Minista Paul Scott/Activist to Rappers: Either Books or Bullets
*Hip Hop has long been criticized for much of the gun violence plaguing the Black community. Not only have the fans been inspired to kill other Black men by rap lyrics but the rappers, themselves, have fallen victim to lifestyles that they glorify in their lyrics. Now, a NC minister is asking rappers to make […]
Wendy’s in Bad Shape – She Struggles with Lymphedema and Can Only Feel 5% of Her Feet | WATCH
*Wendy Williams is getting candid about her struggle with lymphedema. She’s also not letting her recent health issues stop her from rejoining the media landscape – which she plans to do by producing her own podcast. Wendy was a guest on “TMZ Live” Tuesday (June 28) to talk about her departure from daytime television and […]
What To Do When There’s No Toilet Paper in Public Bathroom
*Most of us have experienced the horror of using a public bathroom and realizing too late that the toilet paper dispenser is empty. The first obvious step would be to check the other stalls for toilet paper or, if you’re not alone, ask for help. If those two tips are not options… Lifehacker has noted […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Comedian/Actress Cocoa Brown’s ‘Famous Enough’ on Comedy Special | VIDEO
*“I thought what better way to showcase who I am,” said Cocoa Brown, comedian/actress who currently co-stars in Fox’s #1 drama “9-1-1” co-executive produced and also starring Angela Bassett, about by her stand-up comedy special “Cocoa Brown: Famous Enough” (Comedy Dynamic) released as a video/DVD and album. “Comedy Dynamic reached out to me about filming […]
‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’ Hits Theaters Friday! | Watch
Bleecker Street will release “Mr. Malcolm’s List” exclusively in theaters nationwide Friday! Directed by Emma Holly Jones, written by Suzanne Allain and starring Freida Pinto, Sope Dirisu, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ashley Park, with Zawe Ashton, and Theo James – “Mr. Malcolm’s List” has been described as a whirlwind of sumptuous fashion, lavish country getaways, a glittering […]
Khaby Lame: Non-speaking Comedian Now the Most-followed on TikTok | VIDEO
*(CNN) — Comedian Khaby Lame has become the king of TikTok — all without uttering a word. With more than 142.9 million followers, Lame has dethroned teen dancer and content creator Charli D’Amelio to become the most-followed person on the platform. Lame, 22, who was born in the West African nation of Senegal and now […]
Kanye West Wanted to be Declared ‘Legally Dead’ for a Year: ‘Nobody Missing Me’ | Video
*Kanye West presented Sean “Diddy” Combs with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday. West was dressed incognito when he delivered his speech, during which he noted that he’s been on a “little hiatus,” EW reports. “I took a little hiatus. I said I wanted to declare myself legally dead for […]
R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking | WATCH-Live
*R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after a Brooklyn jury found him guilty last year of racketeering and sex trafficking. We reported previously that the case was opened following the “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries that aired on Lifetime in 2019. Prosecutors allege that Kelly “methodically groomed the women and girls […]
Hulu to Stream 2022 Essence Music Festival
*Hulu announced that it will be the official streaming destination of the 2022 ESSENCE Festival. The hotly anticipated event will take place in person in New Orleans, and virtually, from June 30 – July 3, 2022. This marks the first time ever that the festival will be available on a streaming platform. Comedian Kevin Hart […]
Eric Holder (Nipsey Hussle’s Alleged Killer) Suffers Beat-down in Jail – Trial on Temporary Hold | VIDEO
*Eric Holder, the man accused of murdering Nipsey Hussle, was reportedly beaten so bad while in custody that he was unable to attend his trial on Tuesday, sources tell Rolling Stone. The 32-year-old, according to the publication, needed to be treated for his injuries after the violent incident erupted at a Los Angeles courtroom around […]
Wendy Williams Speaks Out After Talk Show Cancelled, Ready to Take on Podcasting
*Wendy Williams says she is done with TV and is eyeing a new career as a podcaster. Speaking to Extra, Williams revealed that she is “heading off into world of podcasts with iTunes” after her beloved daytime talk show came to an end this month. TMZ also caught up with Williams and she noted that […]
Sloane Stephens Talks Mental Wellness, Shares Skincare Routine | Video
*Sloane Stephens is speaking out about how she is managing her mental health ahead of Wimbledon. Speaking to The Healthy Reader’s Digest, the newly married tennis star shared her mental wellness routine which includes being physically active off the court. “I think exercise is a huge part of how we feel,” Stephens said. “If I’m […]
Clarence Thomas Says Americans Care More About Their iPhones Than The Constitution
*A new book claims that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, expressed ‘disappointment’ that Americans are more interested in their iPhones than the Constitution. According to reports, Michael Pack interviewed the judge between November 2017 and March 2018 for the book titled “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own […]
Whoo Lawd! Mavis Staples Goes in on the Late Aretha Franklin: ‘She was VERY INSECURE’
*Singer/Civil Rights Activist Mavis Staples, 82, is opening up about her complicated friendship with the late Aretha Franklin! The beloved singer who has an impressive catalog of solo work– in addition to what she recorded alongside her siblings in the group The Staple Singers–is getting candid about the relationship she had with Franklin. During a […]
Execution-style Killing of New Orleans Woman Caught On Video
*Police in New Orleans are searching for a cold-blooded killer who was caught on camera killing a woman execution-style in broad daylight. According to the New Orleans Police Department, BJ Brown, 32, fatally shot Casandra Jones just before 9:30 a.m. Monday (June 27) in the Iberville Housing Development on Bienville Street, Fox News reports. Jones […]
