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David Otunga Wins Primary Custody of Son as Jennifer Hudson Voluntarily Drops Order of Protection
David Otunga will be the primary custodial parent of his son, David Jr., after he and his ex, Jennifer Hudson, came to a temporary custody agreement. TMZ reports that Otunga is expected to hold primary custody of David Jr. at least until a formal custody agreement is worked out between the 8-year-old’s parents. The site…
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Russell Simmons Accused of Sexually Assaulting 17-Year-Old Model, While Brett Ratner ‘Just Sat There and Watched’
Updated Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, 11:40 a.m. EST: Turns out that Russell Simmons may not be as much of a #MeToo supporter and activist as he may have claimed. Actor Terry Crews is once again adding his voice to those of the unheard, saying that Simmons sent him an email in November regarding his sexual…
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Watch: Lena Waithe Is Black and Unapologetic in the Writers’ Room
“I always wanna be a Muhammad Ali, a Colin Kaepernick. I’d rather lose a check and stand up for righteousness than to sit on my pile of money while my people are suffering.” —Lena Waithe The Root 100 honoree Lena Waithe made history earlier this year when she became the first black woman to win…
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5 Women Accuse Comedian Louis C.K., a Former Writer for Chris Rock, of Whacking Off in Front of Them or on Phone
The Hollywood floodgates are open, and baby, are the accusations and revelations of predatory sexual behavior pouring out. Perhaps emboldened by the recent downfall of Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey—two men who, months ago, were at the top of their respective games and are now social and business pariahs—five women have gone on record to…
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Hey, Y’all, I Met Oprah. Here’s What Happened
A little backstory on how we got to the point where this is even a thing: On Nov. 17, 2016, I wrote a piece called “Queen Sugar Hits This Dad Right in the Feels.” By the end of that day, life was different; anything was possible. The piece published first thing in the morning that…
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6 Women Accuse Rush Hour Director Brett Ratner of Sexual Harassment or Misconduct
The man who lost out on hosting the 2012 Oscars for saying “Rehearsal is for fags” is the latest Hollywood power player to have sexual-misconduct allegations made against him. Six woman have come forward with accusations against 48-year-old filmmaker Brett Ratner, best known for producing films like Rush Hour and its sequel and for being executive…
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Drumline Director, Producer Said They Had to Create a White Character to Get Enough Money to Make the Movie
The movie Drumline turned 15 years old this year—which, of course, is another signal that you’re getting old as hell. The film, which stars Nick Cannon, became iconic for its portrayal of the band at the fictional HBCU Atlanta A&T. The Undefeated recently did an oral history of the movie that reveals so many unknown…
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What the Obamas Have to Say About Harvey Weinstein
As the fallout from the long-suppressed story of Harvey Weinstein’s alleged predatory sexual abuse continues, the Obamas have spoken out. In a statement released late Tuesday, former President Barack Obama also spoke on behalf of his wife, Michelle. Weinstein had not only donated millions of dollars to the Democratic Party but had also hosted fundraisers…
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Hollywood, Fla., to Move Forward With Plan to Change Streets Named After Confederate Generals
Earlier this week, the Hollywood City (Fla.) Commission voted to move forward with plans to change the names of streets named after Confederate generals that, coincidentally or not, lie in the heart of the city’s African-American neighborhood. According to the Miami Herald, the commission voted on two key measures. One measure will have the city…
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Samuel L. Jackson Wonders What Get Out Would Have Been Like With ‘an American Brother’ as Lead
Samuel L. Jackson has some thoughts about black British actors securing American roles instead of African Americans, suggesting that perhaps black Americans could add some authenticity, especially when dealing with culturally specific things like America’s struggles with interracial relationships. During an interview Monday with Hot 97 while promoting his newest film, Kong: Skull Island, Jackson…