The (Video) Journal of Steffanie Rivers: The Kamala Harris Effect
*Senator Kamala Harris has been selected as the vice presidential running mate for democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. And while you might expect Donald Trump and other conservatives to try to discredit Harris with their accusations about her citizenship, against her character and her past record as attorney general of California, some historically liberal democratic […]
Diamond and Silk Say ‘Systemic Racism’ at FOX Could Be Reason Why They Were Booted by Network
*Trump-loving conservatives Diamond and Silk believe their ouster from Fox News could be the result of “systemic racism.” The network parted ways Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway and Rochelle “Silk” Richardson in April after they pushed coronavirus conspiracy theories on Twitter. The duo claims white news anchors at the network did the same but suffered no consequences. […]
Netflix Taps Kenya Barris to Produce Documentary on Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump
*Netflix has tapped “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris to produce a documentary feature based on the life and career of civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The project will be directed and produced by Emmy-nominated Nadia Hallgren, and Barris will co-produce with Roger Ross Williams, Lauren Cioffi with Geoff Martz executive producing. Here’s more via Variety: The […]
A Different Michelle Obama Warns America with ‘Cold Hard Truth’ At DNC / WATCH
*(Via CNBC) – Michelle Obama had one message for Americans at Monday night’s Democratic National Convention: “If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can; and they will if we don’t make a change in this election.” It was a dire warning, but it captured the essence of a speech filled with […]
Rush ‘The Misogynist’ Limbaugh Calls Kamala Harris A ‘H*e!’ – Social Media Goes in on Him
*Well, just as predicted for several weeks before it was officially announced, many political experts anticipated that any woman chosen by #JoeBiden to be his VP pick would get dragged in the media—and based on recent comments about #KamalaHarris, they were right. Conservative radio host #RushLimbaugh caused a firestorm on social media after he referred to Kamala […]
EUR Exclusive: TLC is ‘Doubling Down With the Derricos’ Tell All About Raising 14 Kids
*Sleepless nights, sibling squabbles and a living room full of toe-tripping toys is the norm for any family with kids. Magnify that by 11 with triplets on the way and you have the Derricos, who celebrate life and embrace its hurdles and drama with open arms every day. The new kids on the block […]
Rapper MC Lyte and Husband John Wyche to Divorce After 3 Years of Marriage
*MC Lyte and her husband are calling it quits after three years of marriage. The rapper, born Lana Michelle Moorer, has filed for divorce from John Wyche, TMZ and The Blast report. Lyte, 49, reportedly cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The couple tied the knot in 2017, after meeting that same year on Match.com. […]
Will Smith and Kevin Hart Team for Remake of 1987 Comedy ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’
*Will Smith and Kevin Hart are teaming for a remake of the 1987 classic “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” for Paramount Pictures. The original Thanksgiving comedy starred Steve Martin and John Candy and centers on a man struggling to travel home for Thanksgiving with an oaf of a shower curtain ring salesman as his only companion. […]
Trailer: Stacey Abrams Battles Voter Suppression in New Film , ‘All In: The Fight For Democracy’ (Watch)
*In anticipation of the 2020 presidential election, “All In: The Fight For Democracy,” examines the often overlooked, yet insidious issue of voter suppression in the United States. The film interweaves personal experiences with current activism and historical insight to expose a problem that has corrupted our democracy from the very beginning. With the perspective and expertise of Stacey Abrams, the former Minority […]
Leslie Odom Jr. & Nicolette Robinson Talk ‘Love in the Time of Corona’ / WATCH
*How has your love life evolved since the early days of the pandemic? Freeform’s new romantic-comedy limited series, “Love in the Time if Corona” takes an interesting look at that question. In one of the first productions to take place during the Covid-19 pandemic, the ensemble-led show was shot using remote technologies from the […]
Tiffany Haddish Admits She Couldn’t Read Until High School, Family Called Her ‘Stupid’ [VIDEO]
*Tiffany Haddish seems to be an open book when it comes to sharing details about her rough upbringing. In a recent interview with fellow comedian Luenell on DJ Vlad’s YouTube show, the actress/comedian admits couldn’t read as a child and up until her teen years. She also finds it ironic that she was nominated […]
Black Lawmakers Push Package of Bills to Regulate Police Brutality
*Last week, the California Supreme Court ruled that Los Angeles County had to pay $8 million to the family of Darren Burley, an unarmed Black man who died under circumstances similar to George Floyd. In 2012, Deputy David Aviles placed his knee on Burley’s neck and back while restraining him. Aviles weighs 200lbs. Burley died 10 […]
2 Men Arrested in 2002 Killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay: Report
*The killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay has basically remained a complete mystery since the incident happened nearly 18 years ago. But, today federal prosecutors on will announce the indictment of two men who have long been suspected of participating in the killing of the D.J., whose real name was Jason Mizell. Jay, who was […]
Apple Wins Auction for African Spy Romance Starring Idris Elba
*Apple has won an intense bidding war for an untitled Africa-set thriller with Idris Elba playing lead and also producing with Genre Films’ Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon. The film is described as a “spy movie with romance” set in Africa. The script comes from Travon Free, best known for “Black Monday” and “The Daily […]
‘I Just Want Trump Out’: Cardi B Talks COVID-19, Police Brutality, Free Tuition, Medicare, After School Programs with Joe Biden (Watch)
*As former Vice President Joe Biden looked like he was concentrating hard and trying to keep up, rapper Cardi B had a wide-ranging discussion with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee for Elle Magazine, covering everything from COVID-19 to police brutality. But first and foremost, she told Biden, “I just want Trump out. His mouth gets […]
