Trump’s campaign team says they did not hear the whole question, but blames the media for coverage, and says its really “about him waging a war on Christianity.” WASHINGTON — Donald Trump came under fire Thursday night for his handling of a question at a town hall about when the U.S. can “get rid” […]
The legendary Carnegie Hall was packed, last week, with stars and loyal Lyons’ fans, who came out in droves to get a glimpse of season 2 of Empire and mingle with the most beloved cast on TV. Creator Lee Daniels, producer Brian Grazer and the entire cast including: Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Jussie Smollett, Gabourey […]
CLEVELAND – Johnny Manziel will start in Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans, the Cleveland Browns announced Friday. The quarterback relieved Josh McCown after he sustained a concussion late in the first quarter during last week’s game against the New York Jets. In the remainder of that game, Manziel completed 13-of-24 passes for 182 yards with a touchdown, […]
*Terrence Howard’s domestic violence issues are no different that troubles experienced by Marlon Brando and Sean Penn back in the day, according to Lee Daniels. The “Empire” co-creator put his two cents in on Howard’s recent confession to Rolling Stone that he hit his two ex-wives, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “That poor boy. [Terrence] ain’t […]
It’s no question that Idris Elba is one cool cat. From breaking land-speed records to being the first male to ever grace the cover of Maxim, the man has had a pretty great year. Not withstanding, of course, those constant James Bond rumors. While some out there believe the actor to be “too street” for […]
Lifetime has another celeb-centered biopic in the works, and we’re hoping that it’s not a repeat of the fiasco that was Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B. According to Variety, executives at the cable channel recently gave the green light on a TV movie about the life of Grammy Award-winning songstress, Toni Braxton. The film is […]
The natural hair topic has long run its course. But, nevertheless, I’m going to ask this question: Should a woman be forced to straighten her natural hair to appease her bosses? The inspiration for this question comes by way of Angela Green, weeknight anchor for WNCT in Greenville, N.C., who recently posed the same question […]
UPDATED: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:43 PM EST Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has invited Ahmed Mohamed to the company and praised him for his creativity. UPDATED: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 1:10 PM EST President Obama has tweeted his support for Ahmed Mohamed, asking the teenager to come to the White House to show off his homemade clock. UPDATED: […]
That flawless face. That glowing skin. Those vibrant lips. Lupita N’yongo covers Vogue for a second time and Lawd, she really bodied it this time. Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for Vogue, Lupita is dazzling in the October issue as she sashays through the streets in bold fashion. WERK! RELATED STORIES: GET […]
A 103-year-old Georgia woman was banned from the Elberton church she’s served for 92 years after she voiced concerns about the pastor’s sermons. Genora Hamm Biggs received a rejection letter from Union Grove Baptist Church in August, according to Athens Banner Herald. Signed by Rev. Tim Mattox and nine other members, it was then Biggs and her grandson, Elliott Dye, […]
Summer is always a good time to try out a show, because if it airs and does well during TV’s slowest season, chances are it will thrive anytime. And because of this, NBC’s The Carmichael Show, starring Jerrod Carmichael and David Alan Grier, has been renewed, according to Vulture. The half-hour sitcom brought issues and topics that […]
After the success of Straight Outta Compton, Universal is considering another high-profile hip-hop biopic. This time, they will reportedly focus on Def Jam Recordings and its co-founder Russell Simmons. While nothing is confirmed, early cast names floating around include Michael B. Jordan as Russell, and Jonah Hill as his Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin. For his part, Russell Simmons […]