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Regina King Returns to Instagram With Tribute to Ian Alexander Jr., Her late son
The post comes nearly a year to the date of the news of his passing in Jan. 2022.
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Chance the Rapper Clarifies Dave Chappelle’s ‘Gay Jokes’ Comment, Involvement in Black Star Line Music Festival
The rapper and comedian were joined by Vic Mensa, T-Pain, Erykah Badu and more during the inaugural fest.
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HFPA President Reportedly ‘Shocked’, ‘Upset’ by Jerrod Carmichael’s Jokes at 2023 Golden Globes
Carmichael’s dry sense of humor and jokes were on full display at this year’s ceremony, and were met with mixed reviews from audiences.
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André Leon Talley’s Designer Collections to Be Auctioned Off With Proceeds Benefitting Two Black Churches
The legendary fashion icon and former Vogue creative director died at 73 on January 18, 2022.
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Cardi B. Heads Back to Court Over 2018 Assault Charges, Judge Grants Second Chance
The ‘Up’ rapper pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and second-degree reckless endangerment in September 2022.
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The Woman King Finally Gets the Win It Deserves—Thanks to 2023 African-American Film Critics Association Awards
It’s telling that it took a Black-centric award show to give this brilliant film Best Picture recognition and its just dues.
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Jay-Z, Roc Nation Reportedly Involved in Rihanna’s Upcoming Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show
Both the rap mogul and his label were appointed the NFL’s ‘live music strategist’ back in 2019.
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Doing the Right Thing: Spike Lee Launches Fellowship Program at Three HBCUs in Atlanta [CORRECTED]
The Academy Award-winning director is also set to be honored with the WGA East’s Hunter Award for Career Achievement.
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Bae Watch: Snowfall‘s Damson Idris Seemingly Confirms Relationship With Lori Harvey
Rumors that the two were getting closer had been circulating for months.
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Dr. Dre’s Music Assets to Be Acquired by Universal Music Group for Over $200M
UMG would retain rights to the master recording of The Chronic and more.
