Ownership of Historic Ebony and Jet Photo Archive Transferred to Getty and NMAAHC
*A consortium comprising the Ford Foundation, the J. Paul Getty Trust, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the Smithsonian Institution, announced today the official transfer of ownership of the acclaimed Johnson Publishing Company (JPC) archive to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and to […]
Nick Cannon Responds to Allegations of Him Spreading Bacterial Vaginosis | WATCH
*Nick Cannon has been facing a little bit of backlash in the last couple of days over a resurfaced interview where he claimed 80% of women need assistance with their hygiene. The talk show host made those comments while appearing on Angela Yee’s Lip Service (@aylipservice) last month. He said at the time, “80% of […]
Prime Video Drops Official Trailer for ‘A League of Their Own’ | Watch
*Prime Video has released the official trailer for the highly anticipated series “A League of Their Own,” inspired by the original 1992 film directed by Penny Marshall but featuring new characters. The series is co-created and executive produced by “Broad City” alum Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham, with Jacobson also starring, per Variety. As previously […]
Here’s the Latest on the Brittney Griner Trial in Russia After Her Testimony on Wednesday | VIDEO
*(CNN) — This week’s trial proceedings in Russia over WNBA star Brittney Griner‘s detention have shed more light on the details of her arrest, including her testimony that she wasn’t provided key information on her rights granted under Russian law. Seated in a courtroom near Moscow Wednesday, Griner denied accusations from prosecutors of drug smuggling […]
Willow Smith Stuns in Red Bikini | Video
*Willow Smith shared a video on her Instagram account showing off her shaved head and toned body in a red bikini. The video shows the singer, 21, posed by the water and smiling. “Just a little reminder that our value as humans doesn’t lie in our external abilities or productivity. Our value is innate, equal, […]
The Weather Channel Apologies for Racial Slur During Broadcast
*The Weather Channel has apologized after an Iowa weather station aired an offensive racial slur during one of its forecast graphics last Thursday. “Hello Des Moines, This is your weather my N******,” read a graphic displayed on the Des Moines-based Weather Channel’s “Local on the 8s” segment. The incident went viral after it was flagged […]
R. Kelly’s Sisters Say He’s a Victim of Racism: ‘He Was Taken Advantage Of’ | Video
*R. Kelly‘s sisters appeared on U.K.’s Good Morning Britain on Wednesday to speak out about his sex crimes case. Last month, the R&B singer was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his alleged sex crimes against women and young girls. As reported by Complex, Kelly’s sisters, Cassandra, Theresa, and Lisa Kelly, said racism is […]
Tyler Perry Says Actors Turned Down His New Film ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’
*Tyler Perry is speaking out about his upcoming highly anticipated coming-of-age film “A Jazzman’s Blues,” which is set to debut on Netflix on Sept. 23. “I’m beyond excited about it,” Perry says on the PEOPLE Every Day podcast about the drama set in the 1940s. “It’s something very, very different for me. And, so far […]
Chris Brown Responds to Criticism After Bailing on Benefit Concert
*Chris Brown has clapped back at the organizer of a benefit concert for victims of Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas who claims he skipped out of the events. Brown was supposed to perform at the One Night Only benefit concert on March 19 at the Toyota Center in Houston. As reported by Hip Hop DX, LeJuan […]
Lori Harvey Signs with IMG Models and WME
*Lori Harvey has signed with IMG Models and WME. “It’s a dream to work with IMG Models and WME,” Harvey, 25, told WWD in an exclusive statement. “I’m so excited for what this next chapter holds and am looking forward to expanding my business ventures across fashion, TV, film and entertainment.” Per WDD, IMG Models […]
Facebook Allegedly Examines How Platform Discriminates Against Black Users
*Last year it was announced that META, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, would examine how the platforms treat Black users. “There are a lot of members of systemically and historically marginalized communities who feel that their experience on our platforms is different,” said Roy Austin Jr., vice president of civil rights at Meta, […]
Black Man Who Assaulted Police at US Capitol on Jan 6 with Pole Gets 5 Years+ Sentence | WATCH
*(CNN) — A federal judge sentenced a man who assaulted law enforcement officers with poles during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol — and continued to scuffle with officers even after being briefly detained that day — to more than five years in prison on Tuesday. Mark Ponder pleaded guilty in April […]
‘Brat Loves Judy’ Exclusive Clip: Can Brat Carry the Baby? | Watch
*We have an exclusive clip of this week’s new episode of “Brat Loves Judy,” which airs Thursday night on WE tv. In the clip, rapper DaBrat explains to her lady-love, entrepreneur Jesseca “Judy” Dupart, that she can not carry a baby due to having fibroids. How will Judy respond to this revelation? Watch the moment […]
Exclusive Clip: Audible Original ‘The Prophecy’ Starring Kerry Washington | Listen
*We have an exclusive clip from the Audible Original, “The Prophecy,” a new scripted podcast starring and executive produced by Kerry Washington. The series is the first of the three Audible Original podcasts that Kerry Washington and her Emmy-winning Simpson Street Productions will produce for Audible. Per a news release, “The Prophecy” is set against the […]
Lil Duval Airlifted to Hospital After ATV Accident in the Bahamas | Video
*Lil Duval was involved in an ATV accident while vacationing in the Bahamas. The comedian, (born Roland Powell), had to be airlifted to a hospital after an ATV he was riding was hit by a car, PEOPLE reports. Duval suffered a number of injuries, including a broken hip. He’s been sharing updates on Instagram, including […]
