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Shonda Rhimes to Receive Norman Lear Award From Producers Guild
Shonda Rhimes is the queen of television, and anyone who would deny that probably doesn’t even own a TV set. Rhimes’ shows on ABC have garnered not only millions of fans but also a cultlike status. Whether you’re the hospital-drama fan or waiting to see what Olivia Pope will get herself into each episode, Rhimes…
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Halle Berry Talks About Domestic Violence Charity and Divorce: ‘I’m Doing OK, I Really Am’
Halle Berry isn’t letting her divorce proceedings or her petty exes get in the way of doing her charity work. Earlier this week, Berry made an appearance at a benefit for the Jenese Center in Los Angeles, which offers support and programs for victims of domestic violence. Berry, who has worked with the organization for nearly…
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Don’t Listen to Ben Carson’s New Hip-Hop Radio Ad Aimed at Black Voters—Because It’s Horrible
I don’t blame Ben Carson; you gotta do what you gotta do when it comes to getting votes. First he had his wife sing the national anthem, putting all meowing cats to shame. Then there are the stories about his early life that seem to be blown way out of proportion: There’s Ben Carson, the…
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Quentin Tarantino to Cops: ‘Stop Shooting Unarmed People’
Quentin Tarantino is currently under fire by police associations across the country after speaking against police brutality last week in New York City. Police groups have now dubbed Tarantino anti-police, even though it was clear in his speech that he’s anti-police brutality. Since his rousing speech, some cops and their supporters have stated that they…
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Eddie Murphy and Girlfriend Paige Butcher Are Expecting
Eddie Murphy, 54, is about to have an addition to his already large family. Murphy and girlfriend Paige Butler, 36, on Wednesday announced the upcoming birth of their child. The baby, who will be Murphy’s ninth and Butler’s first, is expected to arrive in May. Murphy and Butler, who have been dating for four years,…
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Gayle King Got Beauty Advice From Oprah Winfrey on Instagram
When you have a girlfriend who’s been by your side through ups and downs and thick and thin, you’d expect her to come through with a few good words of advice, even on social media. On Wednesday I sent an instant message to a friend about a dress purchase I wanted to make, and she…
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Serena Williams’ Coach Says She Took a Break to Deal With Depression and Injuries
At the age of 34, Serena Williams has accomplished so much in the world of tennis that many consider her the greatest athlete ever. But with those accomplishments come injuries and losses. And the one person who knows about that more than Williams is her longtime coach Patrick Mouratoglou. Mouratoglou, in an interview with ESPN,…
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Eric Benét and David Justice Are the Quintessential Petty Murphy Exes
There’s nothing like a Petty Murphy. And it’s even funnier when two successful men feel the need to dish dirt on social media about their mutual ex who’s currently going through a divorce. When the wonder-petty twins, David Justice and Eric Benét, activated their petty powers on Twitter, everyone seemed to root for them, but…
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Pharrell Williams to Bullied Girl at Charleston, SC, AME Church Event: ‘You’re Beautiful and You’re Black’
South Carolina is still going through a healing process when it comes to dealing with the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church massacre in Charleston. Singer and producer Pharrell Williams paid the church a visit over the weekend and spent two days uplifting the congregation’s spirits. On Sunday, Williams spoke with the churchgoers and also performed…
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Watch: Bernie Sanders Dances to Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’
Sen. Bernie Sanders isn’t the most charismatic presidential candidate out there, but thanks to the magic of Ellen DeGeneres’ editing team, a little bit of charisma was put into his step. On Tuesday, DeGeneres debuted a new campaign ad for the Vermont senator, and needless to say, the dancing Sanders did on her show in…
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