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 …
A Nonwhite Spider-Man Reportedly Heading to the Big Screen
*Could Peter Parker not be involved in Spider-Man’s inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? According to …
Chris Brown’s ‘Ultimate Boom’: Impregnate Karrueche Tran, Rihanna (Watch)
*Chris Brown stopped by “The Breakfast Club” on Monday morning and admitted his “ultimate boom” …
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 …
‘Sometimes You Just Need to Shut Up’: Sheryl Lee Ralph on ‘Blackballed’ Mo’Nique:
*Academy-Award winner Mo’Nique recently opened up about how she was “blackballed” in Hollywood due to …
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 …
Damon Wayans Comedy Tour Sidelined From Diabetes
*Damon Wayans is a funny guy, but he’s got a serious health problem keeping him from honoring multiple tour dates. …
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 …
The African American Film Critics Assoc. Presenting Distinctive Events to Celebrate Awards Season (Photos)
*(Los Angeles) – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the premiere organization of film media …
‘I Really Hate My Ex’: New RomCom About Exes Seeking Revenge (Watch)
*”B.A.P.S.” writer Troy Byer is behind the new (anti-)romantic comedy, “I Really Hate My Ex,” …
Will Smith Says ‘Focus’ Came at the Right Point In His Life
*In “Focus,” Will Smith plays a con-man who falls for a woman, puts her up on game, ends their budding …
PBS Documentary Shows America in Denial About Racism (Listen)
*A provocative PBS documentary, “American Denial,” examines racism partly through the prism of Swedish …
Lester Holt Holding it Down for Brian Williams; Keeps Ratings Lead
*Lester Holt is giving NBC a solid reason not to worry too much about suspending Brian Williams. Richard Prince‘s …
Civil Rights Leaders Praise Neil Patrick Harris for Slap at ‘Whitest Oscars’
*Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable President Earl Ofari Hutchinson and other civil rights leaders on Sunday, February …
