Kirk Franklin’s New ‘Joy to the World’ – Spotify Holiday Exclusive Single | LISTEN
*New York, NY – Chart-topping artist, songwriter, and producer Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA) has released a new holiday track with “Joy to the World,” a Spotify Exclusive single (scroll down to listen). Recorded at the Spotify studio in Los Angeles, Franklin has created a reflective, poignant performance of the beloved song to bring encouragement and joy with this new uplifting arrangement, celebrating the spirit […]
Viola Davis Tried to Impress Daughter w/Role in ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ – Chris Brown Gives Big-Up to SA Singer + More | PicVIDEOs
*During the Los Angeles premiere, Viola Davis spoke about how she enjoyed playing the villainous character Dr. Volumnia Gaul in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” The Oscar winner said to The Hollywood Reporter, “Just seeing how many times you can make someone squirm — like Tom Blyth, oh man it was […]
First Look at Giancarlo Esposito in New Crime Thriller ‘Parish’ | Watch
*AMC Networks has released a first-look teaser trailer and photos for its upcoming action-packed drama “Parish starring Giancarlo Esposito. Per the news release, “Esposito stars as Gracian “Gray” Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an […]
Tasha K Engages in Physical Altercation with Influencer at Miami Influencer Party | WATCH
*Whoo Lawd! Tasha K is making news again as she finds herself at the center of a recent physical altercation. The incident happened earlier this month at the “We in Miami Podcast Influencer Party” in Miami. Tasha K was among those attending the event when she said a man disrespected her. A video later shared […]
Developing Multiple Health Conditions, Including Cancer, Linked to Ultra-processed Foods
*(CNN) — Eating higher amounts of ultra-processed food raises the risk of being diagnosed with multimorbidity, or having multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, a new study found. “What is particularly significant in this large study is that eating more ultra-processed foods, in particular animal products and sweetened beverages, was linked […]
Former Minneapolis City Council Member Announces Rematch Campaign for Congress Against Rep. Ilhan Omar
*Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council member, wants a rematch with Rep. Ilhan Omar after nearly defeating the congresswoman in last year’s Democratic primary, On Sunday, Samuels announced plans to challenge Omar – a Somali American and Muslim – in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, the AP reports. Jamaican-born Samuels plans to run on a […]
Director Nia DaCosta Talks MCU Fandom and ‘The Marvels’ Criticism
*“The Marvels” director Nia DaCosta reacted to criticism over her film that centers on diverse female superheroes. DaCosta told the audience at the Urbanworld Film Festival she initially considered passing on the flick, which opened this weekend with the lowest box office ever for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “The Marvels was something I had to […]
Ewwww! Patrick Mahomes Confirms He’s Worn the Same Pair of Drawers Every Game Day for Entire NFL Career | VIDEO
*(CNN) — There are a lot of sporting superstitions involving clothing. Tiger Woods is well known for wearing red shirts on the final day of golf tournaments, while Michael Jordan is said to have worn a lucky pair of blue basketball shorts from his University of North Carolina days under his Chicago Bulls uniform. Apparently, […]
Dominique Dawes Inducted Into 2023 Class of Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame
*The Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame has inducted Dominique Dawes as the first gymnast. “Being born and raised in Maryland, it’s always been great to know that since I was a kid in the spotlight, Marylanders have always had my back and cheered me on. That always gave me a great sense of pride […]
Marlon Wayans Talks Journey to Accepting His Trans Son | Watch
*Marlon Wayans is opening up about his trans son Kai in a new interview on “The Breakfast Club” radio show. “I talk about the transition, not their transition, but my transition as a parent going from ignorance and denial to complete unconditional love and acceptance,” Wayans said his eldest child, 23, who was born female […]
Cuba Gooding Jr. Hits His B-Boy Stance On Dance Floor – Patti LaBelle and Cardi B Link Up – The Vibes We Wanna See + More | PicVIDEOs
*Cuba Gooding Jr. hit his b-boy stance and lit up the dance floor with throwback 80s choreography. One fan said, “If you haven’t partied with Cuba at a club on a random night in NY you haven’t lived lmao that man is a great time !!!” Other fans made some real judgey observations, saying the […]
Jeannie Mai Seeks Fresh Start After Jeezy Separation – Relocating to LA: Report
*Jeannie Mai is looking for a fresh start following her separation from rapper Jeezy. “She’s trying her best to get her new life in order and start fresh,” a source shared with The Messenger. “Jeannie is currently looking at buying her own home in Los Angeles.” As we reported, Jeezy filed for divorce in Atlanta, […]
Trailer Drops for ‘Baby Shark’s Big Movie’ Featuring Cardi B and Offset | Watch
*The first trailer for the hotly anticipated “Baby Shark’s Big Movie” from Nickelodeon, Paramount+, and The Pinkfong Company has dropped. “Pinkfong’s Baby Shark” launched on YouTube in November 2015 and became the world’s first-ever video to hit 10 billion views on YouTube, making it the most-viewed video in the streaming platform’s history, per the news […]
Gospel Singer Bobbi Storm Disrupts Delta Flight with Impromptu Performance – Critics Call Her ‘Entitled’ | Watch-U-Decide
*Gospel singer Bobbi Storm served up an impromptu performance on a Delta flight after discovering she was up for two Grammy awards. However, it didn’t go over very well with a flight attendant. In a video Storm posted to Instagram, the flight attendant threatens to kick her off the flight after repeatedly asking the Grammy-nominated […]
Denzel Washington Reunites with Antoine Fuqua for Netflix’s ‘Hannibal’ Epic
*Denzel Washington and Antoine Fuqua are reuniting again to develop the “Hannibal” drama for Netflix. The dynamic duo first teamed on “Training Day,” “The Equalizer” and “The Equalizer 2.” Fuqua will direct the “Hannibal” film based on a script by John Logan, with Washington also producing. It’s not yet clear what the actor’s role is […]
