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Ain’t Too Proud Showstopper Ephraim Sykes to Play Michael Jackson on Broadway
So you wanna be startin’ somethin’? You got to to be starting something! Broadway has crowned its King of Pop. Ephraim Sykes will portray Michael Jackson in the upcoming MJ The Musical, which will premiere on the Great White Way next summer. “My ACTUAL wildest dream is coming true,” Sykes wrote on Instagram about the…
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Lizzo and Lil Nas X Dominate 2020 Grammy Nominations (but Shouldn't More Women Rappers Have Gotten Nods?)
Was there ever a truer affirmation and prophecy than Lizzo declaring herself “100% that bitch?” If we take stock of her Grammy nominations as evidence, the answer is an overwhelming: No, Ma’am! The singer and songwriter netted the most nominations out of any artist for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, bagging eight total nominations. These…
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Hollywood Executive Reportedly Suggested Julia Roberts Play Harriet Tubman
Once upon a time in a magical land of vegans, earthquakes and 25-minute journeys to everywhere, there was a Hollywood executive who thought it was acceptable to have Julia Roberts play Harriet Tubman. According to EW, Gregory Allen Howard has been trying to make Harriet for a month of Sundays. During his arduous process, Howard…
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The Self-Proclaimed 'Greatest Artist That God Has Ever Created' Crashes Joel Osteen's Megachurch, Announces 1st Opera
As Kanye West’s mental stability continues to erode and his reputation and the quality of his music follows suit, we’ve all watched helplessly as one of the most influential artists of the 21st century has seemingly proceeded to seek and destroy his own career. And according to People, Reverend Deacon Pastor West continued his confounding…
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Afro-Brit Kingsley Ben-Adair to Portray Barack Obama in James Comey Miniseries
Looks like a Kingsley is set to play our once and forever KANG, Barack Hussein Obama, in an upcoming miniseries based on James Comey’s tell-all memoir. Deadline reports that director Billy Ray tapped Afro-British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir in the miniseries adaptation of former Comey’s book, Higher Loyalty, in a CBS Studios produced vehicle. In addition…
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Lizzo Done Caught Another Case, This Time for Defamation by Postmates Delivery Driver
Lizzo, Oh No! She’s “100 % That Bitch” that stays getting sued by folks. Let me find out she got more lawsuits lodged at her than Bill Cosby. Too soon? Oh well; back to the regularly scheduled programming. The plus-sized pop star is reportedly being sued for defamation stemming from a Postmates delivery gone awry.…
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Keke Palmer Has Us in Our Feelings Gracing the TIME 100 Next List
Cue the soon-to-be Drake classic song (In My Feelings) about wanting, needing and being down with a woman named Keke because Keke Palmer is to be loved. The vivacious actress, singer, producer and talk show hostess wowed the crowds last night on the red carpet of the TIME 100 Next gala, where she was honored…
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Dammit Jacquees, You Had One Job! King of R&B Is Cool, but It Ain't a Kingmaker
When we last spoke (about Jacquees), it was in the midst of Mr. Rodriguez Jacquees Broadnax’s ill-advised decision to proclaim that he was the “King of R&B,” a title that none of the contenders were really laying claim to, but that nearly all agreed was not Jacquees. And because of his claim, he became a…
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Lakeith Stanfield Isn't Feeling Certain Black Media Outlets—and One of Them Had Quite a Bit to Say About It
In case you’ve missed it, actor Lakeith Stanfield is embroiled in a family feud with black media. While The Root has yet to catch a stray, the Sorry to Bother You star had some things to get off of his chest in regard to media outlets and platforms he believes are pushing an “anti-black” agenda.…
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No One, No One, No Onnnnnnnne Other Than Alicia Keys Will Be Hosting the 2020 Grammy Awards
It’s that time again—the biggest night in music will be kicking off the new decade with a familiar host! In a press release, the Recording Academy announced that multi-Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys will be returning to host the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony. Keys took to Twitter on Thursday to excitedly announce the news, as…