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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
#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 …
Journalist Michael Feeney, On Verge of ‘Dream’ CNN Job, Dies at 32
*Michael J. Feeney, a former New York Daily News reporter, has died suddenly at 32 of complications from a staph …
ABC Orders Comedy Pilot ‘Toast’ from Shonda Rhimes, Scott Foley
*“Scandal” star Scott Foley is behind his boss Shonda Rhimes’ first comedy series ordered by ABC. “Toast,” written by …
Victoria Rowell, Darrin Dewitt Henson Star in ‘What Love Will Make You Do’
*eOne U.S. Films, in conjunction with celebrated filmmaker and author, Lisa Haynes, is proud to announce the partnership …
