Ledisi, Dawn Lewis and Others Tell Their Truths Via ShowBizStories / WATCH
*ShowBiz Stories (SBS), founded by Marion J. Caffey (producer, Apollo Amateur Night), launched today, December 10 featuring personal and moving stories submitted via video by dozens of artists from across multiple disciplines, from theatre and music to television and film. Anyone can submit their own video on the Tell Us Your Story page at showbizstories.com/upload/. […]
Jeezy on Georgia Runoff: ‘We Can’t Fight Half the Battle and Not Finish the War’
*”Not every rapper who identifies with “trap” music has shown an eagerness to evolve into community leadership outside of their storied street-entrepreneurial beginnings. Yet trap music impresario Jeezy has gone from encouraging a “Trap or Die” mentality to providing political thug motivation in recent years, endorsing President-Elect Joe Biden in the 2020 election, tweeting support for Hillary Clinton […]
Harvey Mason Jr. & Grammys Apologize to Tifany Haddish – They Asked Her to Host for FREE / VIDEO
*As was previously reported, Tiffany Haddish recently called out the Grammys for inviting her to host a ceremony but refusing to pay for her time, hair, makeup, or wardrobe! During an interview with Variety, the star explained: “All of that would have to come out of my pocket. I don’t know if this might mean […]
Deebo is Dead – Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister Dies at 62: Report
*Whoa! Here’s some crazy and unfortunate news. Tommy “Tiny” Lister, who found fame from playing intimidating, but lovable tough guys – like “Deebo” in films like “Friday” – has died, reports TMZ. Lister was 62. The site says law enforcement sources say they got a call from the actor’s Marina Del Rey condo Thursday afternoon, […]
Kim Kardashian Begs President Trump to Stop Execution of Brandon Bernard
*Kim Kardashian is urging President Donald Trump to stop tonight’s government execution of 40-year-old Brandon Bernard. The reality TVstar has for months advocated for his death sentence to be commuted to life in prison. Bernard was convicted for his involvement in the 1999 murders of youth ministers Todd and Stacie Bagley in Texas, when he […]
Power Women Summit 2020: Congresswoman-elect Cori Bush Talks Being Mistaken for Breonna Taylor
*Today, during Day 3 Main Stage programming at WrapWomen’s Power Women Summit 2020, the largest annual gathering of the most influential women in entertainment, media and technology, Congresswoman-elect Cori Bush, in conversation with Soledad O’Brien, discussed being mistaken for Breonna Taylor on her first day at “Congress school,” the need for a diverse Congress, and […]
Dionne Warwick Claps Back at Wendy Williams for Talking About Her 2002 Marijuana Charge [VIDEO]
*Dionne Warwick has clapped back at Wendy Williams for discussing the singer’s past marijuana charge. “A friend alerted me that Wendy Williams was spending a lot of not nice time speaking on me,” Warwick, 79, tweeted on Wednesday. “I tuned in to her show to catch the last few minutes of her speaking about me […]
First Look: Forest Whitaker in ‘Godfather of Harlem’ Season 2 (Trailer)
*EPIX has released the first teaser trailer for Forest Whitaker’s “Godfather of Harlem,” premiering in April. “Godfather of Harlem” tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from eleven years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by […]
Gunman Who Fatally Shot Texas Rapper Mo3 Has Been Arrested
*A suspect in connection with the November shooting of Texas rapper Mo3 has been arrested. We previously reported… Mo3 was gunned down on an interstate in the Dallas, according to TMZ. The 28-year-old rapper, whose real name is Melvin Noble, was on the come up in the rap game. He was also a known associate […]
Tiffany Cross and Jonathan Capehart Will Inspire New Generations of Viewers with New MSNBC Weekend Shows (EUR Exclusive)
*The Cross and Capehart shows, which will be replacing Joy Reid’s “AM Joy” Saturday and Sunday slots, will have MSNBC’s hard-hitting politically-based commentary as well as …
Purge at Fort Hood: Army Fires, Suspends Troops Over Culture of Violence at Base [VIDEO]
*The Army has announced that 14 senior leaders and enlisted personnel at Fort Hood in Texas have been fired or suspended following an investigation into the toxic culture of violence that includes murders, sexual assaults and suicides. U.S. officials said Monday that the purge comes in the wake of the disappearance and killing of Spc. […]
Actress Indya Moore Launches TranSanta Campaign to Bring Holiday Cheer to Transgender Kids
*“Pose” actress Indya Moore has launched a new campaign that aims to bring the spirit of Santa Claus with transgender youth this Christmas. As reported by PEOPLE, Moore’s new social media campaign called TranSanta seeks to connect generous people with transgender kids who are homeless, in foster care or who are generally at-risk, who won’t […]
Judge Whose Son Was killed by Crazed Gunman Calls on Lawmakers to Protect ‘Federal Judiciary’ [VIDEO]
*The New Jersey federal judge whose 20-year-old son was gunned down at the family home in July is calling for federal protections for judges’ personal information. We previously reported…Mark Anderl, the husband of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas, was also wounded in the shooting by Roy Den Hollander, who reportedly committed suicide after […]
She’s Back: Susan Rice Tapped to Oversee Biden’s Domestic Policy (Video)
*President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Barack Obama’s former national security adviser Susan Rice to run his White House Domestic Policy Council, according to reports. Rice, 56, also served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, was vetted to serve as Biden’s vice president and was also in the running for the Secretary of State […]
The Story That Launched ‘Daily Show’s’ New Segment ‘You’re So Lucky You’re White’ (Watch)
*In protest against New York’s COVID restrictions, a Staten Island bar owner declares his property an autonomous zone, hits a cop with his car, and becomes a Fox News hero. Now, the man is the first story under the “Daily Show’s” new segment, “You’re So Lucky You’re White.” Host Trevor Noah compares this man’s treatment […]
