Television
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Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning to Premiere in January, Will Feature Interviews With More Survivors
Surviving R. Kelly was not only a documentary series, it was a significant moment in time that we’ll never forget. In addition to fostering further difficult conversations surrounding the continued saga of Robert “R.” Kelly, it truly gave a voice to the voiceless: black girls. The Emmy-nominated series certainly made an impact, racking in over…
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Oh My God, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Writer’s Note: Major Watchmen spoilers are ahead! Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a work of art. Racking up credits in The Get Down, Aquaman, Black Mirror (as well as the upcoming Aquaman 2, Candyman, The Matrix 4 and The Trial of the Chicago 7), the 33-year-old actor really has come a long way. Now, Abdul-Mateen’s star…
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If You 'Assembled Black Improvisers Like The Avengers', You'd Get Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show
Gather in a circle, it’s time for some improv games! Actually, I lied, it’s time to read about some funny-ass black comedians to keep your eye on. Jerah Milligan, James III and Jonathan Braylock, of the Black Men Can’t Jump podcast, are three parts of a comedy troupe named Astronomy Club, the first and only…
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Since Brandy Says We're Getting a Moesha Reboot, Maybe We Can Finally Find Out WTF Happened to Myles
Mo to the, E to the, up in the morning, a new day is starting and Brandy Norwood is realizing her responsibility, which is to let us know (again) Moesha is being rebooted! As Vibe reports, Norwood had a bit of a reunion with co-stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and William Adam Young at Ralph’s 29th…
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No One Can Ever Replace John Witherspoon's Grandpa on The Boondocks, but We Wouldn't Be Mad If Jenifer Lewis Stepped In
We lost many things when we learned of John Witherspoon’s death. One of those things was the ability to see him reprise his role as Grandad in the upcoming revival of The Boondocks. In addition to the series’ stars Riley and Huey, Grandad became one of the most popular characters on the acclaimed series, created…
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Ex- Grey’s Anatomy Star Isaiah Washington Lands Gig on Fox Nation
Guess who’s coming to dinner…or a smart TV, mobile phone or tablet near you? Isaiah Washington—who identifies as a “Midnight Gutter Coon” on his Twitter bio, has been tapped to host a new lifestyle show for Fox News’ recently launched streaming service Fox Nation. According to The Wrap, the new program will see the disgraced…
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What (Reportedly) Happened to Gabrielle Union on America's Got Talent Is Some Bullshit
America’s Got Talent will be returning for its 15th season next year, but there will be two hosts noticeably missing from the host lineup: Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough. The show, produced by Simon Cowell, aims to find America’s next great superstar. Naturally, fans wondered why Union and Hough had been ousted. Rumblings of a…
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Red Table Talk: T.I. Speaks on What He Refers to as 'Hymen-Gate', Somehow Learns About Patriarchy for 1st Time
After some promotional teasing, the time has come for T.I., also known as Tip Harris, to sit down at the famous red table. On Monday’s episode of Red Table Talk, T.I. (government name, Clifford Harris) and his wife Tiny (government name, Tameka Harris) sat with Jada Pinkett Smith and Adrienne “Gammy” Banfield-Jones to thoroughly discuss…
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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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Ummm, So About That Michael Jackson Episode of The Simpsons… Don't Expect to Find It on Disney+
Disney+ is all of 48 hours old and has already suffered its first casualty. As Staff Writer Tonja Renée Stidhum reported on Tuesday, the newly launched streaming service might be brimming with nostalgia and “outdated cultural depictions”, but one thing you won’t find on there is the infamous “Stark-Raving Dad” episode of The Simpsons that…