Rockin’ the Blues at the 8th Annual Lawndale Blues Festival: PHOTOS
*(Lawndale, CA.) – Jane Addams Park on Firmona and Marine Avenue were packed with blues lovers for the highly anticipated return of a live in-person music festival. It’s a Blues Thang! The Lawndale Blues Festival gets bigger and better each year. This is an awesome event that brings together the community- family, friends, neighbors, co-workers […]
Rapper Blueface Accused of Attacking Bouncer At Strip Club – WATCH Video of the Attack!
*Looks like Blueface might be heading back to the slammer. According to TMZ, the rapper is being accused of attacking a club bouncer and leaving him with bruises and scratches! The news site reports that Blueface popped up Skinny’s Lounge late Sunday night in the San Fernando Valley. When he got to the door he […]
Gorillas at Zoo Atlanta Exposed to COVID by Fully Vaxxed Staffer
*A fully vaxxed individual is reportedly responsible for infected several of the gorillas at the Atlanta zoo with COVID 19. Per PEOPLE, Zoo Atlanta revealed their western lowland gorillas displayed symptoms of “coughing, nasal discharge, and minor changes in appetite” In the comments section of an Instagram post, Zoo Atlants stated, “It is our assumption […]
Michaela Coel: Actress Talks Being Racially Profiled and Getting Dirty Looks
*Actress Michaela Coel is sharing her truth on what it’s like being racially profiled and treated differently because she’s a black woman. Michaela Coel, 33, has become a fan favorite for many people over the years. The British actress is best known for creating and starring in the E4 comedy sitcom Chewing Gum. However, she […]
Courtney B. Vance Reacts to ‘Lovecraft Country’ Cancellation: ‘Doesn’t Make Sense’
*Courtney B. Vance bagged a guest actor Emmy on Sunday for his work on “Lovecraft Country,” and he made time to honor his late co-star Michael K. Williams. During his acceptance speech, Vance acknowledged the show’s creator Misha Green and later expressed his thoughts on the show’s surprise cancellation. Williams was found dead last week […]
Jennifer Hudson Celebrates B-day with Surprise Blue Note NYC Performance | WATCH
*As Blue Note‘s 40th anniversary celebrations continue, last night several GRAMMY-award winners graced the stage. On Sunday, September 12, during the closing night of renowned jazz saxophonist Kenny Garrett‘s headline run, OSCAR and GRAMMY-winning actress/singer Jennifer Hudson made an impromptu performance with music virtuoso Cory Henry on keys. The performance coincided with Jennifer’s birthday and […]
Gamble and Huff Mourn The Loss of Philadelphia International Records Former Executive Harry Coombs
*Philadelphia – Philadelphia International Records co-founders Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff are mourning the death of Harry Coombs, former senior vice president of sales and marketing for the iconic label. Mr. Coombs died recently. Legendary producers Gamble and Huff began working with Mr. Coombs in 1972 at the beginning of the record label’s meteoric rise. […]
Taraji P. Henson Reportedly Worth $25 Million
*Actress Taraji P. Henson has reportedly racked up a $25 million net worth. As reported by Black Enterprise, Henson has appeared in a range of TV series and movies since debuting on the big screen over twenty years ago. She has a multi-million net worth via her multiple streams of income. Below is a glimpse […]
Wendy Williams’ Show May Skip Sept. 20 Premiere Amid Health-Related Hiatus
*Wendy Williams is reportedly stepping back from the spotlight as part of her health-related hiatus. Per Page Six, the Sept. 20 premiere of her daytime talk show may not air after Williams canceled all promo events next week. “People are tight-lipped about it, but there are whispers that she won’t be there,” one Wendy source […]
UPDATE: ‘Doctor Who’ Actress Tanya Fear FOUND after Reported Missing (Watch)
UPDATE: Actress Tanya Fear has been found after she was reported missing on Thursday, a representative for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to EW. “It is with great pleasure and relief to report, that Tanya has been found safe, by Police today,” her family said in a statement provided to EW by her manager. […]
Biggie’s Old Brooklyn Apartment Up For Sale
*The former Brooklyn residence of Notorious B.I.G. is on the market. Per Uproxx: The Notorious B.I.G.’s old apartment where he recorded his classic album, Ready To Die, has gone up for sale. According to The New York Post, the apartment — two-bedroom, two-bathroom property in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn — is currently listed […]
On ‘Jemele Hill is Unbothered’: Joy Reid Discusses Being the only Black Woman with a Primetime Political Show & More | LISTEN
*In the latest episode of Spotify’s “Jemele Hill is Unbothered,” Political talk show host Joy-Ann Reid joins Jemele to discuss the success of her wildly popular nightly political discussion show, “The Reid Out,” what it’s like being the only black woman with a political show in primetime, and why having a previous show cancelled on […]
Gayle King Admits to Being the ‘Third Wheel’ on Oprah’s Vacations with Stedman Graham
*Gayle King admits she serves as the “third wheeler” on vacations with Oprah Winfrey and her longtime partner Stedman Graham. “I’m a proud third wheeler. I make no apologies for that. I got divorced back in 1994 and I’ve been their third wheel ever since,” said King, as reported by Ace Showbiz. “The good news […]
Israel Orders Black Hebrews to Leave or Face Forcible Deportation
*Members of the Hebrew Israelites Community of Dimona in southern Israel have been ordered to leave the country by September 23 or face forcible deportation. As someone noted on Twitter, “Israel welcomes white American Jewish immigrants but if you’re black it’s often another story (you may as well be Palestinian)”. Here’s more from The Times […]
Rising Black Designer Maxie J Debuts New Birthday Collection
*Thursday, September 2nd, guests gathered at Exchange LA in Los Angeles to attend Maxie James, black designer to the stars and owner of Ellaè Lisquè’s fashion show. The debut of her “Birthday Collection” was a star-studded event kicked off with Jasmin Brown aka Watch Jazzy as the host and a hit performance by Sevyn Streeter. […]
