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Angela Bassett, Jamie Foxx, Halle Berry, and Kevin Hart Discuss Black Achievement in Film for New Documentary From Apple
There is no doubt that when it comes to the task of achieving excellence in the film industry, Black Hollywood has always understood the assignment. Whether that’s something as simple but menacing as Denzel Washington’s sneer in Training Day, Viola Davis’ heart-wrenching tears in Fences, or Jamie Foxx’s masterful mannerisms and vocals in Ray, it’s…
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Harpo, Who Deez Gorgeous Cover Women?
Sistaaahhs, Whoopi Goldberg and Naomi Campbell are on my mind and I’ve got these two amazing covers to thank for it. Thirty years ago to the day, a then two-time Oscar nominee Whoopi Goldberg sat nervously in her chair waiting to see whose name would be called as the winner for Best Supporting Actress at…
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Bad Trip Star Eric Andre Racially Profiled by Police at Atlanta Airport
When TV host and comedian Eric Andre stepped foot into the Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport airport to catch his flight, I’m sure the last thing he planned for was to get harassed by two Atlanta Police while literally being steps away from his departing flight, but that’s exactly what happened. In a series of tweets…
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Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, City Girls All Tapped for Rolling Loud Miami 2021
Rolling Loud, the Miami-based three-day hip-hop festival, is back and ready for action for this year’s festivities. Though last year’s festival was postponed—ya know because of the parallelogram—OkayPlayer reports that a few of the same headlining acts are set to perform. That includes folks like Post Malone, A$AP Rocky, and Travis Scott. Additional artists announced…
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Google is ‘Having a Party’ in Honor of Luther Vandross' 70th Birthday and We’re Here for It
OK. So maybe Google isn’t having an actual party, but the headline is correct in its initial sentiment. Today the world is in fact honoring the man who took over the airways in the ‘80s with his velvety-smooth vocals: Luther Vandross. (Also known as Bad Boy, Luther Thee Vandross and Luther BEEN Vandross.) This tender-lovin’…
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‘I Knew I Had More to Give:’ Simone Biles on Returning to the Mat and Representing Abuse Survivors at 2021 Olympic Games
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is speaking out about her return to the mat for the 2021 Games. Glamour reports that Biles, in conversation with Today host Hoda Kotb, revealed that a large factor in her decision to compete had to do with her desire to represent other survivors of sexual assault and sexual…
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Country Artists Mickey Guyton, Kane Brown and Jimmie Allen Make History at 2021 ACM Awards
Sunday night hosted the 56th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Broadcast live on CBS, the ceremony spanned three iconic venues: the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and the legendary Bluebird Cafe. Per usual, you know we like to highlight the Blackity-black excellence of it all—so without further ado, let’s get to…
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‘Where Are the Good Apples?’ Trevor Noah on Daunte Wright, Caron Nazario and America’s Rotten Tree of Policing
The other day, I took out an avocado in preparation for dinner. By all accounts this avocado looked perfect. Soft to the touch, but not mushy. Dark outer skin, but not too dark to where you could tell it’s clearly overripe. But when I cut it open, it was no good. I mean NO GOOD.…
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Thousands of Fans Are Apparently Petitioning to Get King T’Challa Recast, and No. Just No.
No. No. No. Nononononononononono. What we’re not going to do is this. I won’t stand for it. I don’t even want to entertain the thought of this but because it’s apparently a thing, here we go. According to People, thousands of Black Panther fans have put together and signed a petition asking for Marvel Studios…
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Naomi Campbell’s Lavish Kenyan Villa Just Called Me Broke AF
Oftentimes, I wonder about the kinda stuff I’d buy if I was insanely rich. Maybe I’d buy a horse. I’ve always loved horses. Maybe a lifetime supply of Popeyes. I do, in fact, love that chicken. Or maybe I’d finally get my mother that island I’d always been promising to buy her ever since I…