FUBU Founders Look Back On Homophobia and Black Only Controversies

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*Back in the day, FUBU was among the who’s who of brands that made a noticeable way in a fashion world not ready to fully embrace hip-hop. Yet, despite a rough start, it emerged as a global force to be reckoned with. During an appearance on “Drink Champs,” FUBU founders Daymond John, Keith Perrin, and […]

ABFF & Walmart Announce 2nd Annual Content Creators’ Competition!

Nice Crowd’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and Walmart’s Black & Unlimited Announce Their Second Annual Content Creators’ Competition Through The Black & Unlimited Fatherhood Project

*Today, NICE CROWD’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and Walmart’s Black & Unlimited announced their continued collaboration to highlight the role of Black men within their families and communities through the second annual Black & Unlimited Fatherhood Project content creators’ competition. After a successful launch at the 2023 ABFF in Miami, the unprecedented program included […]

Issa Rae Taps Keke Palmer and SZA to Lead Cast of Her New Comedy Movie

Chief Executive Officer, Producer, Actress and Writer at HOORAE Issa Rae speaks during the 2023 AfroTech Women's Summit in Austin, TX

*Issa Rae has tapped Keke Palmer and SZA to headline her new comedy movie.  The plot is under wraps, but the flick was inspired by Palmer and SZA’s recent appearance on Saturday Night Live, Deadline reports.  The movie originated from the CoCre lab at Sony Pictures, a partnership between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures that nurtures […]

Blue Ivy Carter Joins Mom Beyoncé in ‘Lion King’ Prequel ‘Mufasa’ | WatchTrailer

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*Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter are no longer just family – they’ve become co-stars. A new trailer for Disney’s upcoming “Lion King” prequel “Mufasa” was released on Monday (04-29-24), revealing that both the singer known for “Texas Hold ‘Em” and her 12-year-old daughter will be lending their voices to the film. Although the […]

Is Lil Kim’s New Artist Her Young Boo? – You Decide! | WATCH

*Cher, Keyshia Cole, Madonna, and Kris Jenner are just a few of the well-known female celebrities in romantic relationships with much younger men.  Now, is rapper Lil Kim the latest to boo up with a youngin? Ever since the fashion and music icon posted a sweet happy birthday on Instagram to her new artist Tayy […]

Trailer Alert! ‘IF’ | WATCH

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*The final trailer for the new ‘IF‘ movie is out now! From writer and director John Krasinski, ‘IF’ is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. “IF” […]

Family of Black Teen Shot by White Homeowner for Visiting Wrong House Files Lawsuit

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*The relatives of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who was shot by a white homeowner last year after mistakenly approaching the wrong residence, are taking legal action against the shooter, Andrew Lester. ABC News reports that the family recently filed a civil lawsuit in Missouri on behalf of Yarl’s mother, Cleo Nagbe. It names Lester […]

Chlöe Bailey Stars in ‘The Exorcism’ with Russell Crowe | Watch Trailer

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 *Vertical has unveiled the debut trailer for its upcoming supernatural horror movie, “The Exorcism,” from director Joshua John Miller and starring Russell Crowe and Chlöe Bailey. Per Deadline, “The Exorcism follows Anthony Miller (Crowe), a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter (Ryan Simpkins) wonders if he’s […]

Sage Steele Replaces Candace Owens in New Daily Wire Animated Series

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*TV anchor Sage Steele has taken over the role previously held by Candace Owens in the voice cast of The Daily Wire’s forthcoming animated sitcom, “Mr. Birchum.” Deadline reports that Steele will play Deena in the series created by Adam Carolla. Owens was initially tapped to play the role, but she is no longer involved […]

McDonald’s Burger-Making Video Dubbed ‘Propaganda’ | Watch

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*A year-old video detailing how McDonald’s burgers are made have come people calling it a “propaganda” video.  In the 9-minute clip, a crew of butchers meticulously examines and prepares premium beef cuts, with the narrator noting that the goal is to eliminate any surplus fat, gristle, or bones from the meat. Subsequently, they grind beef […]

Legal Analyst Says Evidence Against Trump in Hush Money Trial is ‘Insane’

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*According to legal analyst Jonathan Turley, the evidence against Donald Trump in his hush money trial is “insane.” After an inquiry conducted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Trump was formally charged in March 2023 for allegedly falsifying records connected to hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential […]

Gucci Mane Disses Diddy on New ‘TakeDat’ Track | Watch

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*Gucci Mane fans are not feeling his latest track, “TakeDat,” in which he takes shots at Sean “Diddy” Combs. According to Billboard, the rapper utters Diddy’s name on the track 119 times. The outlet writes, “No Diddy is a phrase that has gone viral on social media since the myriad of sexual assault and misconduct […]