Fisk University is delighted to announce that renowned journalist and television personality Roland Martin will serve as the University’s inaugural “Reavis L. Mitchell,” Distinguished Scholar in Residence. Roland Martin will be teaching current affairs and will have an affiliation with the Fisk Honors Program. According to Fisk President Vann Newkirk: “Roland Martin represents journalistic excellence,…… MORE
Diddy’s #tbt of him and JLo is the messiest thing on the internet
The sheer power that Jennifer Lopez wields simply cannot be matched. The star recently broke off an engagement with Alex Rodriguez, prompting him to post some pretty pathetic breakup feels on Instagram. Then, in a delightfully chaotic twist straight out of 2002, JLo got back together with a different ex-fiancé, Ben Affleck. Evidently, this gave…… MORE
Bill Cosby’s petition for parole denied after he refuses therapy
The denial was not a surprise to the comedian, a spokesman said. HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Parole Board has turned down comedian Bill Cosby’s petition to be released from a 10-year prison sentence for aggravated indecent assault, citing his refusal to participate in therapy program for sexually violent predators. Laura Treaster, a spokeswoman for…… MORE
‘Do It Within Seven Days’: Sabrina Peterson Demands T.I. and Tiny Harris Apologize, Offers to Drop Her Defamation Suit Against Them
The woman who accused rapper T.I. of putting a gun to her head has now seemingly offered the Grammy winner a partial solution to his current legal woes. Sabrina Peterson, a former associate of the rapper, took to her social media account in January and accused the “Big Ol Drip” emcee of putting a gun…… MORE
Elvis Was ‘A Racist,’ And Other Eye-Popping Moments From Quincy Jones’ Interview
If Quincy Jones isn’t on your list of musical G.O.A.T.s, you need to re-examine your list. Being a good storyteller comes with the whole legend thing, and the Grammy award-winning producer, composer, and artist has plenty. Jones has been given the mantle of “THR Icon” by The Hollywood Reporter, and in his signature ‘tell it…… MORE
Titans cornerback is asking for help locating his missing Rolls-Royce
The Atlanta Police Department has opened an investigation to locate Titans cornerback Janoris Jenkins’ Rolls-Royce that is missing from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. According to Jenkins, after coming back from his trip to West Palm Beach, FL, on May 26, he was unable to locate his 2016 Rolls-Royce that he had parked at the…… MORE
Prince Philip reportedly left around $42 million in will — including to his staff
Prince Philip gave parting gifts to three close staffers by leaving them money in his will — and his grandchildren, including Prince Harry, could all receive an inheritance, according to a report Thursday. The Duke of Edinburgh left behind an estimated $42 million (£30 million) when he died last month at the age of 99,…… MORE
Kevin Hart, Eddie Murphy and Tiffany Haddish Invited to Honor the Late Paul Mooney at the Iconic Laugh Factory in L.A.
An all-star cast of comedians is slated to pay tribute to late comedian Paul Mooney in an upcoming comedy show at the iconic Laugh Factory in Hollywood, California, TMZ reported. The media outlet spoke to the owner of the venue, Jamie Masada, who laid out the event’s details. Masada said the tribute is scheduled to…… MORE
Kim Kardashian Reveals She Didn’t Pass the Baby Bar Exam in KUWTK Sneak Peek: ‘I’m a Failure’ (VIDEO)
The reality star needed a score of 560 to pass the exam but received a 474 Kim Kardashian West hit a bump in the road on her journey to become a lawyer. In a sneak peek at Thursday’s episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim, 40, reveals that she did not pass the baby…… MORE
Howard University renames College of Fine Arts after alum, actor Chadwick Boseman
Howard University is renaming its College of Fine Arts after one of its most acclaimed alums: actor Chadwick Boseman. On Wednesday, Howard renamed its performing and visual arts school after the “Black Panther” star, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in last year’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Boseman, who graduated from Howard…… MORE
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MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
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Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…
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All of us plant seeds. And the thing about those seeds is you never know where they will sprout or how much of a harvest they will manifest. Because Gail Hamilton Masondo was my mother, I know, for certain, that when she moved to Nashville, she had absolutely no idea of the kind mark that…