Jay-Z’s ‘Blueprint,’ Curtis Mayfield’s ‘Superfly’ and Others Named to National Registry
Then Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry has some new entrants for 2019. They range from Cab Calloway‘s iconic “Minnie the Moocher” from 1939 to Jay Z‘s 2001 “The Blueprint” album to Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly” album from 1972 and Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” single which was released in 1978. Here more via Variety: Every […]
THE REAL Celebrates Fri-Yay and Co-Host Adrienne Houghton Gives a Kissing Lesson – WATCH
*On Friday, March 22, the hosts of The Real celebrate Fri-Yay and wonder how they would react to seeing a side-chick showing up to a friend’s wedding. Speaking of weddings, should brides conform to the pressure of losing weight for their upcoming nuptials? And, co-host, Adrienne Houghton explains how her husband, Israel, kisses much differently […]
White Bartender in Dallas Fired After Video Shows His Brutal Attack on Black Woman
*Footage of a white Dallas bartender assaulting a Black woman during an argument in Deep Ellum has gone viral, and now the victim has hired a famed civil rights attorney to take legal action. White supremacist Austin Shuffield, 30, has been charged with assault causing bodily injury and interference with an emergency call, according to […]
Erica Mena’s Ex (Cliff Dixon) Fatally Shot Outside Club + ‘Empire’ Hits Series Low
*The ex-boyfriend of “Love & Hip Hop” star Erica Mena was fatally shot outside a bar in Atlanta while celebrating his 32nd birthday. Former pro ball player Cliff Dixon, a close friend of NBA superstar Kevin Durant, was partying at SL Lounge when a gunman opened fire in front of the club around 1 AM […]
Mark Strong, Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer Talk DC’s Shazam!
*If you were a teenager suddenly gifted with superhero abilities what would you do? Warner Bros. new film Shazam! reveals the answer to that question in the origin story of the DC superhero. Directed by David F. Sandberg, we are introduced to 14-year-old orphan Billy Batson (Asher Angel Disney Channel’s Andi Mack) who is given the […]
Chicago Police Union Calls for Investigation After Obama Aide Tried to Influence Jussie Smollett Case
*The president of the Chicago police union alleged in a letter sent to the Justice Department that the county’s top prosecutor interfered in the Jussie Smollett investigation. The Fraternal Order of Police is asking the DOJ to launch an investigation into Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, according to ABC 7 Chicago. Foxx allegedly tried […]
Mueller Probe into Trump is Done; Report Sent to Atty General Barr
*(Via NBC News) – Special counsel Robert Mueller on Friday wrapped up his nearly two-year investigation into Donald Trump and Russia and sent his report to Attorney General William Barr. No details of Mueller’s findings have been released, but Barr said he may be able to brief congressional leaders on the report as soon as […]
Porsha Williams No Longer Pregnant. She Delivered a Baby Girl Friday Morning.
*The bottom line is the wait is over for Porsha Williams. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and her fiancé, Dennis McKinley, welcomed a baby daughter on Friday. The news was announced via Instagram by Porsha’s sister, Lauren Williams. Check out the screenshot that Lauren shared of her conversation with McKinley, writing across it, “She’s […]
‘Just Eats’ EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Media Personality Tai Beauchamp Chops It Up with Chef JJ [WATCH]
*Media personality Tai Beauchamp and photographer Elton Anderson talk cuisine and globetrotting on “Just Eats” with Chef JJ this weekend. This week is all about #RiceIsCulture and the trio cook up Jollof Rice and Beans with Tomato Sauce and Pineapple Black Fried Rice. Yum! Tai and Elton are co-hosts of CLEO TV’s upcoming series […]
Gayle King Looks to Sign Multimillion-Dollar Deal to Remain at CBS News
*CBS News bosses are hoping to use Gayle King to help boost the plunging ratings of “CBS This Morning.” According to Page Six, the veteran journalist is poised to sign a new multimillion-dollar contract to stay at the network. King currently has a $5.5 million-a-year deal and the outlet notes that all other negotiations with […]
Adrien Broner Hit with Restraining Order After Homophobic Threats Against Andrew Caldwell [VIDEO]
*Adrien Broner might be hit with legal action after threatening to shoot gay people in a video posted on his Instagram page. The 29-year-old erupted into a bizarre rant online after he was accused of flirting with social media star Andrew “Mr. Delivert” Caldwell. Broner has now been ordered to stay away from Caldwell […]
Eunetta T. Boone (‘Raven’s Home’ Show Runner) Dies at 63 from Heart Attack
*We have sad news about Eunetta Boone, the showrunner of “Raven’s Home.” Boone apparently suffered a heart attack and passed away at the age of 63. Boone, who inspired many diverse writers throughout her career, had taken the reins on the third season of the popular Disney Channel series last year. Boone was found deceased […]
BLIND ITEM: The Ex of the Convict Better Watch Her Back
*The following Blind Item comes from Hollywood insider Enty Lawyer. Please address all inquiries and complaints to the original source. The ex of this convict who happens to be dating a foreign born A list rapper is always going to have her life put in danger if the convict keeps funneling her tens of thousands […]
‘Unsung’ EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Shirley Murdock on How T.D. Jakes Helped Her Follow Her Dream [WATCH]
*TV One’s award-winning documentary series “UNSUNG” dives into the untold story of 80s soulful songbird Shirley Murdock this Sunday. This will surely be an episode for lovers of R&B and old school music! Murdock, is best known for her breakout performance on Roger Troutman’s “Computer Love.” She’s had a successful career has span four decades […]
Kandi Burruss Talks Surrogate Plans and Why She Won’t Have a Threesome with Husband
*“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss is like an open book when it comes to her sex life. So when Page Six caught up with the reality TV star, she was asked where she draws the line with her sexual shenanigans. “I wouldn’t want to do a threesome,” she told Page Six, “because I […]
