Though he’s hinted at it before, the chance of comic legend Eddie Murphy coming back to stand-up seems more possible than before. Murphy implied that he previously had plans to execute a massive one-man show during an appearance on Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM podcast ‘Comedy Gold Minds” while promoting the film “Coming 2 America.” Mentioning his…… MORE
Minneapolis on edge as the first officer charged in killing of George Floyd goes on trial
MINNEAPOLIS — The former police officer seen kneeling for about nine minutes on George Floyd’s neck before he died in spring is due to go on trial, and Minneapolis is on edge, protesting, barricading, and boarding up. Several hundred people supporting the conviction of former Officer Derek Chauvin on murder charges gathered across the Mississippi…… MORE
Janet Jackson’s New Documentary Will Address Justin Timberlake Super Bowl Performance
A new documentary on Janet Jackson is in the works. A&E Networks announced Thursday that it is working with the Lifetime network on JANET, a two-part documentary on the singer, which will celebrate the 40th anniversary of her debut album. The documentary promises to have “unprecedented access with no topic off-limits,” and is meant to…… MORE
Atlanta’s NBA All-Star Weekend Packed Party Lineup Revealed
Future, Rick Ross, 50 Cent, Lil Baby, Young Thug and many more are lined up to perform in Atlanta for the NBA All-Star Weekend. Though the Coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for musicians to ply their trade in a live concert setting, some rappers have decided to move forward unimpeded by the threat, provided…… MORE
Winston Duke Will Portray Civil Rights Activist Marcus Garvey In Amazon Biopic, ‘Marked Man’
Winston Duke is set to star in a new Amazon biopic, Marked Man, as civil rights and political activist Marcus Garvey. Duke is best known for his role as M’Baku in the Marvel Universe films Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: End Game and Jordan Peele’s horror film Us. Duke will portray the life and…… MORE
Woman arrested after being linked to crime via Cheetos residue on teeth (VIDEO)
Officers discovered a water bottle and a Cheetos bag on the floor near the open window An Oklahoma woman was literally caught red-handed on first-degree burglary complaint charges thanks to Cheetos snack dust. Sharon Carr was arrested on Feb. 26 after police reported an attempted home burglary. While she did not take anything, officers claim…… MORE
Mike Brown’s father, Ferguson organizers request $20M from BLM
Tory Russell, co-founder of the International Black Freedom Alliance, and Mike Brown Sr. have requested funding for their community. Mike Brown Sr. and local community organizer Tony Russell have demanded the Black Lives Matter organization provide $20M to continue their work in Ferguson, Missouri. Russell, who co-founded the International Black Freedom Alliance appeared next to…… MORE
Capitol Police officials say intel on possible March 4 plot being taken ‘seriously’
QAnon followers believe that Donald Trump will return to power on March 4. U.S. Capitol Police officials said Wednesday they have “obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday, March 4” — the date that far-right conspiracy theorists believe former President Donald Trump will return…… MORE
Get Ready For ‘BIG POPPA’ Mascara!: T’yanna Wallace Collaborates With Wet-n-Wild Beauty
The Notorious B.I.G.’s daughter is building a beauty empire. T’yanna Wallace is expanding her empire. The 27-year-old entrepreneur and daughter to the late Notorious B.I.G recently unveiled her collaboration with Wet-N-Wild beauty. Although her father isn’t here to see what has become of her, she’s building her empire while honoring the hip-hop legend through her…… MORE
Gladys Knight To Sing The National Anthem At The 2021 NBA All-Star Game
Singer-songwriter and overall legend Gladys Knight has been confirmed to perform the U.S. National Anthem at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place in Atlanta on Sunday, March 7th, according to NBA’s official website. The seven-time Grammy winner’s performance is reportedly part of a night-long tribute to HBCUs, of which Knight is 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,…