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* Malik Yoba has officially put an end to all the hoopla associated with rumors he was fired from “Empire” because he was abusing drugs. The entertainer set the record straight on the rumors during an appearance on “TMZ Live,” revealing that he spent money to find the blogger who was behind the false rumor, […]

*Actor and community activist Malik Yoba will host TV One’s “Justice By Any Means” starting on Monday, Oct. 24 at 10 p.m. ET. The one-hour re-enactment crime and justice series returns with the untold stories of family members, friends and good Samaritans whose relentless pursuit of justice resulted in retribution for crimes committed on the […]

Omar Epps & Malik Yoba to Launch ‘Daddy Don’t Go’ *Pureland Pictures announced that they will be debuting the critically praised Doc NYC hit ‘Daddy Don’t Go’  exclusively for a limited time, on Vimeo, starting this Father’s Day, June 19th, 2016: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/daddydontgo. Daddy Don’t Go In pre-order now, Daddy Don’t Go, follows the lives of four […]

*Actor Malik Yoba and celebrity fitness trainer Naphtali Aikens join the next episode of “Just Eats with Chef JJ” airing Saturday, March 30 at 12 pm on CLEO TV. You don’t want to miss Malik break out with his freestyle verse to Biggie’s “Juicy,” in the opening scene, and he remixes it for foodie perfection. […]

*So it’s Fox’s fault that Vernon Turner had to die on “Empire.” Or was it ultimately Lee Daniels’ decision? Malik Yoba still doesn’t know who exactly green lighted the demise of his character. He Skyped into “TMZ Live” this afternoon and explained that he was in Ferguson, Mo. setting up a screening of “Empire” to raise money […]

[…] upcoming drama/suspense/thriller film “‘Til Death Do Us Part.” Stephen Bishop (Michael) introduces the clip while on set for the film. In the clip, Michael (Stephen Bishop) and Malik Yoba (Rob Smith) share a drink while discussing Michael’s controlling behavior and the importance of communication and honesty in marriage. The film also features Taye Diggs as […]

* Malik Yoba is back on TV! And “Empire” is bigger than ever. He plays Lucious Lyon‘s (Terrence Howard) right-hand man Vernon. And he’s opening up about the show, according to Essence. Yoba dished to John Kennedy about his character, Taraji P. Henson stealing the show and Jussie Smollett coming out on and off the show. Was your […]

[…] Rehab, an original movie written by the American Black Film Festival’s 2015 TV One Screenplay Competition winner Keronda “Kiki” McKnight and directed by Carl Seaton and starring Malik Yoba (NY Undercover), Robert Ri’chard (Chocolate City, One on One, Cousin Skeeter), Rob Riley (Hit the Floor, The Bourne Legacy), Wesley Jonathan (Soul Man, Crossover, City Guys) […]

[…] real estate mogul Charles Quarles and his family, attendees enjoyed incredible food and dynamic performances by hit songwriter/musician Jacob Luttrell and the critically acclaimed Lula Washington Dance Company. MC Malik Yoba looks on as Dr. Divine Pryor speaks passionately in front of the crowd of Human Justice warriors in Los Angeles. –Photo credit: Christiana Lucratif, Opulen Studios, […]

[…] Riverside EpiCenter. This year’s awards were co-hosted by “Martin” alum and celebrated actor Carl Anthony Payne II and 3x NAACP Image Award Winner and “NY Undercover” actor Malik Yoba performed a rousing rendition of ‘Stand Up For Love’ which brought the crowd to its feet, filled with joyful tears of both celebration and support. The […]

[…] iconic event is a tribute to breast cancer survivors and exemplifies the network’s dedication to providing inspiring and uplifting programming for the Black community. Hosted by actors Malik Yoba (BET’s “First Wives Club”) and Carl Anthony Payne (“Martin”). The ceremony will take place in Atlanta, Georgia. The Impact Network airs the 5th Annual Pink Awards on April 30th […]

Richard T. Jones (L), Wes Bentley in ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ *Sex, drugs, blood, murder, rape, creepy children…and Malik Yoba are crammed into the busy first episode of “American Horror Story: Hotel,” creator Ryan Murphy’s fifth season of the FX anthology series. Richard T. Jones pops up briefly as an LAPD detective helping Det. John Lowe […]

[…] “if you put her a– in anything tighter she won’t be able to breathe,’ ” our source revealed. Sources also claim that Howard and his former co-star Malik Yoba didn’t get along and that it was Howard who had Yoba’s character killed off over jealousy. “He never liked working opposite Malik because women just swoon […]

[…] 2015 ABFF Screenplay Competition Winner Time:  2 p.m. ET Location:  Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139 TV One Attendees: Keronda “KiKi” McKnight, Carl Seaton, Malik Yoba, Wesley Jonathan, Robert Riley, Rick Gonzalez, Robert Ri’chard andKandi Burruss Description: After turbulence with their respective baby mamas and ex-wives forces them to take definitive action, […]

[…] heartthrob and resident bad boy Hakeem Lyons, for his “growth as an actor” and believes Ta’Rhonda Jones is “enormously talented” and applauds her musicianship. However, it is Malik Yoba’s “powerful performance” as Vernon Turner that seems to make Daniels Butler beam just a bit. “I am so proud of Malik, he is a veteran actor […]