National Black Justice Coalition on Russia Moving Brittney Griner to an Undisclosed Penal Colony
*The following statement is from Dr. David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, a leading Black LGBTQ+/SGL civil rights organization, on Russia moving Brittney Griner to an undisclosed penal colony: “We are deeply concerned about the wellbeing of Brittney Griner and urge the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the U.S., the […]
‘Husband’ of Robyn Dixon (‘RHOP’) Accused of Sexual Assault COVER-UP of Student/Athlete
*If you’re a fan of Real Housewives, you know that cast members facing lawsuits isn’t something new. But Real Housewives of Potomac’s Robyn Dixon’s (ex-husband and current) fiancé, Juan Dixon, is being accused of allegedly covering up a sexual assault and blackmailing on his basketball team. According to the Baltimore Brew, a Coppin University assistant […]
Van Lathan Talks New ‘Hip Hop Homicides’ Series and Death of Takeoff | EUR Exclusive
*We caught up with TV personality and producer, Van Lathan to dish on WE tv’s new “Hip Hop Homicides” series which examines several high-profile murders in the Hip Hop community. Per the network’s news release: From Pop Smoke to XXXTentacion, the series takes a closer look at these shocking crimes, with the hope of providing […]
Pieper Lewis is Back in Custody After Escape from Residential Corrections facility
*(CNN) — Pieper Lewis, the Iowa teen and sex trafficking victim who killed a man she said raped her multiple times, is back in custody following her escape from the residential corrections facility where she was serving probation, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Lewis, 18, was arrested just days after she walked away […]
Lupita Nyong’o On Initially Not Seeing a Vision For a ‘Black Panther’ Sequel | EUR Exclusive
*In Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their kingdom from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. Lupita Nyong’o stars as Nakia, one of the greatest spies Wakanda has ever known and also the love of King T’Challa. We spoke […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: ‘Always Peace’ in ‘Transitions,’ According to Brian Courtney Wilson | WATCH
*“I’ve done nothing live since ‘Worth Fighting For’ seven years ago,” said three-time Grammy nominated Brian Courtney Wilson about his new album “Transitions” (Motown Gospel). About the newest single from the “Transition” album titled “Always Peace,” produced and written by Dana Sorey, the Stellar Award winner said, “I wanted it to be a bit more […]
Amazon Pressured to Remove Antisemitic Film Promoted by Kyrie Irving
*Amazon is reportedly under pressure to either remove or add a disclaimer to the film “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America,” which NBA star Kyrie Irving had seemingly thrown his support behind after sharing a tweet about the movie on social media. The film has since become a bestseller, dethroning all other documentaries on […]
Black Leaders Slam MSNBC for Firing Tiffany Cross | WATCH
*As we reported previously, MSBNC weekend host Tiffany Cross has been dropped by the network for her controversial comments. Cross was canned after calling out white supremacy and slamming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during her appearance on “Hell of Week With Charlemagne” on Comedy Central. “Cross was asked which state Democrats could afford to lose […]
‘SNL’ Slammed for Tapping Dave Chappelle as Host
*Dave Chappelle will host “Saturday Night Live” for the third time on Nov. 12, and the long-running sketch comedy series is facing backlash over it. Chappelle remains a target of the cancel culture movement due to his 2021 Netflix special “The Closer,” in which he takes aim at transgenders. Since then, the comedian has been […]
‘Yara Shahidi’s Day Off’ Exclusive Clip: Chess Challenge with Comedian Elsa Majimbo | Watch
*We have an exclusive clip from Thursday’s episode of Yara Shahidi’s Day Off, which debuts at 9a PT/12pmET on Facebook Watch. The series finds the actress, scholar, and self-proclaimed music nerd taking viewers on a fun adventure-filled day that gives a glimpse into the little-known lives of her celebrity peers. Per the official news release: […]
California ’22 Mid-Term: Historic Wave of Black Candidates Set to Win
*A wave of Black candidates in California are expected to win after this week’s General Election. Among them are three candidates leading in their races to be elected to statewide constitutional offices. Two African American candidates running for seats in the State Legislature are expected to win and become the two newest members of the […]
Daniel Kaluuya Joins Cast of ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Sequel
*Daniel Kaluuya has been tapped to voice the character of Hobart “Hobie” Brown, a.k.a. Spider-Punk in the upcoming animated feature “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” The Spider-Punk character was introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 3 #10 in 2015, Complex reports. Per Variety: “The film follows Miles Morales as Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, plunged into the multiverse […]
Walker and Warnock Headed for Runoff in Georgia Senate Race | VIDEO
*(CNN) — The hotly contested Senate contest in Georgia is too early to call, with Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker locked in a tight race that could decide control of the US Senate. If neither candidate surpasses the 50% threshold, Warnock and Walker will proceed to a December 6 run-off. Depending […]
Nurse at Scene of Takeoff Shooting Speaks Out | Video
*A nurse who allegedly tried to help save TakeOff after he was shot last week in Houston is speaking out about the tragic evening. The Migos rapper was shot during a dice game outside of a Houston bowling alley on Nov. 1. TakeOff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, died at the scene. He […]
White Univ of Kentucky Student to Withdraw After Viral Video Shows Her Racist Attack | WATCH
*(CNN) — Less than 48 hours after video of a Black University of Kentucky student enduring racial slurs from a White student went viral, she addressed a crowd of supporters. “My name is Kylah Spring.” With tears in her eyes, the college freshman had a message during a rally Monday night: “This is a recurring […]
