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Deon Cole Discusses 'Self-Hate' Over Some Damn Pants; Wishes Major Awards Shows Would Implement a Category for Standup
Deon Cole just wanted to wear some damn bell-bottoms, y’all. The comedian and co-star of Black-ish and Grown-ish recently found himself in a tizzy after he rolled up to the 2020 NAACP Image Awards red carpet, rocking a Gucci velvet bell-bottom suit. “You should be able to wear whatever you want, man,” Cole told The…
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'Houston We Have a Problem': J. Prince Defends 1501 Label, Claims Megan Thee Stallion Is ‘Being Controlled’
It seems like everyone has something to say about the ongoing lawsuit involving Megan Thee Stallion and her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment. Of course, we’re here to report on all the parties involved. Enter Rap-A-Lot Records founder J. Prince. According to court documents obtained by Complex, the lawsuit details J. Prince’s close relationship with…
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Director X, Known for Highlighting Dark-Skinned Beauty In His Music Videos, Debuts Short Film Celebrating the 'Diversity' of Black Love
In the late 1990s and throughout the 2000s, Director X’s stamp was all over your favorite music videos. Whether he made you whine with Sean Paul’s catalog or emote with Usher, Director X is certainly a staple within the culture. As a man who’s had a few names throughout his journey—Little X, X and now…
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1501 CEO Carl Crawford Responds to Megan Thee Stallion's Claims, Calls Her a 'Fraud' and a 'Liar'
The saga surrounding Megan Thee Stallion’s rift with her record label continues. The 25-year-old artist recently took to Instagram Live, informing her fans that she is involved in a dispute with her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, after she attempted to renegotiate her contract. According to Billboard, a judge has now granted Meg a temporary…
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Solange Is Thankful for 'Black Women's Love' As She Accepts First-Ever Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact
Just as Black History Month was ending, the Town Hall in New York City pulled out a seat at their table and made room to honor Solange Knowles with the inaugural Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact. Fun Fact: The Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact is the first major entertainment…
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Slave Play Writer Jeremy O. Harris' Overall HBO Deal Includes a Fund Built to Support the Theater Community
Jeremy O. Harris has signed a two-year overall deal with HBO. As part of the deal, the Slave Play playwright will be developing an untitled pilot along with continuing his co-producer role for Euphoria, the premium cable series starring Zendaya. Deadline reports: The HBO announcement said that Harris’ untitled pilot will be based on his…
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'We Can Control Our Destiny': Michael B. Jordan, H.E.R. and More Reflect on the Power of the Black Vote
“We can control our destiny. We can control our circumstances. We just have to educate ourselves and get out there and do something about it. Don’t feel like you as an individual don’t have the power to make a change, because you do.” —Michael B. Jordan text It’s Super Tuesday, y’all! Why is Tuesday so…
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CancelCon: Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Martin Lawrence and Jamie Foxx to Headline Netflix Is A Joke Fest
Once upon a time in comedy folklore, the big bad monster known as Cancel Culture was defeated by the marketing prowess of the Netflix Knight. In all seriousness, Netflix really has been going ham with their comedy content, lobbing millions of dollars toward stand-up specials and dedicating an entire campaign to the comedy genre known…
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9 Thoughts About The Trailer For the New Candyman Movie
The trailer for the new Candyman movie—produced and written by Jordan Peele, directed by Nia DaCosta—hit the interwebs on February 27 and, well, I cannot wait until it is released on June 12. Don’t get it twisted, the first movie scared the everloving shit out of me and I’m not a horror movie person, but…
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What's New and Black on Netflix? It's March Madness, So Welcome to the Space Jam!
Everybody get up, it’s time to slam now because we’ve got another month of Netflix’s Strong Black Lead content for y’all! For the sports fans, March means madness—also known as college basketball. If you’re in a hoopin’ mood, Michael Jordan’s foray into the Looney Tunes world, Space Jam, is now on Netflix. (Also, if you’re…