Trevor Noah Signs Deal With Spotify for Weekly Podcast Series South African comedian, Trevor Noah has left the television airwaves to now invade the podcast world. Noah, who left Comedy Central last year after hosting “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” since 2015, has “let the cat out of the bag” to announce that he… Continue reading Trevor Noah Signs Deal With Spotify for Weekly Podcast Series
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James DuBose to Launch Streaming Platform In The Black Network This Fall
Starting this fall there will be a new platform for Black audiences to be In The Black. According to Deadline, James DuBose, who was the former general manager at Fox Soul will be launching his own AVOD (Advertising Video on Demand) platform. It will be called “In The Black Network,” and it will focus on… Continue reading James DuBose to Launch Streaming Platform In The Black Network This Fall
The 2023 Tribeca Festival Returns with ‘Tribeca at Home’
‘TRIBECA AT HOME’ RETURNS WITH WIDE SELECTION OF FILMS FROM 2023 TRIBECA FESTIVAL TRIBECA FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ONLINE WITH 2023 AWARD WINNERS “A STRANGE PATH,” “BETWEEN THE RAINS,” “BOCA CHICA,” “ONE NIGHT WITH ADELA,” AND MORE PLUS: “THE LINE” STARRING HALLE BAILEY AND ALEX WOLFF, “LET THE CANARY SING” FEATURING CYNDI LAUPER, “STAN LEE”… Continue reading The 2023 Tribeca Festival Returns with ‘Tribeca at Home’
Marlon Wayans Says United Airlines Pulled him Off Flight Citing Racism for Not Allowing Bags on Plane
Marlon Wayans Says United Airlines Pulled him Off Flight Citing Racism for Not Allowing Bags on Plane Comedian Marlon Wayans has publicly accused United Airlines of racism after an incident over the weekend. According to a recent Instagram post, Wayans stated that racism from a United Airlines ticket agent caused him to miss a flight… Continue reading Marlon Wayans Says United Airlines Pulled him Off Flight Citing Racism for Not Allowing Bags on Plane
Ice Cube States Chris Tucker Turned Down $12M to Appear in ‘Next Friday’: ‘It Was For Religious Reasons’
Ice Cube States Chris Tucker Turned Down $12M to Appear in ‘Next Friday’: ‘It Was For Religious Reasons’ We saw a very funny Chris Tucker play the best friend of Ice Cube’s character in the 1995 comedy, “Friday.” As we have pondered over the years as to why Tucker wasn’t in the impending sequels to… Continue reading Ice Cube States Chris Tucker Turned Down $12M to Appear in ‘Next Friday’: ‘It Was For Religious Reasons’
Nick Cannon to Guest Host for Jamie Foxx in Upcoming Season Of ‘Beat Shazam’
Nick Cannon to Guest Host for Jamie Foxx in Upcoming Season Of ‘Beat Shazam’ It looks like once a host of a show needs a temporary replacement, this particular entertainer is summoned. With Jamie Foxx currently in recovery for a medical emergency that recently took place, his good friend, Nick Cannon has offered to step… Continue reading Nick Cannon to Guest Host for Jamie Foxx in Upcoming Season Of ‘Beat Shazam’
Black Women Film Network Film Festival Announces 2023 Official Selections
BWFN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS Sheryl Lee Ralph’s “Unexpected” documentary and Felicia Pride’s “Look Back At It” starring Angel Laketa Moore are among this year’s featured shorts The BWFN Short Film Festival is Saturday, May 6 in Atlanta; Tickets are available at blackwomenfilm.org “Summer” “Unexpected” (left) and “Welcome to Afrotree” (right)… Continue reading Black Women Film Network Film Festival Announces 2023 Official Selections
Mo’Nique Files Lawsuit Against CBS, Paramount and Big Ticket Productions for Breach-of-Contract Over Royalties From ‘The Parkers’
Mo’Nique Files Lawsuit Against CBS, Paramount and Big Ticket Productions for Breach-of-Contract Over Royalties From ‘The Parkers’ Comedian Mo’Nique keeps them lawyers busy! According to The Associated Press, the Precious actress sued Paramount and CBS on Wednesday in a lawsuit that states she hasn’t been paid royalties from the UPN series she starred in, The… Continue reading Mo’Nique Files Lawsuit Against CBS, Paramount and Big Ticket Productions for Breach-of-Contract Over Royalties From ‘The Parkers’
Hollywood Walk Of Fame Reveals Date For the Unveiling of Martin Lawrence’s Star
With the sound of the Martin theme song humming in your head… Martin! Martin! Martin! Bad Boy Martin Lawrence will be getting a recognition that is well-deserved as he will obtain a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame later this month. The slated date is April 20. The announcement was made on Tuesday,… Continue reading Hollywood Walk Of Fame Reveals Date For the Unveiling of Martin Lawrence’s Star
Is Taylor Swift Next to Carry Nick Cannon’s Baby?
Is Taylor Swift Next to Carry Nick Cannon Baby? While on his press run to announce his latest venture, The Daily Cannon, entertainer Nick Cannon, jokingly agrees with legendary talk show host, Howard Stern about his selection of his next “baby mama.” It’s no secret that Cannon is the father of 12 children to multiple… Continue reading Is Taylor Swift Next to Carry Nick Cannon’s Baby?
Omarion Will Be ‘Involved’ in AllBlk Series Which is Loosely Based on his Life
Omari Ishmael Grandberry is slated to star in a series that is loosely based on his life as the lead singer of an all-male singing group. Grandberry was the lead singer of B2K, but his fans and music lovers know him as Omarion. The former group member is now ready to star in a series… Continue reading Omarion Will Be ‘Involved’ in AllBlk Series Which is Loosely Based on his Life
Nick Cannon is About to Get AMP With his Latest Morning Show
Nick Cannon is one of the rare child actors who stayed in the entertainment industry and has been able to become successful in a way not afforded to other performers who started young. His ability to stay relevant through music, acting, radio, and television has allowed his star power to stay bright. Now, he is… Continue reading Nick Cannon is About to Get AMP With his Latest Morning Show
Tyler Perry Confirms Interest in BET: ‘I’m Very, Very Interested in Taking…. as Much of it as I Can’
Tyler Perry Confirms Interest in BET: ‘I’m Very, Very Interested in Taking…. as Much of it as I Can’ After rumors have been circulating that Paramount is looking to unload the majority of its stake in the BET Network, Tyler Perry’s name has been mentioned as a frontrunner. Now, the filmmaking entrepreneur has confirmed that… Continue reading Tyler Perry Confirms Interest in BET: ‘I’m Very, Very Interested in Taking…. as Much of it as I Can’
Tony Rock States Will Smith Did Not Reach Out to Chris Rock After Assaulting Him: ‘That Wasn’t True’
Tony Rock States Will Smith Did Not Reach Out to Chris Rock After Assaulting Him: ‘That Wasn’t True’ A year later and we’re still talking about it. Interesting. Chris Rock‘s younger brother, Tony has just revealed that Will Smith never reached out to Chris after he assaulted him at the Oscars last year and that… Continue reading Tony Rock States Will Smith Did Not Reach Out to Chris Rock After Assaulting Him: ‘That Wasn’t True’
Howell Wayans, Patriarch of the Wayans Family, Passes Away at 86
The man who literally created the Wayans clan has recently passed away at the age of 86. According to the youngest Wayans brother, Marlon, Howell Wayans, his father had recently passed away at the age of 86. Howell and his wife, Elvira Alethia, who died in July 2020, were the parents of 10 children who… Continue reading Howell Wayans, Patriarch of the Wayans Family, Passes Away at 86