Singer Ledisi portrayed Mahalia Jackson in Ava DuVernay’s Selma in 2014, and she’ll reprise her role as the legendary gospel singer in biopic Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. Deadline announced the casting Wednesday, adding that Columbus Short will play Martin Luther King Jr. King and Jackson had a close friendship, with Jackson often acting…… MORE
Pelosi says Trump could be accessory to murder after Capitol riot
“Presidents’ words are important. They weigh a ton,” the House speaker said, addressing the deadly violence. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump could be an accessory to murder after this month’s deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol. In an interview with MSNBC’s Joy Reid that aired Tuesday night, Pelosi repeatedly decried Trump’s role…… MORE
Biden to sign executive orders on Covid vaccinations, pandemic response on 2nd day
Biden has set an ambitious goal of giving 100 million shots in 100 days — ramping up the pace from the 17 million shots the Trump administration oversaw. WASHINGTON — On his second day in office, President Joe Biden will sign 10 executive orders to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations, expand testing and reopen schools as…… MORE
Biden’s @POTUS Twitter Account Followed Chrissy Teigen After Trump Blocked Her For Years
Of the 12 people @POTUS was following on inauguration night, most of them were White House accounts — and Teigen after she made an appeal on Twitter. After being blocked by @POTUS on Twitter for years during Donald Trump’s presidency, Chrissy Teigen was officially refollowed now that Joe Biden has been inaugurated and assumed control…… MORE
‘Take the Polygraphs’: Omarion’s Brother Tells Former B2K Manager to Take Lie Detector Test Amid Raz B’s Ongoing Claims of Molestation
B2K band member Raz B is again ruffling feathers with his allegations of being molested by former manager Chris Stokes. For years, Raz B has publicly accused Stokes of taking advantage of him, though Stokes has vehemently denied the claims time and time again. However, the singer says he is ready to be vindicated of…… MORE
TSU, JSU bands to participate in event leading to Biden inauguration
Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands and Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band will be featured in a virtual event leading up to the presidential inauguration on Wednesday. Both bands will play in the “We Are One” virtual event on Tuesday, celebrating the diversity of America. It is OFFICIAL! The Tennessee…… MORE
Howard University Showtime Marching Band Will Escort Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris On Inauguration Day (VIDEO)
The VP-elect is already elevating HBCUs in her new role. Howard University has announced that its Showtime Marching Band will escort alumna, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, during the Inauguration Day parade on Jan. 20, according to a release sent to Blavity. The band will perform a special drum cadence for the parade and will feature…… MORE
Andra Day Shine as Black, Bisexual Icon Billie Holiday in New Biopic
Natasha Lyonne plays her lover, Tallulah Bankhead, in Lee Daniels’ upcoming Hulu film The United States vs. Billie Holiday. For those who don’t already know, Billie Holiday was very, very queer. The jazz icon and activist was openly bisexual throughout her career and was known to date prominent actresses, including Tallulah Bankhead, who is best…… MORE
‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Is Returning For Season 2 And The Explosive Trailer Has Dropped
Love & Marriage: Huntsville returns to OWN on Jan. 30. The second half of season two promises to be the best one yet, per the show’s executive producer Carlos King. The second half will continue to show the demise of Martell and Melody Holt’s marriage. Rumors have spread for months that Martell’s infidelity and his…… MORE
A year after its last season wrapped, Basketball Wives is set to return next month (VIDEO)
This season, three newcomers arrive, including Lamar Odom’s ex, Liza Morales. Nia and Noria Dorsey are also joining the cast. Returning this season are Shaunie O’Neal, Malaysia Pargo, Evelyn Lozada, Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, Kristen Scott, Ogom “OG” Chijindu and Feby Torres. The season will focus on the women’s attempt to rebuild the sisterhood as…… MORE
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Nick Cannon said the reason for having 12 children with six women in 14 years is trauma-based. Cannon attributed his behavior to childhood trauma. He said, “If I would have did the work and the healing … I probably would have took my time in a lot of other scenarios.” Cannon said his 2016 divorce…
CLIPSE IS THE FIRST TO PERFORM AT THE VATICAN
Over the weekend, Clipse became the first rap group to perform at the Vatican. Pusha T and No Malice took the stage with John Legend at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday during the Grace for the World concert. Clipse performed the emotional “The Birds Don’t Sing” off Let God Sort Em Out. Pharrell Williams was…
MONTELL JORDAN REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Montell Jordan has revealed that the prostate cancer that he recovered from has now returned. Jordan has already had his prostate removed and said even though it was removed, he still needs to go back and have treatments because it’s been detected that there is still cancer. He called the situation ‘alarming’, but is also…
TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…