Success of ‘Empire,’ ‘Black-ish’ and ‘HTGAWM’ Triggers Diversity Surge in TV
*Judging by the success of “Empire,” “Black-ish” and “How to Get Away With Murder,” TV networks have taken a liking to a …
Marc Lamont Hill to Host HuffPost’s Front-Page Satirical News Show
*The Huffington Post is launching a weekly primetime satirical TV (online) news show on the front page airing Fridays …
Queen Latifah’s ‘Bessie’ to Premiere May 16 on HBO (New Pics)
*HBO has finally set a date for its Bessie Smith biopic starring Queen Latifah. The film, which follows …
‘NBC Nightly News’ Ratings Up 7 Percent with Lester Holt
*America doesn’t seem to be missing Brian Williams. With Lester Holt in the driver’s seat, the telecast actually rose in …
Kanye West Roasts Wife’s Love of Black Men at BET Honors (Watch)
*Kanye West apparently thought it was fitting that at an event hosted by Black Entertainment Television, he bring up his …
Shonda Rhimes Blasts Lady Gaga’s Oscar Performance: ‘That Was Not Okay’
*Shonda Rhimes was not feeling Lady Gaga on Oscar night. She didn’t think the pop star should’ve been chosen for the …
Zendaya Rips Giuliana Rancic’s ‘Ignorant’ Dreadlock Comment
*The folks on E!’s “Fashion Police” had a lot to say about Zendaya Coleman’s Oscar look, but a comment from co-host …
Patti LaBelle, Redfoo in New “Dancing With The Stars” Cast (Watch)
*She’s known to kick off her shoes in concert. This spring, Patti LaBelle will be kicking up her heels on the dance …
Michael Sam Joins ‘Dancing with the Stars’
*Michael Sam is exercising for a different game as he joins “Dancing With the Stars.” According to TMZ Sports, Sam will …
Dr. Ron Hall: The Colorism Conversation … Still an Issue in the African-American Community
“Light Girls,” the sequel to Bill Duke’s 2011 documentary “Dark Girls” has sparked ongoing conversation in the …
Stacey Dash ‘Appalled’ with Patricia Arquette Oscar Speech Demanding Pay Equality for Women
*Stacey Dash continues to live up to the movie she’s best known for. The “Clueless” star turned Fox News contributor …
1000 Showed in the Cold to Attend ‘Preachers of Detroit’ Premiere (Photos)
*Last Friday the Change Agent Consortium and Mix 92.3 presented the …
Niecy Nash Joins Ryan Murphy’s Fox Series ‘Scream Queens’
*Niecy Nash has booked a role on yet another television series. The “Selma” actress, who appears on “The Mindy Project” …
What Was Going On With Terrence Howard at the Oscars? (Watch)
*One of the more bizarre moments of the Oscars Sunday night happened during Terrence Howard’s turn on the mic. The …
Don Lemon Says ‘Dick’ Twice During Live Oscar Coverage, Michaela Pereira Embarrassed (Watch)
*Don Lemon is in the headlines again, this time for saying “dick” on live television while gushing over Andy Samberg and …
