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Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd + More Go Platinum After RIAA Changes

*Three days after Rihanna’s “Anti” album went platinum, thanks in part to 1 million digital downloads on Tidal, and being streamed over 13 million...

Luenell Tells of Being Molested; Calls Cosby’s Rape Scandal ‘Lies’

*Actress/comedian Luenell Campbell chatted with VladTV about Bill Cosby’s ongoing sex scandal, along with her own experiences with molestation and sexual abuse at the...

REVIEW: ‘The People V. O.J. Simpson’: The Trailers Don’t Do It Justice

*Viewers expecting to see some kind of Lifetime Original Movie version of O.J. Simpson’s trial and the events leading up to it in tonight’s...

Tracee Ellis Ross, Debbie Allen, Nina Shaw Saluted at Essence Black Women in Hollywood

*OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Essence today announced that the 2016 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards will air Saturday, February 27 at 10...

HBO Reveals ‘Confirmation’ Premiere Date; Kerry Washington Talks Hearings

*HBO has announced a premiere date for its Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas film, “Confirmation.” The original movie, starring Kerry Washington and Wendell Pierce, will debut at...

T-Mobile Tinkers With Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ in Super Bowl Ad (Watch)

*T-Mobile unveiled its new Super Bowl ad early. The mobile phone company features Drake in the new spot released Tuesday morning. Playing off the video for...

O.J. Not Feeling Portrayal of Johnnie Cochran in ‘People V. Simpson’ Ads

*A lawyer for O.J. Simpson says the jailed former NFL star is NOT happy with ads and interviews about the 10-part FX miniseries “The...

Watch Kids’ Reaction to Stacey Dash’s Black History Month Comments

*As folks get reeducated on and celebrate black history this month, a group of kids have taken it upon themselves to share how important...

Obama Says He’ll Be Too Emotional to Deliver Speech at Malia’s Graduation

*First daughter Malia Obama is graduating high school soon, and while lunching at the Jolly Pumpkin Brewery in Detroit this week, President Obama told...

Pharrell’s Ex Business Partners Coming for His ‘The Voice’ Money

*When Pharrell Williams and the production company Uncommon Content Partners teamed to launch the web series "ARTST TLK w/ Pharrell Williams," their goal was...

K.Michelle Says Adele’s ‘Blue-eyed Soul is Some Bullsh*t’

*Outspoken R&B singer K. Michelle is adamant that if Adele were Black, she wouldn’t be as successful as she is, nor would Sam Smith....

Spike Lee on #OscarsSoWhite: ‘Ask the White Nominees Their Opinion’ (Watch)

*Spike Lee drops by the studio digs of his longtime friend in an episode of "The Steve Harvey Show," airing Tuesday, Feb. 2. The pair discuss a...

Glynn Turman Joins Ava DuVernay’s ‘Queen Sugar’ on OWN

*Glynn Turman will guest star in OWN's new original series “Queen Sugar,” from director Ava DuVernay. The stage, screen and Broadway veteran will play Ernest Bordelon, the...

Fox News Guest Says Blacks Show ‘Slavish Support’ for Democrats

*A topic this morning on “Fox & Friends” was whether or not Republicans can ever woo the black vote. The guest booked for this segment was...

#OscarsSoWhite: Quincy Jones, Kerry Washington Added to Presenters List

*The Academy has increased its people of color in the presenters list. Quincy Jones, Kerry Washington, “Quantico” star Priyanka Chopra and actor Byung-hun Lee are...

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