AAFCA Celebrates Broadway’s Impact on Hollywood with Third Annual ‘AAFCA Goes to Broadway’ Luncheon
*The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) returns to midtown New York to present the highly anticipated third edition of AAFCA Goes to Broadway, an annual luncheon celebrating the incredible intersection between stage, television, and film. This year’s event will take place on October 14, 2024, at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, located in the […]
Trump Has A Wedgie Up His Butt for Haitian Immigrants + His Deportation Plan – The Journal of Steffanie Rivers | WATCH
*Have you ever wondered why some documented immigrants are welcomed into America with open arms while others get the Heisman Trophy cold shoulder? In 2021 Congress approved a special immigration program for more than 100k Afghans and Iraqis to come to the United States after American troops pulled out of Afghanistan. They got free plane […]
Sheesh! Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused of Sexual Assault in Six New Lawsuits – One Includes Alleged Teenage Victim | VIDEO
*If it’s a day that ends in “day,” you can bet Sean Combs is facing a new barrage of legal challenges. Today, Monday (10-14-24), at least six anonymous lawsuits were filed in federal court in the Southern District of New York. The lawsuits, brought forth by plaintiffs identified only as John Doe and Jane Doe, […]
Cast of Tyler Perry’s ‘Zatima’ Hit BET+ Drama Series Unpack Season 3 | EUR Video Exclusive
*We spoke with actors Nzinga Imani, Danielle Renee LaRoche, Jasmin Brown, and Ameer Baraka about the exciting third season of Tyler Perry’s “Zatima” on BET+, which kicked off Oct. 3 and promises to captivate audiences with its compelling storyline and dynamic performances. In our exclusive with the series star, they shared insights about their characters’ […]
CBS Backs Gayle King for Informing Author Ta-Nehisi Coates of Topics Before Controversial Interview
*CBS News issued a statement defending CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King concerning her participation in the controversial September 30 interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. We reported earlier that CBS executives allegedly reprimanded morning show anchor Tony Dokoupil for his tough questioning of the author regarding Coates’ pro-Palestinian stance amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. This incident […]
T.I.: ‘I Will Only Perform on My Own Terms’ | WATCH
*In a candid conversation at his sold-out comedy performance at City Winery in New York, the iconic rapper T.I. made headlines with his bold statement about live performances. The 44-year-old artist, known for his dynamic stage presence, revealed that he is shifting his focus and will now only perform on his own terms. His decision comes […]
Apple TV Drops Trailer for ‘Silo’ Season 2 + First Look Images
*Apple TV+ has dropped the trailer for the hotel anticipated second season of “Silo,” the global hit drama based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels. The 10-episode second season will premiere globally on Friday, November 15 on Apple TV+ with the first episode, followed by one new episode every Friday […]
Reported Threats Force FEMA to Pause Some Aid Operations in North Carolina – Suspect (William Jacob Parsons) Arrested | WATCH
*(CNN) — A North Carolina man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly threatening harm against FEMA employees responding to Hurricane Helene, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. William Jacob Parsons, 44, was arrested and charged with Going Armed to the Terror of the Public, a misdemeanor, Capt. Jamie Keever said in a news […]
Petition Against Chris Brown’s Performance Highlights Concerns of Gender-based Violence/GBV in South Africa | VIDEO
*Chris Brown‘s upcoming concerts in South Africa have sparked intense discussions about the country’s alarming rates of violence against women, with campaigners expressing concern over the implications of hosting an artist with a history of abuse. The Grammy-winning artist quickly sold over 94,000 tickets to his initial December 14 concert at the FNB Stadium in […]
Update on Woman Who Abandoned Her 3 Sons and Their Murdered Brother to Live with the Man Who Killed Him! | VIDEO
*This is a follow-up report to a story we initially covered in 2021. Gloria Williams, a 38-year-old Texas mother, has pleaded guilty to two counts of injury to a child in connection with the tragic and shocking circumstances surrounding the death of her 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee, and the abandonment of his three surviving brothers. […]
Judge Mathis and Wife Linda Working on Reconciliation After She Filed for Divorce
*Judge Greg Mathis claims he’s hunkering down at home for a while to reconcile with his wife after she filed for divorce. In August, Linda Mathis pulled the plug on their marriage after 39 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, who married in 1985, separated in July, and Linda is seeking spousal support, […]
Ray J Slams Jaguar Wright for ‘Fabricating Stories’ About Him
*Ray J called out Jaguar Wright after her controversial remarks on Piers Morgan’s show during a recent episode of his offbeat news show, “The Reality Check.” During the inaugural show, Ray J addressed Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ controversial arrest and indictment on racketeering, sex trafficking, and kidnapping charges. “Diddy was my friend,” Ray J said during the […]
Joe, Eric Benét, and Musiq Soulchild Announces Dates for ‘R&B Invitation Tour’
*R&B crooners Joe, Eric Benét, and Musiq Soulchild have announced dates for their co-headlining the R&B Invitation Tour, presented by North American Entertainment Group. As Rated R&B reports, the North American leg kicks off Feb. 14, 2025, at the Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, and will make stops in Las Vegas, Baltimore, Dallas, St. Louis, […]
Adidas Teams with Black Woman-Owned Premium Goods for Latest Collab
*Adidas has teamed up with Premium Goods, the first Black woman-owned sneaker boutique in the U.S., to release a limited-edition Campus ’00 sneaker. This collaboration, led by Premium Goods founder Jennifer Ford, celebrates Black entrepreneurship, Houston’s vibrant car culture, and community power, ESSENCE reports. Ford has spent 20 years blending sneaker culture with the community […]
Kendrick Perkins Offering College Athletes Cash Advances for NIL Rights
*Kendrick Perkins, along with Wall Street investor Chris Ricciardi, has co-founded Nilly, a company that offers college athletes cash advances in exchange for exclusive rights to their name, image, and likeness (NIL) for seven years. According to Fadeaway World, athletes can receive anywhere from $25,000 to several hundred thousand dollars upfront, with Nilly and its […]
