AMC Theatres Apologizes After Civil Rights Leader Says He was Kicked Out of A North Carolina Movie Theater | WATCH
*(CNN) — Civil rights leader Bishop William J. Barber says he was kicked out of a North Carolina movie theater while attempting to see “The Color Purple” for trying to use his own chair in the disabled section. Barber, 60, said he tried to use the special chair he brought in the disabled section of […]
Serena Williams Donates Her ‘Super Soldier’ Breast Milk to Mothers in Need | Video
*Serena Williams recently revealed that she is donating her leftover breast milk to mothers unable to breastfeed. In a short clip online, Williams reveals a freezer full of frozen “super solider” milk bags. She captioned the footage: “On a recent trip to NY I had left over breast milk. After going through a screening I […]
Jay-Z Drops Year-End Playlist, Rapper’s Birthday Could Become Holiday in NYC
*JAY-Z’s birthday could become a holiday in New York City. ABC 7 New York reports that councilmembers introduced legislation this month to declare December 4 (the rapper’s birthday) a holiday, named “Jay-Z Day.” The bill would celebrate Jigga’s “legendary status as a masterful MC and lyricist and as an innovative entrepreneur.” “The global phenomenon that […]
The Messiness: Kevin Hart Files Extortion Suit Against Tasha K Over Interview with Ex-Assistant | WATCH
*After seeing a snippet of an interview with Kevin Hart‘s ex-assistant, we’re not surprised he’s filed a lawsuit against infamous YouTube Blogger Tasha K. What we are surprised to learn though is that it’s an extortion lawsuit. Hart says Tasha K is trying to get $250,000 out of him in exchange for not releasing the […]
This Louisiana Man is First to be Arrested for Deepfake Child Porn
*BOSSIER, Louisiana (KTBS) — Deepfakes are becoming more popular; you’ve probably seen them in movies and on social media. Now they are even being used to commit crimes. “What a Deepfake is is an image that is created by AI that’s manipulated and fabricates a person, a place, or an event,” said Matt Gaydos, Bossier […]
Takeoff’s Father Joins Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Houston Bowling Alley
*The father of slain rapper Takeoff has reportedly joined the one million civil lawsuit against the Houston bowling alley where the artist was fatally shot in 2022. Attorney Brant J. Stogner explained to AllHipHop that Takeoff’s father, Kenneth Ball, “has suffered substantial pecuniary loss both in the past and in the future.” Stogner added, “Indeed, […]
Shaun King’s Instagram Account Banned for Supporting Palestinians
*Controversial activist Shaun King had his Instagram account banned because he supports Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. In the days leading up to the ban, King informed his 5 million followers that Meta staffers warned him about insiders seemingly creating new rules for the Meta-owned platform that could be used against King for violating the […]
Detroit Pistons Set NBA Record for Longest Losing Streak in A Single Season – Get Booed by Fans | WATCH
*(CNN) — The Detroit Pistons now have an unfortunate record all to themselves – and another one is in reach. The Pistons on Tuesday set the NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season, dropping their 27th consecutive game with a 112-118 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in Detroit. Detroit could soon […]
Kevin Hart to Host ‘2023 Back That Year Up’ Special with Kenan Thompson | Video
*Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson will host 2023 Back That Year Up again, covering the year’s biggest stories in pop culture, sports, social media, and politics. Vibe reports that the 1-hour special will feature guest appearances from Simone Biles, Kelly Clarkson, Jim Cramer, Ron Funches, David Alan Grier, Jay Pharoah, and many more A-listers. […]
Watch Pastor Shirley Caesar’s Hilarious ‘First’ Meeting with Phaedra Parks
*Pastor Shirley Caesar met up with reality TV star Phaedra Parks during the homegoing services for the late Bishop Carlton Pearson in Atlanta on Dec. 18. According to Parks, however, the moment wasn’t the first time they met. “You’ve met me a few times!” she told the 85-year-old queen of gospel, who admitted that she […]
Fantasia Fans Gush Over Her ‘Raw Talent’ in Table Read for ‘The Color Purple’ | WATCH
*A clip of Fantasia Barrino singing during a table read for “The Color Purple” is circulating on social media. Barrino stars as Celie in the music musical, a role she first played on Broadway from 2007 to 2008. A new viral clip on X (formally Twitter) shows Barrino at a table reading for the film […]
Mathew Knowles Shares Throwback Holiday Photo of Daughters Beyoncé and Solange | LOOK!
*Mathew Knowles hit up social media on Christmas Eve to post a throwback photo of his superstar daughters Beyoncé and Solange. The adorable image shows the young siblings decorating a Christmas tree. Knowles captioned the post, “At that age, something as simple as putting up an ornament on a tree can feel like the biggest […]
Opal Lee Gifted Family’s Texas Home Nearly 80 Years After Racist Mob Takeover | Video
*Civil rights activist Opal Lee was 12 years old when a racist mob forced her family out of their newly purchased home in Fort Worth while police watched. Some 80 years later, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” now owns the historic property. According to WFAA, Lee received the lot at 940 East Annie Street as a […]
Dr. Umar Johnson Slams ‘Bunny Hopping’ and Rejects Eminem as Hip-Hop’s GOAT | Video
*Social Media Personality Dr. Umar Johnson refuses to co-sign the debate about Eminem being one of the greatest rappers ever. During Johnson’s recent appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast, he discredits Eminem as the GOAT because he’s not Black. “No non-African can ever be the best of anything African,” Johnson stated. “It’s an insult to […]
‘Today’ Co-host Hoda Kotb is ‘Negotiating a Contract Extension’
*Insiders claim Hoda Kotb is trying to double her Today show salary. “Hoda is negotiating a contract extension, and she wants her pay at least doubled,” a source revealed to the National Enquirer, per RadarOnline. We reported previously that Kotb made history when she took over for former anchor Matt Lauer amid his 2017 sex […]
