaywire video_id=”R70FPG2F7J4TX94K”] *There’s no doubt some of you out there who may not of heard of Violet Palmer, so let me begin this by providing you with some very important information about her that should make you become more acquainted with what she is all about. First of all, she is straight out of Compton, […]
Najee Ali Not on Same Page As Sharpton’s NAN/RJR Hookup So He Splits
[videowaywire video_id=”4YXBZZ06X7VQ2RR8″] *Los Angeles based activist Najee Ali and Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network/NAN have parted ways over a disagreement with NAN’s decision to basically partner with tobacco giant RJ Reynolds‘ strategy to fight efforts by public health advocates to restrict its sales of menthol cigarettes. As we reported earlier, RJR has elicited the […]
Debra Lee Steps Down as BET President; Replaced by Scott Mills
[videowaywire video_id=”8BXHJQ266MRRVKCQ”] *You can scratch Debra Lee as president of BET Networks as of the beginning of the new year. Lee says she’s done (in that capacity) and will be transferring oversight of daily operations to Scott Mills, who’s currently an executive vice president and chief administrative officer at parent company Viacom. However, Lee will […]
Charles Barkley Rips LaVar Ball for Being a Bad Dad and ‘Exploiting His Kids’
[videowaywire video_id=”3NJ18B10YFSLX7QF”] *Charles Barkley appeared on ESPN Radio’s “Golic & Wingo” this week and blasted LaVar Ball for taking advantage of his kids—Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball and recently turned professional basketball players LiAngelo, 19, and LaMelo, 16. “I just feel sadness that the media — CNN, ESPN — has given this guy a platform,” Barkley said. “He represents everything that […]
Omarosa Calls Robin Roberts’ ‘Bye Felicia’ Comment ‘Petty’: ‘It’s a Black Woman Civil War’
[videowaywire video_id=”YCFT8Q0P93MPBR63″] *Omarosa Manigault Newman says the “Bye Felicia” shot fired from the annoyed lips of “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts was a “petty” move and represents a “civil war” among African American women. During Omarosa’s first interview after her White House resignation/firing was announced Wednesday, the three-time “Apprentice” contestant told “GMA’s” Michael Strahan Thursday that she […]
Editorial: Hmm…Could ‘Opportunists’ Be Saying, ‘Me Too’? (Inspired By Tavis Smiley Accusation)
*It’s a new day, and with each one comes the name of a new victim that adds to a growing #Metoo movement. Add to that the man who put them there. I continue to applaud these survivors and the immense courage it has taken to finally reveal the ugly truth. I say, spray thoroughly, and […]
Russell Simmons Says Polygraph Proves His Innocence; Sexual Assault Accusers Now Total 12
[videowaywire video_id=”5V7T4Z3CXT7ZJTZN”] *Russell Simmons says he took a lie detector test recently that proves he did NOT sexually assault model Keri Claussen Khalighi, one of 12 women who have accused the rap mogul of rape or sexual assault. TMZ obtained a photo of Simmons supposedly taking the polygraph in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday. Russell’s […]
Racist Behavior Surfaces Alongside Sexual Harassment Allegations at ‘NCIS: New Orleans’
[videowaywire video_id=”VP5WCR1R4K4TGZZK”] *Allegations of sexual harassment and a side of racial insensitivity have surfaced against “NCIS: New Orleans” executive producer Brad Kern, according to two separate HR investigations launched into his behavior, reports Variety. Kern took over as showrunner in January 2016, in the midst of its second season. Within a year, he was the target of […]
CW’s ‘Black Lightning’ Stars Headed to Smithsonian’s NMAAHC for ‘DC in DC’ Event
[videowaywire video_id=”1DMJFG1KRHHLCKQJ”] *The world premiere of DC Comics’ CW series “Black Lightning” will take place in the Nation’s Capital next month as part of “DC in DC,” a series of events and panels hosted by Warner Bros. Television, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. According to Variety, “DC in DC” is described as a pop culture event […]
’48 Hours’ Remake in the Works at Paramount; Jerrod Carmichael to Co-Write Script
[videowaywire video_id=”Z7BL1K0ZNHBXQJSZ”] *A reboot of Eddie Murphy’s 1982 film “48 Hours” is currently in development at Paramount Players, reports Variety. Brothers Benny and Josh Safdie, the directing team for the Robert Pattinson crime thriller “Good Time,” are spearheading the remake that saw Murphy paired with Nick Nolte in the original. In his first movie role, […]
50 Cent Extends Partnership with Starz and Lionsgate Through 2019
[videowaywire video_id=”PG890D1JCTQTPP6K”] *Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has extended his overall deal with Starz, the home of his drama series “Power.” According to Deadline, the re-up adds two more years to the two year deal he signed with the channel in September 2015, extending the partnership through 2019. “Continuing my partnership with Starz and Lionsgate is […]
David Otunga Accuses Jennifer Hudson of Violating Gag Order With ‘The Voice’ Comment
[videowaywire video_id=”SBYS0J2HV5HL54N5″] *Jennifer Hudson’s ex David Otunga has accused her of violating the gag order in their messy custody battle with comments she made on “The Voice” and on her Instagram page earlier this month. According to TMZ, David filed documents this week claiming J-Hud has been taking repeated shots at his expense. He mentions a […]
Watch Quavo Surprise His Former HS Hoops Team With Nike LeBron 15s for Christmas
[videowaywire video_id=”MTPP5H1DPQ1LL6JB”] *Migos rapper Quavo is putting his Finish Line gold company card to good use. Given to him earlier this month by the athletic apparel brand, the card grants the user an unlimited supply of sneakers. Quavo decided pay it forward toward an early Christmas present for his old high school basketball team. The Atlanta […]
Dammit! Trump’s FCC Votes to End US Net Neutrality
[videowaywire video_id=”QT857Q07TDF1BRT9″] *It’s been expected ever since Trump came into office. Now it’s come to pass. The Federal Communications Commission has done away with Net Neutrality. It’s one more Obama policy his administration has needlessly overturned. Read on to find out how it will affect you. The Federal Communications Commission has voted to end […]