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
Lil Wayne Is Looking For A Wife — Because He’s Too Rich
It looks as though Lil Wayne wants to fulfill the age-old saying, “Happy wife, happy life,” by settling down once and for all.The “Love Me” rapper posted to Twitter early Saturday (January 29) letting his 34.8 million followers know he’s looking for Mrs. Carter.“I need a wife man I’m getting too wealthy. Stfu,” Wayne wrote…… MORE
A&E announces Bobby Brown documentary and reality series
Both projects will be premiering in May.Bobby Brown is coming to a television screen near you! The “My Prerogative” singer will be the focus of two projects slated to premiere on the A&E network in May.According to a release, the first — a two-part documentary titled Biography: Bobby Brown — is an “up-close and personal…… MORE
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JELLY ROLL IS GOING TO THE WWE
Jelly Roll is about to become a professional wrestler. The artist will compete at WWE Summer Slam in a tag team match. Jelly Roll is teaming up with WWE legend Randy Orton to face social media sensation and former WWE Intercontinental Champion Logan Paul and WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre. The match came about after Jelly…
CONGRATULATIONS TO COCO JONES ON HER ENGAGEMENT
Singer Coco Jones and NBA star Donovan Mitchell are engaged. Jones posted an Instagram photo of herself and Mitchell, where she showed off her ring. The couple had been dating for about a year, but both of them kept things quiet. Jones revealed that she and Mitchell were dating on Club Shay Shay in March.
AKON’S CITY IS A BUST
Akon’s futuristic city in Senegal is not happening. The country has taken back the land for the multi-billion-dollar project, which was going to be called Akon City.Senegal will use the land for a resort built with private funding.Last year, Akon was given two weeks to start construction. After there was no movement, and Akon missed…
CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY
Craig Robinson is leaving comedy.In a recent post on Instagram, The Office actor shared that he’s giving up comedy to focus on “something bigger.”“Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge,” he wrote in the video caption.He teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up…