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A new study reveals how obesity appears to promote a microenvironment that favors tumor progression while blocking the effects of chemotherapy in patients with the most common form of pancreatic cancer. The researchers discovered a mechanism through which obesity might promote tumor growth and disrupt chemotherapy in patients with …
Read More »Cop Killed in Dallas Shooting Met an Oscar-Winning Actor
One of the five Dallas police officers assassinated on Thursday during a protest had a chance encounter with a major Hollywood star months before his tragic death, and he recorded the moment with a selfie, sharing it on social media. Officer Patrick Zamarripa ran into Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. …
Read More »This Is the Secret Ingredient in Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'
Is your mind still blowing up after Beyoncé #blessed the world with her second visual album, Lemonade? Yeah, mine too. It was expected that Queen Bey would go hard in her artistry, and the cinematic storytelling featured in Saturday’s one-hour HBO event definitely did its part to remind folks why …
Read More »Jesse Williams Still Making White People Mad, Continues to Dismiss Petition to Get Him Fired From Grey’s Anatomy
It’s been evident over the past two weeks that Jesse Williams is not one to sit back and be quiet. The actor is still responding to a petition calling to get him fired from the ABC medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy. After Williams gave a powerful speech about race at the BET …
Read More »Google Accused of Age Discrimination
A 60-year-old man and 50-year-old woman have filed separate lawsuits accusing Google of discriminating against older people in its hiring practices. The lawsuit summarizes the case by stating, “Google has engaged in a systematic pattern and practice of discriminating against individuals (including Mr. Heath) who are age 40 and older …
Read More »Watch “Hollywood Divas” Season 3 Episode 1
“Hollywood Divas” has returned for its third season, which premiered on TV One Thursday night (Jul. 7). In the Season 3 premiere (Episode 1), Golden hosts a party, but Paula is not invited, leading to a confrontation between the two. Watch “Hollywood Divas” Season 3 Episode 1 Here: Malika Haqq …
Read More »Jay Z Releases Song About Police Brutality After Philando Castile and Alton Sterling Shootings
9:31 PM PDT 7/7/2016 by Billboard Staff Billboard Staff The song is the first new material from him as a lead artist since 2013’s ‘Magna Carta… Holy Grail.’ Jay Z released a new song addressing police shootings against black Americans on Thursday, following the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando …
Read More »4 Actresses on How They’re Taking on Hollywood
Teyonah Parris, Nicole Beharie, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and Aja Naomi King talk lessons they’ve learned so far while navigating Hollywood As Hollywood continues to struggle to understand the various needs of global audiences, storytellers—from the creators to the actors involved—are finding ways to build. In a panel discussion at ABFF moderated by journalist and …
Read More »Watch “Braxton Family Values” Season 5 Episode 8
“Braxton Family Values” Season 5 Episode 7 aired on WeTV Thursday night (Jul 7). Trina shocks everyone when she reaches out to her ex, Gabe, Tamar disapproves, and Toni has the takeover spirit in a sister cook off. Watch “Braxton Family Values” Season 5 Episode 8 (VIDEO) Here: About the show: Braxton …
Read More »Mom-of-Two Recreates Kendall Jenner's Calvin Klein Ad
Get ready to meet your new hero. Mom blogger Brenda DeRouen is taking our breath away with a new photo that recreates Kendall Jenner’s iconic Calvin Klein underwear ad to make a bold statement. Brenda’s version of the CK ad shows off her post-baby body, stretch marks and all. The powerful image …
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