Prodigy Anthony Michael Hobbs, Mother Dr. Kerri Hobbs Speak on African-American History at Radio One
*Recently Baltimore prodigy award winning actor and filmmaker Anthony Michael Hobbs (Disney’s “How to Train Your Dragon..”) was interviewed along with his mother Author Dr. Kerri Moseley Hobbs by Radio Talk Show Host Lou Fields of Radio One’s WOLB “Power Black Talk Shows.” The interview was about Anthony’s role as a young Frederick Douglass in […]
EJ Johnson Has a Brand New ‘Do: He’s Sportin’ A Blonde Bob – Look!
*Since blondes have more fun (so they say), EJ Johnson must be having the time of his life. That’s because he has changed his hair color from black-black to blonde. He took to Instagram earlier this week to show off his new blonde bob. “She can do both #teamthis,” the 26-year-old star captioned the snapshot. […]
ASCAP’s Latest Installment of ‘On the Come Up’ in Los Angeles – Photos
*The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) held their “On the Come Up” showcase in Los Angeles at the Troubadour last month. Hosted by Grammy-nominated DJ Skillz with a special performance by Girls Make Beats and some of the hottest emerging talent in LA. Rap duo Villain Park, twin sister rap duo Cam & China, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Brittany B, plus Felixx and KR gave exciting […]
Mel B to Submit to Random Alcohol, Drug Tests; Nanny Calls Her A Sex-Crazed Alcoholic!
*The judge in Melanie “Mel B” Brown’s bitter custody battle with ex-husband Stephen Belafonte has ordered the former Spice Girl singer to undergo random drug and alcohol testing. Judge Mark Juhas ordered a “full-scale evaluation” of Brown and Belafonte’s joint custody arrangement for their 7-year-old daughter Madison, Sky News reported. According to Page Six, Mel will have […]
‘Braxton Family Values’ to Conclude w/ Explosive Two-Part Finale Featuring Iyanla Vanzant
*New details have surfaced surrounding the Braxton family filming with life coach Iyanla Vanzant for her OWN series “Fix My Life.” As previously reported, the Braxton sisters needed some emotional and spiritual support from Iyanla after they, with the exception of Traci Braxton, quit We TV’s “Braxton Family Values.” Iyanla convinced the sisters to appear […]
LeBron James: Baller Unveils New Nike Sneaker Inspired by Black Women
*NBA superstar LeBron James debuted his latest Nike collaboration Tuesday night, revealing that they were inspired and designed by African American women, Black Enterprise reports. According to the outlet, the sneakers were unveiled at Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) style awards and fashion show, an annual event that celebrates people of color in fashion and empowers […]
Exclusive Clip – ‘Braxton Family Values’: Reformed ‘Bad Girl’ Natalie Nunn Ready for Revenge [WATCH]
*An all-new episode of “Braxton Family Values” returns tonight (Sept. 6) and finds the ladies facing off with their wellness trainer! In this exclusive clip above, the ladies realize their wellness trainer took all their contraband, and reformed “Bad Girl” Natalie Nunn is ready for war! According to BET, Traci Braxton, Natalie, Phaedra Parks and […]
Oprah, Fresh-faced and Stunning in New Ad for Beyonce’s Ivy Park Line
*Oprah Winfrey, 64, looks fresh-faced and youthful in a new ad for Beyonce’s Ivy Park Line. The media mogul posed for the October cover of O, The Oprah Magazine, in a shiny boxing robe with metallic eyeshadow to match! The brand teased the cover in a behind-the-scenes shot of the famed talk show host on […]
Disney Readying First African Princess (Sadé) to Cash in on Merchandising & More: Report
*It looks like black is back … in favor with the folks at Disney, too. Actually betting on black is not that difficult a call in light of the extreme success of “Black Panther.” OK, here’s the deal. According to The Blast, the Mouse House is getting set to show off the latest addition to […]
WE REMEMBER: Actor Burt Reynolds (‘Smokey and the Bandit’) Dies at 82
*(Via The Hollywood Reporter) – Burt Reynolds, the charismatic star of such films as Deliverance, The Longest Yard and Smokey and the Bandit who set out to have as much fun as possible on and off the screen — and wildly succeeded — has died. He was 82. Reynolds, who received an Oscar nomination when […]
Is Trump Scared of Joining Nike Boycott? Yes He is ‘Cause ‘They Pay A Lot of Rent’
*Welp, if you’re one of those tRumpers that expected the orange a-hole in the White House to go in on Nike and join the boycott against the company for putting Colin Kaepernick front and center of it’s “Just Do It” 30th anniversary campaing, guess what, it ain’t happening. Why is that you ask? Well, like everything else with Trump, […]
Lefty Guitarist Malina Moye Throws Her Hat into the Acting Ring with Role in ‘The Samuel Project’ (Watch)
*What is Malina Moye up to these days? Well, the talented lefty guitar rocker phenom, who is bad as she wanna be, has already shown that she is a talented singer, songwriter and left-handed guitar player, after all, Guitar World Magazine did name her as one of the ten female guitarists in the world to […]
NFL’er Orlando Scandrick Proposes to Draya Michele for the 2nd Time
*Is Orlando Scandrick finally ready to walk down the aisle with Draya Michele? The former “Basketball Wives LA” star has been with her footballer for around six years and they share a son together. They also co-parent children from previous relationships. OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards: Janet Jackson Honored by Missy Elliott, Aretha Franklin Celebrated ? A post shared […]
SOUL OF THE OPEN: Serena, Madison, Naomi Make Semis; Sloane Out
*Flushing, NY – The US Open is now down to the wire and things almost went according to script. The semifinals are set and, like last year, it was mostly “coffee” that rose to the top. Our melanin-free sisters (which is who they are to us in the grand scheme of humanity) fought the good […]
Whoopi Goldberg Shares Aretha Franklin’s Dying Wish – WATCH
*Following the funeral of Aretha Franklin on Friday, “View” moderator Whoopi Goldberg shared deets about attending the service — and weighed in on the controversy surrounding Ariana Grande’s dress, Louis Farrakhan’s attendance and called for a stamp in Aretha’s honor. Goldberg also shared the Queen of Soul’s dying wish: to get clean water to the […]
