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R. Kelly's Federal Trial on Child Pornography and Obstruction Charges Will Begin in September 2021
Robert “R.” Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago now has an official start date. According to the New York Times, Judge Harry Leinenweber of U.S. District Court officially set the trial date for Sept. 13, 2021. Kelly, who has been in custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago, is facing charges on child pornography and obstruction.…
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Sylvie's Love Exclusive Clip: Tessa Thompson and Aja Naomi King Chat About Bops and Boys
While we’re still on lockdown for the holidays, a streaming platform is pretty much the gift that keeps on giving because at least it provides some sort of entertainment. One of the much-anticipated examples of entertainment is Sylvie’s Love, which made its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was subsequently acquired by…
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Watch: The Coming 2 America Teaser Trailer Is Very Happy to Be Here!
Y’all want an escape from 2020 right quick? Well, how about a virtual trip to Zamunda? Just like 2021 may be our escape from 2020, one of our movie escapes will come in the form of Coming 2 America, the sequel releasing 33 years after the original film. Here’s what to expect from the long-awaited sequel:…
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Need a Creative Spark? The Cast and Crew of Pixar's Soul Got You, Boo
This year has done a number on us all in various ways. The “spare time” we’ve been afforded during the lockdown has also made more room for extra existential thoughts. Cue Pixar’s first film with a Black lead character, Soul, which explores the possibilities of the meaning of life. The synopsis for Soul, per a…
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Rock Your Body With You: Pharrell Reveals Justin Timberlake's Justified Tracks Were Originally for Michael Jackson
Imagine Michael Jackson singing about crying over rivers. Well, apparently, Pharrell Williams is sparking that imagination as the artist-producer said Jackson actually rejected the bulk of the Justified album, which was then given to Justin Timberlake, on a recent appearance on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s podcast, Drink Champs. Yes, the very album that went triple…
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The Root Tapped to Buy NBC for #NegroSolstice
JUST IN: The Root is in final talks to acquire NBC in an unprecedented deal. NBC, which stands for Niggas Be Cappin’, will officially merge into The Root’s mega-media conglomerate on Dec. 21, 2020 at approximately 12 p.m. CPT, known as the Negro Solstice or Negro Soulstice. “I’m thrilled about this partnership to champion the…
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Trailer Roundup: Education Is A Recipe for Seduction
You may have not been named Time’s Person of the Year (unless President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is reading this right now), but you get to shuffle through yet another list of trailers! Also, because I missed you last week, you’re getting an extra helping of trailers this week to carry you…
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Naomi Ackie Will 'Dance With Somebody' as Whitney Houston in Biopic Directed by Stella Meghie
The first authorized Whitney Houston biopic has found its leading lady. According to Variety, Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) has been cast as Whitney, the iconic songstress known as “The Voice” who tragically died in February 2012. Back in April, it was announced that Stella Meghie (The Photograph) would be directing the…
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TV/Film Legends Ralph Farquhar and Bruce W. Smith Sign Overall Deal With Disney Branded Television
We have another Black-ass overall deal to announce! This time, it’s TV/film icons Ralph Farquhar and Bruce W. Smith, who have signed a multi-year overall deal with Disney Branded Television. Under the deal, Farquhar and Smith will produce animated and live-action series as well as actively develop content from emerging and diverse talent. “We are…
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Fox Does Not Have a Sweet Tooth for the Empire Spinoff About Cookie, So It's Being Shopped Elsewhere
Fox, the original broadcast home of Empire, apparently isn’t too hungry for its breakout character, Cookie. Well, the network isn’t too interested in hosting her own leading series, that is. According to Deadline, Fox is not moving forward with the previously reported Empire spinoff starring Taraji P. Henson, which is set to focus on Cookie.…
