Actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have gained new partners in their media company this week. Their company, Westbrook Inc. has announced that a minority stake has been invested in the media company by Candle Media, which is a media company that is backed by industry executives Kevin Mayer, Tom Staggs, and Blackstone (the… Continue reading Jada & Will Smith’s Media Company, Westbrook Inc. Gains New Investors
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CLEO TV’s Just Eats With Chef JJ Is Back
CLEO TV’S JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ IS BACK WITH SEASON 4 PREMIERING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12TH AT 9 P.M. ET/8C WATCH CHEF JJ AND TV PERSONALITY BEVY SMITH MAKE TRUFFLED SPATCOCK CHICKEN WITH OLIVE-OIL POACHED CARROTS SILVER SPRING, MD – January 4, 2022 – TV ONE announced today that JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ returns for season 4 on CLEO TV.… Continue reading CLEO TV’s Just Eats With Chef JJ Is Back
‘Becoming: Michelle Obama In Conversation’ Premieres Monday, January 17
‘Becoming: Michelle Obama In Conversation’ Premieres Monday, January 17 “BET HER PRESENTS…BECOMING: MICHELLE OBAMA IN CONVERSATION” PREMIERES ON MONDAY, JANUARY 17 ON BET AND BET HER AT 7 PM ET/PT — A SPECIAL EDITION CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA MODERATED BY YARA SHAHIDI, FEATURING AN INTIMATE Q&A WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY — #BecomingOnBET… Continue reading ‘Becoming: Michelle Obama In Conversation’ Premieres Monday, January 17
Janet Jackson’s Documentary ‘Janet’ Drops Trailer, Will Premiere January 28
The anticipation for the Janet Jackson documentary that will be appearing on the Lifetime network has fans in a frenzy as the release date is slowly approaching! Lifetime has just released a trailer on its Twitter account for the Janet documentary which will debut on January 28. The teaser reveals never seen before clips from… Continue reading Janet Jackson’s Documentary ‘Janet’ Drops Trailer, Will Premiere January 28
DeVon Franklin Files for Divorce from Meagan Good
DeVon Franklin Files for Divorce from Meagan Good The marriage of Meagan Good and her soon-to-be ex-husband, DeVon Franklin who were together for a total of nine years, is apparently over. The couple who met on the set of the 2011 film Jumping the Broom, took their relationship to another level when they got engaged… Continue reading DeVon Franklin Files for Divorce from Meagan Good
Trevor Noah Sues Hospital for Special Surgery and Orthopedic Surgeon in New York for Alleged Botched Surgery
Trevor Noah Sues Hospital for Special Surgery and Orthopedic Surgeon in New York for Alleged Botched Surgery A lawsuit has been filed in New York by Trevor C. Noah against a prominent New York City hospital after allegedly messing up surgery the comedian had there last year. According to Law and Crime, the popular host… Continue reading Trevor Noah Sues Hospital for Special Surgery and Orthopedic Surgeon in New York for Alleged Botched Surgery
Andre Hope, the Only Black Juror on the Smollett Trial Questions Why Jussie Would Place Noose Back on his Neck When Police Responded
Andre Hope, the Only Black Juror on the Smollett Trial Questions Why Jussie Would Place Noose Back on his Neck When Police Responded Last week, former Empire actor, Jussie Smollett was found guilty by a Chicago jury on five of six counts of lying to police on January 29, 2019. The lone Black juror on… Continue reading Andre Hope, the Only Black Juror on the Smollett Trial Questions Why Jussie Would Place Noose Back on his Neck When Police Responded
Sherri Shepherd Returns to Host The Wendy Williams Show After Undergoing Emergency Surgery
After previously announcing that Sherri Shepherd would be making another return as guest host of The Wendy Williams Show comes word that Shepherd did not host the show Monday after undergoing emergency surgery. According to Deadline, Shepherd had emergency surgery for appendicitis and did not appear on the talk show as scheduled Monday. A spokesperson… Continue reading Sherri Shepherd Returns to Host The Wendy Williams Show After Undergoing Emergency Surgery
FOX SOUL Releases Trailer for ‘Where Hearts Lie’ Premiering December 18th
Where Hearts Lie Trailer FOX Soul from Tony Lindsay on Vimeo. FOX SOUL, the Black community’s premiere free streaming platform serving unapologetically Black, consumable by all content 365 days a year, released its official trailer today of its original movie, WHERE HEARTS LIE, premiering December 18th. Multi-award winning film, WHERE HEARTS LIE, is a… Continue reading FOX SOUL Releases Trailer for ‘Where Hearts Lie’ Premiering December 18th
Steve Harvey Asks Miss Universe Winner Miss India to Do an Animal Impression and Makes Another Blunder With Another Contestant
Steve Harvey Asks Miss Universe Winner Miss India to Do an Animal Impression and Makes Another Blunder With Another Contestant “Will there be another Steve Harvey distraction while he hosts the Miss Universe pageant this year?” “Steve, I’m gonna have to say yes” “Survey says…. Yes is the number one answer!” Although there was a… Continue reading Steve Harvey Asks Miss Universe Winner Miss India to Do an Animal Impression and Makes Another Blunder With Another Contestant
Ne-Yo Will Host 2022 Urban One Honors on MLK Day – January 17th, 2022
URBAN ONE HONORS PRESENTED BY T-MOBILE ANNOUNCES ICON RECIPIENTS OF THIS YEAR’S SHOWCASE INCLUDING JENNIFER HUDSON, TIMBALAND, JIMMY JAM AND TERRY LEWIS, GAMBLE AND HUFF & TASHA COBBS LEONARD GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING RECORDING ARTIST & SONGWRITER NE-YO SET TO HOST THE ANNUAL SHOWCASE CONTINUES WITH THE THEME “THE SOUNDTRACK OF BLACK AMERICA” SET… Continue reading Ne-Yo Will Host 2022 Urban One Honors on MLK Day – January 17th, 2022
Charlamagne Tha God’s Honest Truth On Living Out His Dreams to Become a Major Player In Mainstream Media
Charlamagne Tha God’s Honest Truth On Living Out His Dreams to Become a Major Player In Mainstream Media As the ’80s raced into the ’90s and hip-hop went from rec centers and cookouts into the wider world, so did the dream of making an impact in an amorphous, exciting genre. It was everywhere: TV, art,… Continue reading Charlamagne Tha God’s Honest Truth On Living Out His Dreams to Become a Major Player In Mainstream Media
Domestic Violence Charges Against Flavor Flav Dropped
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
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
Former NBA Player Jalen Rose Files For Divorce From ESPN’s Molly Qerim
The marriage of former NBA player Jalen Rose to ESPN‘s Molly Qerim has come to come to an end. According to a statement released by the former Michigan Wolverine “Fab 5” member on his Instagram Story, the couple had been separated for a year and are heading to the courts for a divorce. “After being… Continue reading Former NBA Player Jalen Rose Files For Divorce From ESPN’s Molly Qerim
