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Truth, Tea, and Receipts, Oh My! Wendy Williams Talks Her Brand New Biopic on Lifetime
First things first: How you doing?(Y’all know I couldn’t help myself.) Now that that’s out of the way, on Saturday January 28, the world will witness the true story of radio personality-turned-successful talk show host Wendy Williams in a new original film for Lifetime, Wendy Williams: The Movie. Executive produced by Williams herself, the biopic…
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From Sundance to Cicely Tyson, Kick Boredom to the Curb With This Week's Virtual Events
Well, dear reader, we’ve done it again. We’ve made it to the end of another long-ass month. And if you’re in the mood to celebrate, I’ve got a plethora of virtual events for you to choose from to help aid in your joy. (Speaking of joy, next month is Black History Month and I couldn’t…
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Nicole Beharie Joins the Upcoming HBO Limited Series, Scenes from a Marriage Starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain
Miss Juneteenth star and Gotham Award winner Nicole Beharie has been tapped for a new limited series adaptation from HBO, Scenes from a Marriage. According to Deadline, Beharie is the latest addition to the cast and will appear in a supporting role alongside veteran actress Tovah Feldshuh and House of Cards’ Corey Stoll. Series stars…
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Michael Strahan Tests Positive for COVID-19
Co-host of Good Morning America and pro football hall-of-famer Michael Strahan has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. People reports that Strahan has been noticeably absent from the early morning ABC show and that he is currently self-quarantining in his home. On Thursday’s Good Morning America, colleagues Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Amy Robach addressed his…
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Philadelphia International Records Celebrates 50 Years With the Help of Legacy Recordings and Warner Chappell Music
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic music label Philadelphia International Records. In an effort to commemorate the momentous occasion, on Monday, legendary labels Legacy Recordings and Warner Chappell Music teamed up to announce a yearlong campaign to highlight the history and legacy of the iconic label. A press release sent to The…
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Funko’s Gotta Have It: Spike Lee Set to Get His Own Funko Pop! Figurine
Legendary filmmaker and director Spike Lee will be headed to a small shelf near us soon—and if you don’t understand what I mean, allow me to explain. The Hollywood Reporter announced on Tuesday that the Da 5 Bloods director will be getting the “Funko Pop! treatment,” becoming the latest addition to the fun-sized line of…
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Dripped Up, Iced Down: Adidas Reveals New ‘Icy Park Collection’ From Beyoncé
Not only is “I dream it, I work hard, I grind ‘til I own it” an inspiring line from Beyoncé‘s “Formation,” it’s also the exact game plan I plan on enforcing in order to finally obtain the latest drop in her Adidas x Ivy Park collection. (To be honest, I’m getting real sick and tired…
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Live From New York, It’s Regina King Making Her Hosting Debut on Saturday Night Live
Regina King (also known as Regina Thee King and Regina BEEN King) will be making her hosting debut in the upcoming new season of Saturday Night Live. In a press release sent to The Root, the One Night in Miami director will be gracing the SNL stage with her presence for the February 13 broadcast,…
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Salt-N-Pepa Talk Their New Biopic, How They Came Up With Their Stage Name and Advice for Up-and-Coming Artists
On Saturday, Lifetime will debut its latest original biopic about one of hip-hop’s most iconic duos—Salt-N-Pepa. Directed by Mario Van Peebles, Salt-N-Pepa tells the story of Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton, and Deidra DJ Spinderella” Roper as they push their way to the top of the charts, cementing themselves as one of the most…
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Dave Chappelle Tests Positive for COVID-19
Comedian Dave Chappelle has tested positive for COVID-19, The Root has learned. A rep for Chapelle confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday night, saying the Chappelle Show comic was now quarantining himself but hasn’t shown any symptoms of the virus. Chappelle had been performing in Austin, Texas this week, with shows starting…
