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Read More »Akbar Gbajabiamila Joins ‘The Talk’
The Talk officially has a new permanent co-host for Season 12 — former NFL player Akbar Gbajabiamila. Heather Gray, executive producer and showrunner of the CBS daytime program, said in a statement, “It’s a new day in daytime for Season 12 of The Talk and we are thrilled to welcome …
Read More »VMAs 2021: Lil Nas X ‘Panini’ Video Gets A New Look
The 2021 VMAs are right around the corner and some of our favorite artists are being celebrated in new and exciting ways. Under the VMAnimation YouTube series, three iconic VMA performances from the past have received a new, polished off look to reimagine the original popstar buzz. RELATED: Lil Nas X …
Read More »Black Seed Founders Karl Rocco and Cyril Lutterodt Want To Make Brixton A Black Silicon Valley
Karl Rocco and Cyril Lutterodt want to help Black-led startups access funding through the creation of Europe’s first venture fund group, Black Seed. Rocco and Lutterodt know as venture capital investors, Black communities are typically unable to participate in the tech industry due to a lack of opportunities and systemic …
Read More »Looking for a Deep Dive on All Things Hip-Hop? Well, The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap Might Have You Covered
Photo: Courtesy of The Smithsonian My name is Shanelle Genai, writing stuff about Black entertainment is my thang. Today, we’re talking about hip-hop, the who’s who, what’s what and how they made it pop. So take a read if you wanna hear ‘bout that while I tell you all about …
Read More »The Secret to Happiness at Work
“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Every year, Gallup asks a sample of American adults what might seem to be a rather loaded question: How much do you like your job? The results may surprise you. The portion …
Read More »Dwayne Johnson Reacts To His Doppelgänger Police Officer
Be prepared to do a double-take because actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a look-a-like in Alabama. The 49-year-old Jungle Cruise star responded to a side-by-side viral photo of Patrol Lieutenant Eric Fields of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office that has received nearly 43,000 likes on Twitter. “Oh sh*t! Wow,” …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey Launches New Scholarship For Young Leaders
Oprah Winfrey has helped thousands of young people attend college and her latest scholarship is going the extra mile to assist young leaders. The new scholarship is via The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation and benefits “students who have displayed both academic excellence and leadership within their respective communities,” PEOPLE exclusively …
Read More »Lauren London Shares Adorable Photo Of Nipsey’s Son Kross
The late Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London‘s son, Kross Ermias Asghedom, adorably makes a rare appearance on his mom’s Instagram page. “Kross The Boss! My baby is 5. My Lighthouse. My Strength. Love,” the 36-year-old captioned to celebrate their son’s 5th birthday on Tuesday (Aug. 31). “Baby Hussle.” RELATED: Lauren …
Read More »Tyler Perry Claps Back At Critics Who Dog Him About The ‘Bad’ Wigs on BET’s Drama ‘Sistas’
Tyler Perry, the successful television, movie, and stage producer, has waded through his share of critiques about his stage and screen productions. But the movie mogul’s has tough skin—except now. According to TVLine, Perry, speaking on The Tyler Perry Show: Sistas After-Show Edition, shut down the conversation about the “bad …
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