Iyanla Vanzant Says Women Are Men in Skirts – Coco Jones Felt ‘Misunderstood’ Coming Up in the Industry – Rihanna Meets Fan In L.A. Grocery Store & More | PicVideos
*It’s Social Heat; you know the vibes. Actress and singer Coco Jones dropped by “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” Jennifer said they looked like bookends. Coco also revealed that coming up in the industry, she felt misunderstood, and many people did not know how to market her. Now her career is booming, starring as Hilary Banks […]
Actor Claims He Was Promised Part in ‘Bel-Air’ Series but Left Jobless in LA Instead
*Actor Rufus Burns is speaking out about not being cast in Peacock’s “Bel-Air” series even though he claims he was promised a role on the show. Burns played DJ Jazzy Jeff in the short film by Morgan Cooper that inspired the new reboot of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” sitcom. As Business Insider reports, when […]
Social Heat: Kyrie Irving Gives Nike the Kiss Off, Don Cheadle Stunts On Obama + IG Influencers Come with the Funny | VIDEO
*Brace yourselves; here’s y’all’s second dose of Social Heat for today. Kyrie Irving said he nevah scared and blacked out the Nike logo on shoes, with the statement “I Am Free Thank you God I am.” Stay strong, King, don’t make them break your soul! Multi-talented Don Cheadle said on the “Jennifer Hudson Show” how […]
RADIOSCOPE REWIND: 26 Years Before ‘The Slap,’ Our Segment on Will Smith
*Before his first-ever Academy Award win last weekend, before “the slap” that will most certainly change the trajectory of his career, Will Smith was the affable rapper-turned actor firmly planted in box office superstardom when we caught up with him in the summer of ’96. At 27-years-old, the freshly-divorced talent had done the blockbuster “Bad […]
New Comer Jabari Banks Talks Fresh Prince of ‘Bel-Air’ Role | Watch
Super Bowl Sunday wasn’t the only big event yesterday! The highly-anticipated reboot of the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” titled “Bel-Air” premiered on NBC’s Peacock. “Bel Air” tells the story we all know – a kid from Philly moves to one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Los Angeles. But do we really know the story? […]
Alfonso Ribeiro Wants Fans to Know they Have the Power to Free Him from His Past
*If you’ve lived long enough you’ll know Alfonso Ribeiro from the hit Broadway play “The Tap Dance Kid,” in which he dazzled in the starring role. Others still will remember him dancing in the style of Michael Jackson in that old Pepsi commercial from the 80s. But most of you slack jawed mofos simply remember […]
Will Smith Casts Newcomer Jabari Banks to Play Will in ‘Fresh Prince’ Reboot [WATCH]
*Will Smith has tapped newcomer and West Philadelphia native Jabari Banks to portray Will in Peacock’s drama reboot of Smith’s beloved sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Smith surprised Banks with the news in a video, watch the moment below. “You’ve got a fantastic road ahead of you, and I’m looking forward to being an […]
Lead Chosen for Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air’: Watch Will Smith Surprise Jabari Banks With the News (Video)
*Peacock’s upcoming drama Bel-Air has its new Will Smith. The update of NBC’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” will star newcomer and West Philadelphia local Jabari Banks in the role famously played for six seasons, and Smith broke the news to the young actor himself. “This is Jabari Banks. In 10 seconds his whole […]
Will Smith Hits Up ‘Red Table Talk’ to Explore Why He Mistreated ‘Fresh Prince’ Co-star Janet Hubert [WATCH]
*Will Smith hit up the latest episode of Red Table Talk to further explore why he mistreated actress Janet Hubert during their time together on “Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Hubert played Aunt Viv for three seasons on the beloved comedy series before she was replaced by Maxwell Reid. The actress previously criticized both the […]
Janet Hubert (Aunt Viv) Says Reuniting with Will Smith After 27 Years Was ‘Healing’
*Will Smith and actress Janet Hubert reunited for the first time in 27 years for the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reunion. “After 27 years, being here today and having the conversation that Will and I had together, it’s healing,” Hubert said during the taping with Smith, Today.com reports. Hubert originally played Aunt Viv for three […]
Aunt Viv is Back, Uncle Phil Remembered in First Trailer from ‘Fresh Prince Reunion Special’ (Watch)
*In an exclusive announcement on his social handles this morning, Will Smith released the trailer for “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion” from Westbrook Media and revealed that the special will debut on HBO Max on Thursday, November 19. In the unscripted special, Smith is joined by series regulars Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Alfonso Ribeiro as well as recurring co-star DJ Jazzy Jeff for […]
Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff Give Fans Tour of ‘Fresh Prince’ Mansion [VIDEO]
*Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff gave fans a tour of the “Fresh Prince” mansion, ahead of its rental event on Airbnb. We previously reported…the iconic mansion from the hit series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is available for rent for a limited time on Airbnb — and Smith will play host! On Monday, […]
Will Smith and Janet Hubert Reunite for ‘Candid Conversation’ on ‘Fresh Prince’ Reunion Special
*Will Smith teased fans with a preview of the upcoming HBO Max reunion special for “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The cast gathered on the set of their hit show on Thursday to tape the special in celebration of the show’s 30th anniversary. “Today is exactly 30 YEARS since The @FreshPrince of Bel-Air debuted!” Smith […]
Will Smith Reunites With ‘Fresh Prince’ Cast (Watch)
*Will Smith reunited with the cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on the season finale of his Snapchat series, Will From Home. Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton Banks), DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jazz), Tatyana Ali (Ashley Banks), Karyn Parsons (Hilary Banks), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Aunt Vivian) and Joseph Marcell (Geoffrey) were in virtual attendance. There will also be a tribute to […]
Will Smith and Tyra Banks Hilariously Reenact Scene From ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ [WATCH]
*Tyra Banks and Will Smith recently reunited on a video call for his Snapchat series “Will From Home,” where they recalled working together on Smith’s 90s sitcom, “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The former supermodel played Smith’s girlfriend in one episode, and while on the call, the two watched one of their scenes, and both still […]
