Arie called out the service for what she said was the underpaying of musicians in lieu of a major payday for Rogan.India Arie is the latest artist to pull their music off Spotify in response to the COVID-19 misinformation and racially charged rhetoric on the streaming service’s most popular and divisive show, The Joe Rogan…… MORE
Spike Lee Directing Multi-Part ESPN Documentary on Colin Kaepernick
Spike Lee has been tapped to direct an ESPN Films documentary that will focus on Colin Kaepernick’s life and career, Variety reports.“Kaepernick, who has never given a full, first-person account of his journey, is collaborating closely with Lee who plans to use extensive new interviews and a vast never-before-seen archive to help Kaepernick tell his…… MORE
Jackson State pulls out of Southern Heritage Classic
Jackson State says it won’t be participating in the Southern Heritage Classic against Tennessee StateAnother rivalry game featuring Jackson State is about to undergo a change. JSU has announced that it will be pulling out of the Southern Heritage Classic, its annual rivalry game against Tennessee State University, according to WRG. According to Jackson State,…… MORE
“Love & Hip Hop” Star Hazel-E Speaks On Astroworld Tragedy: “It’s Giving Initiation”
The reality star compared Scott’s apology to Alec Baldwin’s from the “Rust” shooting incident.It’s been nearly three months since the tragedy that took place at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival shocked the world, ultimately resulting in the death of 10 people and the injury and traumatization of countless more. Following the deadly crowd surge, people from…… MORE
Taraji P. Henson to star as Shug Avery in ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical
Taraji P. Henson is expanding her empire.The 51-year-old will star as Shug Avery in a new film adaption of the Broadway musical “The Color Purple,” based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel, according to Variety.The Warner Bros. movie will be directed by Blitz Bazawule, who is known for his skills in Beyoncé’s “Black is King” production.The…… MORE
The Obamas’ Production Company Is Bringing the Hit Sundance Film ‘Descendant’ to a Screen Near You
Descendant, one of the most anticipated films at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, will be presented by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground Productions. The film is planned to be released through Netflix as a part of their multi-year production deal, Deadline reports.Directed by Margaret Brown, the documentary follows the lost narratives of…… MORE
R. Kelly Contracts COVID In NYC Jail, Speech Reportedly Impaired
More troubles for disgraced singer R. Kelly.According to his lawyer, the Grammy award-winning singer has contracted COVID-19 in a Brooklyn jail while awaiting sentencing for his racketeering conviction. Court reports revealed that Kelly’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean is asking for a two-week extension to speak about his appeal because of his diagnosis saying the COVID-19 has…… MORE
FANS LITERALLY CAN NOT HANDLE RIHANNA’S PREGNANCY NEWS
They’ve got love on the brain.RiRi is expecting! The Savage x Fenty founder revealed her pregnancy on Jan. 31 after pictures of her, her baby bump, and A$AP Rocky were taken in New York City over the weekend. And I can confirm I’m not the only one thinking that this baby won the gene pool…… MORE
Da Brat And Jesseca Dupart Announce They Are Expecting Their First Child Together—Days Before Their Wedding!
“We are EXTENDING the family,” the couple announced on Instagram.Da Brat and Jesseca Dupart are expanding their family! Days before their 2.22.22 wedding, the pair announced they are expecting their first child together with adorable new images.Below, check out the heartwarming photos that show Da Brat cradling her soon-to-be wife’s baby bump.“We are EXTENDING the…… MORE
Anthony Hamilton And Musiq Soulchild To Face Off In Valentine’s Day ‘Verzuz’
Now, this is what we call an equally-yolked match.What happens when an endearing Southern charmer battles a soulful Philly jawn hit-for-hit? We get a Verzuz matchup between R&B heavyweights, Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild.After a brief run on the rumor mill, the news was confirmed on Monday (Jan. 31). The crooners will face off on…… MORE
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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…
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
DIDDY WANTS OUT OF JAIL BEFORE SENTENCING
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…