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From the NFL to Film and Art, Bernie Casey Was More Than Blaxploitation
With his commanding stature and distinct voice, any time Bernie Casey appeared in a movie scene, he left others in his shadow. From blaxploitation films like Cleopatra Jones to even comedies like Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventures, Casey’s acting career ran the gamut. After a career that spanned more than 40 years, Casey, who was…
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Grand Jury Indicts Mystikal on Charges of Rape and Kidnapping
New Orleans rapper Michael “Mystikal” Tyler has been indicted on charges of rape and kidnapping in an alleged 2016 incident. The rapper has been charged with first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping, with a bond set at $3 million, according to KSLA-TV. The alleged assault took place Oct. 22 at a Shreveport, La., casino. Another person,…
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Gucci Mane Ambushed By Anti-Fur Protestors at NYC Book Signing
Gucci Mane appeared at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in New York City Monday evening to promote The Autobiography of Gucci Mane, but things got a little out of hand when he was ambushed by anti-fur protestors. According to TMZ, protestors from the New York Animal Defenders, posing as fans of Guwop, questioned the rapper…
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Cardi B Alleges NYPD Officer Put Her in a Choke Hold
Whether or not you agree that “Bodak Yellow” is the greatest song in recent times, we can all agree that Cardi B’s star power is soaring like a phoenix. But that doesn’t mean she’s immune to the everyday struggles people of color face, especially at the hands of the police. In a series of now-deleted…
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R. Kelly Accuser Alleges Older Woman Trained Her to Please Him Sexually
R. Kelly continues to deny any wrongdoing when it comes to holding women captive and sexually assaulting teenagers, but one woman is now speaking out about the abuse she says she experienced at the hands of “the Pied Piper of R&B.” Last month, in an interview published by BuzzFeed, 24-year-old Jerhonda Pace came forward and…
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Lena Waithe, Donald Glover, Sterling K. Brown Make History at Emmys
Three black actors took the spotlight at Sunday night’s 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and made history in the process. Master of None’s Lena Waithe became the first African-American woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing, Donald Glover became the first African American to win for comedy-series directing, and Sterling K. Brown became the…
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Cher and Future Walk Into a Gap Commercial …
We’re not quite sure what’s going on in this commercial. But Cher and Future (aka Black Meryl Streep face) are both rocking overpriced Gap denim, sitting on bleach-white stairs and singing “Everyday People.” Sort of. I will give it to the Gap—it’s pretty much the only store that has extra-long jeans that actually fit correctly.…
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This Woman’s Flight-From-Hell Video Proves Some Airline Passengers Don’t Have Etiquette
Forget the fact that everyone has them. There’s one place I don’t want to see someone else’s feet, and that’s during a flight, particularly if those feet are in my personal space. Unfortunately for Jasmine Mays, she had to endure someone’s feet invading her personal space during a recent flight. In a Facebook video that’s…
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Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder Speak Out About Climate Change and Global Warming During Hurricane-Relief Telethon
During Tuesday night’s star-studded Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief telethon, celebrities raised more than $44 million for hurricane survivors, including a $5 million donation from Apple Inc., and $1 million each from the Albertsons Cos. and Merck & Co. In addition, celebrities offered strong opinions about climate change and global warming. Before…
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Randy Jackson Claims Janet Jackson Was Verbally Abused by Husband
Randy Jackson is speaking out about Janet Jackson’s marriage and why she’s divorcing Wissam Al Mana. Randy says his sister dealt with “verbal abuse,” felt like “a prisoner in her own home” during her marriage and is still dealing with harassment. In an interview with People magazine, Randy says that Janet is going through a…
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