Songwriter Shares Backstory Behind Donny Hathaway’s Holiday Classic ‘This Christmas’
*Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas” remains the quintessential holiday anthem in the Black community. “A lot of black …
Gucci Mane and Wife Keyshia Ka’oir Welcome First Child, Son ‘Ice Davis’
*Gucci Mane, 40, and his wife Keyshia Ka’oir Davis, 35, welcomed their first child together — a baby boy they …
Kid Cudi’s ‘Beautiful Trip’, at 37 Seconds, Breaks Record for Shortest Billboard Hot 100 Hit Ever (Watch)
*Kid Cudi’s “Beautiful Trip,” all of 37 seconds long, debuts at the No. 100 anchor spot on the latest …
PEACE OF MIND WITH TARAJI: Is the Pressure to Be a Strong Black Woman Too Much? / WATCH
*This week’s second episode drop of Facebook Watch’s newest talk show, Peace of Mind with Taraji, is now available! In …
Bowlegged Lou’s Personal Refections of Whodini’s Ecstasy/John Fletcher / VIDEO
*Hey y’all, Bowlegged Lou/Full Force here … It’s a sad day as I didn’t want to believe it when I …
Sudan’s First Oscar Entry ‘You Will Die at Twenty’ Gets a North American Distributor (Trailer)
*Variety reports that distributor Film Movement has acquired North American rights to Amjad Abu Alala’s feature debut …
Russia Banned from Using Name, Flag at Next 2 Olympics Over ‘Doping’ Case [VIDEO]
*Russia has been barred from using its name and flag at the next two Olympics, or at any world championships for the …
WE REMEMBER: Whodini’s Ecstasy (John Fletcher) Dies at 56
*Today, hip hop fans are mourning the passing of John Fletcher, better known as Ecstasy from the legendary rap group …
R&B Legend Shirley Murdock Releases New Holiday Classic ‘Winter Wonderland’ – Watch/Listen
*Hollywood, CA – R&B legend and songwriter Shirley Murdock behind hits such as, “As We Lay,” “Go on Without You,” …
Angela Bassett, Tina Fey & Phylicia Rashad Discuss Their New Pixar Film ‘Soul’
*Pixar’s new flick “Soul“ is the first animated feature from the studio with a Black lead. The film tells …
Eve Says Goodbye to ‘The Talk’ After Four Seasons: ‘It’s Very Bittersweet’ [WATCH]
*After four seasons of co-hosting “The Talk,” Eve’s final episode was on Friday and the rapper/actress …
Shondaland’s Color-blind ‘Bridgerton’ is Fascinating TV – Debuts Christmas Day on Netflix / WATCH
*”Bridgerton,” the highly anticipated first series from Shondaland at Netflix, created by Chris Van Dusen (Scandal, …
BLIND ITEM: Wasted Feline
*The following Blind Item comes from Hollywood insider Enty Lawyer. Please address all inquiries and complaints to the …
Lakers Receive Championship Rings with Virtual Family Tributes in Empty Arena (Watch)
*The Staples Center may have been empty of fans, but the Los Angeles Lakers showed off their NBA championship rings …
‘Black Mirror’ Creators Mock COVID Pandemic in ‘Death to 2020’ Starring Samuel L. Jackson [WATCH]
*Netflix has dropped the trailer for a mockumentary about the craziness of this year titled “Death to 2020,” and it …
