Straight Outta Compton opens this weekend to tons of fanfare and high box-office expectations, but now it seems as though security is a concern for some theaters. According to Deadline, Universal Pictures isn’t paying for extra security but is partnering with those theaters that are seeking extra support. “Universal is proud of our association with…

If you’re not plugged into Instagram, you may have never heard of Lorenzo “Zo the Motivator” Murphy. The popular photo-sharing-app user has a lot to be thankful for because of the generosity of an R&B singer. On the heels of the news that his newest, and last, album had reached the top of the charts,…

On Wednesday three more women, with attorney Gloria Allred by their side, held a press conference and accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault. The three women shared stories similar to those of the more than 40 other women who have come forward over the last year. The latest accusers include two actresses and a flight…

On Friday, Straight Outta Compton opens in theaters, and from the marketing of the film, everyone is expecting it to be a blockbuster hit. But it’s another “hit” that has people talking. Specifically, the hits Dr. Dre has given women over the last couple of decades. Dr. Dre has made millions over the last few decades with…

Jackie Robinson lived an extraordinary life that involved breaking through baseball’s color lines and being active in the civil rights movement. As the first African American to play in the major leagues in the modern era, Robinson strove for perfection not only on the baseball field but also in his family life. Robinson and his wife,…

Dwyane Wade recently did a photo shoot with Esquire and figured he’d boast about it on Instagram. Wade posted one photo from the shoot Tuesday, but he garnered a lot of laughs afterward. People were confused and wondered whether Wade was channeling a magician. Or MC Hammer? Or a vampire? Or maybe he was dressed…

Six-year-old Braylon Beam had a day he’ll probably never forget Friday after the Make-a-Wish Foundation granted his wish. Braylon, who is undergoing treatment in Charolotte, N.C., for a tumor, became an honorary Carolina Panthers head coach during the team’s Fan Fest.  “He’s a real energetic young man who has got a real good sense for…

Election season is in full swing, and the one thing you can count on, besides Donald Trump making a fool of himself, is late-night television making a fool out of Donald Trump. Trump has been under fire for recent comments about Fox News’ Megyn Kelly and her menstrual cycle. And although Kelly isn’t the patron saint…

Next week my son returns to school as an 11th-grader, and for the past several days we’ve been knee-deep in back-to-school shopping. In his words, he “has to keep his gear tight.” Whatever in the world that means. Jeans, hoodies, button-downs, sneakers and polos are my son’s usual choices in clothes. My son isn’t dressing…

It’s been a long road toward recovery for Tracy Morgan, more than a year after being involved in a tragic accident with a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer that left comedian James McNair dead. Morgan’s recovery has left many people questioning whether he’ll return to television. A recent Deadline article sheds light on that return. According to Deadline,…