John Legend Wears Exec. Prod. Hat For ‘Southern Rites’ Documentary
*John Legend is stepping away from music for a minute to shed light on a story that “needs to be told.” Essence reports …
Funnyman Jay Pharoah Helps Pres. Obama Order a Big Mac (Watch)
*During a HuffPost Live interview with host Josh Zepps on Tuesday (May 12), the “Saturday Night Live” funnyman used his …
‘Empire’ Bros Bryshere Gray, Trai Byers and Jussie Smollett Cover Essence
*The brothers of “Empire,” Bryshere Gray, Trai Byers and Jussie Smollett, are too sizzling hot for Summer …
Celebrities Gather For Tribute to African-Americans in TV
*The stars keep lining up to honor the achievements of African Americans in television. Page Six reports that Gabrielle …
Morris Chestnut Leads Fox’s Miami-Based Drama ‘Rosewood’ (Trailer)
*It’s “Miami Vice” meets “Crossing Jordan” but with Ricky from “Boyz N the Hood.” Fox set its new procedural drama …
Lupita Nyong’o, in Grasshopper Green, Slays Cannes Red Carpet (Pics)
*Lupita Nyong’o dropped the mic on yet another red carpet with her undeniable style. She showed up at the Cannes Film …
For The Love of Acting Students on the Set of ‘The Soul Man’ (Photos!)
*There’s nothing like a set visit to TV Land’s “The Soul Man“ starring Cedric The Entertainer, …
Fusion Host Comes for CNN Over Baltimore Coverage and N-Word/Thug Debate
*Fusion host Alicia Menendez took aim at CNN on her show last night, addressing the network’s recent segment questioning …
Waka Flocka, Azealia Banks Break Up Fights at their Shows (Watch)
*Both Waka Flocka Flame and Azealia Banks had to stop their respective concerts this week to break up fights in the …
Prince Releases Audio from Minneapolis ‘Rally 4 Peace’ Event (Listen)
*Before hosting his May 10 concert in Baltimore in honor of Freddie Gray, Prince performed a similar tribute to Gray at …
Lee Daniels: ‘I Hate White People Writing for Black People’
*With the success of “Empire,” and the hit show opening the gates for more diversity in Hollywood, Lee Daniels is …
Wesley Snipes Invades TV with First Trailer for NBC’s ‘The Player’ (WATCH)
*Wesley Snipes is coming to TV screens near you with a starring role in NBC’s new show “The Player,” which comes from …
Ava DuVernay Wanted by Marvel to Direct its Diverse Superhero Film: Report
*Damn, talk about tasting success. Ava DuVernay is on a roll! The latest great thing to happen to the …
Jamie Foxx Attends Special Screening of ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Hosted by Ester Dean – Photos!
*Last night (05-12-15), Ester Dean and Hana Mae Lee, stars of the Universal Pictures’ film “Pitch Perfect …
James Kirkland’s Ex-Trainer Ann Wolfe: He Wasn’t Ready for Fight
*James Kirkland wasn’t prepared for his fight with Canelo Alvarez last weekend, according to his iconic former …
