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Brad Pitt Teaches People How to Pronounce Selma Star David Oyelowo’s Name With a Song
If your name isn’t common, chances are it’ll get butchered on a daily basis. Such is the case for David Oyelowo, who plays Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma. Of course “David” is easy to pronounce—it’s the “Oyelowo” that may give people a hard time. Over the weekend, Oyelowo was presented with the Breakthrough Performance Award…
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Keshia Knight Pulliam Fired From Celebrity Apprentice Because She Didn’t Ask for Bill Cosby’s Help
It’s always hardest when you’re the first contestant to be fired from Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice, but it’s even harder when you’re fired and it’s shrouded in controversy that you have nothing to do with. On Sunday night, Keshia Knight Pulliam was axed from Trump’s show because she failed to ask for help during one…
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Celebrities and Athletes Pay Tribute to Stuart Scott on Social Media
The sports and entertainment worlds were at a loss for words Sunday when news surfaced that the legendary Stuart Scott died after battling cancer. Scott had been part of the ESPN family for more than 21 years, and his presence will be missed. “ESPN and everyone in the sports world have lost a true friend and…
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Bill Cosby’s Canadian Tour Will Go on as Planned
Bill Cosby’s year ended shrouded in controversy and canceled shows, but that’s not stopping his Canadian tour. Although many of his shows were canceled in the United States, the promoters behind his Canadian tour stated that they’re not bowing out. According to the Chicago Tribune, Innovation Arts & Entertainment released a statement saying that it…
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Watch: Father Discusses Self-Worth With His Young Daughter
If there was ever an “awww” moment in a viral video, this footage of a father discussing self-worth with his young daughter is definitely one of those moments. In the video below, the only face captured on camera is that of a young girl sitting in her high chair, but in the background you can…
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Mathew Knowles Hints at Possible Destiny’s Child Movie
One of the many talked-about stories during the recent Sony email hacking fiasco had to do with a potential Destiny’s Child biopic produced by Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles. The Sony email hack revealed that Knowles reached out to the studio about a possible movie focusing on the popular girl group, but Sony never confirmed any…
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Kanye West Releases New Song Written From His Late Mother’s Vantage Point
When he’s not making headlines because of his antics and personal life, Kanye West is actually somewhere in a studio making music. Early New Year’s Day, he quietly released a new track off his upcoming untitled album. https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/550559765647360001 “Only One” is a poignant song, not only because it speaks about his daughter but also because…
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Watch: ‘Our Lives Matter’ Is a Powerful PSA About Black Boys Being Racially Profiled
Who better to let people know that their lives matter than young black boys? Filmmaker Kiri Laurelle Davis, best known for her short film “A Girl Like Me,” created a public service announcement to highlight racial profiling through the eyes of young black and Hispanic boys. “Our Lives Matter” was shot in New York City…
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Teen Siblings Re-Create Beyoncé’s ‘7-11’ Video in Their Hotel Room
What happens when you leave two siblings unattended in a hotel room armed with creativity and a cellphone? Well, only just the perfect display of sibling love and a remake of Beyoncé’s “7-11” music video. The video, which was posted on Facebook, features YouTube user Beezy Ban (Birane Moore) and his sister Josca. Apparently the…
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Fox & Friends’ #OverIt2014 Twitter Chat Hilariously Backfires
On Tuesday, Fox & Friends asked people on Twitter what were some of the things they were over. On Tuesday, Fox & Friends realized it should never have asked people on Twitter about some of the things they were over. Needless to say, it didn’t go as well as planned. Or, in other words, it…
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