Issa Rae Receives the Key to the City of Inglewood Becoming 1st Person to Do So Sometimes art imitates life, but with this moment, life imitates art! In a fantasy scene in the final season of her hit HBO series, Insecure, Issa Rae‘s character, Issa Dee receives the key to the city of Inglewood. She… Continue reading Issa Rae Receives the Key to the City of Inglewood Becoming 1st Person to Do So
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Maria Taylor and Lorne Michaels Collaborating on Documentary Series ‘The History Of The Black Quarterback’
Maria Taylor and Lorne Michaels Collaborating on Documentary Series ‘The History Of The Black Quarterback’ Maria Taylor, who once worked at ESPN has signed on as an executive producer for an NBC Sports documentary series, The History of the Black Quarterback that will air during the next year’s Super Bowl week. According to Deadline, Taylor,… Continue reading Maria Taylor and Lorne Michaels Collaborating on Documentary Series ‘The History Of The Black Quarterback’
Keyshawn Johnson Co-Authors ‘The Forgotten First’ About the First Black Men to Play in the NFL
Keyshawn Johnson Co-Authors ‘The Forgotten First’ About the First Black Men to Play in the NFL This season’s Super Bowl is now on the books and the season is officially over. There is a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach, Brian Flores against the National Football League for the lack of… Continue reading Keyshawn Johnson Co-Authors ‘The Forgotten First’ About the First Black Men to Play in the NFL
Issa Rae Receiving Producers Guild’s Visionary Award
Issa Rae Receiving Producers Guild’s Visionary Award Insecure actress Issa Rae will be receiving the Producers Guild’s Visionary Award at this year’s award ceremony. The Producers Guild of America (PGA) just announced that actor and producer Issa Rae will be honored with the 2022 Visionary Award at this year’s ceremony. This year’s 33rd Annual Producers… Continue reading Issa Rae Receiving Producers Guild’s Visionary Award
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Widow Files Lawsuit Against Wu-Tang Clan Over Unpaid Royalties
The widow of Wu-Tang Clan‘s Ol’ Dirty Bastard has filed a lawsuit earlier this week against the production company of the Staten Island Hip-Hop collective. She has stated that the company hasn’t given her any publishing income or royalties for the past 10 years. According to Variety, Icelene Jones, the widow of Ol’ Dirty Bastard… Continue reading Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Widow Files Lawsuit Against Wu-Tang Clan Over Unpaid Royalties
Sherri Shepherd ‘Does Not Have Wendy’s Blessing’ to Take Over Talk Show
Sherri Shepherd ‘Does Not Have Wendy’s Blessing’ to Take Over Talk Show The announcement that Sherri Shepherd is in talks to become a “permanent” guest host of The Wendy Williams Show has not been met with enthusiasm from Wendy Williams herself. In fact, The Sun is reporting that an inside source is stating that “Sherri… Continue reading Sherri Shepherd ‘Does Not Have Wendy’s Blessing’ to Take Over Talk Show
Snoop Dogg is Back on Death Row! Acquires Legendary Record Label
Snoop Dogg is Back on Death Row! Acquires Legendary Record Label Snoop Dogg began his career under the guidance and tutelage of N.W.A. member and producer Dr. Dre. The label, Death Row, which was originally co-owned by Dr. Dre and music executive Suge Knight, is now officially owned by the legendary rapper. An announcement was made… Continue reading Snoop Dogg is Back on Death Row! Acquires Legendary Record Label
Antonio Brown Discloses Role as President of Donda Sports
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown, who famously left his last professional football game sans jersey as he headed off the field has taken his talents to Kanye West’s Donda Sports. Brown took to his Instagram account to mention that the company has booked a suite at this year’s NFL Super Bowl, taking… Continue reading Antonio Brown Discloses Role as President of Donda Sports
Sherri Shepherd in Talks to Become Permanent Guest Host of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’
Sherri Shepherd in Talks to Become Permanent Guest Host of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ It’s been made official. Wendy Williams will NOT be back on her talk show this season as Sherri Shepherd is in talks to be made the permanent guest host for the Wendy Williams Show next season. As Williams works back on… Continue reading Sherri Shepherd in Talks to Become Permanent Guest Host of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’
Nick Cannon Gifted Condom Vending Machine From Kevin Hart
Nick Cannon Gifted Condom Vending Machine From Kevin Hart The recent exploits of Nick Cannon Wild “N Out with the number of pregnancies he has been a part of have been reported extensively. Evidently, someone is watching and has gifted the entertainer with a vending machine….. full of condoms. On Tuesday, Feb. 8, the comedian… Continue reading Nick Cannon Gifted Condom Vending Machine From Kevin Hart
Byron Allen: ‘I Will Be Making a Bid for the Denver Broncos’
Byron Allen: ‘I Will Be Making a Bid for the Denver Broncos’ Entertainment media mogul Byron Allen has announced that he will be placing a bid to become the first Black owner of a National Football League (NFL) team. According to Bloomberg, Allen who is the owner of Entertainment Studios discussed the possibility of him… Continue reading Byron Allen: ‘I Will Be Making a Bid for the Denver Broncos’
Denzel Washington Adds Another As Most Oscar-Nominated Black Actor Of All Time
Denzel Washington Adds Another As Most Oscar-Nominated Black Actor Of All Time The Oscar nominations are in and we already have a winner! This week the nominations for the 84th annual Academy Awards were announced and the winner of the Most Nominated Black Actor in the history of the Oscars is STILL Denzel Washington! With… Continue reading Denzel Washington Adds Another As Most Oscar-Nominated Black Actor Of All Time
Zora Howard Announced as First Manhattan Theatre Club’s Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship Recipient
Zora Howard Announced as First Manhattan Theatre Club’s Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship Recipient Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship and Inaugural Recipient Zora Howard Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce the creation of the Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship, which will be awarded by MTC annually.… Continue reading Zora Howard Announced as First Manhattan Theatre Club’s Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship Recipient
Audible’s ‘Words + Music’ Presents: Chuck D’s SONGS THAT SHOOK THE PLANET
SONGS THAT SHOOK THE PLANET Written, Performed & Produced by Chuck D Co-created, co-produced and co-written with Lorrie Boula, with additional writing from Arthur Turnbull and Gia’na M. Garel Executive Produced in association with T Bone Burnett Length: Approx. 90 minutes https://audible.com/chuckd “Songs That Shook The Planet” reintroduces listeners to indelible songs from artists who… Continue reading Audible’s ‘Words + Music’ Presents: Chuck D’s SONGS THAT SHOOK THE PLANET
Wendy Williams Files Papers Demanding Wells Fargo to Unfreeze Bank Accounts Containing ‘Several Million Dollars’
Wendy Williams Files Papers Demanding Wells Fargo to Unfreeze Bank Accounts Containing ‘Several Million Dollars’ Another problem has come up for talk show host Wendy Williams. She is battling health issues during her hiatus from her self-titled television talk show. Now it has been reported that an attorney representing her has filed papers asking a… Continue reading Wendy Williams Files Papers Demanding Wells Fargo to Unfreeze Bank Accounts Containing ‘Several Million Dollars’