Janelle Monáe Will Star As Josephine Baker In Upcoming A24 Series ‘De La Resistance’ For those who did not know that the iconic Josephine Baker was once a spy, entertainer and entrepreneur Janelle Monae will show you in an upcoming series. According to Deadline, the eight-time Grammy nominee and SAG winner Monaé is slated to… Continue reading Janelle Monáe Will Star As Josephine Baker In Upcoming A24 Series ‘De La Resistance’
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Taraji P. Henson Returning as Host of 2022 BET Awards
Taraji P. Henson Returning as Host of 2022 BET Awards Entertainment Television has announced that Taraji P. Henson will be returning as this year’s host for the annual BET Awards. The network announced that the Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist will return to host the BET Awards on Sunday,… Continue reading Taraji P. Henson Returning as Host of 2022 BET Awards
Forest Whitaker To Receive Honorary Palme D’Or at This Year’s Cannes Film Festival
At this month’s Cannes Film Festival, acclaimed actor and director, Forest Whitaker is slated to receive the honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony of the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. According to the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival, Whitaker is following last year’s recipient, Jodie Foster, in being awarded the honor.… Continue reading Forest Whitaker To Receive Honorary Palme D’Or at This Year’s Cannes Film Festival
‘P-Valley’ Season Two Premieres June 3 on STARZ
STARZ releases the new teaser trailer for season two of its critically acclaimed series “P-Valley,” a kaleidoscopic story of a little-strip-club-that-could located down deep in the Mississippi Delta, and the big characters who enter its doors. The hit drama from creator and executive producer Katori Hall, premieres Friday, June 3 at midnight on the STARZ… Continue reading ‘P-Valley’ Season Two Premieres June 3 on STARZ
Joy Behar Informs Viewers that Whoopi Goldberg Will be ‘Gone For A While’ as She Films Amazon Prime Video Series In Scotland
Joy Behar Informs Viewers that Whoopi Goldberg Will be ‘Gone For A While’ as She Films Amazon Prime Video Series In Scotland Whoopi Goldberg will be out of “View” for “a while” according to one of her coworkers on their daytime talk show. According to the New York Post, talk show host Goldberg will not… Continue reading Joy Behar Informs Viewers that Whoopi Goldberg Will be ‘Gone For A While’ as She Films Amazon Prime Video Series In Scotland
Jussie Smollett Releases New Song ‘Thank You God’ Proclaiming Innocence
Jussie Smollett Releases New Song ‘Thank You God’ Proclaiming Innocence After being released while awaiting a decision on his appeal, Empire actor, Jussie Smollett has just released a new song claiming his innocence in the crime for which he was convicted of. Last Friday, Smollett released a new song which is titled, Thank You God…,… Continue reading Jussie Smollett Releases New Song ‘Thank You God’ Proclaiming Innocence
Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin Reach Divorce Settlement
Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin Reach Divorce Settlement The matrimonial ties between actress Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin are no longer a bond. According to Radar Online, the Harlem star, and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Franklin are one step closer to being divorced. The settlement between the two former lovebirds states that neither will pay spousal… Continue reading Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin Reach Divorce Settlement
Will Smith Publicly Apologizes to Chris Rock For Being ‘Out Of Line’
Will Smith Publicly Apologizes to Chris Rock For Being ‘Out Of Line’ After becoming the main topic of discussion after slapping comedian Chris Rock in the face on live television, Will Smith publicly apologized to Rock for his actions against him on Sunday night. Smith took to his Instagram account and acknowledged his action while… Continue reading Will Smith Publicly Apologizes to Chris Rock For Being ‘Out Of Line’
Producer Will Packer Makes Oscars History By Employing an All-Black Production Team
Movie and television producer Will Packer made history over the weekend when he led the first all-Black production team in Oscars history. From #OscarsSoWhite in 2015 to #Oscars Black af in 2022: EPs: Will Packer + Shayla Cowan Trophy presenters: 87th Mister + Miss NCAT Co-hosts: Regina Hall + Wanda Sykes Red Carpet: Terrence J… Continue reading Producer Will Packer Makes Oscars History By Employing an All-Black Production Team
50 Cent Chastises Starz Again and Says: ‘6 Months Till I Have Anything New’
50 Cent made a big impact in Hip-Hop when he debuted with his single, How to Rob back in 1999 as a rapper on Columbia Records. 23 years later, he has proven he can continue to make more impactful moves. With several dramatic series being shown on the Starz network doing well in the ratings,… Continue reading 50 Cent Chastises Starz Again and Says: ‘6 Months Till I Have Anything New’
50 Cent’s Sire Spirits Announces Partnership with the NBA’s Houston Rockets
50 Cent’s Sire Spirits Announces Partnership with the NBA’s Houston Rockets 50 Cent joins an NBA team! The Houston Rockets announced that the rapper turned Hollywood powerhouse 50 Cent has struck a deal with the NBA team. Curtis Jackson (50 Cent) has signed a partnership with the basketball team through his premium wine and spirits… Continue reading 50 Cent’s Sire Spirits Announces Partnership with the NBA’s Houston Rockets
Court Orders Jussie Smollett Released From Jail Pending Appeal
Court Orders Jussie Smollett Released From Jail Pending Appeal After his attorneys put in a request to have their client released pending the appeal of his case, Empire actor Jussie Smollett was ordered to be released from jail on Wednesday. According to NBC News, a court has granted a motion Wednesday that allows Smollett to… Continue reading Court Orders Jussie Smollett Released From Jail Pending Appeal
‘Don’t Hang Up’ Premieres Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET on Bounce
Bounce (@bouncetv) will premiere its newest original movie “Don’t Hang Up” this Sunday, March 20th at 8pm ET. The action-thriller based upon real life events stars Wendell Pierce (“The Wire,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan“), Lauren Holly (“NCIS,” “Picket Fences”) and Eden Cupid (“Umbrella Academy”). The mystery revolves around Chris Daniels (Pierce), a husband and father whose life is upended when… Continue reading ‘Don’t Hang Up’ Premieres Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET on Bounce
Attorneys for Jussie Smollett Team Requests Release Due to Threats, COVID-19 and Mental Health Concerns
Attorneys for Jussie Smollett were back in court Monday to try another maneuver to spring their client from jail. According to TMZ, lawyers for the Empire actor have filed an emergency motion Monday asking a judge to release Smollett from jail while he is waiting for his appeal. They claim several factors should be considered… Continue reading Attorneys for Jussie Smollett Team Requests Release Due to Threats, COVID-19 and Mental Health Concerns
Taraji P. Henson Speaks on Jussie Smollett’s Jail Sentence: ‘The Punishment Does Not Fit The Crime’
Taraji P. Henson Speaks on Jussie Smollett’s Jail Sentence: ‘The Punishment Does Not Fit The Crime’ Many people are speaking on the jail sentence actor Jussie Smollet recently received last week after being found guilty for lying on police reports in a hate crime hoax in January 2019. The Empire actor was sentenced to 150… Continue reading Taraji P. Henson Speaks on Jussie Smollett’s Jail Sentence: ‘The Punishment Does Not Fit The Crime’