Crowd Chants ‘Toss The Script’ at Chaz Ebert During Denzel Washington Interview
*Tonight, Chaz Ebert moderated the American Black Film Festival Retrospective: Denzel Washington at the New World Center in Miami, FL. The retrospective was described as a journey through Washington’s illustrious career, his evolution as an actor, director, producer and his love for the work of August Wilson. The conversation started with the icon reading the […]
10 Things That Need to Change Before ‘Super Freak: The Rick James Story’ Goes On Broadway
*James Ambrose Johnson, better known by his adopted stage name “Rick James” was among the most colorful, outrageous, and outspoken African American music artists of the late `70s through the `80s. He espoused a brash “Punk Funk” lifestyle of sex, drugs, and ‘Funk n Roll.” The Buffalo, New York native recorded for Motown Records and […]
‘Found’ Cast Dish On S2 Premiere at ABFF
*Today, audiences in Miami were the first to watch NBCs Found season two! The Found TV Show is coming soon. The crime drama follows Gabi Mosley (Shanola Hampton) a public relations specialist dedicated to finding missing people. In season one Gabi was living with her childhood kidnapper Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) locked up in her basement. […]
Chris Brown Meet-And-Greet Costs $1,111 and A Booty Grab – Seriously! | LOOK
*Chris Brown and his fans are getting what they want when it comes to the singer’s $1,111 meet-and-greet opportunity. Vibe reports Brown’s most recent fan encounters on his 11:11 Tour are generating healthy talk on what fans can get when they see their favorite hitmaker in the flesh after the show. The 11:11 our, which […]
Angela Bofill Passes Away: Beloved Singer of ‘I Try’ and ‘Angel of the Night’ Was 70
*Angela Tomasa Bofill, a celebrated R&B singer known for her chart-topping hits in the 1970s and 1980s, passed away on Thursday at her daughter’s home in Vallejo, California. She was 70 years old. Her manager and her personal Facebook account did not provide a cause of death. Born on May 2, 1954, in the Bronx, […]
Victoria Monét Shows Shades of Janet Jackson with ‘Alright’ Video | WATCH
*Victoria Monét is flanked in shades of Janet Jackson as she goes all in with dance moves for the video to her latest single, “Alright.” Entertainment Weekly reports the “Control” entertainer was channeled via Monet’s dancing, twirling, writhing, popping, and locking throughout her Dave Meyers-directed clip. The Janet connection is strong, with Meyers being known […]
Four Tops’ Alexander Morris Sues Hospital for Racial Discrimination – Says He was Forced into A ‘Restraining Jacket’ | WATCH
*A Michigan-based hospital is at the center of a legal situation involving a member of the legendary Motown singing group the Four Tops. The suit, filed June 10 in federal court, details the situation between Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital and Alexander Morris. Morris is suing the Detroit area facility, under accusations that two staff members […]
Day 3 ABFF: Issa Rae, Kenya Barris, Aldis Hodge, Nicco Annan, Nle Choppa, Because They’re Funny Comedy Show & Legendary White Party | PHOTOS
Day 3 of the 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) featured red hot stars across film, TV and comedy. The legendary white party had festival-goers celebrating into the early morning hours. The evening featured a special appearance from budding Memphis rapper NLE Choppa. The rapper joined Cory Hardrict and Meagan Good on-stage following their remarks […]
Charles Barkley’s Goin’ Fishin’ – NBA Icon Announces RETIREMENT from TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ | WATCH
*Even though the words came directly from his mouth, somehow we find it hard to believe he’ll actually go through with it. On Friday, NBA icon Charles Barkley announced his retirement from his long-term role as a broadcaster for TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” effective following the 2024-25 season. Barkley’s departure aligns with ongoing uncertainties surrounding […]
Willie Mack III Lived in His Car for Over A Year – Now He’s Living His Dream at the US Open | VIDEO
*(CNN) — For even the most talented golfers, it’s a long road to the US Open. Willie Mack III knows that better than anyone – he’s slept on several of them. The Michigan-born 35-year-old made an impressive start on his major debut at the 124th edition of his national open on Thursday, outperforming some of […]
