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‘It’s Giving Itchy’: Cardi B Chimes In on the Celebs Who Refuse to Be Washed-Ass People
Cardi asking the questions that need immediate answers: ‘Wassup with people saying they don’t shower?’
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Halle Berry Broke Two Ribs on the 1st Day Filming Her Directorial Debut Bruised—and Didn’t Stop Production
The last time she broke ribs (not the same pair, mind you) was on the set of John Wick 3. Simply put, she’s a badass.
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A Lot of Respect: How Jennifer Hudson Is Finding Her Voice Through Aretha Franklin
‘I’m still finding [my voice]. That’s the gift I got from the film. It allowed me to trust it that much more,’ JHud told The Root.
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Potential Jeopardy! Host Who Is Not LeVar Burton Addresses Lawsuit Allegations; Actual LeVar Burton Gives Thanks
Mike Richards releases statement saying allegations ‘does not reflect the reality’ of him. LeVar thanks fans and says he is ‘blessed beyond measure.’
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Donda in a New Dress: Kanye Is Reportedly Moving Into Another Stadium With Yet Another Release Date
We have no idea where the new album recording site is. The release date is now Aug. 13. We also have no idea if that is set in stone.
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Record Producer Chucky Thompson, Member of Bad Boy’s ‘Hitmen’, Dies at 53 of COVID Complications
Record producer, DJ and audio engineer Young Guru confirmed the tragic news via IG on Monday afternoon, referring to Chucky as his ‘mentor’ and ‘big brother.’
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Jury Selection for R. Kelly’s Sex Trafficking Trial Begins—and They’re the Only Public Members Allowed in Courtroom
Twelve jurors and six alternates will be selected for Kelly’s federal trial in New York, which is set to officially begin with opening arguments on Aug. 18.
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Can You Smell What The Rock Is Cooking? It’s Called Bathing and Showering [Updated]
The Rock, who is a Black Samoan, made sure to remove himself from the (white) celebrity trending narrative of refusing to bathe themselves and their kids.
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Role Call: Looks Like Angela Bassett Is About to Be the Highest Paid Black Woman on TV; Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Publishes Catalogue of Spike Lee’s Work
The Chi is renewed for a fifth season, Jennifer Hudson celebrates women-owned Black businesses at the Apollo Theater and Halle Berry makes directorial debut
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You Don’t Have to Imagine That: Nas and Lauryn Hill Rules the World Yet Again With a New Song
The sequel to his Grammy-winning album King’s Disease is here and Lauryn Hill makes a very notable appearance. Lauryn trended on Twitter upon release.
