Yearly Archives: 2021

Spike Lee, Nate Parker sued for copyright infringement over ‘American Skin’

Spike Lee, Nate Parker sued for copyright infringement over ‘American Skin’

Two independent filmmaking brothers claim that Parker and Lee’s 2019 film stole several elements from their 2017 screenplay. Spike Lee and Nate Parker were hit with a lawsuit over copyright infringement by independent filmmakers and brothers Selton and Langston Shaw. The Shaws claim that Lee and Parker’s film, American Skin, stole from their screenplay, A…MORE

Diddy puts Kim Porter’s Los Angeles home on the market

Diddy puts Kim Porter’s Los Angeles home on the market

Sean “Diddy” Combs asks $7 million for the mansion in a listing on CompassThe Los Angeles home that Sean “Diddy” Combs purchased for Kim Porter, his ex-girlfriend and the late mother of three of his children, is now up for sale. The music mogul put the mansion in the city’s Toluca Lake neighborhood on the…MORE

‘She’s a completely different shade’: Critics claim Beyonce’s skin tone has been lightened in new Tiffany ad to make her look ‘white European’ – and say it sends a message that it’s ‘more desirable’ than being black

‘She’s a completely different shade’: Critics claim Beyonce’s skin tone has been lightened in new Tiffany ad to make her look ‘white European’ – and say it sends a message that it’s ‘more desirable’ than being black

• Date Night, a new advert released by luxury jewelry brand Tiffany & Co this week sees Beyonce, Jay-Z, and their daughter Blue Ivy appear together• However, some critics have suggested Beyonce’s skin tone in the commercial looks considerably lighter than it really is• Writer Dominique Samuels said it ‘sends out the message lighter skin…MORE

Tommy DeBarge, member of R&B group ‘Switch,’ is dead at 64

Tommy DeBarge, member of R&B group ‘Switch,’ is dead at 64

DeBarge, who suffered from kidney and liver disease, passed away weeks after being hospitalized.Tommy DeBarge, the musician who was a member of the famed DeBarge family, has died as confirmed by family members to TMZ. DeBarge was 64.DeBarge, who was a member of the R&B/Funk music band, Switch, passed away on Thursday. While the exact…MORE

Cardi B Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges, Could Face Years in Prison

Cardi B Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges, Could Face Years in Prison

Cardi B has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a 2018 strip club brawl. According to Yahoo Life, The rapper heads to court next week for a hearing on the case. Cardi is being accused of orchestrating an attack on sisters Rachel and Sarah Wattley — also known as Baddi Gi and Jade, who…MORE

Jamie Foxx Explains His Reasoning for Not Getting Married

Jamie Foxx Explains His Reasoning for Not Getting Married

Jamie Foxx doesn’t think a nuclear family dynamic is required to create a healthy living situation for his daughters. In a recent interview, the actor opened up about why he’s chosen not to get married and how his decision stems from how negatively he’s seen marriages turn out.While talking to E! News Daily Pop, Foxx…MORE

ATLANTA DECLARES OCTOBER 20th, LIL NAS X DAY

ATLANTA DECLARES OCTOBER 20th, LIL NAS X DAY

Lil Nas X is getting his own special day in Atlanta … the city just declared a day in honor of the “Industry Baby” rapper.The Atlanta City Council is behind the move to proclaim Oct. 20 as “Lil Nas X Day” … and they just surprised Nas with a plaque commemorating the special honor.ATL says…MORE

Jay-Z & Beyoncé Selling Their New Orleans Home (VIDEO)

Jay-Z & Beyoncé Selling Their New Orleans Home (VIDEO)

Hova and Bey have other cribs to fall back on. It looks like Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s time in the Crescent City is coming to an end, for now. The Hip-Hop power couple is reportedly selling their New Orleans home.It’s a mansion actually, and the same crib that unfortunately caught fire a few months ago.According to…MORE

FLAVOR FLAV ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY

FLAVOR FLAV ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY

Flavor Flav landed in jail after being arrested for a domestic violence incident earlier this month in Nevada … TMZ has learned.According to law enforcement … the Public Enemy co-founder was booked on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery on Oct. 5 by the Henderson PD.We’re told cops responded to a call about a domestic…MORE

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JELLY ROLL IS GOING TO THE WWE

JELLY ROLL IS GOING TO THE WWE

Jelly Roll is about to become a professional wrestler. The artist will compete at WWE Summer Slam in a tag team match. Jelly Roll is teaming up with WWE legend Randy Orton to face social media sensation and former WWE Intercontinental Champion Logan Paul and WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre. The match came about after Jelly…

CONGRATULATIONS TO COCO JONES ON HER ENGAGEMENT

CONGRATULATIONS TO COCO JONES ON HER ENGAGEMENT

Singer Coco Jones and NBA star Donovan Mitchell are engaged. Jones posted an Instagram photo of herself and Mitchell, where she showed off her ring. The couple had been dating for about a year, but both of them kept things quiet. Jones revealed that she and Mitchell were dating on Club Shay Shay in March.

AKON’S CITY IS A BUST

AKON’S CITY IS A BUST

Akon’s futuristic city in Senegal is not happening. The country has taken back the land for the multi-billion-dollar project, which was going to be called Akon City.Senegal will use the land for a resort built with private funding.Last year, Akon was given two weeks to start construction. After there was no movement, and Akon missed…

CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY

CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY

Craig Robinson is leaving comedy.In a recent post on Instagram, The Office actor shared that he’s giving up comedy to focus on “something bigger.”“Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge,” he wrote in the video caption.He teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up…