Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have formed a new band called Silk Sonic and they’ve already completed an album that will feature Bootsy Collins. Both Bruno and Anderson took to social media to announce the news and to say that the project’s first single will be arriving next week on Friday, March 5. Bruno’s last…… MORE
Bobby Shmurda’s First Day Out of Prison Is a Celebration Flush With Cash, Designer Clothes and Quavo
While the exact date of rapper Bobby Shmurda’s parole from prison was not finalized until January, plans for his first day out began months ago. “He had this dream: a jet flooded out with his gang, his family, a couple vibes [read: women] for him,” Quavo said in a GQ exclusive about Shmurda’s first 24…… MORE
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No Limit Rapper Mac Could Receive Clemency After Serving 21 Years for Crime He Didn’t Commit
No Limit Records rapper McKinley “Mac” Phipps has been behind bars for 21 years for a crime he claims he didn’t commit, and now it looks like he could be receiving clemency. According to a report from The Huffington Post on Monday (Feb. 22), the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole recommended earlier this week…… MORE
Daniel Kaluuya reveals he wasn’t invited to world premiere of ‘Get Out’
The ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ actor also opened up about ‘Black Panther 2’ In a recent interview, Daniel Kaluuya reveals he wasn’t invited to the world premiere of Get Out at the Sundance Film Festival. Kaluuya is busy promoting his acclaimed new film, Judas and the Black Messiah. Already receiving major awards buzz, the…… MORE
Gabrielle Union Talks Putting Hairstylists In Her Contract ‘So There Can Be No Funny Business’
THE ACTRESS SAYS BEING IN THE SCREEN ACTORS GUILD ALLOWS HER TO HAVE THAT CONTROL In recent years, Gabrielle Union has been particularly vocal about the unequal treatment of Black actresses on set and refreshingly transparent about her own experiences working in Hollywood for more than 20 years. During her time as a host for…… MORE
André 3000 Forced To Use Hand-Drawn Sketch For Clothing Collection Due To Trademark Laws
André 3000 dropped a hand-drawn sketch of an ant reading a book to Instagram, which left a lot of curious fans. Andre 3000’s Instagram page remains bare, save for a lone hand-drawn sketch of an ant reading book, which the OutKast rapper only shared on Tuesday February 24. Fans were intrigued to find out why,…… MORE
Ava DuVernay And Regina King Throw Some Shade At The Golden Globes For Having No Black Members
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association came under fire for the recent nominations. While the Golden Globes had diverse nominees this year, there is a lack of Black inclusion among the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the people who vote for the winners. An investigation from Los Angeles Times reported the HFPA’s 87-strong membership does not include…… MORE
Tiger Woods had a rod inserted in his leg during an emergency surgery after a high-speed crash
Los Angeles (CNN)Golf legend Tiger Woods’ lengthy emergency surgery following his one-vehicle rollover crash required the insertion of a rod, screws and pins to stabilize his leg, according to a statement on his Twitter account. Woods was “awake, responsive, and recovering,” after the surgery at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, the statement said. The 45-year-old was…… MORE
New Jersey governor signs laws to legalize marijuana use, decriminalize possession
Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace, decriminalizing cannabis and loosening penalties for possession. TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation to set up a recreational marijuana marketplace, decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for underage possession of the drug and alcohol was signed into law Monday by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy,…… MORE
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SNOOP DOGG’S BIOPIC COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN
Snoop Dogg, the West Coast rap icon turned cultural mainstay, is officially bringing his life story to the big screen. Read more about Snoop’s upcoming biopic, film and TV deal with Universal inside. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Doggfather has signed a multi-year first-look deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner, solidifying a…
SNOOP AND NBC
NBC is going from being the Peacock network to the Canine network after inking a new deal with Snoop Dogg. Snoop’s Death Row Pictures has inked a multi-year creative partnership with NBC Universal. Part of the deal will bring him back to The Voice next season, and he’ll continue his cross-platform appearances, like he did…
SHANNON SHARPE ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Shannon Sharpe is being accused of sexual assault and battery. A civil lawsuit filed in Nevada by Jane Doe says she and Sharpe were in a “rocky consensual relationship” for almost two years. The woman claims that Sharpe recorded their sexual relations without her permission. Jane Doe said the infamous live stream where Sharpe allegedly…
SZA HAS A NEW MAKE UP LINE
SZA‘s new business venture is Not Beauty — literally. She just launched a new cosmetic line under the label. Fans at Grand National Tour stops this weekend were the first to get their hands on products from the new line. The initial offering includes a trio of lip glosses, called In the Flesh, Strawberry Jelly and Quartz,…