This week, a Georgia woman’s story went viral earlier this year after she revealed that a stranger offered her a tremendous gift—paying off her entire school debt. Latonya Young, 43, is a student at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College who also works as an Uber driver to earn income to pay for her college education…… MORE
Faizon Love Sues Universal Studios For ‘Racism And Whitewashing’ Of ‘Couples Retreat’ Poster
He’s accusing them of breach of contract, fraud and discrimination. Faizon Love is reportedly suing Universal Studios because he claims they whitewashed the international poster for the 2009 movie Couples Retreat. PEOPLE reports that the 52-year-old actor’s lawsuit accuses the studio of breach of contract, fraud and discrimination for removing him and his costar, Kali…… MORE
Nicki Minaj Getting 6-Part Docuseries About Her Life On HBO Max
A behind the scenes look at the YMCMB Barbie’s rise to the top. No matter what you think of her, Nicki Minaj has had a remarkable career. The Queens rapper’s life is the subject of a six-part documentary series that has been picked up by HBO Max. Nicki broke the news via her own Instagram,…… MORE
NBA Player Tristan Thompson Becomes A U.S. Citizen
The Canadian-born basketball star received his U.S. citizenship on November 24. Canadian-born NBA star Tristan Thompson has officially been granted his United States citizenship. On Tuesday (Nov. 24) the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Twitter account shared a photo of the 29-year-old taking the Oath of Allegiance. “I came to the US on a…… MORE
21 Savage Loses Brother After Stabbing Incident In London
TM1way, real name Terrell Davis, reportedly got into an argument with an associate thus leading to the stabbing. Our thoughts are with the family of 21 Savage, this as news has gone wide that his brother was fatally stabbed in London. Terrell Davis, who rapped under the name TM1way, reportedly got into an argument with…… MORE
Macy’s criticized for calling Black sorority a ‘diverse dance group’ during Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched on Thursday with many performances despite the coronavirus pandemic, but it was not without some controversy. Macy’s faced backlash across social media for its “reductive description” of Zeta Phi Beta after referring to the historically Black sorority’s steppers as a “diverse dance group.” “What’s that sound, you ask? Why…… MORE
‘She called me!!!!!’: Vice President-elect Kamala Harris phones California teen to thank him for painting her portrait
A teen artist from California asked his Twitter followers on Sunday to share his painted portrait of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to improve the chances she’d see it. On Wednesday, Tyler Gordon learned Harris had seen it. How? She called to thank him. “I was really shocked,” Gordon, 14, of San Jose, told USA TODAY.…… MORE
A$AP Rocky Donates Meals To Homeless Shelter Where He And His Mother Once Stayed
The rapper and his mom lived there during the early 2000s. On the eve of Thanksgiving (November 25), A$AP Rocky spent his time generously donating 120 meals to a New York City homeless shelter where he and his mother, Renee Black, once lived during the early 2000s. TMZ reports the Harlem rapper personally delivered the…… MORE
Fantasia Barrino Expecting First Child With Husband Kendall Taylor
The ‘American Idol’ alum has two children from previous relationships. Fantasia Barrino is about to be a new mom! The American Idol alum is reportedly expecting her first child with husband Kendall Taylor. The couple announced the news during a Tuesday (November 24) Instagram Live video post. Barrino, 36, prior to the announcement, described how…… MORE
Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul, 54, dies
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coordinator Markus Paul, who was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning after experiencing a medical emergency, has died, the team announced Wednesday. He was 54. Surrounded by family, Paul died Wednesday evening at Plano Presbyterian Hospital. The cause of death was not announced. “The loss of a…… 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,…