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Taraji P. Henson’s Gives Simple Advice to Women: ‘Don't Take No S–t’
Taraji P. Henson isn’t known for biting her tongue, and during a recent interview with People magazine, the actress gave women some simple advice. “Just don’t take no [s—t],” Henson said after the 2016 Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards in Los Angeles Wednesday. “You know, know you have a voice. Know that your…
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Zoe Saldana on Her Blackness: 'You Have No Idea Who I Am. I Am Black. I'm Raising Black Men'
In a new interview with Allure magazine, Zoe Saldana had a few things to get off her chest. Her black chest. As Saldana preps for her new Star Trek movie to be released, she’s still reeling from the backlash she received from the Nina Simone biopic in which she starred. For the last five years,…
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Michael Jordan's Love Letter to Grade School Crush Up for Auction
Who knew Michael Jordan had poetic talent? I mean, we know he’s one of the greatest NBA players ever, but can you imagine Jordan writing love letters in grade school? According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, a letter Jordan wrote in grade school is up for auction at Goldin Auctions next week. The poem reads: Only You by a…
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Kevin Hart on Home Robbery: 'They Took So Much Stupid Stuff'
Kevin Hart isn’t worried about his recent home robbery that left him without $500,000 worth of jewelry and clothes. Especially since his new movie with Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson opened Thursday. During an appearance on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Hart joked about the burglary, especially when it came to what was stolen. “They took so much…
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Oprah Says #ImWithHer
Oprah Winfrey has made it clear who she’s endorsing! Sorry, Trump. It ain’t you. Winfrey announced her support for Hillary Clinton and called the fact that she’s the Democratic nominee “a seminal moment for women.” “I really believe that is going to happen,” Winfrey told Entertainment Tonight. “I’m with her. “Regardless of your politics, it’s a seminal moment for women,”…
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Rapper Big Sean Donates to Fund That Eases Financial and Housing Burdens of Wayne State Students
Big Sean is no stranger to giving back to his community. Earlier this year, the rapper launched #HelpFlintKids on CrowdRise and kicked off the fundraising effort with a $10,000 donation. Now he’s reaching out to college students at Wayne State University, in his hometown of Detroit. The rapper’s Sean Anderson Foundation made a $25,000 donation to…
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Trailer for Tupac Biopic All Eyez on Me Released on Rapper’s Birthday
June 16 would have been the rapper Tupac Shakur’s 45th birthday, and fittingly, a new teaser trailer for his upcoming biopic, All Eyez on Me, has been released. The trailer is narrated by The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira, who stars in the biopic as Afeni Shakur, Tupac’s mother. “This ain’t just about you. Like all…
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Stylist at Minneapolis Salon Called Black Woman’s Natural Hair ‘an Animal That Can’t Be Tamed’
As a black woman who has had natural hair for over 20 years, I understand how hard it is to find a salon that actually has stylists who know what they’re doing. When I went natural in 1994, there were hardly any salons that specialized in natural hair, and I couldn’t walk into a Target…
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Philly Police Department’s ‘Cop Your Enthusiasm’ Combines Running Man Challenge With Curb Your Enthusiasm
Philadelphia’s Police Department has a social media genius on its hands. Sgt. Eric Gripp is well-known in the Philly community as well as on the Philadelphia Police Department’s Facebook page because of his video shenanigans. But this time, he may have outdone himself. Gripp, and what looks like the entire PPD, put together a hilarious spoof…
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Yo! MTV Raps Host Doctor Dré Is Blind Because of Diabetes
Back in the day when MTV actually used to show more music videos than reality TV, Doctor Dré and Ed Lover’s Yo! MTV Raps was groundbreaking for its time because it brought rap music and videos to the mainstream. It’s been forever since Yo! went off the air, but now Dré wants a different type…
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