The Year of the Black Pioneer: Meet Africa’s First Mainstream SuperHero: ‘Jongo’
*Los Angeles, CA – As Hollywood pushes for more diverse characters in the superhero genre, streaming platform Demand Africa introduces ‘Jongo,’ Africa’s first-ever mainstream superhero television show. Set in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jongo follows what was supposed to be a normal life for Eli King, a kind hearted hip-hop dancer. When his father is murdered, […]
Boston PD Apologizes for Black History Month Tweet Honoring White Man
*The Boston Police Department has apologized after sending out a Black History Month tweet that honored the achievements of a white man. Former Boston Celtics head coach Arnold “Red” Auerbach was chosen by the department for his role in creating a more racially diverse roster. He was the first coach to draft a black player, […]
Mary J. Blige to Play ‘Unorthodox Hitwoman’ in Netflix Superhero Series ‘The Umbrella Academy’
*Mary J. Blige is sticking with Netflix for her next screen project. Fresh from her Oscar-nominated performance in the Netflix film “Mudbound,” the nine-time Grammy winner and two-time Academy Award nominee is set to join the streamer’s upcoming original series “The Umbrella Academy,” based on the comics and graphic novels of the same name. The live […]
Inside Broadway Theater Review: ‘Harriet’s Return’ Recounts the Transformation of an African American Icon
*It requires genuine compassion to walk in another person’s shoes and profound empathy to act on these emotions and help carry another’s load. In “Harriet’s Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman,” writer and performer Karen Jones Meadows demonstrates these qualities in a story based on the journey of the cultural and historical […]
On ‘The Real’: DJ Envy Responds To Recent Colorism Interview Backlash
*On Tuesday, February 13, the hosts of “The Real” give their opinions of former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama’s portraits. Plus, the ladies talk about Gladys Knight’s recent plastic surgery rumors and co-host Jeannie Mai reveals the time she got a botched Botox job. Later, radio personality DJ Envy and his wife, […]
SiriusXM to Add Kevin Hart Comedy Channel on Valentine’s Day
*Kevin Hart has landed his own channel at SiriusXM. “Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio,” premiere Feb. 14 on channel 96, hails from the satellite radio company, Hart’s Laugh Out Loud comedy brand and global content leader Lionsgate. The deal calls for Hart to curate comedy for the channel as well as host his own […]
EUR Convo with Tessa Thompson As Female Lead in New Sci-Fi Action Drama ‘Annihilation’
*We all loved her in “For Colored Girls,” “Selma,” “Dear White People,” “Creed,” the list goes on and on. Now, Tessa Thompson is giving fans an even deeper, intimate look at her fine acting chops as she stars as one of the female leads in the new movie “Annihilation” also starring Natalie Portman, Gina Rodriguez, […]
Tiffany Haddish Reveals Beyonce Confronted Actress Flirting with JAY-Z
*In a preview for TV One’s “UNCENSORED,” Tiffany Haddish shared details about how Beyonce had to check a Hollywood actress at a party when she got too close to her husband JAY-Z. “I was talking to JAY-Z for a little bit,” Haddish said. “And there was another actress that was there who was also talking to JAY-Z.” “[The actress] touched […]
Whoa! Florida Man Calls 911 While Driving, Tells Them, ‘My Gas Peddle is Stuck!’
*Joseph Cooper has gone through something every driver has thought of, what will I do if my gas peddle sticks? Instead of panicking, he made every attempt to stay calm as his BMW sped down the I-95 Freeway near Vero Beach at 95 miles an hour. On the phone he told 911, “My gas peddle is stuck.” […]
Keshia Knight Pulliam: ‘I Was Ready to Stay and Fight’ on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ [Video]
*Monday’s live “Celebrity Big Brother“ saw Keshia Knight Pulliam make a very convincing case for herself to get sent home. The former “Cosby Show” star was nominated for eviction alongside Omarosa Manigault, and she made a tearful plea to her fellow housemates to vote her out of the house because of how badly she missed her 1-year-old daughter, Ella, and how she needed […]
Tiffany Pollard: ‘I Didn’t Bleach My Skin’ – LeBron James Producing ‘House Party’ Remake
*Tiffany Pollard (aka New York) is firing back at accusations that she bleaches her skin. The reality star recently posted a photo of herself on social media and it left many of her followers speculating about why her skin looks much lighter. Tiffany claims giving up meat and cigarettes has resulted in a lighter complexion. “Before […]
White House Confirms Omarosa Was Fired After Using Unauthorized Car Service
*The White House has finally revealed the reason why Omarosa Manigault was fired, and it comes as she continues to makes headlines for her appearance on “Celebrity Big Brother.” The former Trump aide was apparently kicked to the curb after she used White House car service known as “CARPET” without authorization, according to Politico report. Doing […]
Matt Barnes to Produce Biopic About Black Panther Party Leader Huey Newton; Snoop Wants Role
*Retired NBA player Matt Barnes expands into the film business with an announced plan to produce a biopic on Black Panther Party leader Huey P. Newton. Barnes took to Instagram on Sunday (Feb. 11) to reveal the project’s title, “Power to the People,” and that it has been “greenlit.” So far, no word on who […]
Goapele Concert Review: She had Audience Standing for Something
[videowaywire video_id=”1913A55D5D4648F7″] *I made my way to The Theater at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, February 10, 2018, to experience my first Goapele concert. I have always enjoyed her smooth voice, powerful message and her spirit, so I was looking forward to finally seeing her in person. My evening began with a […]
Boxer Adrien Broner Jailed for Sexual Battery – Kodak Black Wants Charges Dropped
*Kodak Black has filed new documents asking for a hearing in which he will argue there is no probable cause to charge him with anything and he should be released. We’ve got the details. But FIRST … To say there’s something wrong with boxer Adrien Broner world be well, the obvious. All that to say […]
