I’m a Virgo, a new series from Boots Riley and Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome is headed to a small screen near us this summer. But before it does, the first four episodes of the Prime Video series premiered at SXSW recently and according to early reviews, it’s already looking to be one helluva ride. CC […]
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Oscar statues, backstage at the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times (Getty Images) On Sunday, the 2023 Oscars took place live from the iconic Dolby Theater in Hollywood. CC Off English This was my very first time attending and from the […]
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Marissa Barnwell, a River Bluff High School student, her parents and their lawyer, Tyler Bailey, hold a news conference in Columbia, S.C., on Thursday, March 9, 2023, regarding a lawsuit filed against Lexington School District One. Marissa said she was walking quietly to class and decided not to stop for the pledge or a moment […]
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Moderator Jenelle Riley, director Gina Prince-Bythewood, screenwriter Dana Stevens, editor Terilyn A. Shropshire, composer Terence Blanchard, sound supervisor Becky Sullivan, re-recording mixer Tony Lamberti, costume designer Gersha Phillips and production designer Akin McKenzie attend the Film Independent Special Screening of “The Woman King” at Harmony Gold on December 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: […]
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Screenshot: Amazon.com The 1993 film What’s Love Got to Do With It? is the story of Tina Turner’s rise to stardom from her Tennessee church choir, including the pain she endured at the hands of her abusive husband/manager, Ike Turner. The screenplay was inspired by the 1986 book, “I, Tina.” If you didn’t read the […]
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae attend the “Hidden Figures” New York special screening on December 10, 2016 in New York City. Photo: Noam Galai (Getty Images) As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every […]
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae attend the “Hidden Figures” New York special screening on December 10, 2016 in New York City. Photo: Noam Galai (Getty Images) As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every […]
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae attend the “Hidden Figures” New York special screening on December 10, 2016 in New York City.Photo: Noam Galai (Getty Images) As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every now […]
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Moderator Jenelle Riley, director Gina Prince-Bythewood, screenwriter Dana Stevens, editor Terilyn A. Shropshire, composer Terence Blanchard, sound supervisor Becky Sullivan, re-recording mixer Tony Lamberti, costume designer Gersha Phillips and production designer Akin McKenzie attend the Film Independent Special Screening of “The Woman King” at Harmony Gold on December 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: […]
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Faro Punta Imperatore LighthousePhoto: Distinctive Assets In addition to being super-talented artists recognized for their work, Oscar nominees are treated to another special honor: swag bags! That’s right, the much talked about “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bag is once again making waves with extravagant and outlandish products. According to PR News Wire, entertainment marketing company […]
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T.D. Jakes speaks onstage during New Birth Missionary Baptist Church ‘The Return’ Good Friday Service at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church on April 15, 2022 in Stonecrest, Georgia. The Easter weekend event kicked off on April 15, welcoming back church goers with an in-person church worship after a 2 year hiatus because of the ongoing […]
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Photo: Frederick M. Brown (Getty Images) The Oscars are the biggest night in Hollywood. The best and most popular actors, actresses, directors and producers come out to celebrate the best in cinema over the past year. Like many things, Black people have not always been highlighted and even these upcoming Oscars have some questionable snubs […]
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Tyler Perry, left; Cassi Davis.Photo: Stefanie Keenan for Baby2Baby/ Dimitrios Kambouris (Getty Images) We know celebrity death hoaxes tend to regularly run amuck on the internet, with no rhyme nor reason as to who the next “victim” will be. But over the President’s Day weekend, A Jazzman’s Blues director Tyler Perry had to unfortunately clear […]
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Photo: Tristan Fewings (Getty Images) Spike Lee has never been one to mince words when he feels the entertainment industry is treating Black artists unfairly. In the wake of awards season controversies involving Beyoncé, Viola Davis and Danielle Deadwyler, the legendary filmmaker definitely had some thoughts on how these women were shut out of receiving […]
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Actor Will Smith attends the Centerpiece Gala Premiere of Columbia Pictures’ “Concussion” on November 10, 2015 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI (Getty Images) Even though it’s been fourscore and seven years ago nearly a year since the now infamous Will Smith/Chris Rock slap incident at the 2022 Oscars, the president of the […]
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GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 12: Sheryl Lee Ralph performs prior to Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.Photo: Cooper Neill (Getty Images) As people throughout the United States tuned into the Super Bowl this year, they may have been […]
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Photo: Justin Casterline (Getty Images) In the wake of being pulled from ESPN and NFL Network’s 2023 Super Bowl coverage, Michael Irvin is not quietly standing back and letting the news cycle run its course. According to TMZ, on Thursday, the Pro Football Hall of Famer filed a lawsuit against the woman who accused him […]
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Since becoming a mother of four, Kim has transitioned her Instagram account from posting fashion campaigns, her body, or making references to scandals to now making her lifestyle look relatable, posting her children, family, and friends, events, and dropping outfit pics that have her clothing brand, SKIMS, tagged. Kim K is no longer the young […]
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Coca-Cola Classic ad: ‘Mean’ Joe Greene [Full Version] (1979) Pro NFL Hall of Famer, Joe Greene from the Steelers, starred in a 1980 Super Bowl Commercial. In the Coca-Cola ad the player leaned into his nickname “Mean” Joe by not paying attention to a child fan after a game, but once he drank a Coca-Cola, […]
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‘Twas the eighth day of Black History Month when a group of white Catholic school girls were called out for an absurdly racist video mocking Black people. The girls were seen putting on blackface and yelling racist remarks. Now, they’re being investigated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, per CBS News. CC Off English The video […]
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Updated as of 2/9/2023 at 12:00 p.m. ET Two girls in the racist video circulating social media have been identified as students at St. Hubert’s Catholic High School and they are facing big trouble, per CNN. The evaluation of their behavior may lead to expulsion. CC Off English Kenneth A. Gavin, a communications representative for […]
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Gina Prince-Bythewood attends the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 06, 2023 in Palm Springs, California.Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images) With nearly a month until the 2023 Oscars are set to take place, The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood is speaking up and speaking out in response to the film’s complete shutout in […]
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Wildcats (1986) Official Trailer – Goldie Hawn, Woody Harrelson Sports Movie HD Many of the movies on this list are pretty dramatic, so if you’re in for a laugh, check out this 1986 comedy, Wildcats. This classic comedy is about a rookie coach trying to whip her team into shape. It’s also the first film […]
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Photo: Emma McIntyre (Getty Images) The best podcasts are all about authenticity. If you find one hosted by someone who knows how to be entertaining while being true to themselves, it can become your new favorite binge. That’s the goal of journalist LZ Granderson on Season 3 of his podcast, Life Out Loud. He discusses […]
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