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
‘It Took Me Years to Figure Out Who the Real Devil Was’: Nene Leakes Opens Up to Tamar Braxton About Behind-the-Scenes Drama That Led to Her Departure
Nene Leakes disclosed during a sitdown interview with Tamar Braxton on Tamar’s “Under Construction” podcast that one of the main reasons for her ultimately leaving “Real Housewives of Atlanta” besides negotiations was the behind-the-scenes drama that occurred with production and cast members. The podcast initially aired on Jan. 12. NeNe began explaining at the 33:00…… MORE
Betty White Preps for 99th Birthday and Says a ‘Sense of Humor’ Keeps Her Forever Young
The actress, who turns 99 on Sunday, says she is “blessed with good health” As Betty White approaches her 99th birthday on Sunday, the beloved comedienne is sharing her tips for always finding the bright side of life. “I don’t like the other side,” White tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “The positive side is…… MORE
YFN Lucci Surrenders Himself To Police On Murder, Gang and Weapons Charges
He reportedly turned himself in on charges connected to the Dec. 10 murder of a 28-year-old man. Twenty-four hours after it was reported that YFN Lucci was wanted by the authorities, the rapper has turned himself in. We previously reported on the shocking news that the Georgia rapper, real name Rayshawn Bennett, was wanted by…… 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,…