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Digital Underground's Shock G, AKA 'Humpty Hump', Dead at 57
Shock G, musician, rapper, producer and the eccentric frontman of legendary hip-hop group Digital Underground has died at the age of 57, the New York Times confirms. Shock G was found dead on Thursday at a hotel located in Tampa, Fla., as confirmed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The office has not provided a…
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Honoring a Forever Ruff Ryder: Here's How to Watch DMX's Public Memorial Service
This weekend, fans of the late Earl “DMX” Simmons will have our own Ruff Ryders’ role—to honor the life and legacy of a hip-hop great. Recently, the family of DMX announced that the beloved entertainer’s public memorial service would be held on April 24 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with more details to follow. According…
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National Museum of African American Music to Honor Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and Fisk Jubilee Singers
The National Museum of African American Music has chosen this year’s recipients of its Rhapsody & Rhythm Awards, and the selection is elite! On Wednesday, NMAAM announced it will honor Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and the Fisk Jubilee Singers, per Billboard. Aptly celebrating Black Music Month, the recipients will receive their honors at…
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'Take a Look'…at the Upcoming Guest Hosts of Jeopardy!—LeVar Burton and Robin Roberts!
Finally, it’s happening to us right in front of our faces! If you recall correctly, after tragically losing our beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek—and it was confirmed that the game show series would continue—difficult discussion began around who would make a formidable host to take the torch forward. Back in November of last year, fans…
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Entitled Mediocre White Men Join Writers’ Room for Fantasy TV Series Called Reverse Racism
Sometimes, I fantasize about writers’ rooms. As a creative person, I thoroughly enjoy the collaborative nature of the entertainment industry. Yes, even as a writer who typically does most of their work in a solitary state, there is nothing like immersing yourself in the creative energy of a film set or bouncing ideas around in…
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It's Not Handled: Judy Smith—Yes, the Real-Life Olivia Pope—Quit Because Even She Can't Fix the HFPA Anymore [Updated]
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of the camera shutter clicking as we transition to the next scene in Shonda Rhimes’ Scandal—actually, it’s the sound of transition for the real-life inspiration behind Olivia Pope, author and crisis management expert Judy Smith because she is parting ways with her clients at the Hollywood Foreign Press…
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How It Feels To Breathe a Brief Sigh of Relief After Inhaling America's Bile, According to Black Twitter
Three counts. Derek Chauvin is (legally) a murderer. He murdered George Floyd. On Tuesday evening, Chauvin was convicted on all three counts—second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter. Black Twitter had their collective eyes on their respective screens watching to see the results from the ongoing live-streamed trial. We heard the verdict for three separate counts.…
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Former President of HFPA Reportedly Called BLM a 'Racist Hate Movement'
As you may know by now, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which conducts the annual Golden Globe Awards, has had to do some extra public relations fixing in the past few months. Just about a week before the 78th Golden Globes ceremony was to take place, a scathing report was released in regards to…
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DMX's Public Memorial to Be Held at Barclays Center
The public memorial for Earl “DMX” Simmons will be held in Barclays Center in Brooklyn. According to Variety, DMX’s manager confirmed the public memorial will be take place on April 24, with limited attendance expected due to current COVID-19 protocols. The current restrictions require attendance be capped at 10 percent capacity, which would be about…
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Scottie Pippen Shares That His Firstborn Son Antron Has Died at the Age of 33
On Monday, Scottie Pippen shared some tragic news via Twitter. His eldest son Antron died this past Sunday at the age of 33. “I’m heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron. The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game,” the…
