On February 11, former NBA star Dwyane Wade announced that his 12-year-old child would now be going by the name Zaya and identifies as female. He told Ellen DeGeneres, “Me and my wife, Gabrielle Union, we are proud parents of a child in the LGBTQ+ community and we’re proud allies …
Read More »Tyler Perry Puts Fantasia On The Spot At Madea Farewell Play
Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Farewell Play Tour”opened to a pack house during a recent stop in Charlotte, N.C. where fans came to get their final dose of Madea. One of those fans included R&B superstar, Fantasia who, while sitting in the audience, was put on the spot to spread a little …
Read More »Jill Scott And H.E.R. Performing At 51st NAACP Image Awards
Today, the NAACP announced that Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriters Jill Scott and H.E.R, along with Skip Marley, will perform at the 51st NAACP Images Awards special airing LIVE on BET on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 8pm/7c from Pasadena, California. RELATED: Full List of 2020 NAACP Image Awards Nominees The star-studded …
Read More »Issa Rae On Inclusion In Interracial Romances
When Issa Rae isn’t behind the camera, she’s in front of it. So needless to say, the in-demand actress and writer is super busy these days. Recently Issa Rae, who stars in not one, but two, romantic films this year, opened up about her on-screen romances with actors Lakeith Stanfield …
Read More »‘Good Times' Actress Ja'net DuBois Dies At 74
Ja’net Dubois, the actress best known for her role as Willona Woods Good Times, has passed away, according to TMZ. TMZ reports, “We’re told Ja’net hadn’t complained of any specific ailments recently, and appeared to be in good health to those around her. She even attended a fan event in …
Read More »Watch The Trailer To 'Emperor'
If you enjoyed the scenes in Django Unchained when Jamie Foxx got to finally split the wigs of some evil slave holders, you’re long overdue for an on-screen fix of revenge on racists. RELATED: The Real Lone Ranger Was Black, And Now There’s A Movie The new film Emperor is …
Read More »Kobe Bryant Wanted To Create More Inspirational Kid Films
Before his untimely passing, late basketball legend Kobe Bryant was building his legacy off the court as well. In 2018, he even won an Oscar for his animated short film, Dear Basketball, under his production company, Granity Studios. However, he had no plans to stop there. According to an interview …
Read More »Esther Scott Of ‘Boyz N The Hood,’ Dies At 66
Actress Esther Scott has reportedly passed away. According to TMZ, she suffered an apparent heart attack last week. She was 66. Scott is perhaps best known for her role as Tisha’s grandmother in the John Singleton classic Boyz N The Hood. She also appeared on numerous television shows and movies, …
Read More »Nick Cannon Says He Doesn’t Believe In Marriage
Valentine’s Day is apparently weighing heavy on Nick Cannon because he’s claiming that tying the knot is not something he has planned. Ever. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, the 39-year-old actor and show host says that after his split with Mariah Carey, he’s not looking for legal commitment with regards to …
Read More »Kenya Moore Is ‘Trying To Figure It Out’ With Hubby
After announcing their separation in Sept. 2019, Kenya Moore and her husband Marc Daly are “trying to figure it out now.” While chatting with Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live on Feb. 16, Kenya responded to a fan who asked the status of her relationship with her husband. RELATED | Kenya Moore Makes First Post-Divorce Appearance Vacationing In …
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