NBA Free Agency Updates on Paul, George, Durant, LeBron and More (VIDEO)
*Man oh man, the NBA’s free agency period just started and things are off with a bang. No, make that an explosion of activity. Read on for the bottom line to what’s going on in the NBA free agent market. Chris Paul is staying with the Rockets; in a somewhat surprising move, Paul George re-signs […]
Love Coach Candace Smith Set to ‘Enlighten and Inspire’ Women at ‘Empowerment Workshop’ [EUR Exclusive]
*Life and love coach Candace Smith is wrapping up the first season of her hit podcast “Love By Candace” on a wonderful note. Listeners around the world have reached out to thank Candace for exploring so many topics that truly resonate including overall health, happiness, death, communication, relationships, self-love and depression. She shares from a […]
Why Didn’t Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Joint Album Debut at No. 1?
*Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s surprise joint album, “Everything Is Love,” failed to dominate the this week’s Billboard 200. Instead, they lost out to Australian boy band 5 Seconds of Summer (5S0S). As noted by vulture.com, “separately, Bey and Hov nabbed No. 1 albums with their last solo efforts in the trilogy, but together, more was not more. How did […]
Fabolous Avoids Jail Time For Alleged Assault on Girlfriend Emily B
*Fabolous has reportedly copped a plea to lesser charges in his assault case that will take any possible jail time off the table. According to Bossip, the rapper will avoid incarceration on charges that he assaulted his girlfriend and mother of his children, Emily Bustamante. The two appeared to have reconciled in the weeks since […]
Melyssa Ford Seriously Injured in Car Accident with 18-Wheeler: Instagram Posting
*Good Lord! Here’s some horrible news we have to pass along concerning former video music model, businesswoman and entertainment host for Hollywood Unlocked, Melyssa Ford. According to a friend’s Instagram account (manifesting_mary), Ford was involved in a violent car accident with an 18-wheeler that flipped her vehicle several times and resulted in injuries that could […]
Magic Pledges to Step Down if Lakers Don’t Sign Elite FA’s – Chris Webber Stars in ‘Uncle Drew’
*While being interviewed by ESPN, Magic Johnson pledged to step down as Lakers president of basketball operations if he can’t persuade an elite free agent to sign with the 16-time NBA champions within the next two summers. “We don’t know what people are going to decide, and we can’t control that. So if guys decide […]
‘Marlon’ Star Diallo Riddle on Hollywood Giving Black Folks ‘Something To Tune-In For’ [EUR Exclusive]
*EMMY and WGA nominated writer and actor, producer Diallo Riddle was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Scribes to Watch, and he has proven to be one of the most multi-faceted talents in the industry today. Diallo got his start in television as a writer on “Chocolate News” for Comedy Central. He went on to […]
Weekend Watch: ‘Uncle Drew’ and ‘Sicario’ Worth Watching
“Uncle Drew” is an ingenious idea that combines young and old adversaries, old school and new school, R&B classics and Hip Hop for a hilarious film with a message of friendship and inspiration. Although the game in “Uncle Drew” is basketball and the game in “Tag” is tag, both movies utilize the adage, “You don’t […]
Hello ATL or Houston? – BET Awards to Exit Los Angeles After 16 Years?
*According to reports, the contract for the BET Awards, which have been held at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles since 2013, ends this year. This paves the way for the show to move to a different city. “They don’t want to renew,” a source shared with Anita Bennett’s Urban Hollywood 411, adding that management is mulling […]
Apollo Nida Shades Ex Phaedra Parks, Says He’s Found ‘True Love’ with New Woman
*Phaedra Parks’ incarcerated ex, Apollo Nida, decided to throw some shade at her while praising his fiancée, Sherien Almufti. From behind prison walls, the former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star found a way to share a post on Instagram where he said some harsh things about his 8-year marriage to Phaedra. Peep his post below. OTHER NEWS […]
John Legend Explains ‘Musical History’ Behind Son Miles’ Name
*John Legend just became a dad again after he and his wife Chrissy Teigen welcomed baby boy Miles Theodore Stephens three days ago. In case you missed the announcement, here’s the first look at their new bundle of joy: OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: Idris Elba Defends Fiancee After Critics Slam Dress She Rocked to Royal Wedding Hello, […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Legends Score Big in Uncle Drew/The Melody Trice Show Reaches 2 Million
*Living legends score big in the Lionsgate presentation of Uncle Drew, a sports comedy centered on street ball. Sports legends grace the screen in Uncle Drew providing tons of laughs with an underlining theme that age doesn’t diminish skills. Uncle Drew stars NBA’s Kyrie Irving (Boston Celtics) as Uncle Drew who is the best of […]
