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Watch: Jeopardy Contestant Tries to Pronounce Tupac's Name
Never mind the fact that this Jeopardy contestant got the answer wrong. But who in the world is “Two Pack”? Thank God she didn’t say “Baggy.”
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Denzel Washington Talks Oscars' Lack of Diversity: 'I've Lived It'
There’s Oscar buzz surrounding Denzel Washington and Viola Davis’ new movie, Fences. And rightfully so. From the trailer, and even reviews from their Broadway run, Fences looks to be a must-see film. But Washington isn’t shying away from the #OscarsSoWhite conversation, because he’s lived it. In his upcoming interview with 60 Minutes, Washington discusses not only…
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Things That Should Be Left in 2016? Social Media Has a Few Suggestions
As the year slowly comes to an end, it seems as if every other day gets a little more bleak when you realize what could be in store for us in 2017, when Cheetos-elect takes office. On Thursday night, social media sounded off on things it felt should be left in 2016; and sure, some…
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Watch: 1st Trailer for Jay Z’s Kalief Browder Docuseries
The first trailer for Jay Z’s docuseries about Kalief Browder has been released, and although the series seems like it will be difficult to watch, it’ll be something that’s a necessary watch. Time: The Kalief Browder Story is a six-part Spike TV series that tells the story of Browder, who at the age of 16…
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The Walking Dead’s Sonequa Martin-Green Cast as Lead in CBS’ Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek fans, rejoice! The newest CBS series has found its lead with The Walking Dead’s Sonequa Martin-Green. Martin-Green has been cast in Star Trek: Discovery, according to EW. The series will air on CBS All Access and will make Martin-Green the first African-American woman to lead the cast of a Star Trek ensemble, which was the goal of…
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White High School Student 'Apologizes' for Calling Black Cheerleader N–ger
Racism has a way of rearing its ugly head on social media, especially when screenshots are so simple to take. And now a high school student is asking for forgiveness after calling a black cheerleader n—ger. Tyler Tackett, a student at Western High School in Russiaville, Ind., posted a Snapchat showing him, a fellow student and…
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Chance the Rapper to Speak at NAACP’s 'People’s Inauguration' Rally
The NAACP Youth & College Division will be hosting two events the day before Donald Trump’s first day in office to fight against civil rights threats. In partnership with Justice League New York and the Empowerment Movement, the NAACP will hold a “People’s Inauguration” rally at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Jan. 21, at…
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Watch: Childish Gambino Performs ‘Redbone’ on The Tonight Show
Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino. brought the funk to The Tonight Show Wednesday night. The actor-turned-rapper-turned-singer performed “Redbone” from his No. 1-debuting R&B album, Awaken, My Love! Gambino, who was shirtless and rocking his Lando Calrissian mustache, said that his album was inspired by the likes of Funkadelic and the Isley Brothers. Earlier this week, Glover won…
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Watch: Bruno Mars Joins James Corden for Carpool Karaoke
Bruno Mars and James Corden made 24K Magic during Tuesday night’s “Carpool Karaoke” segment on The Late, Late Show With James Corden. Of course, Mars sang hits from his newest album, including “24K Magic,” “Versace on the Floor” and “Perm.” But he didn’t stop there; Mars and Corden also performed “Grenade,” “If I Knew” and “Uptown…
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Lamar Odom to Star in New Reality Series About His Recovery
Lamar Odom’s basketball career may be over, but his foray into reality television isn’t. According to People magazine, Odom is set to star in his own reality TV series. “The show will be about his life, recovery—all about him,” a source told People. Odom, who checked himself into rehab Tuesday, has tried rehab several times,…
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