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Raven-Symoné on Univision Host’s Firing: ‘Some People Just Look Like Animals’
Last week Rodner Figueroa was fired by Univision after making an on-air joke comparing Michelle Obama to an ape from Planet of the Apes. Soon after his firing, Figueroa issued a sort-of apology to the first lady and said that he’s not racist. “I want to clarify that I’m not racist and in no way…
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Mo’ne Davis Launches Sneaker to Help Impoverished Girls
Professional athletes with sneaker lines, take note. Mo’Ne Davis, the first female pitcher to win a Little League World Series game, is doing it better than you and for a worthy cause. The baseball phenom has partnered with M4D3 (Make a Difference Everyday) and Because I Am a Girl to release a Mo’ne-designed sneaker. The sneakers…
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There’s Nothing ‘Sweet’ About Tyga Declaring His Love for a 17-Year-Old
Over the weekend, rapper Tyga, 25, declared his love for a 17-year-old on Instagram. Granted, the girl in question is part of the Kardashian clan and comes from a long line of sisters who dated grown men while still in their teens. But that doesn’t mean it’s something to celebrate, as People magazine managed to…
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Fired Univision Host Pens Apology to Michelle Obama, Says Network Humiliated Him
Rodner Figueroa was fired by Univision Wednesday after making an on-air joke comparing Michelle Obama to an ape from Planet of the Apes. Figueroa penned an open letter apologizing to Obama, but also aired his gripes about Univision. In the letter, the former host of Sal y Pimienta said that the only reason he was…
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Univision Host Fired After Saying Michelle Obama Looked Like Something From Planet of the Apes
Univision host Rodner Figueroa is now without a job after making a racist comment about Michelle Obama live on the air. Figueroa was fired on Wednesday after comparing Obama to someone from Planet of the Apes. During El Gordo y la Flaca, Figueroa made the comment while discussing makeup artist Paolo Ballesteros’ ability to transform himself…
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#BlackOutDay Takes Over Social Media
If you’ve been wondering why you’ve seen so many beautiful pictures of black people on social media today, you can credit it to #BlackOutDay. Created by Tumblr user Y.R.N, #BlackOutDay aims to be a show of community and solidarity. Currently trending on Twitter, #BlackOutDay is filled with selfies, gifs and videos of black people in…
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Mo’Nique Claims Lee Daniels Was the Blackballer; Gabourey Sidibe Has Her Say
Mo’Nique has been on a media blitz since writing her essay for the Hollywood Reporter about being blackballed. The story has evolved from Mo’Nique’s being told by Precious director Lee Daniels that she was blackballed to her actually saying she was lowballed, and now saying it was Daniels who actually blackballed her. In an interview…
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Jussie Smollett Signs to Columbia Records
Jussie Smollett’s life is about to imitate his art. The Empire star has signed a record deal with Columbia Records. Smollett, who plays Jamal Lyon on Empire, showcases his singing skills on a weekly basis and can definitely sing. Smollett revealed his record deal to Entertainment Weekly. “There will be a Jussie Smollett album. I signed…
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Issa Rae, the Awkward Black Girl Who Skyrocketed to the NY Times Best Sellers List
Over the last couple of years, Issa Rae has pretty much become a household name, and it all started with her hilarious YouTube series Awkward Black Girl. Three years ago this month, Rae’s first episode hit YouTube, and now the star, writer and creator just made it to the New York Times Best Sellers list…
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Don Lemon Stroked a Llama on Live TV
Last night the world was a stage for a bunch of llamas running wild in Arizona. Yes, you read that correctly. Llamas. The Bonnie and Clyde of llamas had everyone’s attention as the duo was chased down the streets of Sun City. Eventually officers apprehended the llamas and everything was right with the world, until…
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