Vanessa Bryant’s daughter Natalia Bryant is preparing for college. And it looks like the 17-year-old is exploring for a New York state of mind or she’s staying in Cali. Vanessa Bryant posted a pic on her Instagram of Natalia Bryant wearing a New York University sweatshirt and a second showing …
Read More »Lizzo Says She’s ‘Freeing’ Herself
Lizzo is one of the biggest stars in the music world but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t struggle at times. The rapper and singer recently opened up about her challenges dealing with a broken heart. The 32-year-old wrote on Instagram, “2021 has already left me disappointed w a broken heart. …
Read More »‘Queen Sugar’ Renewed For Its Sixth Season
Good news for Queen Sugar fans, the Ava DuVernay show has been renewed for a sixth season. DuVernay released a statement to Deadline, which read, “What a joy and an honor to continue the stories of ‘Queen Sugar’ with our partners at OWN and Warner Bros. On behalf of every …
Read More »Tyler Perry To Receive Honorary Academy Award
Tyler Perry will soon be able to add “Oscar winner” to his already illustrious biography. The entertainment mogul will receive one of two Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awards during this year’s telecast airing on April 25 on ABC, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced on Thursday (Jan. 14). …
Read More »Cardi B Lands First Starring Movie Role
Cardi B is ready for Hollywood. The rapper is set to make her movie star debut in the upcoming Paramount movie titled Assisted Living. Cardi previously had a cameo appearance in the Jennifer Lopez hit film Hustlers, but this will be her first lead role. According to Variety, the 28-year-old …
Read More »Angie Thomas’ Inspiration For ‘Concrete Rose’ Is Surprising
On Tuesday (January 12), Angie Thomas released the prequel to her 2017 breakout blockbuster novel The Hate U Give, called Concrete Rose. The novel takes readers back to a 1990s-era Garden Heights, which takes place 17 years before her first work’s plot does. During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Thomas …
Read More »Mariah Carey On Being ‘Marketed’ In The Music Industry
Mariah Carey’s memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey was released in October. In the New York Times bestseller, she opens up her struggles with the music industry and racial identity. In a sit down with Questlove for his new podcast Questlove Supreme, the singer and songwriter talks about how she …
Read More »Tyra Banks’ Adorable Son Raps About Lettuce Wraps
If you need a little joy in your life considering these crazy times, Tyra Banks’ 4-year-old son York rapping about food will make your day. Banks rarely shares anything about her son on social media, but in the Jan.12 Instagram video York can be heard rapping about lettuce wraps. Although …
Read More »‘Insecure’ Is Ending After Season 5, Issa Rae Confirms
HBO is confirming that Insecure is concluding after season 5. Amy Gravitt, the Executive Vice President of HBO Programming, released a statement on Wednesday (January 13) praising the show while announcing the news of its ending. “Issa [Rae] has turned insecurity into an iconic form of comedy,” said Gravitt, according …
Read More »Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Accepts Gotham Award In His Honor
Simone Ledward Boseman, Chadwick Boseman’s wife and widow, publicly spoke out for the first time since the actor’s death at the 30th annual IFP Gotham Awards on Jan. 11. Accepting her husband’s Gotham Awards ActornTribute honor, Simone delivered a moving acceptance speech, People reports. Boseman was also nominated for Best …
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