After being arrested on a domestic violence charge, Public Enemy member Flavor Flav will avoid jail time as the misdemeanor was dropped. According to USA Today, the attorneys for Flavor Flav said earlier this week that the reality TV star is working on his sobriety after having the misdemeanor domestic battery charge filed against him… Continue reading Domestic Violence Charges Against Flavor Flav Dropped
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Simone Biles Named 2021 Time Athlete of the Year
Adding another accolade to her already full mantel, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has just been named Time Magazine 2021 Athlete of the Year. Biles took to her Twitter account to announce to the 1.7 million people who follow her that she has won this prestigious award. Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) is TIME’s 2021 Athlete of the… Continue reading Simone Biles Named 2021 Time Athlete of the Year
Travis Scott Reveals Not Knowing People Were Dying as Performance Took Place at Astroworld
Travis Scott Reveals Not Knowing People Were Dying as Performance Took Place at Astroworld In an exclusive interview with The Breakfast Club’s Charlamagne Tha God, Hip-Hop artist Travis Scott stated that despite reports, he did not know that fans were dying as he was performing at his Astrowold festival last month. Charlamagne sits down with… Continue reading Travis Scott Reveals Not Knowing People Were Dying as Performance Took Place at Astroworld
Wendy Williams Not Slated to Return to Host Television Show Until at Least February 2022
The latest news coming from The Wendy Williams Show is that the controversial talk show host won’t be making a return until February 2022 at the earliest. Just last month, the word from the producers of the show was that Williams was on her way to recovery and should be back on the talk show… Continue reading Wendy Williams Not Slated to Return to Host Television Show Until at Least February 2022
Greg Tate Culture Writer and Co-Founder of The Black Rock Coalition Dead at 64
Renowned music writer and journalist Greg Tate has passed away at the age of 64. Details of the cause of death have not been disclosed. The culture critic and longtime staff writer for The Village Voice was also a co-founder of The Black Rock Coalition in 1985, along with Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, singer… Continue reading Greg Tate Culture Writer and Co-Founder of The Black Rock Coalition Dead at 64
Lecrae & 1K Phew Release Collaborative Album, No Church In A While
1K PHEW & LECRAE release a NEW collaborative album, NO CHURCH IN A WHILE, and premiere official music video for second single, “ONE CALL,” followed by YouTube Premiere Official Afterparty! NO CHURCH IN A WHILE Cover Artwork Album Release Date: December 3, 2021 On Friday, December 3rd, Lecrae and 1K Phew released their new collaborative… Continue reading Lecrae & 1K Phew Release Collaborative Album, No Church In A While
Mary J. Blige Releases Latest Video ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ as she Preps New Album for 2022
Mary J. Blige Releases Latest Video ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ as she Preps New Album for 2022 Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige is gearing up for what looks like a very eventful and full 2022. The former Yonkers resident will start the new year off with a highly anticipated performance at one of the… Continue reading Mary J. Blige Releases Latest Video ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ as she Preps New Album for 2022
Netflix Is a Joke Stand-Up Festival to Debut in Los Angeles Featuring Over 130 Comics, Including Dave Chappelle
Netflix has announced a comedy festival that will feature more than 130 comics next year from April 28th to May 8th in Los Angeles. The festival is titled Netflix Is a Joke and it will feature over 130 comedians in over 25 venues located in Los Angeles. Live Nation will be co-producing the festival with… Continue reading Netflix Is a Joke Stand-Up Festival to Debut in Los Angeles Featuring Over 130 Comics, Including Dave Chappelle
‘One Stage To The Next’ Docuseries Featuring Syleena Johnson to Premiere on Tuesday, December 14th
TV ONE ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUSERIES “ONE STAGE TO THE NEXT” STARRING GRAMMY-NOMINATED SYLEENA JOHNSON ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH AT 10 P.M. EST (SILVER SPRING, MD) – TV One announces the premiere date for the new original docuseries One Stage To The Next, starring R&B singer, actress and TV host, Syleena Johnson. The… Continue reading ‘One Stage To The Next’ Docuseries Featuring Syleena Johnson to Premiere on Tuesday, December 14th
Sean Combs Puts In a $3.3 Million Bid to Buy Back Sean John Out of Bankruptcy
The man who started the clothing line Sean John and sold it several years ago wants to purchase it back now that the company that currently owns it has filed for bankruptcy. According to Bloomberg, Sean Combs, former owner and creator of the Sean John brand has recently placed a bid of $3.3 million to… Continue reading Sean Combs Puts In a $3.3 Million Bid to Buy Back Sean John Out of Bankruptcy
Cardi B Becomes Playboy’s First-Ever Creative Director In Residence
Cardi B Becomes Playboy’s First-Ever Creative Director In Residence As the accolades and achievements continue to rise for Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, better known to the world as Cardi B, she announces a partnership with a new job title for the accomplished entertainer. Playboy has announced that the company is collaborating with multi-platinum music superstar, entrepreneur,… Continue reading Cardi B Becomes Playboy’s First-Ever Creative Director In Residence
Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper with Multiple Diamond Records
Cardi B continues to throw her name in the history books with her latest achievement! The Bronx-bred rapper has announced via her Twitter account that she has earned another diamond record (10 million records sold) through her collaboration with the popular group, Maroon 5. This feat makes her the first female rapper to have more… Continue reading Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper with Multiple Diamond Records
Petition Started to Stop Media Outlets From Interviewing Will and Jada Pinkett Smith
Whether it is a real petition or an attempt at a joke because of who is involved, it’s definitely picked up steam! An online petition has been started at change.org to stop Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith from being interviewed. Essentially, the campaign, which is titled “Stop interviewing Will and Jada smith!” is geared… Continue reading Petition Started to Stop Media Outlets From Interviewing Will and Jada Pinkett Smith
Miss Kentucky Elle Smith Crowned Miss USA 2021
A local television reporter from Kentucky has been crowned the latest Miss USA. According to USA Today, Miss Kentucky Elle Smith, a local TV reporter from Kentucky has walked away with the crown of Miss USA 2021. Smith, who is a broadcast news reporter for WHAS-TV in Louisville, took the crown at the annual Miss… Continue reading Miss Kentucky Elle Smith Crowned Miss USA 2021
Waka Flocka Partners With the Atlanta Hawks For ‘SKRIT’ Streetwear Collection
Rapper and reality TV personality Waka Flocka has partnered with an NBA team to distribute his streetwear line at the stadium arena. The Atlanta rapper is going “Hard in da Paint” with his clothing line as he has collaborated with the Atlanta Hawks. The partnership is a special in-store collaboration with SKRIT, the new streetwear… Continue reading Waka Flocka Partners With the Atlanta Hawks For ‘SKRIT’ Streetwear Collection