The Pulse of Entertainment: Brian Courtney Wilson Launches ‘Just B(E)’ Tour August 23, 2019 in ATL
*I hope we do good and be able to do it again with others,” said three-time Grammy nominated Brian Courtney Wilson about the launch of his “Just B(E)” Tour on August 23, 2019 in Atlanta, GA featuring label-mate Gene Moore as opening act. “Gene is from Houston. He is releasing his sophomore album in conjunction […]
Jussie Smollett Takes a Hit on Secret Sale of L.A. Mansion
*Jussie Smollett has sold his L.A. mansion in an off-market deal valued at $1.655 million, The Blast reports. Smollett reportedly took a $30,000 loss on the hillside contemporary bungalow, which he purchased more than two years ago for $1.687 million. According to real estate records, the former “Empire” star sold off his 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 7,573 […]
R. Kelly: Singer Pleads Not Guilty in New York Sex Crime Case; Bail Denied
*R. Kelly appeared in a New York City on Friday where he pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges. Despite his attorneys arguing for Kelly’s release so he can better prepare for trial, the R&B singer’s bail was denied. The disgraced artist remains on trial in his home city, where his attorneys also seek his […]
Drake Repurposes Old Fan Favorites Like ‘Girls Love Beyoncé’ and ‘Jodeci Freestyle’ for Care Package
*Drake is at it again. The prolific MC has released a new compilation album of unreleased songs and tracks from every stage of his career called Care Package. The project can be accessed at your favorite streaming service as of today (08-02-19). The Care Package compilation includes B-sides and other singles from Drake’s career that […]
‘Living By Design’ Exclusive Clip – Upgrade Your Living Room with a Splash of Color [WATCH]
*We have an exclusive clip of this week’s “Living by Design with Jake and Jazz,” which finds the sibling duo transforming an apartment into a fun and functional play land perfect for the entire family. Titus and Ami are a busy couple with two energetic children, and they enlist Jake and Jazz to help them […]
Keyshia Cole and Boyfriend Welcome New Baby Boy in Video – WATCH
*Congratulations are in order for singer Keyshia Cole, 37, and boyfriend Niko Khale, 23, as they are now proud parents of a brand new baby boy. The Newby came into the world yesterday, August 1, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. “Baby boy is HERE YALL, OMG,” Keyshia shared moments after giving birth. The […]
Aretha Franklin’s Newly Renovated Michigan Mansion Gets Relisted for $1.2M
*Aretha Franklin’s newly renovated estate in Bloomfield Township, Michigan has been relisted for a cool $1.2 million. The Queen of Soul, who passed away last year at the age of 76, had not lived in on the property for 15 years. But the real estate company bills it as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” […]
Stephanie Mills Was Insecure About Her Height While Married to Shalamar Singer
*Back in the day, Stephanie Mills opened up to Ebony magazine about her marriage to Shalamar’s Jeffrey Daniel, who she married in 1980 and divorced three years later. Her chat with Ebony took place after she and Jeffrey called it quits, and in the interview, she details some of her biggest regrets from their relationship, […]
LeBron James Says ‘Ether is Coming Soon’ After David Griffin Admits He Hated Working with the NBA Star
*In an interview with Sports Illustrated, David Griffin, former general manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers, said working with LeBron James was “miserable” and he wonders if the NBA star is the cause for the reported internal drama within the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Griffin, “creating a team around LeBron James every season was […]
A$AP Rocky Trial Update: Rapper Has Been Released from Swedish Jail!
UPDATE: A$AP Rocky has been released from jail while the judges in his Swedish assault case decide his fate. The announcement in court was met with cheer from onlookers. The rapper is free to leave Sweden while they await a verdict, which is expected August 14. The other 2 defendants are also released and free […]
Cop (Daniel Pantaleo) Who Choked Out Eric Garner Suspended – NYPD Official Recommends His Termination
*Daniel Pantaleo, the NYC police officer who applied the chokehold on Eric Garner has been suspended by the department, it has just been announced. The news of Pantaleo’s suspension follows the announcement on Friday that a departmental administrative judge officially recommended that the officer be terminated as a result of his controversial involvement with […]
Queensfest 2019 at CAAM – A Festival For Women Of Color!
*The premiere festival for women of color has returned! Queensfest 2019 starts today at CAAM. The LA based creative collective, Queens of the New Age partnered with the California African American Museum and Tina Farris Tours, for a two-day educational music arts festival and songwriting camp celebrating creative women of color. Sponsored by Spotify and […]
New Strong Black Leads On Netflix (Watch)
*Wrap up the last few weeks of summer with Netflix! Here’s what’s new, Black and on Netflix for August: Aug 1st – 1998s “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” with Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox and Larenz Tate. Aug 1st – 1995s “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” with Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, […]
BLIND ITEM: It’s a Family Affair
*The following Not So Blind Item comes from Hollywood insider Enty Lawyer. Please address all inquiries and complaints to the original source. If it wasn’t bad enough that the mogul/wannabe rapper was hooking up with someone who hooked up with one of his sons first, apparently there have been two sons who have hooked up […]
Prosecutors Won’t Rush Manslaughter Case Against Father in Hot Car Death of Twins [VIDEO]
*New York City prosecutors said they would not pursue a grand jury indictment — for now — against the dad whose twin babies died after he left them in a hot car all day. Juan Rodriguez appeared in Bronx criminal court for a brief hearing this week, during which prosecutors told a judge that […]
