Dillard University President explains why he had a bone to pick with Dr Dre
Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough is not a punk. He’s a man of integrity and one who is willing to engage the world. He spoke last year in public when hip-hop star Dr. Dre made a massive donation of $70 million dollars to USC. The gift is a nice one and would go toward sustaining […]
Immortalized by Denzel on Screen, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter Dies at the age of 76
by Brandon Simmons Former boxing champion, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter has passed away at the age of 76 from complications of prostate cancer. Carter was a famous boxer in the 70’s but is more known for being wrongfully convicted of murder. The conviction occurred at the tail end of his career in 1966 but eventually the […]
Actor Gary Dourdan Will Join The Cast Of “Being Mary Jane”
Popular television series, Being Mary Jane will be back for Season 2 with different characters coming into the mix. Madame Noire reports that Gary Dourdan, actor in A Different World and CSI will be playing Mary Jane’s new love interest as Sheldon Armstrong. Season 1 left off with Mary Jane Paul single and broken-hearted after […]
Michelle Obama And Bow Wow Pop Up At Howard University
By April Taylor The Washington Post is reporting that first lady Michelle Obama toured Howard University along with television host and rapper Bow Wow and 37 students from Chicago public high schools. The school system refers to the college visit that students take annually as, “Escape to the Mecca,” which is supposed to be a […]
Another Actor Calls Out Spike Lee’s Gentrification Remarks
Michael Rapaport responds to Spike Lee’s comment on gentrification in Brooklyn. Rapaport, a well known actor and director, is not in his colleagues corner when it comes to Lee’s recent comments speaking out against the gentrification of his neighborhood. Rapaport has worked with Lee before, in one of Lee’s most famous films, Bamboozled. Spike Lee, […]
Rihanna Is Going To Star In A Children’s Movie?
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III We all know Rihanna to be a dynamic singer and entertainer, but did you know that she is venturing in something new? According to reports, the Bajan star has been cast as the leading voice character in a new 3D animated Dream Works film titled Home. The film is based […]
Legendary Award-Winning Director Passes Away At 83
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III The theatre world is dealing with the loss of a legend. Actor, playwright, and director, Phillip Hayes Dean died from a heart condition on Monday, April 14. The news of his death was announced by a family spokesperson. He was 83-years-old. “Phillip Hayes Dean might be best known for his […]
Michael Strahan Is Going To Make Millions For His Side Job
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Every athlete needs to understand that there is life after sports. Let me say it this way. When your sports career is over, you need to have a plan for your life. You can’t live off the glory days of the past, because it’s simply that – the past. You […]
American Idol Is Being Sued For Racism
By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert Jermaine Jones and 10 other former black American Idol contestants are in a racial discrimination lawsuit. Jones is citing his disqualification from season 11 for having outstanding warrants in New Jersey, www.theroot.com reports. “I was and continue to be appreciative of the opportunity to perform as a Top 10 contestant during Season […]
B Scott Is Pushing The Lawsuit Against BET
Transgender video blogger and TV personality B. Scott filed a lawsuit last year against BET and Viacom. According to Madame Noire, Scott claims that he faced discrimination from the networks when they advised him to dress more “masculine” at the 2013 BET Awards. B. Scott identifies as a non-conforming individual with a fluid way of […]
Salli Richardson Joins Gabrielle Union On “Being Mary Jane”
By April Taylor The second season of the BET Show, “Being Mary Jane,” is set to start soon, and the production team is continuing to add to the cast in preparation. BET’s website reports that the show started in January 2014. It was created by Mara Brock Akil and stars Gabrielle Union. The show is […]
BET’s Comic View Making A Comeback
By April Taylor BET has announced that it is bringing its once popular comedy show, “Comic View,” back to the airwaves. The announcement was made during the networks annual Upfront presentation. Upfront is an event where television networks unveil their upcoming programming to the media. The show originally ran from September 1992 to December 2008, […]
Black Twitter Goes After Lolo Jones
By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Lolo Jones tweets smack and riles up reactions… again Track Olympian turned bobsledder Lolo Jones attacked Rihanna via twitter this week and drew immediate criticism via social media. Jones responded to the news that rapper Drake would be hosting this year’s Espy Awards, airing July 16, 9 p.m. on ESPN, Jones […]
Black Actor Reveals He’s Had the Same Girlfriend Since He Was 7-Years-Old
Reported by Marie S. Actor Anthony Mackie has his career going uphill. After playing the role of a U.S. bomb disposal team in Iraq in the Oscar-winning drama titled “The Hurt Locker,” he now plays the role of Sam or Samuel Wilson“Falcon” in the movie Marvel film titled “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” which topped […]
Brandon Spikes Starts Twitter War With Patriot Fans
By Dr. Sinclair N. Grey III Many former NFL players have alluded to playing in the NFL as modern day slavery. While some have made this statement, many of their critics have sited the millions of dollars they’ve made in such a system. Within every professional sport, there’s organization, structure, and discipline. Each year, players […]