‘The Talk’: What’s Love Got To Do With It? Angela Bassett on Husband Courtney B. Vance
*Angela Bassett opens up on her 20-year marriage to actor Courtney B. Vance. When asked by the hosts of CBS’ “The Talk” if it was love at first sight for the couple, she admits: “No. I mean, admiration, he was awfully cute, we were in drama school together, and I was a little ahead […]
Mary J. Blige: ‘I Didn’t Realize How Vain I Was’ Until ‘Mudbound’ Role
[videowaywire video_id=”B8CTJ13PNS2W8Z1M”] *Mary J. Blige had to step out of her personal comfort zone for her role as Florence Jackson in the critically-acclaimed Netflix film, “Mudbound,” and it has paid off in more ways than she could’ve imagined. “Playing Florence was a heavy experience for me. But I’m so proud to have had the opportunity […]
Serena Williams, Simone Biles and Misty Copeland Make Marvel’s Super Impact 25 List
[videowaywire video_id=”H4HLTV3KWQXB90H4″] *Marvel Comics and espnW are giving Serena Williams, Simone Biles and Misty Copeland a superhero makeover with reimagining them as comic book characters. The transformation is part of an effort to honor the top 25 sport influencers who have made the biggest impact for women in the last year, Essence reports, citing an […]
SPOTLIGHT ON: Bigi Jackson, Michael Jackson’s Boy Has Gone and Grown Himself Up! (New Video Shows Lots of Personality!)
*We may have more chances to see Michael Jackson’s beautiful daughter, Paris, since she posts so regularly on social media, and has a recurring role on STAR, one of the hottest TV shows currently on Fox. And from time to time her brother Prince, though not as visible, may pop up in an interview or via […]
Steve Bannon Calls Meeting Between Trump’s Son & Russians ‘Treasonous’
[videowaywire video_id=”4ZCJLR12RJVLFRVK”] *Donald Trump says Steve Bannon has “lost his mind,” after Bannon called a meeting that 45’s son took with Russians “treason.” Bannon comments were noted by author Michael Wolff in a bombshell new book detailing the alleged chaos from Trump’s first year in office. The former White House chief strategist is quoted as saying Don Jr.‘s meeting in 2016 […]
Netflix Tackles ‘Stepping’ with Competitive Dance Film ‘Step Sisters’ [Trailer]
[videowaywire video_id=”77H4842XZRF7F20K”] *Netflix is tackling competitive dance with its new original film “Step Sisters,” which centers on “troubled” white girls in college who are taught how to STEP. The tradition of stepping is rooted in the competitive schoolyard song and dance rituals practiced by historically African-American fraternities and sororities, beginning in the 1900s. Now, Netflix […]
Wu-Tang Clan Launches Line of Rolling Papers
[videowaywire video_id=”ZHLLQ03210FT1QHR”] *Wu-Tang Clan has jumped into the cannabis arena with a line of rolling papers. On Tuesday (Jan. 2), the rap group unveiled their Clan-inspired product in the group’s signature colors, a black background with the group’s signature logo plastered on the front in metallic gold. Wu-Tang opted for pure hemp papers that are […]
‘Jeopardy’ Contestant Loses $3200 for Saying ‘Gangster’ Instead of ‘Gangsta’ (Watch)
[videowaywire video_id=”Z5G0091M2NX0FDHH”] *Jeopardy contestant Nick Spicher saw $3200 fly out the window because he mistakenly gave the proper pronunciation of “gangster” as an answer. On Monday night (Jan. 1), host Alex Trebek offered up a clue that read, “A song by Coolio from Dangerous Minds goes back in time to become a 1667 John Milton […]
Hoda Kotb Reportedly Paid $18 Million Less than ‘Today’ Predecessor Matt Lauer
[videowaywire video_id=”VCPCFY1S3VZC8PCB”] *Hoda Kotb made history by scoring Matt Lauer’s former “Today” show spot, marking the first all-female team in its 65-year history, but she’ll be making around $18 million less per year than her male predecessor, according to reports. Citing NBC sources, Page Six reports that Kotb got a $7 million-a-year deal — the […]
Xscape Shuts Down Tamar Braxton’s Plans to Be Messy with Khia & Ts Madison
[videowaywire video_id=”FT1R6Q3CJHXVV6GN”] *Petty stunt queen Tamar Braxton had the not so bright idea to bring out Ts Madison and Khia from “The Queens Court” during the Xscape concert in Atlanta. Tamar’s objective was to have the duo shade her nemesis Toya Wright. Over the past few weeks, Ts and Khia have exchanged insults with Toya, who is close […]
New Info on Angela Simmons’ Baby Daddy: Faced Drug Trafficking Charge
*The other day we told you about the split between Angela Simmons and her baby daddy, Sutton Tennyson, now comes word on what may have been the reason or at least what contributed to it. Perhaps the cryptic message she posted over the weekend was a clue: Meanwhile, Bossip is reporting that during their relationship, […]
Uproar Over Michael B. Jordan Dating Girlfriend Ashlyn Castro (Pics)
[videowaywire video_id=”LRMD942R8QHLT7YJ”] *While you were sleeping, word got out that “Black Panther” star Michael B. Jordan doesn’t date black women. So now many fans are allegedly planning to boycott the film. You recall how he previously denied rumors that he’s gay, and now he’s boo’d up with an uber-sexy IG model, Ashlyn Castro. Snapchat videos reveal the two […]
Ray Lewis, Randy Moss Terrell Owens Among 15 Finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
[videowaywire video_id=”18SNB90RDPL98KL9″] *The 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018 were revealed Tuesday night, with linebacker Ray Lewis and wide receiver Randy Moss making the cut in their first year of eligibility. Guard Steve Hutchinson and linebacker Brian Urlacher, tackle Tony Boselli, wide receiver Isaac Bruce, safety Brian Dawkins, guard […]
Toni Braxton, Jeffrey Osborne + More Set to Drop New Albums
*The trailer for Lifetime’s “Faith Under Fire” film, starring Toni Braxton, just dropped and the film kicks off the singer’s new year of new projects that she’s preparing to drop. The movie premieres on Jan. 28, but in the meantime, you can watch the trailer above. Braxton plays real-life hero Antoinette Tuff, the single mother who […]
Veteran Invited to ‘The Voice’ by Michelle Obama Sues NBC After Being Banned from Set
[videowaywire video_id=”R8X58M03CNMB29ZC”] *An invitation from Michelle Obama wasn’t enough to keep a veteran from being booted off the lot at NBCUniversal, according to a new lawsuit obtained by Page Six. Greg Duncan, a US Coast Guard commander, filed suit against the conglomerate on Dec. 29, 2017, after he alleges he was booted from a taping […]