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Jada Pinkett Smith Will Be Bringing Herself to the Redd Zone for Netflix
Actress and Red Table Talk host Jada Pinkett Smith is set to star in a new upcoming drama, Redd Zone. According to Variety, the film will also be produced through Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Studios alongside Emmy-nominee Howard Burkons. More details on the plot here: The film is based on the true story of Tia Magee,…
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Regina Thee King Wants to Eventually Do Broadway, So We Might as Well Give Her EGOT Status Now
Watchmen star Regina King has revealed a potential future career move that may or may not surprise you: Broadway. Speaking to WSJ magazine, King admitted that while previous opportunities to secure a spot in a stage play came a bit early, (her son Ian was still in school at the time), it’s something she feels…
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Long Live Our King: Disney+ Honors Chadwick Boseman With Special Tribute in Black Panther Opening Credits
Over Thanksgiving weekend, Disney Chairman Bob Iger announced in a tweet that the company’s streaming platform, Disney+, would pay tribute to its beloved Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman. “To all fans of #BlackPanther: watch the film on #DisneyPlus late tonight, for a special tribute to someone that was and will always be near and dear…
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The Root 100 Honoree Simone Biles’ Fly Fashion Moments
Whether she’s stunning on a red carpet or keeping it cute at a football game–Biles’ style is just as good as her athleticism. Let’s get into it.
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Curtains Closed: Dave Chappelle’s Chappelle’s Show Exits Netflix
Netflix has removed the often controversial, yet ever-popular sketch comedy series Chappelle’s Show from its streaming platform at the request of Dave Chappelle himself. Deadline confirmed that the streaming platform quietly took away all episodes of the show overnight and this morning, Chappelle himself posted an 18-minute long Instagram video shedding more light on the…
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'Put It in a Love Song': Alicia Keys Teaches the Art of Songwriting for MasterClass
While she may not be hosting the Grammys this year, the talented, Grammy-winning songstress Alicia Keys is still staying busy. MasterClass has announced that Keys has joined the streaming platform to teach songwriting and producing. She’ll also be breaking down her personal philosophy for channeling vulnerability, authenticity, and empathy through her music. More details via…
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Oh, You Got Moneyyy: Gabrielle Union & Jemele Hill’s Comedy New Money Heads to Showtime
Showtime will develop a new comedy series from Gabrielle Union and former ESPN star turned contributor for The Atlantic Jemele Hill, entitled New Money. Along with The Undefeated’s Kelley Carter, the show will center around Black women as they seek to establish themselves in their newfound financial independence. Variety has further details here: The series…
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The Anniversary of Mary J. Blige’s My Life Is Almost Here and I Can’t Help but 'Be Happy'
Nov. 29 marks the 26th anniversary of Mary J. Blige’s sophomore album, My Life. It’s an album filled with stories of trials and triumph, but most importantly it’s a breakthrough album that set the tone for both R&B and Blige’s career trajectory. Boasting fire-ass hits such as “Mary Jane,” “My Life,” “Be Happy,” and the…
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It Goes Down in the DMZ: Ava DuVernay’s New Futuristic Drama Is Headed to HBO Max
If there’s one thing that deserves the GOAT award for 2020, it’s streaming platforms. From Netflix to Hulu, Amazon Prime to HBO Max—the amount and quality of content this year has been increasingly overwhelming, yet creatively astounding. And it doesn’t seem like things are about to let up anytime soon. In a press release sent…
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A Verzuz Origin Story: Swizz Beatz and Timbaland Talk to GQ About Their Party-at-Home Hit
Just in time for the season 2 debut of Verzuz, the Instagram Live music battle showdown, the creators and award-winning producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland sat down with GQ to discuss how this pandemic-themed party became so popular, so fast. If you’ve been living under a rock this year, (which, I mean, hey—you might have…