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India Arie to Pull Music and Podcast Off Spotify in Protest of Joe Rogan’s Rhetoric

‘What I am talking about is respect, who gets it and who doesn’t,’ Arie wrote online.

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Shanelle Genai

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February 1, 2022
Here’s Why W. Kamau Bell Is ‘Very Worried’ About the Public’s Response to We Need to Talk About Cosby Docuseries

‘It is a very charged situation—especially with him getting out of prison,’ Bell recently explained.

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Shanelle Genai

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February 1, 2022
The View Cohost Whoopi Goldberg Apologizes for Saying the Holocaust Wasn’t About Race

The View co-host made the insensitive comments during a conversation about the Maus book ban in schools on Monday morning’s episode.

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Shanelle Genai

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February 1, 2022
Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild to Face Off in Special Valentine’s Day Verzuz

‘You asked and we heard you, VERZUZ for Valentines,’ Soulchild captioned on Instagram.

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Shanelle Genai

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January 31, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Watch the New Trailer for Upcoming Docuseries Uprooted From Discovery+ and NowThis

A companion podcast hosted by Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza is also set to be released.

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Shanelle Genai

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January 31, 2022
Goodbye R9, Hello Fenty Baby: Rihanna Expecting First Child With A$AP Rocky

The couple have been dating officially since 2020 but have been longtime friends since 2013.

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Shanelle Genai

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January 31, 2022
Brandy Pays Homage to Whitney Houston During the National Anthem at NFC Championship Game

Many online were quick to point out the similarities between the two stars’ performances during Sunday’s game.

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Shanelle Genai

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January 31, 2022
Chris Brown Sued for Allegedly Drugging and Sexually Assaulting Woman [CORRECTED]

The ‘Go Crazy’ singer was previously under investigation for assaulting another woman last June.

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Shanelle Genai

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January 28, 2022
Fast10 Your Sea-belts: Jason Momoa In Final Negotiations to Join Fast & Furious Franchise

The Aquaman star is expected to join the popular film franchise in a villain role for the 10th and final installment.

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Shanelle Genai

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January 28, 2022
Jussie Smollett Sentence Date Now Set for March 10

Though Smollett has yet to comment on his guilty conviction, his defense attorney has confirmed plans to appeal.

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Shanelle Genai

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January 28, 2022

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