Screenshot: X/Twitter Following her latest viral interview with Alec Baldwin, the world is asking: Who exactly is “Crackhead Barney?” The woman, who calls herself an “ambush interviewer,” once again is causing chaos online after she approached the actor in a New York City coffee shop earlier this week. Danielle Pinnock On Starring in ‘Ghosts’ & […]
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Who’s The Viral Alec Baldwin Troll Calling Herself ‘Crackhead Barney?’
Screenshot: X/Twitter Following her latest viral interview with Alec Baldwin, the world is asking: Who exactly is “Crackhead Barney?” The woman, who calls herself an “ambush interviewer,” once again is causing chaos online after she approached the actor in a New York City coffee shop earlier this week. Danielle Pinnock On Starring in ‘Ghosts’ & […]
Read MoreCar Chase Accident On Set of Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer’s ‘The Pickup’ Being Investigated
Updated 4/25/2024 at 11:10 a.m. ET As the film industry reels from the “freak accident” on the set of the Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer movie, “The Pickup,” video of the car crash reveals just how bad things could’ve been. America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Alfonso Ribeiro Plays That’s So Random Off English In footage released by […]
Read MoreWhat Is PCOS? Victoria Monét Joins Keke Palmer in Raising Awareness for Black Women
Celebrities are constantly in the news for their weight gains and losses, as fans speculate why the scale has moved up or down for their favorite entertainers. LEGO Star Wars, The Sandman, Lightyear & More On TV This Week Off English Ashanti just confirmed that she has been looking a little heavier lately because she […]
Read MoreWill.i.am Reveals Michael Jackson Hilariously Insulted Prince in a Very Michael Jackson Way
Over the years, we’ve heard all kinds of stories about the long-running rivalry between Prince and Michael Jackson. We’ve actually heard so many crazy tales, it’s hard to distinguish truth from fiction. However, a new memory from will.i.am is so hilarious, we all need to assume it’s true, because it’s so funny. America’s Funniest Home […]
Read MoreDrake’s ‘Taylor Made Freestyle’ Bites Him in the Butt
Photo: Carmen Mandato // Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives (Getty Images) Drake’s latest Kendrick Lamar diss track, “Taylor Made Freestyle” has been a divisive topic. Mixtape Docu-Film & The Chi Season 6 Are Our TV Picks This Week Off English Some look at the track as disrespectful since the Toronto rapper used AI to mimic the […]
Read MoreHa! See What Lily Allen’s Doing After Getting Dragged For Insulting Beyoncé
Earlier this month, British singer Lily Allen decided to throw unnecessary shade in Beyoncé’s direction following the immense success of her historic country album “Cowboy Carter.” Now, Allen appears to be following her lead and working on country music herself. Rep. Ro Khanna Talks About Debating Vivek Ramaswamy & His Post-Racial Politics Off English On […]
Read MoreHere’s What We Know About the Injuries From the On-Set Accident of Eddie Murphy and Keke Palmer’s New Film
Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer (Getty Images) When we’re watching a big budget action movie with crazy fight scenes, thrilling car chases and seemingly flawless shootouts, it’s easy to forget how dangerous it all is. However, the tragic shooting on the set of “Rust” is a stark reminder that movie magic is actually based on the very […]
Read MoreWATCH: Alec Baldwin Physically Tangles With ‘Crackhead Barney’…But Was He Wrong?
Actor Alec Baldwin has already been getting tons of flack over his pending trial in connection with a fatal shooting on the set of upcoming movie ‘Rust.’ However, he encountered even more trouble on a quick trip to the coffee shop. Rep. Barbara Lee On What She Admires About AOC & ‘The Squad’ & Other […]
Read MoreTiffany Haddish Reveals Secret Way She Claps Back at Trolls Online, But Is It Petty?
Tiffany Haddish attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage (Getty Images) Having the status of a celebrity or well-known public figure comes with its fair share of ups and downs as comedian and […]
Read MoreIs Megan Thee Stallion the Female Diddy? Crazy Sexual Harassment Allegations Show We Never Know Celebs
There have been a disturbing number of sexual harassment lawsuits coming to light lately. At this point, we might be better off listing the celebrities who haven’t been accused of mistreating former employees. It seems like a lot of these artists don’t know how to handle the the transition from regular person to superstar. Will […]
Read MoreNot Megan Thee Stallion Too! Crazy Sexual Harassment Allegations Show We Never Really Know Celebs
There have been a disturbing number of sexual harassment lawsuits coming to light lately. At this point, we might be better off listing the celebrities who haven’t been accused of mistreating former employees. It seems like a lot of these artists don’t know how to handle the the transition from regular person to superstar. Will […]
Read MoreMegan Thee Stallion Sued For Hostile Work Environment. Do We Ever Really Know Celebs?
There have been a disturbing number of lawsuits coming to light lately. At this point, we might be better off listing the celebrities who haven’t been accused of mistreating former employees. It seems like a lot of these artists don’t know how to handle the the transition from regular person to superstar. Will The Real […]
Read MoreWhy Drake’s Use Of Tupac And Snoop AI In Kendrick Lamar Feud Is Gross AF
On Friday (April 19), Drake released his second “diss” track aimed at Kendrick Lamar on Instagram entitled “Taylor Made Freestyle.” On it, he tells the Pulitzer Prize-winning emcee to hurry up and respond to him. Essentially, the “Toosie Slide” rapper is having a light-skinned temper tantrum. My Hip-Hop Story: Sway Calloway Felt Like a Superhero […]
Read MoreKeke Palmer, Trippie Redd, More Celebrities Mourn Late Rapper Chris King
Photo: elranchorvpark.us After the shocking death of rapper Chris King, celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the artist. King, whose real name was Christopher Cheeks, died on Saturday (April 20) according to a press release from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. LEGO Star Wars, The Sandman, Lightyear & More On TV This Week […]
Read MoreMTV ‘Making The Band 2’ Star Freddy P Adds to Diddy Rumors With A Shocking Claim
Screenshot: X/Twitter In a new interview with “The Art of Dialogue,” Da Band’s Freddy P made a shocking confession about Diddy. The supergroup was formed during the popular MTV reality show “Making The Band 2.” Rep. Barbara Lee On What She Admires About AOC & ‘The Squad’ & Other Progressives In Power Off English The […]
Read MoreJerrod Carmichael Clearly Doesn’t Realize You Can’t Change an Old Black Father
Every week, Jerrod Carmichael has us pondering the reason for existence for his MAX reality series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” mainly because it further obliterates his image with every episode: Jokes about slave play with his white boyfriend, cheating on said boyfriend repeatedly, missing his best friend’s wedding because he refused to wear a Men’s […]
Read MoreWhy Jerrod Carmichael Was Dead Wrong For Tricking His Dad into Discussing Family Secrets on Video
Every week, Jerrod Carmichael has us pondering the reason for existence for his MAX reality series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” mainly because it further obliterates his image with every episode: Jokes about slave play with his white boyfriend, cheating on said boyfriend repeatedly, missing his best friend’s wedding because he refused to wear a Men’s […]
Read MoreWhoopi Goldberg, Willow Smith and More Bring Us the Black Books We Can’t Wait to Read This Month
Photo: Amazon.com Nearly 40 years after he founded the groundbreaking band Hootie & the Blowfish with a group of classmates at the University of South Carolina, Grammy award-winning country artist Darius Rucker is writing about the influence music has had on is life in a a new memoir, “Life’s Too Short.” Advertisement “If I look […]
Read MoreAs Mary J. Blige Enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Do You Remember These Legendary Songs?
Photo: Paras Griffin (Getty Images) No matter what you’re dealing with, Mary J. Blige has a song that will get you through it. New romance, post-break up glow up, self-confidence pep talk and of course, heartbreak, Mary has you covered. Advertisement The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is the soundtrack to Black culture. If you’re at […]
Read MoreAs Jennifer Hudson Reflects On ‘American Idol’ 20 Years Later, Here Are the Show’s Black Singers You Probably Forgot
Photo: Jeff Kravitz (Getty Images) On Sunday (April 21), Jennifer Hudson took to X to express gratitude for her journey to superstardom since being eliminated from “American Idol” two decades ago. Advertisement “On this day in 2004, I was eliminated from American Idol! But God turned it around for my good! From Idol to EGOT […]
Read MoreFrom Rihanna to LeBron, the Best Black Celebrity Street Style
Photo: The Hollywood Curtain/Bauer-Griffin (Getty Images) We know celebrities know how to dress to impress at movie premieres and award shows. But the stars with the best style also know how to put a great look together when they shop for groceries, have dinner with friends or cheer on their favorite sports teams. Advertisement We’ve […]
Read MoreSomeone Tell Taylor Swift We’re Not All Nostalgic for the 1830s, When Black People Were Enslaved
Taylor Swift is known for her overly emotional, soul-baring lyrics. When someone of her influence in the music industry puts out an album titled, “The Tortured Poets Department,” we expect a certain amount of dramatic feelings. However, what we were not expecting from the Queen of the Swifties was to drop controversial lyrics that seemingly […]
Read MoreCardi B Is Teaching Pam Grier How To Do What? Oh, This is Good.
Photo: Emma McIntyre, Roy Rochlin (Getty Images) Since bringing the iconic “Foxy Brown” to life in 1974, Pam Grier has made a legendary career out of playing powerful, yet vulnerable, interesting Black women. She’s not slowing down anytime soon. During a recent appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” the 74-year-old actress teased […]
Read MoreBlack Stars Who Got Their Start on Soap Operas
Amanda Seyfried & Michael B. Jordan All My Children 2003 | They Started On Soaps (Reggie Porter AMC) Sure he’s all badass as Adonis Creed and Killmonger, but before that he was Reggie Montgomery, the adopted son of Jackson Montgomery and the stepson of Erica Kane. Interesting fact: Chadwick Boseman originally played Reggie for one […]
Read MoreHow to See SZA, Usher, Lil Wayne, Summer Walker, Nas and More Black Artists Live This Summer
Start Slideshow Festival goers attend 2023 ONE MusicFest at Piedmont Park on October 29, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Paras Griffin (Getty Images) Festival season is finally upon us and there is no shortage of places to catch some of the most talented Black artists to ever hit the stage. Here is a list of […]
Read MoreBrands Leave Diddy, Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s Divorce Gets Uglier, Sza, LeBron and Other Celebs React to Drake, Rick Ross Dropping Diss Tracks Against Each Other and More Explosive Celeb News
Photo: Jesse Grant, Unique Nicole (Getty Images) ID’s shocking docuseries, “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. Advertisement It chronicles the alleged toxic and abusive environment at Nickelodeon during Dan Schneider’s tenure. In addition to former cast and crew alleging that the producer engaged in mentally […]
Read MoreWillow Smith is Naked! But That’s Not the Shocking Part of her Gorgeous Album Looks
One of our favorite nepo babies, Willow Smith, just dropped the news of new music and merch with album art that set the internet on fire. Smith shared the news of a presale for her new album Empathogen with her 11.5 million followers in an April 18 Instagram post. The album drops May 3, but […]
Read MoreGiancarlo Esposito Almost Took This Drastic Measure to Help His Family Survive Financially Pre-‘Breaking Bad’
Photo: Michael Loccisano (Getty Images) While Black fans were already very familiar with award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito’s work, he achieved a new level of mainstream popularity and acclaim as “Breaking Bad’s” Gus Fring. However, like the characters on that show, desperation drove him to make a wild decision. Giancarlo Esposito On Playing Villains In ‘The […]
Read MoreGiancarlo Esposito Considered This Deadly Measure To Help Family Survive Pre-Breaking Bad Fame
Photo: Michael Loccisano (Getty Images) While Black fans were already very familiar with award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito’s work, he achieved a new level of mainstream popularity and acclaim as “Breaking Bad’s” Gus Fring. However, like the characters on that show, desperation drove him to make a wild decision. Giancarlo Esposito On Playing Villains In ‘The […]
Read MoreDid You Know NAACP and CBS Are Giving Us an All-Black Soap? But with Tubi, Greenleaf and Real Housewives, Do We Need it?
Executive Producer Sheila Ducksworth, from the CBS Original Daytime Series THE GATESPhoto: CBS Just ask Angela Bassett and Michael B. Jordan, some of the biggest stars in Hollywood got their start on soaps, Now another group of potential stars is about to get their chance. On April 15, CBS announced the January 2025 debut of […]
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