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  • Rev. Al Sharpton Blasts Trump-Supporting Evangelicals: “They Would Sell Jesus Out”

    Rev. Al Sharpton Blasts Trump-Supporting Evangelicals: “They Would Sell Jesus Out”

    The Rev. Al Sharpton defended Christianity Today magazine for its editorial supporting Trump’s removal from office, while also criticizing the evangelical Christians who continue to stand in support of the embattled U.S. president. During a recent appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, the civil rights leader and media personality weighed in on the controversial editorial from…

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    Brooklyn Baldwin






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    December 29, 2019
  • Filmmaker Michael Moore Says White People Who Voted for Trump ‘Are Not Good People’

    Filmmaker Michael Moore Says White People Who Voted for Trump ‘Are Not Good People’

    As the 2020 run for the White House kicks into high gear, Michael Moore is calling out white folks who voted for Donald Trump. The Oscar Award documentary filmmaker and activist has declared that “white people have not changed” and that people “should be afraid of them.” In an interview for the latest edition of…

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    Brooklyn Baldwin






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    December 29, 2019
  • Vic Mensa Says What Others May Think About Juice WRLD’s Death and How Today’s Rap Glorifies Drugs

    Vic Mensa Says What Others May Think About Juice WRLD’s Death and How Today’s Rap Glorifies Drugs

    There’s an adage that says “when you live by the sword, you die by the sword.” People have often used this as justification for when someone who glorifies gun use dies by gunfire. But the same can be said about excessive drug use, too. Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop star Vic Mensa believes that his fellow rappers…

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    Brooklyn Baldwin






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    December 28, 2019
  • New Schmoney: Cardi B and Offset Close Deal on Multimillion-Dollar Atlanta Mansion With Wine Cellar, Plans for Steel-Encased Gun Range

    New Schmoney: Cardi B and Offset Close Deal on Multimillion-Dollar Atlanta Mansion With Wine Cellar, Plans for Steel-Encased Gun Range

    It’s all about the money—or schmoney—for Cardi B and she doesn’t mind spending it. As the year comes to a close, the hip-hop diva, who raps about her earnings often in her songs (mostly the one titled “Money”—where she chants that “there’s nothing in this world that I like more than checks”) announced that she…

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    Brooklyn Baldwin






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    December 28, 2019
  • Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ulysses Gilbert Pays Off Layaway for 60 Florida Families

    Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ulysses Gilbert Pays Off Layaway for 60 Florida Families

    See, Colin Kaepernick isn’t the only kindhearted, good-natured professional football player in the world. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III helped spread good holiday cheer when he paid off the layaway debt for 60 Florida families earlier this week. The NFL rookie returned to his Marion County hometown to bring a Christmas miracle to people…

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    Brooklyn Baldwin






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    December 26, 2019
  • Meet the Press Moderator Chuck Todd Confuses Late Literary Icon Toni Morrison With Maya Angelou

    Meet the Press Moderator Chuck Todd Confuses Late Literary Icon Toni Morrison With Maya Angelou

    Dear Chuck Todd, It is 2019. And you’re supposed to be of a much higher intellect—being on NBC and all. But Maya Angelou is not Toni Morrison—not by any stretch of the white imagination. One was a poet laureate (who actually moved in major political circles, having done President Bill Clinton’s first inauguration and all)…

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    Brooklyn Baldwin






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    December 26, 2019
  • Holy Rolling Hee Haw: Lee Daniels Blends Gospel and Country Music for Upcoming Interracial Love Story

    Holy Rolling Hee Haw: Lee Daniels Blends Gospel and Country Music for Upcoming Interracial Love Story

    Empire creator Lee Daniels is teaming up with musician Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line for a new drama series with country music as its backdrop. A new series titled Moss Landing has been announced to come from Disney’s 20th Century Fox TV and The Son creator Lee Shipman, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The…

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    Brooklyn Baldwin






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    December 26, 2019
  • Diahann Carroll's West Hollywood Condo on Market for $4.2 million

    Diahann Carroll's West Hollywood Condo on Market for $4.2 million

    Rich folks know that real estate is real wealth. And one diva knew its value. The West Hollywood condominium of late, great entertainment icon Diahann Carroll has come on the market at $4.2 million, according to The Los Angeles Times. Designed by Stephen Rieman and Mark Krasne, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom 17th floor high rise features…

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    Brooklyn Baldwin






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    December 25, 2019
  • Jussie Smollett Donates $10,000 to Flint Kids Program

    Jussie Smollett Donates $10,000 to Flint Kids Program

    Despite being mired in one of the biggest controversies of 2019, Jussie Smollett still seems to have a heart of gold during this holiday season. The disgraced Empire actor is showing much grace and altruism with his recent act of kindness to those in need. Smollett showed up for a surprise visit to Flint, Michigan…

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    Brooklyn Baldwin






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    December 25, 2019
  • Forever First Lady Michelle Obama Reveals Family Christmas Card, Dog Paws Included

    Forever First Lady Michelle Obama Reveals Family Christmas Card, Dog Paws Included

    Being a class act who’s all about the family is so “becoming” to her. Forever First Lady Michelle Obama posted her family’s Christmas card and she didn’t leave any one out — not even the family’s beloved dogs. The Obama family wished everyone a happy holiday season “filled with friends, family and joy.”On Monday, Mrs.…

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    Brooklyn Baldwin






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    December 25, 2019
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