The Pulse of Entertainment: Lil’ Miss African American Pageant Honors Janice Freeman, Nikki Potts
*“I love events like this, that showcases young talent. It’s so needed within our community,” said actor Norman Towns (I am Ali), who was a judge at the 26th Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant held recently at the Nate Holden Theatre in Los Angeles. “I’m looking for individuality, something that stands out. I’m going […]
Jeannie Mai and Jeezy Are Officially Dating: ‘We’re Having a Good Time Together’
*Rapper Jeezy and “The Real” host Jeannie Mai have finally put to rest the rumors and speculation about the status of their relationship. The duo confirmed they are officially an item by stepping out together last week for a “date night at the inaugural SnoBall Gala to raise funds for his non-profit, Street Dreamz,” PEOPLE […]
Jay-Z and NFL Announce New Music Series and ‘Inspire Change’ Clothing Line
*JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation and the NFL have announced a new music series and clothing line as part of their recent collaboration. We previously reported, Jay inked a deal with the NFL that will see him serve as the league’s “live music entertainment strategist” and advocate for the its nonprofit charity Inspire Change. Proceeds from the […]
Tennessee Man Sues ‘Deceptive’ Popeyes for ‘False Advertising’ After Chicken Sandwiches Sell Out
* Popeye’s has sold out of its coveted chicken sandwich and one Tennessee man is so pissed about it that he has filed a lawsuit against the food chain for “false advertising.” Craig Barr notes in his civil summons that he was unable to cop a sandwich, calling Popeyes failure to meet the demand “false […]
‘Love After Lockup’ Exclusive Clip: Josh Collected His Baby Batter in a Baggie [WATCH]
*WE tv’s hit docuseries, “Love After Lockup” is back with seven couples on their journeys from prison to (hopefully) the altar. This week’s all new-episode finds Cheryl pulling back the curtain on her interesting relationship with bank robber Josh. In our exclusive clip above, she recalls the reasons she loves Josh and gears up for […]
Dallas Austin Accuses Boyz ll Men of Being A**holes – Nathan Morris Claps Back – WATCH
*The secret to getting good information in an interview is to ask good questions. It’s that simple. That’s what happened in a sitdown between Dallas Austin and Vlad TV. In the interview, Vlad asked the producer of hits back in the day for a slew of artists including TLC and Boyz ll Men‘s first (multiplatinum) […]
Femme Fatale Dancers Take on a James Brown Classic to Show It’s A Woman’s World (EUR EXCLUSIVE/WATCH!)
*In the video above, dance crew Femme Fatale has managed to rack up three million views on Facebook since July 2019. Their moves are to a remixed version of the James Brown 1966 number one R&B ditty “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World.” The video showcases the international trio – Dassy Lee (Korean), Lily […]
Taylor Townsend, Coco Gauff Win Matches, Hearts on US Open Day 4 – WATCH
*Flushing, NY – Day 4 at the US Open produced the stuff of dreams, at least for Taylor Townsend and Coco Gauff. They both logged huge victories, thrilling the crowds and winning hearts in the process. There was one nightmare on the day, fellow American Frances Tiafoe crashing out after a five-set battle with […]
Don’t Panic! ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Spin-Off Will Air 48 Hours After ‘Power’ Series Finale: 50 Cent
*If you’re a fan of Starz’s “Power” and you’re already dreading the end of the series when its 6th season ends we’ve got good news, for ya! The show’s spin-off series – “Power Book ll: Ghost,” a prequel – is already set to premiere just 48 hours after the “Power” season finale, according to the […]
Judge Mathis Denies Spitting on Valet: ‘I Don’t Know If This is a Money Grab’ [VIDEO]
*Judge Greg Mathis is speaking out after a valet accused him of spitting on him during an argument. According to TMZ, the TV personality parked his Rolls-Royce at Flood’s Bar and Grille in Detroit last Friday night. Mathis is said to have snapped after waiting “40 minutes as the valet ran errands with the […]
BLIND ITEM: ‘I’m a Hustler Baby’
*The following Blind Item comes from Hollywood insider Enty Lawyer. Please address all inquiries and complaints to the original source. The directionally challenged rapper almost got assaulted by a customer who got drugged by one of the rapper’s “employees,” and took all of the customer’s money. Disclaimer: Photos shown are for illustration purposes only and […]
Keisha Knight Pullman Launches Venture Capital Fund for Black Women Entrepreneurs
*Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam has teamed with entrepreneur Arian Simone to launch a $5 million venture capital fund to support startups created by women of color. As reported by Atlanta Daily World, The Fearless Fund invests in women of color-led businesses seeking pre-seed, seed level, or series A funding. Since its recent initiation, the Fearless […]
Garcelle Beauvais Makes History as First Black Woman to Join ‘Beverly Hills Housewives’
*Garcelle Beauvais is set to make franchise history by becoming the first Black woman to join the cast of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” After Lisa Vanderpump quit last season, Bravo decided to fill her spot with two new housewives: Beauvais and socialite Sutton Stracke. The women are set to join the season 10 […]
Brother of Olympic Champ Simone Biles Arrested for Ohio Triple Homicide
*There are multiple reports that the brother of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has been arrested for the New Year’s Eve shooting that left three people dead on Cleveland, Ohio’s west side. 24-year-old Tevin Biles-Thomas has been taken into custody and charged with multiple counts of murder, involuntary manslaughter, and felonious assault, along with one count […]
R. Kelly’s Lawyers File Motion to Transfer Singer Out of Solitary Confinement
*We previously reported… R. Kelly’s lawyer says the singer is miserable while being held in solitary confinement, so an emergency motion was filed on Thursday arguing he should be transferred out while awaiting trial on child pornography charges. Kelly faces various sex crime charges in multiple states and jurisdictions and is currently being held at […]