Insecure star Issa Rae has proven to be far more than an actress and Covergirl beauty as she is producing her own original shows that has fans already excited. The first one, Him and Her, will include Daily Show writer Travon Free and will be based on a topic that was briefly featured on an…… MORE
Essence honors Missy Elliot
Iconic rapper, dancer, and record producer Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot will be honored by Essence magazine at their annual Black Women in Music event for her accomplishments in music. Elliot first debuted with R&B group Sista in the early 90s then went solo in 1997 with album Supa Dupa Fly. The highest charting on the Billboard…… MORE
John Legend’s Musical Debut
Grammy and Oscar award winner John Legend will star as Jesus in NBC’s upcoming live production “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.” The musical is based off of Tony Award-nominated rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, beginning with biblical parables and ending with the crucifixion of Christ. This modern version is a three hour event that…… MORE
Weapon in Tupac Murder Missing
It has been almost 21 years since the death of hip hop legend Tupac Shakur and even today many still discuss the case debating what really happened. It has been reported today that the gun used to kill the artist is currently missing. In 1998 it was found and reported to the police then in 2000…… MORE
Tavis Smiley Fires Back
NAACP Image Award winner and talk show host Tavis Smiley fires back at PBS after being suspended for sexual harassment allegations. The show featured a panel of notable people as they discussed politics and economic issues but after allegations surfaced PBS shut down the show stating, “The inquiry uncovered multiple, credible allegations of conduct that…… MORE
The Chi
Showtime will air a brand-new drama series following the lives of different African American individuals as they push through the south side of Chicago where gun violence is common and the actualities of reality depends on the perspective. The show was created by Emmy award winner Lena Waither and co-produced by Academy Award winner and…… MORE
TENNESSEAN REPORTER AND TSU PROFESSOR GETAHN WARD PASSES
Beloved community and church leader, Getahn Ward passed away Saturday at his home after a brief illness. Ward was a journalist professor at Tennessee State University and was with The Tennessean as a reporter since 1998 after working at the Nashville Banner. He was a stellar bulldog reporter, most recently on the real estate beat.…… MORE
EX-COP WHO KILLED WALTER SCOTT SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS!!
Former South Carolina police officer, Michael Slager was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the shooting death of Walter Scott two years ago. Scott was shot in the back multiple times while trying to run from Slager. The judge cited second-degree murder and obstruction of justice as Slager’s charges. Slager was fired shortly after…… MORE
10 YEAR OLD COMMITS SUICIDE AFTER BULLYING IS CAUGHT ON CAMERA
10 Year old Ashawnty Davis was a smart, vibrant girl with aspirations of becoming a WNBA player. However, Davis was in a fight at school that made it to a popular app called Musical.ly. Her mother believes her daughter was confronting her bully as students looked on. Davis was horrified that the video made it…… MORE
MAN WHO INSPIRED THE ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE DIES
Anthony Senerchia, the man who inspired the world to participate in the ALS ice bucket challenge, has died at the age of 46. Senerchia was diagenosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2003. In 2014, Senerchia challenged his cousin to pour a bucket of ice cold water over her head…… 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,…