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Shannon Sharpe’s Unique Walk and ‘Man Purse’ in Video Got the Internet Imitating Him in Viral Skits

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For one reason or another, Shannon Sharpe is always in the news. Whether it has to do with his revealing interviews with celebrities, or his outlandish comments on ESPN, someone always has something to say about the three-time Super Bowl champion. – Noah A. McGee Read More

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Marvin Sapp Turns Viral Controversy Into A Song — But Not Everyone’s Praising Him

Jay-Z Had Some Choice Words for Stephen A. Smith After He Compared Rihanna to Beyoncé

Jay-Z, left; Stephen A. Smith. Photo: Getty Images Phillip Faraone/ Gabe Ginsberg

Jay-Z isn’t here for any talk pitting two icons—namely his wife Beyoncé and protégé Rihanna—against each other.

He reportedly made that stance clear to sports commentator Stephen A. Smith after the Smith shared somewhat less than enthusiastic comments about Rih’s then-upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show performance saying “she ain’t no Beyoncé.” – Shanelle Genai Read More

Was Usher Trying to Tell Us Something About Diddy All Along? ‘Wild’ Claims Resurface From 2016

Photo: Getty Images Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis

As the allegations against Diddy continue to mount up, internet sleuths have not stopped speculating about the relationship between the controversial hip-hop mogul and other popular celebrities such as Meek Mill and Usher. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Chris Brown Caught in Another Scandal—and This One Involves Popeyes Chicken

Photo: Getty Images Charles McQuillan

Restaurants are known for being tough investments, and Chris Brown is finding that out first hand.

Back in September, the R&B singer was sued by City National Bank for nearly $2 million, alleging that he owed the institution for a loan it gave him and other investors to buy two Popeyes Chicken locations. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Now LAPD Is Investigating John Amos’ Daughter’s Claims He’s Being Neglected

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Esteemed actor John Amos is speaking out against new allegations of neglect made by his daughter, Shannon, regarding his care. TMZ reported that their law enforcement sources stated the LAPD launched an investigation looking into the damning claims. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Tyreek Hill Won’t Let Rick Ross off the Hook for Filming His House Fire

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Tyreek Hill’s off-season has been anything but quiet.

More than a week after a lawsuit was filed against the star Miami Dolphins wide receiver, Hill is now going at others who just stood and watched as his house caught on fire. – Noah A. McGee Read More

After Months of Surgeries, Sinbad Shares Heartfelt Message With Fans Online

CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Comedian Sinbad speaks at the Fulfillment Fund’s Spring Fundraising Celebration Honoring UCLA at Sony Pictures Studios on April 13, 2019 in Culver City, California. Photo: Getty Images John Sciulli/Getty Images for Fulfillment Fund

Sinbad just shared a special message of appreciation with fans for supporting him through his recent health challenges.

“Thank you for your prayers, support, and positive thoughts. They’ve carried me this far and will see me through to the finish line. It really is a different world out here!” he captioned a March 4 Instagram post – his first since 2022. – Angela Johnson Read More

Did Tyler Perry Steal His ‘Mea Culpa Plot’ From Zane, The Queen of Black Erotica?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 15: Tyler Perry, and Kelly Rowland speak onstage during Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa Premiere at The Paris Theatre on February 15, 2024 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Noam Galai

Since its February 23 premiere, people have had plenty to say about Tyler Perry’s Netflix film, “Mea Culpa,” starring Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes. And unfortunately, most if it, from problems with the plot to unbelievable characters, has not been nice. – Angela Johnson Read More

We Asked ‘Star Wars’ Star Billy Dee Williams If He’d Recast The Film With All Black Actors

The title of Williams’ new memoir “What Have We Here” is both an homage to his famous Star Wars line and what he says is “the absurdity” of his life.

‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Star Folake Olowofoyeku Sings Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Reveals Funniest Castmate

The hit CBS sitcom is in its final season. Olowofoyeku shares how the Nigerian community has responded to her work on the show.

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