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50 Cent Keeps Promise, Hires Mo’Nique for New Role on BMF
‘I don’t miss, THE UNDER DOG’s BACK ON TOP,’ 50 captioned in an Instagram post sharing the news.
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Here’s Why Dave Chappelle’s Sets at Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festival Won’t Be Airing
While disappointing for some, other performances are set to be available to stream beginning this month.
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Toni Morrison’s Novel Sula to Become New Limited Series at HBO
Sula was the second novel to be published by the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author in 1973.
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Viola Davis to Receive Cannes Women In Motion Award
The 2022 Cannes Film Festival begins Tuesday, May 17.
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Anthony Anderson Graduates From Howard University: ‘It’s Literally Been 30 Years in the Making’
Fellow alumna Academy Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson was also selected as this year’s speaker and a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate.
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Dave Chappelle, Netflix Officially Respond to Comedian’s Attack at Netflix Is a Joke Festival [UPDATED]
The 23-year-old accused attacker was also later charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon on Wednesday.
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Drake Secures Gigantic $400M Deal With Universal Music Group
The expansive, multi-faceted deal will reportedly include recordings, publishing, merchandise, and visual media projects.
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Will Smith Stand-Up Comedy Series, This Joka Won’t Return for Season 2 on Roku
Netflix has also reportedly and quietly pulled the plug on another comedy show Smith was also set to host and executive produce.
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Blac Chyna Loses $100M Defamation Suit Against the Kardashians, Awarded No Damages
‘The jury sent a clear message to Ms. White and her lawyer—I hope they are listening. Justice has prevailed,’ attorneys for the Kardashians said in a statement.
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Issa Rae Selected as Ambassador for American Black Film Festival 2022
‘ABFF was the first major festival to showcase my work and they continue to elevate Black creatives from the ground level’ Rae said in statement.
