The Pulse of Entertainment: Vocalist Elias Gomez Taylor Brings Back the Elegance of Jazz
*Looking like she was about to play Lena Horn in a musical stage play, Jazz/R&B vocalist Elias Gomez Taylor greets and smiles at the attendees at the Historic Dunbar Hotel’s Delicious Restaurant in Los Angeles there to see her perform with the E-Star Trio Band (Dan Spector/piano, Dwayne Augustine/bass and ChillieWillieGroove/percussion). I went to review […]
Pepa’s Daughter Egypt Reveals Her #Epicfail Audition to Play Mother in Salt-N-Pepa Biopic
*Egypt Criss, the daughter Pepa of Salt-in-Pepa fame, has revealed that she auditioned to play her famous mother in the upcoming Lifetime biopic about the rappers, but didn’t get the role. The 21-year-old “Growing Up Hip Hop” star appeared on “The Real” Wednesday and explained how her mother helped her prepare for the audition but […]
THE REAL Welcomes Singer BeBe Winans, Safaree, and Guest Co-Host Tisha Campbell! – WATCH
*On Friday, Dec. 6, The Real celebrates Fri-Yay and welcomes back guest co-host Tisha Campbell! The Real’s Love & Hip Hop: NY Week continues with Safaree, who reveals how married life and pending fatherhood are going, the greatest regret he has from his single years (scroll down for that), and the current status on his […]
Discrimination Lawsuit Reveals NYPD Cops ‘Pressured’ to Target Blacks and Latinos on Subways
*Back in 2016, a veteran with the New York Police Department filed a discrimination lawsuit against the NYPD claiming he was disciplined for not targeting Black and Hispanics while on patrol in New York’s subways. Testimony in that trail got underway this week, and sworn statements revealed how, under former Captain Constantin Tsachas, officers were […]
With Daughters Off to College, Michelle Obama Opens Up About ‘New Normal’ with Barack
*Michelle Obama reflects on her new journey with former president Barack Obama, as the couple settle into life as empty-nesters. “We’ve rediscovered all these little pockets of time, just me and Barack, that for a couple decades have been filled with school events or sports practices,” Obama tells PEOPLE. “We’re taking full advantage […]
Nia Long and Chiwetel Ejiofor Talk Black Representation at Celebration of Black Cinema – WATCH
*This past Monday night (12-02-19) in Los Angeles, Black Hollywood walked the black carpet for the Critics Choice Association’s presentation of a Celebration of Black Cinema. The annual event pays homage to legendary film director, Oscar Micheaux, as well as celebrates the more than 100 years of Black Cinema. The event was hosted by Cheryl […]
Whitney Houston’s Gowns to Be Auctioned Off: ‘Each Piece is So Different’
*Several of garments that Whitney Houston wore while making music history are set to be auctioned off over the weekend. The items are part of GWS Auctions’ Artifacts of Hollywood & Music auction, which will be held Dec. 7. According to PEOPLE, the collection includes: a black long-sleeved Pamela Dennis evening gown, a royal blue […]
Nick Cannon Announces Plans for Nationally Syndicated Radio Shows
*Nick Cannon, Skyview Networks and Meruelo Media have announced an agreement to develop Nick Cannon Radio for afternoon syndication starting January 27, 2020 and Nick Cannon Weekends debuting February 2020. “Nick Cannon is one of the most accomplished, creative and versatile entertainers in America and we are proud to be working with him and the […]
Safari Hopes His Daughter Won’t One Day Google Him and See His ‘Meat Hangin Out’ – WATCH
*Over at “The Real,” their Love & Hip Hop: NY Week series continues today (12-06-19) with Safaree. So, what’s he got to say, you’re no doubt asking? Well, first of all, te ex-bachelor reveals how married life and pending fatherhood are going, the greatest regret he has from his single years. And, as a bonus, he’s […]
She Got Him! Deelishis and Raymond Santana Are Engaged – VIDEO
*She got him! Or maybe we should say he got her! OK, the bottom line is that Raymond Santana of the Exonerated 5 and Deelishis (“Flavor of Love”) are engaged to be married. According to Icecreamconvos, Santana shared an Instagram video of himself putting the ring on her finger with the caption: Yea its official..ya […]
Over 300,000 Sign Petitions Demanding the NFL Drop Michael Vick as Pro Bowl Captain
*Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick just can’t escape his past as an animal abuser, as thousands have signed several online petitions demanding the NFL remove him from the list of captains at the 2020 Pro Bowl. One of the petitions on Change.org has received more than 170,000 signatures. Joanna Lind, creator of the petition, said […]
BLIND ITEM: Gatekeeper of Perverts
*The following Blind Item comes from Hollywood insider Enty Lawyer. Please address all inquiries and complaints to the original source. Apparently the permanent A++ list celebrity thinks throwing a name on a documentary is going to somehow makeup for the multiple decades she was friends with the guy while he was doing all these things […]
Top Wedding Planning Websites to End Promotions of Slave Plantation Venues
*Four major wedding planning websites are curbing the promotion of slave plantation venues that white American women are booking for their weddings. According to the BBC, Zola has removed all the listed plantations from its site, while Pinterest, the Knot Worldwide and Brides intend to limit plantation advertisements and remove all descriptors that romanticize the […]
Michelle Williams Admits She Was Mentally ‘Fragile’ While Working on ‘Masked Singer’
*Michelle Williams is opening up about her mental health journey following her unmasking as the Butterfly on Wednesday night’s broadcast of “The Masked Singer.” “What better way than to emerge and say, ‘I’m taking my power back, I’m getting my strength back,’ ” Williams, 40, tells PEOPLE. ” ‘I’m going to be okay and start […]
Joycelyn Savage Claims She Did Not Betray R. Kelly w/ Patreon Account [VIDEO] + Singer Hit with ‘Bribery’ Charge Related to Aaliyah
*R. Kelly’s girlfriend Joycelyn Savage is finally speaking out about the Patreon account that popped up online last week that she supposedly created, claiming it would reveal the disturbing details of her abusive relationship with the singer. We previously reported, the paid account posted allegations about Kelly forcing her to have multiple abortions, swallowing his […]
